The Giles Track is a 22 kilometre walking track located within Watarrka National Park.
This two day hike offers the chance to experience impressive natural landscapes and wildlife, indigenous history and culture, and the heritage of Central Australia.
The rewards of this walk include dramatic views across wilderness that remains virtually unchanged since first described by Ernest Giles. Trek through beautiful valleys, beehive-shaped sandstone formations and across rocky watercourses. Scattered across the range is evidence of prior occupation - grinding stones, stone blades, stencilled art and petroglyphs. The flat, rocky plateau made for relatively easy and safe travelling for Aboriginal people. Native wildlife to spot includes spinifex pigeons, rock-wallabies, euros, goannas and pythons.
The Giles Track is named after the first European to explore the George Gill Range in 1872. It follows the southern rim of the range from Kings Canyon to Kathleen Springs, and can be walked in either direction. It is recommended as an overnight hike for experienced bushwalkers of average fitness. Camping fees apply and campsites must be booked online before you arrive. Alternatively, access from the Lilla car park via Tjintjit Tjintjit Spur allows those on a tighter schedule the opportunity of a one day walk in either direction.
Pass information
If you’re a visitor to the NT, you need an NT Parks Visitor Pass to visit most national parks and reserves. The pass allows you to visit all parks and reserves managed by the NT Government within your valid dates.
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Pass type
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1-day pass | 3-day pass | 2-week pass | 1-month pass | Annual pass |
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| Adult 18 years and over | $10 | $20 | $30 | $45 | $60 |
| Child 5 to 17 years | $5 | $10 | $15 | $22 | $30 |
| Family 2 adults and 4 children | $25 | $50 | $75 | $110 | $150 |
| Concession Holders of Australian Government issued Seniors Card, Pensioner Concession Card or DVA Card. | $8 | $16 | $24 | $36 | $48 |
NT residents don't need a visitor pass but may be asked to show proof of residency, such as a valid NT driver licence.
Buy your pass online or find out more about passes & permits in the NT.
Opening times
Open daily, 24 hours.
Entry cost
- Indicative Prices tickets from $10 to $60
Park entry fees - NT Parks Visitor Pass applies. (NT residents exempt). Camping fees apply to all visitors staying overnight on this trail. - Child tickets from $5 to $30
Park entry fees - NT Parks Visitor Pass applies. (NT residents exempt). Camping fees apply to all visitors staying overnight on this trail.
Facilities
- Lookouts
Activities
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Walks
- Hiking
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