Larapinta Drive in Petermann

Larapinta Drive in Macdonnell Region is an asphalted secondary road (60 km/h, also known as Red Centre Way). It runs in an east-west direction starting from Luritja Road and crosses Valley of Tempe (No entry), Mereenie Oil & Gas Fields (No Public Entry), Namatjira Drive, No Entry (Aboriginal Freehold), Palm Valley Track, Kaltjarrinja Street, Tjalkavota Road, Finke Four Wheel Drive Route, Private Aboriginal Community Road, Owen Springs Reserve Tourist Drive and Darken Drive. It connects Mereenie, Namatjira, Hugh, Hermannsburg, Petermann and Burt Plain. Larapinta Drive is also known as Red Centre Way. This road is part of the long-distance roads Big Australia Street, Red Centre Way and A3.
Alternative Name
Red Centre Way
Road Type
secondary road
Speed Limit
60
Route
east-west

Viewpoint

  • Sunrise Lookout – approx. 1,1 km.
  • Watarrka Lookout – approx. 7,1 km.
  • Cotterills Lookout – approx. 7,4 km.
  • Garden of Eden – approx. 7,5 km.
  • Reedy Bluff – approx. 9,0 km.
  • Rocky Creek – approx. 12,9 km.
  • Hill Mulga Creek – approx. 15,4 km.
  • Waru Creek – approx. 16,2 km.
  • Wanga Creek – approx. 18,2 km.
  • Kathleen Springs – approx. 20,1 km.

Campsite

  • Reedy Creek Campground – approx. 10,4 km.
  • Wayoutback Campsite Kings Creek – approx. 38,4 km.
  • Sandy Way Rest Area – approx. 112,5 km.
  • Curtin Springs Wayside Inn & Cattle Stat at Lasseter Highway – approx. 121,9 km.

Convenience stores

  • Outback Oasis General Store – approx. 1000 m.

Bar

  • Thirsty Dingo Bar (opening hours: 14+) – approx. 1,0 km.

Picnic site

  • Sunset Viewing Picnic Area – approx. 5,5 km.

Parking

  • Desert Oaks RA – approx. 99,9 km.

Attraction

  • Exit to Lilla – approx. 12,3 km.
  • Aviary – approx. 121,9 km.

Petrol stations

  • Mobil (Mobil) – approx. 36,1 km.
  • Mogas (Diesel, LPG) – approx. 121,9 km.

Cafés

  • Desert Oaks Cafe – approx. 1,0 km.

Restaurants

  • Outback BBQ and Grill (opening hours: Mon–Sun 18:30–20:30; Nov-Mar off) – approx. 1,1 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Watarrka National Park. Welcome to Matutjara Country – approx. 28,8 km.