Namatjira Drive in Mount Zeil

Namatjira Drive in Macdonnell Region is an asphalted main road (110 km/h, also known as Red Centre Way). It runs in an east-west direction starting from Larapinta Drive and crosses Namatjira-Kintore Link, Roma Gorge Access, Ormiston Gorge Access, Taarna Road and Ellery Creek Big Hole Access Road. It connects Mount Zeil and Namatjira. Namatjira Drive is also known as Red Centre Way. This road is part of the long-distance roads Red Centre Way and 2.

Alternative Name
Red Centre Way
Road Type
main road
Speed Limit
110
Route
east-west

Campsite

  • Rocky Bar Gap (tents allowed) – approx. 5,9 km.
  • Finke River Two Mile – approx. 6,2 km.
  • Finke River Campground – approx. 7,0 km.
  • Glen Helen Homestead Lodge Campground – approx. 7,1 km.
  • Coach Camping – approx. 12,1 km.
  • Ormiston Gorge Campground - Tjuta NP (caravans allowed) – approx. 12,3 km.

Motel

  • Glen Helen Homestead Lodge – approx. 6,9 km.

Restaurants

  • Namatjira Gallery Restaurant (opening hours: Mon–Sun 7–9:30, 11–14:30) – approx. 7,0 km.

Parking

  • Ormiston Gorge – approx. 12,3 km.

Shelter

  • Mount Sonder Lookout (weather_shelter) – approx. 6,3 km.
  • Larapinta Trail Information. Larapinta Trail Sections 10, 11 – approx. 7,0 km.
  • Larapinta Trail Information. Larapinta Trail Sections 9, 10 – approx. 12,4 km.

Attraction

  • Glen Helen Gorge – approx. 7,5 km.
  • Ormiston Pool – approx. 12,4 km.
  • Ormiston Gorge – approx. 12,6 km.

Petrol stations

  • Diesel – approx. 7,0 km.

Theatres

  • Amphitheatre – approx. 12,2 km.

Viewpoint

  • Mount Sonder Lookout – approx. 6,3 km.
  • Hilltop Lookout – approx. 6,7 km.
  • Ghost Gum Lookout – approx. 12,4 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Glen Helen Junction – approx. 6,3 km.
  • Larapinta Trail Information – approx. 7,0 km.

Caravan site

  • Glen Helen Homestead Lodge Campground – approx. 7,0 km.
  • Ormiston Gorge – approx. 12,3 km.

Cafés

  • Snack Kiosk – approx. 12,3 km.