Highway, Tropical
Gorge, Standley
Ghan Heritage Trail, Finke
access sometimes limited due to weather and traffic. Kings Canyon. MacDonnell National Park and East MacDonnell National
Following the same road west, Serpentine Gorge is 102km from Alice Springs. The drive passes
Tours Incl Uluru, Northern
We will look at all the extras and find the
Clark Conservation Reserve, Owen
In fact just before you get to that junction there are good views of Tnorala/ Gosses Bluff, a large crater formed by a comet striking the earth some 142 million years ago. way include Glen Helen Gorge, the Gardner Range, Finke
Uluru (Ayers Rock), Gibb River Road Western Australia
Always pack enough fuel, water and food supplies, and check your vehicle including the spare tyre(s), before you go off road. The airport
and West MacDonnell National Park in Central Australia
to Uluru and return or oneway to Darwin via
Direct flights operate twice a week from Melbourne. Hi heading out next weekend. the track to 4WD, and shutting out anyone in a 2WD
It would take years for corrugations to become that bad. Centre. Are there any sections of the Mereenie Loop that are high up? The entire Mereenie Loop from Alice Springs to Uluru looks like this (see below). Centre Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs
You can check road conditions beforehand at information centres. for the promotion of tourism for the Larapinta Trail. A permit is needed to drive this loop with your Alice Springs car hire and can be bought at the visitor centre in Alice Springs or Kings Canyon Resort. Why? Helen Lodge accommodation Ellery
Mereenie Loop . It's 207km from Kings Canyon to Hermannsburg, from where Larapinta Drive is sealed all the way to Alice Springs. outdoor stillness of the Red Centre to deluxe spa rooms
Helen Lodge accommodation, Remote access sites
then, both names have been used, although Ayers Rock
Alice Springs. What sort of car did you do this loop in? There were a few caravans on the road and some were struggling a little from going too close to side of road, and a few were going too fast swinging and throwing up stones. Tourism Commission. We took two days to see the sights from Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station with an overnight at Glen Helen, just opposite Ormiston Gorge. sealed the mere six kilometers from the loop road
Great fun. Trail Glen
Fuel is available at Glen Helen, Hermannsburg, Kings
(It costs $5.00). Trail, Glen
They lined up to spell: "SEAL THE LOOP." This is TCA's major drive to survive COVID-19. 198km west of Alice Springs, Tnorala doesnt get that many visitors and is of cultural significance to the Western Arrernte Aboriginal people. Valley, Albert
and the - Erldunda - Kulgera - Oodnadatta Track - Coober
The Mereenie Loop, also known as the Mereenie Loop Tourist Drive, is an unsealed section of Red Centre Way, which links Alice Springs and Kings Canyon. of the Central Australian deserts at the Desert Park. The loop
We saw two mobs of wild camels, there and on the Ernest Giles Road! Thanks. We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. This first time we did this, we didnt know what all the fuss was about and the second time it was rough as guts with plenty of washouts. What stops did you do? and ask us. The unsealed Mereenie Loop Road, will take you directly from Kings Canyon (Watarrka National Park) to Alice Springs via Hermannsburg, or for a slightly longer route, through the West MacDonnell Ranges, (or vice-versa). Valley, The
Tropical
Springs campervan hire and camper rentals
and West MacDonnell National Park
this is a somewhat ambiguous term because of its multiple
We are lucky that my husband is a mechanic and he was able to check over our vehicle when we reached bitumen and tighten up the things that had come loose along the way. was officially reversed to "Uluru/Ayers Rock" on 6 November
much is it? We generally traveled between 70-80/85 kms depending on conditions, slowing a bit more at times. Jessie Gap Corroboree
from Ayers Rock Airport to Voyages Ayers Rock Resort
and surrounding areas
Chalet Serpentine
Caravans, 2wd cars vehicles and 2wd trailers are not
The corrugations were enormous and covered the whole width of the road, and were continuous for almost the whole journey of 155 kms. TIP Viewing the Uluru sunrise viewing area at sunset ensures both avoiding crowds, and capturing the colourful Central Australian sky in all of its glory with the amazing Uluru in silhouette. Twin Gums Hermannsburg
Larapinta
Springs. Not to mention plenty of opportunities to make great family memories. Centre Way, Explorers
as Chambers Pillar and Rainbow Valley. You can obtain them from the
As Kings Canyon lies just 3 hours
are bush tucker sessions, plants walks and cultural
Watarrka National Park
Not palm creek etc as it states diff lock 4WD, but I have High rider Isuzu D-max with 4wd suspension , tyres and wheels, just 2WD. veyr slow and enjoy the view (RAB2009). The West MacDonnell Ranges are amazing and will no doubt be a highlight of your Mereenie Loop road trip. Regardless of where you stay while you're at Voyages
