Solo hiking 230km through outback Australia - 10 day Larapinta Trail end to end hike

Join me as I spend 10 days solo hiking 230km from Alice Springs across the Larapinta Trail to Mount Sonder in the remote Australian outback.
I was lucky enough to complete this hike in May thankfully giving me beautiful cool weather and wonderful days on the trail. I would highly recommend this track to anyone interested in multi day hiking particularly through open mountain country.
To anyone planning on walking the track I highly recommend you walk in the cooler months, focus more on the time suggestions rather than distance guide of the trail map and see as much as you can of this incredible area, you won’t be disappointed!
Even if you are only planning a section or two I hope this gives you a rough idea what to expect and where you might like to see most.
Enjoy and thanks for being apart of the journey!
#larapinta #larapintatrail #outbackaustralia

[@ramio1983]

Wow Laura, first of all YOU are stunning- your smile- your warmth and energy is a major part of what makes this adventure so amazing. Thanks for introducing us to this beautiful trail!

[@davidt5776]

Laura, You have a captivating smile. Your energy and passion shows. Look forward to more of your adventures

[@scottjenkins5466]

I’ve seen many KZbin vlogs on this trail. Congrats. You crushed this on many levels. No food drops. Solo. Legend

[@eddydewilde4958]

The filming, editing and to the point commentary make this such an enjoyable documentary. You are a natural Laura.

[@1jeffcan]

Thanks for the video. You smashed this and it’s a great video of the walk. Amazing what you did with such little planning time. I’ve always wanted to do this hike and you’ve inspired me to plan for this soon.

[@debbiemoran6258]

You are a legend! Beautiful smiles the whole way through!

[@shimmeister1062]

Thanks Laura, you are an absolute gem. My jaw is sore with smiling - every time you smiled, I smiled.

[@darrenhann1858]

Congratulations on completing those incredible solo walks! Your journey exudes courage and independence, inspiring others to embrace the beauty of exploration. Your footsteps have left an indelible mark on hearts worldwide. Keep embracing the vastness of the world with passion and purpose, and may each step forward be a testament to your extraordinary spirit. Safe travels, and may your future paths be as awe-inspiring as those you've already conquered!

[@DianneSheridan28]

Another brilliant walk and documentary well done Laura 👏🏼👏🏼

[@VanessaMilne]

another wonderful adventure, ~ your videos are amazing and just love your commentary and beautiful editing ... love the way the journey is MORE than the destination. That is how I feel when trekking ... absorb everything that surrounds and see the beauty. Well done Laura, can not believe you are just 23 ... so grounded, very conscious of or surroundings and safety. loved the challenging water crossing ... clever you. thanks for sharing, a delight to travel with you. take care ...

[@captmulch1]

Nice one Laura. Go the Jetboil!

[@theruffiankj4164]

Thank you for your soulful presentation of such a beautiful experience.

[@dapsychopomp244]

all these adventures you are doing are awesome - and doing them so young you'll be set for life, so many lessons that must be learned on this planet your doing and doing brilliantly - your 20 years ahead of the rest of your generation - i'm insanely jealous....

[@chezelleconroy2951]

So lovely! Thank you

[@jodeshikes]

You are such an inspiration! I’ve just started hiking at 43 and your videos are so helpful. Thank you! Legend.

[@elaineflohr9145]

The colours are amazing. Thank you!

[@jonwilson6077]

I love how you can keep smiling even with all those flies around

[@logik1677]

Amazing journey!

[@jonokerr5094]

Thanks for these videos, you’ve inspired me to change my life.

[@The-Real-Ando]

Nice one Laura 👍

[@darren676767]

Thanks for a wonderful video. I think you managed to capture the feeling of the vast space, if that makes any sense? You look so happy, well done. See you out there.

