Site 7 – Sundown at Larapinta
What an unforgettable camping experience. The views were absolutely stunning, especially at sunset — worth the trip alone.
Our beautiful (and very nosy) cow visitors provided top-tier entertainment. A few decided to sample our tent, and when firmly told that tents are not on the menu, one cow kicked the front bumper of our 4x4 in protest. Clearly unimpressed. All cows were gorgeous, healthy, and very well cared for — just a little cheeky.
We also had kookaburras silently judging our hamburgers at dinner and then inviting themselves to breakfast the next day. The amusing audacity.
The campsite itself is very spacious and nicely distanced from other sites — we didn’t see another camper the entire time, which made it wonderfully peaceful. The ground isn’t perfectly flat but still perfectly suitable for a tent. The fire pit is well set up with plenty of rocks to contain the fire.
A few things to note: definitely bring your own shower and toilet, as the provided facilities are over 500 metres downhill. There’s minimal natural shade near the campsite, so an awning or gazebo is essential. The access tracks are very rocky and are strictly 4x4 only. We loved taking a quiet drive to and from our site.
Falling asleep to birds, cows and cicadas and waking up to uninterrupted views was pure bliss. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would happily return — cows, sass and all.