of at least 2,400 m (7,900 ft). in Australia's Northern Territory. Track, Alice
Since
Wind the windows down, put Midnight Oil on and drive :). Tourism Central Australia honours the commitment to operate with respect for indigenous culture, including cultural protocols and authenticity. of the Red Centre Way). This really is a great drive and, certainly in March, nothing to worry about. Offshore Boats - Darwin Reef & Sport Fishing Charters, The Original Adelaide River Queen Jumping Crocodile Cruises, Mereenie Loop Road, Northern Territory: Address, Phone Number, Mereenie Loop Road Reviews: 4/5. environment. and mulga forest. National Park, Kings
the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, your days will be
on the Meerenie, although conventional cars have been
Camping fees are supposed to be payable ($7.70 for a family) via an honesty box system. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Tours Ex Yulara, Oneway
We drove from Alice Springs to Uluru and decided to take what is now called the Red Centre Way so we could stop off at some of the natural attractions along the way. National Park, Alice
The Mereenie Loop is the unsealed section of the Red Centre Way located between Kings Canyon Resort and the Larapinta Drive / Namatjira Drive intersection. Half Day Farming and Cooking Tour with Foot Massage in Hoi An, iFLY Melbourne - Indoor Skydiving Kickstart 2 Flights, Mt Fuji, Hakone, Lake Ashi Cruise and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo, Full-day: SCUBA DIVING - IN THE SOUTH PHU QUOC, Salzburg: Palace Concert at the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace, Luxury Tourist Bus to Lumbini From Kathmandu, Learn to Surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road, Heaven's Gate Long Queue Bali Insta Trip-visiting bali most scenic spot-ubud, Morning Half Day Fishing Charter Airlie Beach Whitsundays. and contain a number of hiking trails and swimming holes
9.4 km (5.8 mi) in circumference. The Subaru Outback handled it well, though I drove cautiously anyway. Hey all, I'll be heading to Uluru via the sealed road but coming back via the Mereenie Loop. and discover Desert Rivers, Sand Country and the Woodland
If hiring a car, make sure to check if the vehicle is permitted to travel on the Mereenie Loop, if this is in your itinerary. Glen Helen Resort, Hermannsburg Petrol Station and Kings
on Kakadu and Top End one day tours www.kakaduholidays.com/, Instant
We have been on some very rough roads in our time throughout outback Qld but this was the worst we had ever been on. This road is great. It depends on what you want to see en route to Ormiston Gorge and Alice Springs. to Gosses Bluff / Tnorala (at top, and below), limiting
River Resort Ruby
Permits to be purchased in person. 4wd Rentals or email
water - Mereenie Loop. You can drive into it with a good 4WD but we did not. Fees. Buy your Mereenie Loop Permit in person from: There are a few rules to be aware of when planning a trip on the Mereenie Loop: Fill-up your fuel tank and buy plenty of water and supplies at Alice Springs or Kings Canyon, before setting off on the Mereenie Loop. For those with the right vehicle, a permit, and a sense of adventure, the scenery on the Mereenie Loop is breathtaking. And then the nice 30 km of downhill to Redbank. Dont miss these great stops on the Mereenie Loop in the West MacDonnell Ranges! Tourism Central Australia Visitor Information
that serve as channels for water flow. Carry in a blow-up floaty as once you reach the swimming hole, you can wade up the narrow gorge and float back down for fun. The Mereenie Loop section is a 155 km dirt track. can be purchased from The Visitor Centre, Glen Helen
4WD Hire
Springs through to Ayers Rock Airport. Namatjira Drive, Alice Springs
However, there is a lot to see and do in the area, so we took an early start before it got too hot to do anything. Covering around 710km one way, you can either backtrack the way you came or shoot up the sealed highway to form a loop. one of the pearls in our tourism crown, and one of
Need a hand choosing or booking your red centre adventure? This would not be a road to travel on at night or in the wet. Namatjira
Giles Road Namatjira
Other bits were heavily corrugated. near impossible to see in the wild. Key points: The federal government has confirmed it would commit $678 million to seal the remainder of the Outback Way The project began 25 years ago and has faced countless stops and starts In 1993, a dual naming policy was adopted that allowed
9.00am-4.00pm, Glen Helen Resort
Check out our post on Ormiston Gorge for more information! Is it actually 4wd only for the road loop? Jessica is a writer based in Australia with a somewhat constant urge to see what's over the next hill. Conditions on the road can vary. Gorge Tennant
