Curtin Springs Walks Curtin Springs Station is a privately owned cattle station, over one million acres in size. There is really no other landscape like it in Central Australia. Curtin Springs Walks are designed for those who are looking to step gently into the environment and to appreciate being in the landscape. The combination of ancient and vast salt lakes, different land types each with their unique features and textures, and the ever present moods of the grand Mt Conner, are sure to embed Curtin Springs into your memory forever. The walking tracks take advantage of the changing light during the day and Mt Conner in the late afternoon light will take your breath away. With the huge backdrop it is easy to feel very small in this vast landscape. It is no wonder that during a Curtin Springs Walk, people start to unwind and enjoy the peace and pace of this remote part of Australia.
A choice of walks Salt Lakes These walks take you to 4 different salt lakes. Drive past some of our cattle yards along the way to the start of your walk. When you reach the salt lakes you will experience a landscape that is unique to the region. The different surfaces of each lake, the changing light and Mt Conner appearing and disappearing from view on the horizon, provide the big picture in which you can focus on the intricacies of the delicate and fragile environment. Mt Conner Base The exclusive walking tracks allow walkers to enjoy the closest access to Mt Conner. The grandeur and presence of Mt Conner is always there as you explore the valley at its base. The sheer size of the mountain throughout the day reminds you of your place in nature. Around the mountain, the land types and terrain are very different to the salt lakes and your private guide will share how both flora and fauna survive in this harsh but fragile landscape. We invite you to experience and connect in a truly unique way with the Central Australian landscape through Curtin Springs Walks
What s included? One & two day options for each walk. Easy grade, day packs. One day walks - 15km approx. Two day walks - 30km approx. Walks are offered as fully inclusive packages. All walks include a private guide, all meals and trail snacks, and a complimentary drink at the end of each day. One day walks include 2 nights accommodation. Two day walks include 3 nights accommodation. Walks are conducted in conjunction with SEIT Outback Australia. The walks are designed to give you surprises along the way. Your private guide will share their in-depth knowledge of the landscape as you pass through varied environments such as sandhills and spinifex, mulga, stony plains and open saltbush. Each walk has a different combination of land types. The details in the land types are endless, and so are the views, especially of the 300 metre high Mt Conner. The pace allows ample time for photos and to observe points of interest along the way. Finish the day with a refreshing ale at sunset and return to the homestead for dinner and some tall tale telling.
Balancing cattle production with nature Curtin Springs has been home to the Severin family since 1956, when Peter Severin arrived with his young wife Dawn, their toddler son Ashley and 1,500 head of cattle. You can hear how this history has protected the million acre wildlife corridor that balances cattle production with conservation of this precious landscape. Beef production is intrinsically linked to the conservation of our land and they work together hand in hand. Your guide will not only interpret the landscape s natural history and the workings of mother nature, but life from the cattle s point of view also. Seeing one of the station s cattle yards on the way to your walk will help to tell the story and you will see how we use water to muster cattle. You may even see one or two of our Murray Grey cows whilst on your walk. Don t forget, they have a big home to graze on, so you might not see them at all!
How to f ind us > 100km east of Ayers Rock > 360km south west of Alice Springs > 220km from Kings Canyon Exclusive access All our walks are conducted on the privatel y owned land of Curtin Springs Station. There are no crowds here. Walkers enjoy exclusive access to our walking tracks. They get an insight into our family history and our connection to this land. Curtin Springs is the only place you can get up close to the salts lakes in the region or to Mt Conner. Both of which are sites of Conservation Significance. Curtin Springs Lasseter Highway (via Alice Springs) NT 0872 P 61 8 8956 2906 E enquiries@curtinsprings.com www.curtinsprings.com