• World Ex's Larapinta Trail campsite. Credit: Thomas Bywater.
    World Ex's Larapinta Trail campsite. Credit: Thomas Bywater.
  • World Expeditions' exclusive Ti Tree wilderness camp.
    World Expeditions' exclusive Ti Tree wilderness camp.
  • Photo courtesy of World Expeditions
    Photo courtesy of World Expeditions
  • The World Expeditions semi-permanent campsites offer Larapinta Trail trekkers relaxed accommodation in the heart of the outback wilderness after a long day on the trail.
    The World Expeditions semi-permanent campsites offer Larapinta Trail trekkers relaxed accommodation in the heart of the outback wilderness after a long day on the trail.
  • Sleeping under a billion stars. Photo: Chris Buykx.
    Sleeping under a billion stars. Photo: Chris Buykx.
  • A typical territory sunset at Nicks Camp, near Simpsons Gap.
    A typical territory sunset at Nicks Camp, near Simpsons Gap.
  • Passing through the breathtaking Simpsons Gap.
    Passing through the breathtaking Simpsons Gap.
  • Photo: Tourism NT
    Photo: Tourism NT
  • Ormiston Point lookout, because sometimes you really do just need to stop and appreciate where you are.
    Ormiston Point lookout, because sometimes you really do just need to stop and appreciate where you are.
  • The toilets (centre) and two bush showers at Charlie's Camp.
    The toilets (centre) and two bush showers at Charlie's Camp.
  • Photo: Inside the new tents on the Larapinta. Image courtesy of Australian Walking Holidays.
    Photo: Inside the new tents on the Larapinta. Image courtesy of Australian Walking Holidays.
  • Waiting for the sunrise over Mt Sonder in below-freezing cold.
    Waiting for the sunrise over Mt Sonder in below-freezing cold.
  • Descending the Euro Ridge, gaze over mountain ranges and desert plains or simply walk in awe of the brilliant blue sky.
    Descending the Euro Ridge, gaze over mountain ranges and desert plains or simply walk in awe of the brilliant blue sky.
  • Hikers on Euro Ridge, the high point of the first day on the walk.
    Hikers on Euro Ridge, the high point of the first day on the walk.
  • Where to next? Our guide, Ash, gives us the lowdown.
    Where to next? Our guide, Ash, gives us the lowdown.
  • Larapinta Trail. Tourism NT
    Larapinta Trail. Tourism NT
  • Sand, grass, water and stone, the Larapinta Trail offers a diverse and exciting trail.
    Sand, grass, water and stone, the Larapinta Trail offers a diverse and exciting trail.
  • Enjoy a beautiful outback sunrise on Mount Gillen to watch the darkness slip away. Just the start of another perfect day in the West MacDonnell Ranges.
    Enjoy a beautiful outback sunrise on Mount Gillen to watch the darkness slip away. Just the start of another perfect day in the West MacDonnell Ranges.
  • The West MacDonnell Ranges are famous for their rugged scenery.
    The West MacDonnell Ranges are famous for their rugged scenery.
  • Our cook cooks up a storm.
    Our cook cooks up a storm.
  • Time for after-dinner drinks.
    Time for after-dinner drinks.
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Australian adventure travel company, World Expeditions, is celebrating a return to travel this month on the trail it pioneered 25 years ago, with five groups departing Alice Springs to walk the NT’s iconic Larapinta Trail.

According to World Expeditions CEO, Sue Badyari, bringing this week’s departures to fruition has been the culmination of an enormous team effort.

“We had a false start back in March, when we set up all the camps in preparedness for our busiest season ever, only to have to demount them again when travel stopped with the onset of Covid restrictions,” Ms Badyari said.

“Now, with them re-erected and with a new Covid Safe protocol in place, we - and our guides - are thrilled to see our first travellers back on the trail,” she said. “The season will be short but, it’s something.”

World Expeditions’ new operational procedures to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19 include special measures with food preparation, enhanced hygiene, sanitation and physical distancing. All travellers are required to complete a health screening at the start of the trip and to wear masks in certain settings, consistent with the relevant laws and regulations.

The company operates more than 10 itineraries on the Larapinta Trail, through its domestic brand, Australian Walking Holidays, and is the only company to offer trekkers luxuries such as hot showers, access to comfortable lounge areas in the exclusive eco camps, an indigenous food experience and private accommodation with comfortable, off-ground beds. There are limited places on departures between now and the end of September, 2020.

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