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 16-21 August 2023

Moderately challenging (3/5)

 Fundraising target: $3,000

Travel package: $3,121

Land only and subject to change

 Twin-share in 4-star hotel and

at comfortable campsites

#MNDVICLarapinta2023

Join MND Victoria’s Larapinta Trek to help provide and promote the best

possible care and support for people living with motor neurone disease.

Over six days, you’ll discover the rich history of Australia’s First Peoples, exploring scenic

landscapes along well-worn, red dirt tracks. At night, you’ll camp under a blanket of stars

and fall asleep to the nocturnal sounds of the desert.

Best of all, with every step you take, you’ll raise vital funds to support Victorians living with

MND and those who will be diagnosed in the future.

Highlights

◊ Discover the Australian Outback on one

of the world’s premier walking treks

◊ Immerse yourself in the rich history

of Australia’s First Peoples, following

red dirt tracks across the West

MacDonnell Ranges

◊ Camp under star-studded skies and

fall asleep to the nocturnal sounds of

the desert

◊ Raise vital funds to provide care and

support to people living with MND

LARAPINTA

TREK 2023

MND VICTORIA’S

Register now:

 www.inspiredadventures.com.au/event/mndvic-larapinta-2023

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About MND Victoria

Motivated by a vision of the best care until the

world is free of motor neurone disease, MND

Victoria works tirelessly to provide and promote

the best possible care and support for people

living with MND.

Motor neurone disease is an incurable and

life-limiting disease that affects not only the

person with the disease, but also the people

close to them. MND Victoria has focussed on

care and support programs to improve the lives

of thousands of Victorian families impacted by

MND for the last 41 years. We’re the only not- for-profit organisation providing direct care to all

Victorians living with this devastating disease,

including support for the close-knit MND

community who have lost a loved one.

The difference you’ll make

Motor neurone disease (MND) is the term used for a group of

diseases that affect the functioning of neurones, or nerve cells.

Without properly functioning neurones, the muscles weaken and

waste which has a debilitating effect on a person’s quality of life.

The rate and pattern of progression of the disease varies between

individuals and whilst there is currently no cure, it is important to

address the many effects of motor neurone disease to ensure the

utmost quality of life.

By joining MND Victoria’s Larapinta Trek 2023 you’ll be raising crucial

funds for MND Victoria so they can fulfil their mission of changing the

lives of those living with motor neurone disease.

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Trip notes B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner

PLEASE NOTE: We recommend arriving at Alice Springs Airport no later than 4pm on the first day to ensure you will

make it in time to attend the welcome briefing in the afternoon.

Day 1, Wednesday 16 August 2023

Arrive in Alice Springs

The adventure of a lifetime begins! Upon arrival in Alice Springs, please make your way to the

hotel in the heart of Central Australia. In the early evening, meet in the hotel lobby where you will

meet your guides for a briefing of the coming days. The rest of the evening is free at your leisure

to explore this ruggedly beautiful town in the heart of Australia.

Meals: B L D

Day 2, Thursday 17 August 2023

Geoff Moss Bridge - Wallaby Gap

After breakfast and packing up lunch, we’ll have a short transfer to the start of our trek. We

begin our Larapinta Trail adventure walking Geoff Moss Bridge to Wallaby Gap, where we will

witness some vast and beautiful stretches of Australian land. On our walk, we allow ourselves to

be immersed in the wonder of the region and get a taste of what’s coming in the next few days.

Afterwards, we’ll drive out to our remote campsite within the MacDonnell Ranges National Park.

The true experience begins as we settle into rest in a region synonymous in the dreamtime of

Western Arrernte Aboriginal people.

Meals: B L D

Trekking distance: 12km

Day 3, Friday 18 August 2023

Finke River - Ormiston Gorge - Ochre Pits

This morning we will weave our way from the Finke River to Ormiston Gorge through rolling

limestone hills filled with unique plant life. The Finke is one of the oldest river systems in the

world, and the local Arrernte name for this waterway gives the whole trail its name – Lhere

Pinte, which means ‘salty river’. Today’s hike finishes at the beautiful Ormiston Gorge, home to

the most impressive gorge in the whole West MacDonnell region. There’s a near-permanent

waterhole shaded by ghost gums and towering red rock walls that is more than welcoming to

any walker for a chance for a dip and freshen up. Later in the day, we’ll explore the Ochre Pits

before returning to camp in the late afternoon and enjoying another dinner in the wilderness.