for you. a pe rE by fv Li a HEINEMANN-PHILIP .. ATLASES Great Britain from the Alr 1. Compare car hire prices across major brands at Discover Cars. to Tjukurpa (law, knowledge, religion, philosophy),
visitors travelling to and from Uluru and Alice Springs. An aboriginal worker in Alice Springs told me that nothing had been done to the road for 5 years, and I can believe him. The ranges out along that route is to die for! The sign is on the right just past Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen and is absolutely 4WD access only. Resort, Hermannsburg Petrol Station and Kings Canyon
Highlight: Reaching sealed road, 10km from Kings Canyon Resort (KCR), after 140km of bone-jarring rocks and corrugations on the Mereenie Loop that took a toll on man and machine. Bluff Tnorala Tylers Pass, Haasts
Anangu culture and this very special cultural and natural
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and enjoy a cinematic journey through four-and-a-half
feature rich! Springs Airport, The
Ormiston Gorge is possibly the most photogenic water hole along this route and features a great little kiosk selling coffee, ice-creams and snacks. Now, you might be a little confused when you start researching the Mereenie Loop. Allow a minimum of 5 to 7
Hop on a Harley, or embark on a base walk of Uluru (Ayers
Take a short but sweaty 20-minute walk up to the lookout or hike the Ormiston Pound Walk, a 3-4 hour more challenging circuit. Its really quite beautiful and gives you a taste of whats to come along the Mereenie Loop road trip. You will even have the opportunity to experience desert
is the road from boulia to mt isa sealed. travel guide. The traditional land owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Park, are direct descendants of the beings who created
destination and a key part of Australia's iconic Red
Glen Helen is the only non-camping available in the West MacDonnell Ranges. The
See our post on Standley Chasm for more details. Be safe but have fun as this is an enjoyable and interesting drive. of just a few hours, you can discover many of the secrets
motorhome hire and RV rentals
What stops did you do? Know
The conditions of the road change with the season and you will need to watch out for brumbies, camels and more. That part of the journey is a good sealed road, including onwards to the intersection of Namatjira and Larapinta drive just west of Hermannsburg. 4 hours from Alice
Mereenie Loop Road See all things to do Mereenie Loop Road 4 83 #124 of 385 things to do in Northern Territory Scenic Drives Visit website Call Write a review About A scenic road traversing Aboriginal land (permit required) and leading past Ayers Rock and other scenic areas including gorges and desert. Gorge Nature Reserve, Chambers
Because the Mereenie Loop Road transits aboriginal lands, the permit is needed to travel it. Often corrugated, this stretch has no facilities or fuel stops, and is recommended for four-wheel drive vehicles only. I wouldn't use anything less than 4 wheel drive.. you are required to get a permit to drive loop road. The official National Park camping sites are a few kilometres off the main road down a dirt road. We saw some wild horses (brumbies) and had hoped to see camels but not to be on this trip. Mereenie Loop Road (Northern Territory) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go, Pet Friendly Hotels in Northern Territory, Northern Territory Hotels with Free Parking, Northern Territory Pet Friendly Beach Hotels, Historic Walking Areas in Northern Territory, Scenic Walking Areas in Northern Territory, Points of Interest & Landmarks in Northern Territory, Churches & Cathedrals in Northern Territory, Kayaking & Canoeing in Northern Territory, Scuba & Snorkelling in Northern Territory, Waterskiing & Jetskiing in Northern Territory, 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours in Northern Territory, Adrenaline & Extreme Tours in Northern Territory, Horseback Riding Tours in Northern Territory, Off-Road & ATV Trails in Northern Territory, Sports Camps & Clinics in Northern Territory, Geologic Formations in Northern Territory, Hot Springs & Geysers in Northern Territory, Nature & Wildlife Areas in Northern Territory, Natural History Museums in Northern Territory, Flea & Street Markets in Northern Territory, Speciality & Gift Shops in Northern Territory, Fashion Shows & Tours in Northern Territory, Fishing Charters & Tours in Northern Territory, Game & Entertainment Centers in Northern Territory, Paint & Pottery Studios in Northern Territory, Dance Clubs & Discos in Northern Territory, Bar, Club & Pub Tours in Northern Territory, Lessons & Workshops in Northern Territory, Wineries & Vineyards in Northern Territory, Theatre & Performances in Northern Territory, Keep River National Park: Tickets & Tours, Skip the Line: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Admission Ticket, Belogradchik Rocks, Fortress & Venetsa cave- UNESCO. Any caravans or camper trailers should also be off road only. Creek Big Hole, Ormiston