[@bruce.KAY-bike-drifter]

Inspiring... Thank you

[@Mark_Jacobson81]

Great video Laura, can’t believe you carried 10 days worth of food! You seem like a tough cookie 😊

[@moe_1886]

Such beautiful Country and those views were amazing!! That sunrise though, WOW! Thanks for taking us along and Happy Belated Birthday! 🎂

[@Bert6t9ER]

Great video!

[@matthewburt3439]

super hike, thanks for sharing.

[@aussing92]

Just an amazing experience and the views are breathtaking. we live in such a beautiful country. youre an inspiring young hiker wish i had done this when i was 23. however im only 31 so never too late i guess. good onya mate

[@Smith_Jnr]

Impressive filming, editing and narration. Happy birthday!

[@mauricetermesana9419]

Thank you for sharing. I could really feel your joy and personal satisfaction of being out there in nature and doing it all on your own. Just beautiful! You have placed this on my to do bucket list....thanks again

[@ArcherElvis]

Loved the video!

[@bernardlauverjon7100]

Bravo Laura I appreciate your optimism and your aptitude to trek by yourself in the wilderness. Congratulations from France and many thanks for this vidéo

[@AussieShirtlessHiker]

great trail!

[@elrassiexplore]

Awesome hike 😎

[@Alys3]

Beautiful hike! You made it look so easy 😄

[@blasmartinez8985]

Wowww!! amazing 🎉🎉🎉💪💪💪.

[@sandiadamson1754]

This was very informative. Thankyou! Great video!

[@ervinslens]

What a adventure, this looks and sounds brilliant my friend. Shots are stunning!!!

[@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110]

Amazing, congratulations, hon.

[@MartinWalshDC]

Wow, bravo Laura, you look so happy it is contagious. This trail is now on my bucket list. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ch17ly]

Great job with the video. You are a great story teller. Cant wait for the next one 😊

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[@clementine7582]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful hike, what a beautiful landscape the Aussie out back is. Loved the video and your awesome presentation!

[@brentmcd12]

wow! go Laura ! Happy Birthday 🎉! what an incredible journey! congratulations! 🏞️🏜️🌄🌳🛻📹🤙😎

[@mikomedia319]

Great video Laura. Loved the photography and your commentary. Thank you for sharing what must have been an amazing experience.

[@marionrk]

Congratulations on this amazing trek. Thank you for sharing, your video is awesome. It shows the colours and beauty of our outback.

[@gooster777]

Thanks for sharing Laura. It is something I want to do and your video and narrative has greatly helped my preparations. I am looking forward to your next adventure.

[@alfy1269]

Happy birthday Laura and thankyou for sharing this walk. Friends have been on this trail but I've never seen a detailed and thorough review. Truly enjoy your presentation, cheers.

[@MrCushcam]

What a stunningly beautiful trail. Congrats on finishing from the UK 🇬🇧

[@yuzhoulin1500]

Great video! I just hiked the Overland track. Lara 9yrs.

[@amandadaisydogwanderings]

amazing video laura! i can't believe you did it so fast but the footage and commentary was so great and beautiful to watch.

[@cliveward7346]

10 days self-supported. Pretty hardcore effort. The trail looks awesome.

[@katekuma849]

Wow what an incredible hike! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. I do hope some travel companies sponsor you as you’re a natural on camera.

[@emmagilham3708]

Can you please do a video of the gear you use? I’m very interested in starting my own solo hikes but unsure of the right gear

[@geoffjames2875]

Congratulations on your completion of the East-West Larapinta Trail Laura, and Happy Birthday for that special day on the trail, What a beautiful time for you to visit the Centre, the weather conditions were almost perfect unlike the past week here in Alice has been cold, wet and miserable. Although I've never walked the trail I have visited most camp sites over the past 23 years of living here in Alice Springs. Now that you have the East-West leg under your belt, the next question is whether you will return next year to tackle the West-East as i've been told its a "Very different walk". I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video blog and of course as always your infectious smile. ❤

[@maxstahlberg9219]

Hello Laura, you make beautiful videos. but first of all congratulations belated on your birthday. I wish you continued strength. I also admire your long and not without danger trail..."camino Ozzy" similar to: Camino to Santiago in Spain. keep going on nice trips. All the best from Hamburg (Germany). Max

[@margaretbarnes5642]

Ado not adue 😅😂 but absolutely amazing and stunning video.. well done, you give me the courage to do likewise x

[@FollowThomas]

Hiking in Australia is so different compared with Florida or anywhere in America. Very pretty 👍

[@lisavandijk]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Would you happen to have a pack list? Carrying enough food for 10 days blows my mind, well done.

