Together we Trek

Join Mission Australia supporters and staff on the trip of a lifetime as we trek the Larapinta Trail to raise urgently needed funds for vulnerable young people in the Northern Territory

We already know you have a heart for helping Australians in need, but do you also have a heart for adventure? If the answer’s an enthusiastic ‘yes’, you won’t want to miss Together we Trek.

In June 2018, we’re hiking the Larapinta Trail to raise funds for vulnerable young people. If we hit our fundraising target, the money will go directly towards launching a new Missionbeat service in the Northern Territory to support youth experiencing homelessness or in need of assistance.

“There's something truly timeless and magical about the Larapinta Trail...”

Highlights

Discover the beauty of Central Australia, exploring the mountains, valleys, rivers and desert landscapes
Learn about unique Aboriginal culture from local guides on traditional lands by day, and sleep under the stars at night
See firsthand how Mission Australia works locally to reduce homelessness and strengthen communities

The adventure in detail*

DAY 1 Arrive in Alice Springs, share a meal with your guides and fellow hikers, and participate in a Welcome to Country ceremony

DAY 2 Visit a Mission Australia service to see how your fundraising dollars are changing lives across the country before trekking 20km from Alice Springs to Simpsons Gap. End the day with a 3-course meal featuring quintessential flavours of the bush

DAY 3 Tackle a challenging – but breathtakingly beautiful – trek from Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet Dam

DAY 4 Traverse the low-lying regions surrounding the spectacular Ormiston Gorge

DAY 5 Rise early for the arduous climb to the summit of Mt Sonder (1,380m)

DAY 6 Trek the Ormiston Pound circuit, one of the best small walks of the Larapinta Trail

DAY 7 Return home feeling inspired and determined to inspire others