Remote camping, orange sand, dry riverbeds, serenity, history, and culture. This is what camping in this part of Australia is all about. A camera is a must, as is a sense of adventure as the destinations below allow you to discover some amazing places. If you haven't been to any of these places before, add them to your bucket list and start planning a Red Centre expedition.
PALM VALLEY
Access to the Palm Valley campground is only suitable for high-clearance 4WD vehicles as the access track crosses the Finke River a few times. Drop some air from your tyres, including the caravan as the river sand is often deep in places. You are not permitted to take campers/caravans past the campground.
The track from the campground to Palm Valley has been modified in recent years, making it less gnarly, but high clearance will help you over the rocks that litter the track. From the car park, there are two walking options, both offering great views of the ancient Red Cabbage Palms - which are only found in this section of central Australia – and the valley.
The five-kilometre Mpulungkinya loop walk climbs high up onto the sandstone plateau above the palms and leads to views across Palm Paddock before dropping down deeper into the valley. The Arankaia walk is a
