The Larapinta Trail

This one's not for the faint-hearted. Winding through the red desert rocks and valleys in the heart of the Northern Territory, the Larapinta is achingly beautiful – but also achingly challenging. People are drawn to this multi-day trek in Central Australia for its incredible colours, its sacred beauty, and its ancient landscape and Indigenous history that has to be seen to be believed. You can choose to walk the whole thing, or dip in for segments – whether that be for one day or several nights.

Where: Northern Territory's West Macdonnell Ranges, near Alice Springs.

Distance: 231km.

Duration: From 1-14 days.

Difficulty: Moderate to highly challenging.

Good for: Adventurers, outback enthusiasts, and those who like a challenge, red rocks and huge, open skies.