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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