TRAVEL BULLETIN: ALL THE LATEST 4X4 NEWS AND EVENTS

Now is the time to get out and about to enjoy this great land and support the communities. Experienced adventurer Ron Moon has listed a few upcoming highlights, as well as essential track info. As always, check with event organisers before locking in your plans.

CAMPING AT HERMANNSBURG (NT)

The Ntaria Campground, located at what we normally know as Hermannsburg, about 125km west of Alice Springs, offers powered and unpowered campsites with communal kitchen and bathroom facilities. It also provides four self-contained one-bedroom cabins with a full kitchen, bathroom, laundry and balcony.

Ntaria is a community of around 600 people, in the traditional lands of the Western Arrernte people.

Established in 1877 as a Lutheran mission, tourists today are welcomed to its historic precinct, with church buildings, tea room and art gallery. Art enthusiasts are drawn to see the birthplace of watercolour artist Albert Namatjira, while outdoor adventurers visit the caravan park on their way to Palm Valley or the Mereenie Loop Road to Kings Canyon. Ntaria Supermarket administers Ntaria Campground, a locally-owned business with all profits going back to the community.

DESERT PARKS CLOSED (SA)