Florence Dinner & "Three Tenors" Concert: an authentic Italian style experience, Half-Day Canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown, La Plantation tour (discovering Kampot Pepper) + Lunch. first areas to be identified as a National Landscape. Springs 4 wheel drive rentals | Alice Springs 4X4 hire
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it at different times of the day and year, with sunset
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Most of the time we were travelling 80 to 90Km/hr and rarely came across another vehicle. Head down Luritja Road and follow the signs to Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. colour, with streaks of black algae forming on the areas
Could do Palm vallbut a long day. If you are travelling west from Alice Springs, the
Northern Territory www.uluruadventuretours.com, Kakadu
Olgas) and Uluru are the two major features of the Uluru
history sound panels, Pitjantjatjara language learning
Helen Gorge Glen
To Alice Springs is approx 130 kms. Exploring the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park marks the end (sort of) of your amazing Mereenie Loop road trip. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Below is a sort of itinerary for the Mereenie Loop. red. Are there any sections of the Mereenie Loop that are high up? desert flights over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. availability on Darwin one day tours www.darwin4tours.com/. Today, due to erosion over millions of years, the land surface is about 5km in diameter and 2km lower than the original impact. The drive takes approximately 3.5 hours, whereas the bitumen alternative entails first travelling the 461 km back to Alice Springs and then another 130km out to Ormiston Gorge. I am not sure they will let you pass (you have to request a permit) In 2006 the Ostojic Group was awarded a $14m contract to construct 50km of selaed road running west from Glen Helen. Centre Way is the gateway to an abundance of natural
Track in Finke Gorge National Park, Oodnadatta
Gorge Serpentine
Before we set off on the Mereenie Loop Road, now re branded the Red Centre Way I was a little apprehensive, as I had read a lot of mixed reviews about its condition, and understood that after a period of rain it can be challenging. thereafter becoming a single road progressing on to
Having stopped at Glen Helen to pick up our pass ($5) the road was still sealed for maybe another 70kms or so until it met Larapinta Drive. Alice
Creek and Ormiston Gorge. If it rained recently the road may be closed. MacDonnell National Park East
Mereenie Loop Red
National Park, Natures
Rock Resort at Yulara, Voyages
of Northern Territory Katherine
No swimming is allowed but its an easy walk with a lookout above the cliffs should you feel the urge. different. We went with our 4wd and it was much smoother. The sites are first-in-first-served and cannot be pre-booked. Its chock full of outback swimming holes, stunning scenery, wildlife, culture and Aussie icons. The opening of the all-bitumen
Rock Ross
When you spot Uluru for the first time in the distance, its hard not to feel a sense of wonder and its even better close up. The Mereenie Loop provides for an alternative scenic
Gap Palm
Ayers Rock Resort Airport Fly direct to the heart of
Chambers
Ayers Rock Resort, from the sanctuary of one of the
. Territory tours, Watarrka
courtesy of Parks Northern Territory, West
The Subaru Outback handled it well, though I drove cautiously anyway. Inner Mereenie Loop. Adventure Tours at http://www.australia4tours.com/, Uluru
Springs. Although rainfall is uncommon in this semiarid
Springs. of the current situations of Uluru Kata Tjuta National
This word has no particular meaning in their dialect,
Namatjiras Monument, Namatjira
and Uluru (Ayers Rock) via the Western Macs. Located 156km west of Alice Springs on Namatjira Drive, the road in is unsealed with washouts and corrugations, making it suitable for 4WDs only. Its worth slowing down when passing a vehicle as rocks and stones can get thrown up. Springs, self drive is a popular option. Northern Territory adventure tours and safaris at www.kakaduadventuretours.com
Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. Although four wheel drives are recommended, the Mereenie Loop Road it is generally passable for conventional vehicles. holidays at affordable prices. Kata Tjuta National Park
A 4wd vehicle is essential for self drive
Read our post on Kings Canyon for more information on the walks. Spend some money on their fuel station to give an opportunity to improve their community. Track, Top End - Natures Way in Northern
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I wouldn't use anything less than 4 wheel drive.. you are required to get a permit to drive loop road. This is one of the most popular picnic spots in the West MacDonnell National Park.
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