Rocky Bar Gap is a shady spot favoured by walkers of the Larapinta Trail.
Located along Section 11 of the 231 kilometre Larapinta Trail, it’s a good place to take a break or camp for the night.
The trail to Rocky Bar Gap descends from Hilltop Lookout on the northern side then winds across low spinifex hills and mulga woodland and knobbly black rock before arriving at the shady gap. The trail passes south through Rocky Bar Gap then heads west along the foot of Mt Sonder.
At various points along the way you may see distinctive knobbly black rock, which is part of a fossil soil and the remains of an iron oxide capping that formed on the land surface millions of year ago when the climate in this area was tropical.
Camping is permitted, but there is no vehicle access to this site. Multi-day walker fees and camping fees apply. Multi-day trail use and campsites must be booked online before you arrive.
Section 11 of the Larapinta Trail is graded as moderate to difficult - a rough and narrow track with some steep and/or long climbs and descents, suitable for fit people with previous bushwalking experience.
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 and multi-day walk fees apply to all visitors. - Child tickets from $5 to $30
Park entry fees - NT Parks Visitor Pass applies (NT residents exempt). Camping and multi-day walk fees apply to all visitors.
Facilities
- Caravan / camper trailer / campervan sites / campsites
Activities
- Camping
- Walks
- Hiking
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