[@philipspatton7245]

Looks like such a well tended trail! I’m curious as what dates you hiked, in terms of planning the best season to do it in…keep rocking!

[@zythosphere]

Congratulations Laura! Very impressive to do this trail in 10 days and carrying all your food for the entire walk, when you could have made use of the food drops! This was a great challenge; you can be proud of yourself 😊! I love how you always look so happy and smile, this makes watching your adventures that much more enjoyable. It was interesting because I will be walking the Larapinta Trail next month and my planned hike duration and campsites are almost identical to what you have done, so I now have a really good idea of what to expect. Out of curiosity, what kind of food did you take with you to be self-sufficient? And do you know the weight of your food, as well as the total weight of your pack at the start of the hike? I hope you enjoy your next adventures, and a happy belated birthday! Cheers

[@breathinthebush6789]

Thank you Laura for helpful clear videos, can I ask the name of your tent that I noticed? It's looks a decent size but I expect it's light.

[@FPVMike]

i wish i did this at your age with every fibre of my being. really very imrpessive. well done. The editing and narration is really very good and actually helpful for anyone else wanting to do the hike. Do you think you'll do any overseas hikes? NZ?

[@JaninaBregen]

Hey :) thanks for the video! feeling I must come back down under whilst in the Austrian snow. How much water did you usually carry?

[@Joanna-ed7pi]

Hey what camera do you use for filming and Birdseye view shots!? Do you need a drone as well?

[@user-mo7wh1it1u]

You are simply adorable

[@mochiwaffles]

Did you have access to any toilets and/or shower facilities during the hike?

[@Cityb0y85]

How comfortable is that pack?

[@dougmclaughlin2141]

Well done … did you leave your car at Alice in a commercial car storage business?

[@rylandpeters8982]

good choice on the gators. Those camp beds though... Snakes crawl up onto them and into yours sleeping bag. Known of people who wake up dead because they have been bitten by a brown snake in their sleep

[@smfreeze]

Waking up dead lol

[@rylandpeters8982]

@@smfreeze exactly. wake up in heaven

[@solovantravel]

So cute you are. I am coming to Australia tomorrow 3/10/24. Can you OR ANYONE provide me with recommendations for wilderness hikes near Sydney. I have RENTED a car and plan on driving as soon as I land and touring Syd the last two days

[@andrewcliffe4753]

Carry emergency beacon

[@tadghsmith1457]

Risky to hike a trail like that alone. Especially out of phone coverage. You could fall be injured, and not be found for days.

[@samnorth01]

A Brave Lady.

[@tadghsmith1457]

@@samnorth01 She took unnecessary risks with her safety for no real gain. Is that brave or is it foolhardy?

[@samnorth01]

No riskier than driving down a busy highway by yourself.

[@tadghsmith1457]

@@samnorth01 I disagree. Firstly a highway journey is usually necessary. Hiking into the wilderness isn’t. Secondly and more importantly, if you have an accident or are stranded on the highway you can phone for assistance, or else a passerby will probably stop and help or notify the authorities. In the wilderness, on the other hand, if something goes wrong there will be no phone coverage, and there may be no assistance of any kind until it is too late.

[@samnorth01]

The risks she took were minimill. She is young fit woman that was not climbing Mount Everest.

[@ItsOkRelaxMate]

So cool. Thanks for sharing this. Great work. Looks beautiful, will love to do this one day.