Inside tip · Alice Springs (Mparntwe)
Walking in hot NT parks: how much water should you drink?
Answer: 1 litre per hour
NT Parks says drink at least one litre of water per hour outside, and start drinking before your walk.
Walk early · carry water · check the temperature first
Central Australia gets extreme heat from November to March. Walk early, rest in the shade, and consider postponing if it's over 32°C. If someone has heatstroke, call 000.
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