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Ellery Creek Dolomite Circuit is a 2.5km, grade 3 hike in West MacDonnell National Park, Northern Territory. This hike typically takes 1.25 hours to complete.

Length: 2.5km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Circuit

Start: Ellery Creek car park

End: Ellery Creek car park

Location: West MacDonnell National Park

State: Northern Territory

Nearby town: Alice Springs

From state capital: 1587km

Latitude: -23.7798174

Longitude: 133.0727577209473

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Hike Overview

This track, marked with maroon arrows, offers a walk sling a timbered gully and through spinifex covered hills. The Ellery Creek Dolomite Circuit crosses rocha that originated on the floor of an ancient inland sea. Signs sling the way explain more about this areas intriguing geological history and local plant life.

Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Don't follow the blue markers, they are Larapinta Trail markers

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Ellery Creek Dolomite Circuit Walk (2.5km)

Total distance: 2506 m
Max elevation: 706 m
Min elevation: 667 m
Total climbing: 67 m
Total descent: -67 m

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Ellery Creek Dolomite Circuit Walk (2.5km)

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About the region

Tjoritja West MacDonnell National Park stretches for 161 kilometres west of Alice Springs. Explore and appreciate the scenic beauty and history of the area on foot, swim in a waterhole, or pitch a tent for a longer stay.

Take a dip in the cold waters of one the park's permanent water holes. The larger water holes include Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Redbank Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge.

There are numerous marked walking tracks ranging from leisurely to adventurous. The 223 kilometre Larapinta Trail stretches through the park and offers extended and overnight bushwalks for fit, experienced and well prepared walkers.

The park encompasses an ancient landscape sculpted over time by climatic elements. It is also a refuge for rare and threatened plants as well as wildlife, including the uncommon bird species such as the Peregrine Falcon.

Features of the landscape are significant to the Arrernte people, including the Ochre Pits that have long been a quarry for important ochre pigments.

There are plenty of places to camp in the park, with varied access and facilities. Camping fees apply and overnight visitors should bring their own water supplies. Commercial facilities are available at Glen Helen Resort.

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Ellery Creek Dolomite Circuit Walk (2.5km)

1 Review on “Ellery Creek Dolomite Circuit Walk (2.5km)”

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Julie Edwards

Really interesting little hike.

30/03/2022, 16:15

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