Meals: B L D

Trekking distance: 13.5km

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Includes: Transfers as per itinerary ◊ 4-Star hotel twin-share & comfortable camping ◊ Meals as per itinerary ◊ Local guide ◊ Entrance

fees as per itinerary

Does not include: Airfares ◊ Airport transfers ◊ Travel insurance (highly recommended) ◊ Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages ◊ Personal

expenses ◊ Tips and gratuities

If absolutely necessary, Inspired Travel may have to add on an additional supplement fee. This fee would be required if our

operator needs to add on additional vehicles, equipment and/or staff.

Day 4, Saturday 19 August 2023

Redbank Gorge - Mt Sonder

This morning we rise before the sun and transfer from our campsite to Redbank Gorge at

the base of Mount Sonder, where we start our ascent to the peak. The mountain is known

traditionally as Rwetyepme – in local Arrernte culture she’s portrayed as a pregnant woman

forever doomed to lay on her back and watch the sky. The climb to the summit is arduous along

a rocky and loose path that occasionally disappears into brush. We are rewarded with a sunrise

and incredible 360° views of the ranges, plains, valleys and salt lakes below. Here, we will take

time to catch our breath and bask in the grandeur of the desert landscape - and the incredible

summit achievement. After descending, we transfer back to our campsite where we enjoy our

last evening under the stars of the Milky Way.

Meals: B L D

Trekking distance: 15.5km

Day 5, Sunday 20 August 2023

Standley Chasm to Reveal Saddle

For our last day of trekking, we will transfer to Standley Chasm and trek to Reveal Saddle.

Known traditionally as Angkerle Atwatye, meaning “Gap of Water”, Standley Chasm is an icon

of great cultural relevance, nestled amongst the West MacDonnell Ranges. After exploring the

area, we’ll transfer back to Alice Springs, arriving in the early evening. Tonight, we’ll join for a final

celebration meal and reflect on our achievements of the past few days.

Meals: B L D

Trekking distance: 8km

Day 6, Monday 21 August 2023

Depart Alice Springs

This morning, we bid farewell to Alice Springs, the Red Centre and our Larapinta adventure. You

will be filled with the memories and moments that have made this adventure one you will never

forget. Please make your own way to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: B L D

Photo: Tourism NT

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Fundraising

The people who enquire about our adventures are looking to make an

impact for the causes they care about. Fundraising not only generates

needed funds, it also creates opportunities to educate and advocate within

your network.

Most of our participants are first time fundraisers, who are

seeking a way to make a difference and to get involved. We

know fundraising can seem daunting, but with the support of

Inspired Adventures, participants raise $5,500 on average, far

surpassing their initial expectations.

When you join an adventure, you will be paired with a member

of our fundraising team who will be there to support and

inspire you every step of the way. They will help you create a

fundraising plan that is personalised to your time availability,

level of experience, and network. The support they provide is as

much as you need and is personally catered to you.

Additionally, you’ll have access to an all-in-one fundraising hub

which includes a dedicated fundraising page, a toolkit and

planning resources, and as many ideas as you can imagine.

Online Direct

Donations

◊ Send out personal emails

to your networks making a

specific donation request.

◊ Ask your family and

friends to email out to their

networks.

Movie Night

◊ Sell tickets to a movie night

at a local cinema with a

decent profit margin.

◊ Give people who can’t

attend an option to donate.

◊ Ask a local business to

donate prizes for an add-on

raffle activity.

Host a BBQ

◊ Host a BBQ at your local

school, sports club,

community centre or your

hardware store.

◊ Advertise in your local

newspaper and invite

everyone you know to

come along.

A Few Extras

◊ Get some friends to hold a

morning tea at their work.

◊ Organise a garage or

eBay sale. Turn unwanted

gifts and products into

fundraising dollars.

◊ Ask your local sports

club if you can sell drinks

or snacks at one of

their events.

Sample Fundraising Plan for $4,000+

$1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000