We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
TripAdvisor
Northern Territory
Trips
Inbox
More
    Help Center

    Mereenie Loop Road

    66 Reviews
    #152 of 309 things to do in Northern Territory
    Outdoor Activities, Sights & Landmarks, Scenic Drives
    From Alice Springs to King Canyon, Northern Territory, Australia
    Save
    Review Highlights
    “Oct 2018”

    Prado towing soft off-road jayco campervan Very congregated.Think Gibb River rd on bad day.First... read more

    Reviewed 1 October 2018
    mez2014
    ,
    Melbourne, Australia
    via mobile
    “Great journey through beautiful landscapes”

    Travelled this road on 18 June 2018. The day was sunny and road conditions were dry due to no... read more

    Reviewed 8 July 2018
    wcroker6
    ,
    Gold Coast, Australia
    Read all 66 reviews
    61
    All photos (61)
    Full view
    Certificate of Excellence
    Traveler Overview
    4.066 reviews
    • Excellent47%
    • Very good28%
    • Average10%
    • Poor6%
    • Terrible9%
    Travelers talk about
    “glen helen”(6 reviews)
    “wild camels”(4 reviews)
    “the west macdonnell ranges”(4 reviews)
    About
    A scenic road traversing Aboriginal land(permit required) and leading past Ayers Rock and other scenic areas including gorges and desert.
    Contact
    From Alice Springs to King Canyon, Northern Territory, Australia
    Website
    +61 8 8952 5800
    Call
    Improve This Listing
    Improve This Listing

    Improve This Listing

    Recommended experiences in and around Northern Territory
    5-Day 4WD Camping Adventure Including Kakadu...
    25 Reviews
    from US$882.70
    More Info
    Darwin Harbour Sunset Cruise with Optional...
    100 Reviews
    from US$42.70
    More Info
    Nabilil Dreaming: Katherine Gorge Sunset...
    23 Reviews
    from US$125.10
    More Info
    West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice...
    63 Reviews
    from US$97.10
    More Info
    Reviews (66)
    Write a Review
    Filter reviews
    45 results
    Traveler rating
    16
    15
    5
    3
    6
    Traveler type
    Time of year
    LanguageEnglish
    More languages
    16
    15
    5
    3
    6
    Show reviews that mention
    All reviews glen helen wild camels the west macdonnell ranges an adventure ellery creek alice springs per hour tourist information great drive dry weather camper trailer kings canyon real sense larapinta drive no worries just in case spectacular scenery
    FilterEnglish
    Updating list...
    1 - 10 of 45 reviews
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Trip outside of everything . must do

    If you want a red dust experience in 4WD ,this is the one to do. Incredible landscapes, live animals among which many wild and beautiful horses, cattle,etc...on this tranch of road, we crossed 4 vehicles over 130kms, Nice and relaxing!

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank Etisno
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Amazing scenery

    We drove the Mereenie Loop Road from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon Resort and then on to Uluru on 2-4th November 2018 and absolutely loved it. We hired a 4WD vehicle from Alice Springs which was fine for the condition of the road. It's rough...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Lynne H
    Reviewed 28 October 2018 via mobile
    Worst road condition

    We drove on this road on the 26th of October with a 4wd. We took it 2 years ago and it was amazing!!! Mereenie loop is usually something to be seen! DON’T drive on this road until it’s been graded. Apparently it’s in it’s worst...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    2  Thank madeline d
    Reviewed 24 October 2018
    Terrible road

    We travelled this road on 2 October, 2018, and it is the worst road we have ever been on. We have travelled over 7,000 kms in the outback and across the Gibb River Road, in the Pilbara and none have been as bad as this....More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank Cheryl W
    Reviewed 3 October 2018
    Interesting

    This is a long road with some pretty amazing scenery. There are also quite a few dips in the road that can leave you a little broken if you aren't careful! A great 4x4 drive. Look out for the Brumby's and the Camels! :)

    Date of experience: August 2018
    1  Thank LaurenB3039
    Reviewed 1 October 2018 via mobile
    Oct 2018

    Prado towing soft off-road jayco campervan Very congregated.Think Gibb River rd on bad day.First 63 bad but we drove on soft shoulder Sandy. Becomes rocky correlations for last part to sealed road. Not suitable for 2 wd or caravans.We went slow and still sheared off...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    2  Thank mez2014
    Reviewed 21 July 2018
    HARD DRIVE BUT MANAGABLE

    We traveled on 18 July in an all wheel drive, 20 year old Honda CRV from north to south. Whilst it was really rough in places with unavoidable corrugations, and we had to pay a lot of attention seeking the better, smoother part of the...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    4  Thank Louise S
    Reviewed 19 July 2018 via mobile
    Mereenie Loop

    The road was definitely 4 WD but quite manageable. Some rough sections and some deep sand. Takes about 2 hours.

    Date of experience: July 2018
    4  Thank Jill D
    Reviewed 8 July 2018
    Great journey through beautiful landscapes

    Travelled this road on 18 June 2018. The day was sunny and road conditions were dry due to no recent rain. From the intersection of Larapinta Dr & Namatjira Dr the journey to Kings Canyon Resort took 3 hours and 15 minutes, including a stop...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    6  Thank wcroker6
    Reviewed 22 June 2018
    A Memorable Adventure

    Mereenie Loop is a scenic option from Alice Springs to Uluru through The West MacDonnell Ranges, which is very pretty and with many points of interest. We decided not to rush and drove the total route in three days. Day 1 from Alice Springs to...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    3  Thank worldseeker2014
    View more reviews
    12345
    Nearby
    Nearby HotelsSee all 76 nearby hotels
    Kings Canyon Resort
    1,925 reviews
    56.88 km away
    Nearby RestaurantsSee all 740 nearby restaurants
    Outback BBQ and Grill - Kings Canyon Resort
    355 reviews
    10.01 km away
    Carmichaels Restaurant
    27 reviews
    10.27 km away
    Desert Oaks Bistro
    140 reviews
    56.88 km away
    Nearby AttractionsSee all 668 nearby attractions
    Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
    40 reviews
    40.82 km away
    Kings Creek Helicopters
    7 reviews
    43.36 km away
    Kings Canyon
    814 reviews
    11.35 km away
    Watarrka National Park
    57 reviews
    13.51 km away
    See all 76 nearby hotelsSee all 740 nearby restaurantsSee all 668 nearby attractions
    See all
    Questions & Answers
    Ask a question
    See all 7 questions
    jamoo
    5 July 2018|
    Answer
    Response from worldseeker2014 | Reviewed this property |
    It depends on what you want to see en route to Ormiston Gorge and Alice Springs. We took two days to see the sights from Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station with an overnight at Glen Helen, just opposite Ormiston Gorge... More
    0
    Votes
    Cassandra T
    10 May 2018|
    Answer
    Response from Fozzybronze | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, You have to get additional insurance... I used Central Car Rentals in Alice. Easy to find on Google. They were extremely helpful, and worked out the cheapest price after I returned the car unlimited kms v paying the... More
    -1
    Votes
    StanK209
    27 December 2017|
    AnswerShow all 2 answers
    Response from Fozzybronze | Reviewed this property |
    There is plenty of basic camping areas Alice side of the loop, as well as the one at Ginty's Lookout to the south (Kings Canyon side) but on the stretch you need a permit for (and that bit isn't a major portion of the... More
    1
    Vote
    123