Selfdrive Routes in Australia
Starting in Alice Springs
We have put together some popular and most interesting self-drive ideas, starting in Alice Springs. You do your own driving but enjoy the security of the pre-booked accommodation. We can also modify according to your needs. If you require something completely different, please remember that we can still help you pre-plan your own personalized itinerary (ask for a quotation). All itineraries can be done in reverse. wpe29.jpg (14753 bytes)

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2 Day Finke Gorge National Park And Palm Valley

Finke Gorge National Park covers an area of 46,000 hectares including the impressive Palm Valley. Palm Valley is home to a diverse range of plant species, many of which are rare and unique to the area, including the Red Cabbage Palm. Both parks are located west of Alice in the Western MacDonnell
The Park lies 138 km (about 2 hrs) west of Alice Springs. Turn south off Larapinta Drive just west of Hermannsburg. Access along the last 16 km of road which follows the sandy bed of the Finke River is limited to 4WD vehicles only. Heavy rains may cause this section of the road to be impassable.

A 4WD track to Boggy Hole and on through to the Ernest Giles Road and Watarrka is suitable for experienced drivers only. Travelling time from Palm Valley to Watarrka National Park is about 7 hours. Bush camping is permitted in the Finke River on this route with the best camping (no facilities) at Boggy Hole, a large waterhole, which is about 2.5 hours from Palm Valley.

Traffic along this route is infrequent so it is wise to travel with another vehicle (especially in Summer). Always seek the latest advice from rangers at Finke Gorge National Park or Watarrka National Park before attempting this spectacular, but adventurous, route.

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