Larapinta Creative Camps - Camps for artists, writers and photographers in Central Australia

Member of Central Australian Tourism Industry Association

Larapinta Creative Camps

We offer artists, art students, photographers and writers the opportunity to engage creatively with some of our most beautiful and remote country. With many years experience in this field we provide a comfortable, supportive, camping environment that will recharge your spirit and inspire your work.

NEW SOFTER OPTION!

Palm Valley, Finke Gorge National Park.

To see our Season Calender,
Vacancies and Booking info
click the icon below

Art Bush 1 Sat 9 - Sat 16 May 2009 Photos from this camp coming soon!

Palm Valley is one of the most special places in Central Australia, an amazing pocket of prehistory. Red Cliffs and spectacular rock formations are contrasted with the lush environs of the valley itself where plants that evolved in the age of Gondwana still flourish today.
For those who like their creature comforts this camp in the Park camp ground has flush toilets and a hot shower, plus all the usual things that making camping with us so easy.
However, there is plenty of opportunity to get away from it all and fully immerse ourselves in this timeless landcape so rich in colour, texture and mystery.

Cost: $1,650* Deposit of $350 to confirm your booking.

NEW LOCATION!

Finke River, Finke Gorge National Park.

To find more detailed information about our Creative Camps
click on the
icon below

Art Bush 2 26 May - 2 June 09 Click to SEE PHOTOS from this camp

This camp is located in spectacular gorge country where the Finke river cuts through the Krichauff range south west of Alice Springs. Magnificent red cliffs and ancient river gums mark the course of the Finke river through to Boggy Hole, a great misnomer, as this is one of the finest stretches of water in central Australia.
For those who love the inherent sense of peace and adventure of wilderness, this camp gives you the chance to visit in safety and comfort and experience creatively. Say goodbye to the distractions and trappings of a busy life, this is an experience of and in the heart.

Cost: $1,650* Deposit of $350 to confirm your booking.

EXTRA JUNE CAMP!	Ruby Gap, East Macdonell Ranges

Read an article about our Ruby Gap camps by Bewyn Lewis published in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Melbourne Age 9/8/2008 Click Here	Art and About 1 7 days & nights Thurs 11 - Thurs 18 June Full up sorry! Art and About 2 7 days & nights Sat 1 - Sat 8 Aug Full up sorry! Art and About 3 7 days & nights Sat 15 - Sat 22 Aug Full up sorry! This is a remote area camp in the East Macdonnell Ranges about 4 hours drive east of Alice. Ruby Gap is in a spectacular gorge with towering red cliffs, drifts of pink sand and magnificent river gums. A walk upstream reveals the enchanting Glen Annie Gorge, the best kept secret in the ranges. Cost: $1,600* Deposit of $350 to confirm booking.

2 Mile Bush Camp, Finke River, West Macdonell Ranges

To view more phtos of
camp locations
click on the
icon below

Creating Country 2 Seven days & nights Sat 5 - 12 Sept 09 Full up sorry!

The opportunity to immerse yourself creatively in beautiful country. Explore its detail, its vastness and its spirit. There will be day trips by 4WD to some of the most special locations in the West MacDonnell National Park with some gentle walking. We will avail ourselves of the cool, cathedral like respite of the gorges and take our time to feel the resonance of these special places. There will time for swimming in the Finke and working in the shade of the ancient river red gums that line its bed.

Cost: $1,600* Deposit of $350 to confirm your booking.

For Contact details and BOOKING INFO
click on the
icon below

Email us to find out about Camps in 2010 or to be placed on a waiting list for 2009
Deborah Clarke : deb@larapintacreativecamps.com.au or call 08 8953 29333

* Please note that prices are ex Alice Springs & include all camping equipment, food, drinks, (including a beer and wine with dinner), local transport, plus some art materials and artworking equipment. No refund of deposit if cancellation occurs less than 3 weeks prior to departure time. Full payment required 3 weeks prior to commencement of camp. We need a minimum of 6 participants to run our trips, maximum number is 8

To view artwork
by previous participants
click on the
icon below

To find out more about us, the camp hosts:
Deborah Clarke and Dr Charlie Carter and to read what previous participants have said about our Creative camps

CLICK HERE

To view Deborah Clarke's artist's profile click here

To see and hear stories about the creative potency of Central Australia watch a short video on UTube called
'From the Edge to the Heart' click here
This film was made by David Nixon and Craig Mathewson with the Alice Springs community.

To view a selection of work by our Creative Camp participants click here

To view Deborah Clarke's artist's profile click here