Finke Gorge National Park

Finke Gorge National Park covers What to do 2 Safety and Comfort an area of 460km , including the Camping - A campground • Observe park safety signs. impressive Palm Valley. Palm with toilets, showers • Carry and drink plenty of water. Valley is home to a diverse range and gas barbecues is provided. • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen, of plant species, many of which are Camping fees are payable on site rare and unique to the area. This insect repellent, suitable (cash only) and camping is only clothing and footwear. includes the Red Cabbage Palm for permitted in designated areas. • Avoid strenuous activity during which the Park is well known. The Remember to collect firewood the heat of the day. Fact Sheet Red Cabbage Palm is restricted before entering the park. Fires to • Consider your health and fitness to this area with a population of be lit in communal firepits only. when choosing a walk. approximately 12,000 plants. Basic supplies are available from Please Remember The Park and nearby areas hold Hermannsburg. • Keep to designated roads and cultural significance to the Western Picnicking - A picnic area tracks. Arrernte Aboriginal people. is available for day visitors. • All historic, cultural items and Evidence of early European wildlife are protected. settlement in Central Australia can Walking - The following • Firewood collection is not also be seen. walking opportunities exist permitted in the park. within the Park: Access • Fires are only permitted in Kalarranga Lookout designated firepits. The Park lies 138 km (about 2 hrs) (1.5km, 45 minute return) • Bins are not provided, please west of . Turn south take your rubbish with you. is an easy 20 minute climb with off Larapinta Drive just west of • Pets are not permitted in this spectacular views of a rock amphi- Hermannsburg. Access along the park. theatre encircled by rugged cliffs. last 16 km of track is limited to • Generators are not permitted in The Mpaara Walk (5km, 2 hours high clearance 4WD (four wheel this Park. return) begins at Kalarranga drive) vehicles only. Part of this carpark and introduces some of boards for current conditions last 16km follows the sandy bed of the mythology of Western Arrernte before departing. A the Finke River. Heavy rains may Aboriginal culture. Walkers will be 4WD Route information sheet is cause this section of the track to rewarded with beautiful views of available from Parks and Wildlife be impassable. The track from the the ampitheatre. or Tourism Central Australia. picnic area to Palm Valley is not suitable for trailers or caravans. In Palm Valley, the Arankaia For a safe trip carry an EPIRB, Walk (2km, 1 hour) and the longer Personal Locator Beacon or Obtain current road conditions by Satellite Phone. Inform a reliable calling 1800 246 199 or contact Mpulungkinya Walk (5km, 2 hrs person of your travel plans and the Parks and Wildlife Regional return) meander alongside a lush intended day of return. Office. oasis of slender palms and return Protecting the Park - Visitors Commercial tour operators to the carpark across the plateau. remain one of the biggest potential regularly visit the Park from Alice Four Wheel Driving - a threats to the continued survival of Springs. For more details contact 4WD route down the the palms. Walking amongst the Tourism Central Australia. Finke River to Illamurta Springs palms contributes to the death of When to visit and seedlings by trampling and erosion The Park is accessible all year begins at Hermannsburg. This of the shallow soil beds on which round except when the Finke River trip requires careful planning and the palms grow. Please be aware of is in flood. The cooler months preparation and is for experienced where you are walking and keep to (April to September) are the best four wheel drivers only. Please the marked tracks. time of the year to visit. talk with Rangers or check notice

Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Finke Gorge Ranger Station Regional Office - Arid Zone Research Institute Ph: (08) 8956 7401 South ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870 Fax: (08) 8956 2870 PO Box 1120 ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 www.nt.gov.au/parks Ph: (08) 8951 8250 Fax: (08) 8951 8290 Finke Gorge National Park Darwin

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A/09/2010PWCNT Fact Sheet For more information see our website: www.nt.gov.au/parks or contact Tourism Central Australia 1800 645 199 www.centralaustraliantourism.com.au