Trephina Gorge Campground in Alice Springs, NT — photo 1

Trephina Gorge Campground

Alice Springs, NT
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CampgroundCaravansToiletsNo PetsSwimmingTent SiteBBQDrinking WaterFire Place

About this campsite

Trephina Gorge Campground is a nature park located in the East MacDonnell Ranges, which is known for its breathtaking quartzite cliffs, captivating Red River Gums, and a beautiful sandy creek bed. To provide visitors with convenient accommodation options, camping is readily available. To enrich their experience, ranger-guided walks and talks are organized seasonally from May to September. Additionally, the park offers an array of walking trails catering to all levels of hiker's skills and abilities, with detailed information accessible onsite or via contact with Parks and Wildlife.

Trephina Gorge Nature Park, nestled in the East MacDonnell Ranges 85 kilometers from Alice Springs, is a majestic collaboration of geology, flora, and fauna. Its breathtaking sights of stark quartzite cliffs and river red gums perched on a sandy creek bed captivate nature lovers globally. With available camping facilities, it provides adventurers an immersive experience in the heart of nature. Between May to September, park rangers conduct informative walks and talks that constitute the Territory Parks Alive season. What better way to comprehend the vivid biodiversity than expert-led explorations? The park offers a spectrum of walking trails, spanning from easy to hard, catering to all types of fitness levels. The full spectrum of offered walks and their detailed descriptions can be accessed on-site or by reaching out to Parks and Wildlife. Delve into the untouched beauty of Trephina Gorge Campground.

How to Get There

85km east or Alice Springs. Follow Ross Highway to waypoint. Turn north for 9km including 5km of dirt.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Campground

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee
No Pets

Other Features

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Walking
Dry Access Only
Photo Opportunity
Fire Place
Campgrounds

Location

Trephina Gorge CampgroundOff Ross Highway, Alice Springs, NT, 0870

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Off Ross Highway

Alice Springs, NT 0870

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Trephina Gorge Campground