Devil Marbles Conservation Reserve
The Devils Marbles or Karlu Karlu is a living cultural landscape and the traditional country for the Warumunga, Kaytetye, Alyawarra and Warlpiri people of the Northern Territory.
The reserve of 1,802 hectacre's extends along the Stuart Highway 393km north of Alice Springs and 100kms south of Tennant Creek. The small town of Warchope is approximately 9km south.
The Devil Marbles were formed from an upsurge of molten rock that cooled and became solid beneath a layer of sandstone. The solidifying granite caused vertical and horizontal fractures creating rectangular blocks. Over time water infiltrated the cracks breaking down the sandstone, and then the granite. As a result rounded granite boulders perched on top of each other have been revealed.
The Devils Marbles or Karlu Karlu is a living cultural landscape and the traditional country for the Warumunga, Kaytetye, Alyawarra and Warlpiri people of the Northern Territory.The reserve of 1,802 hectacre's extends along the Stuart Highway 393km north of Alice Springs and 100kms south of Tennant Creek. The small town of Warchope is approximately 9km south.
The Devil Marbles were formed from an upsurge of molten rock that cooled and became solid beneath a layer of sandstone. The solidifying granite caused vertical and horizontal fractures creating rectangular blocks. Over time water infiltrated the cracks breaking down the sandstone, and then the granite. As a result rounded granite boulders perched on top of each other have been revealed.
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| Yes ! this is me at Devil Marbles |
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| Frank at Devil Marbles trying push over the rock!! |
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| Devil Marbles There is a simple bush camping area with pit toilets located right behind the Devil Marbles. No water or firewood is provided. Campers must bring their own supplies. Camping is only permitted in the camping area and there is a very small camping fee. The camping area is extremely popular and in the tourist season is often full with campers. There is an easy walk trail to follow with signs explaining the formation of the 'marbles' for visitors to enjoy. Once again, no matter where we stop and camp, we enjoy the surrounding area. |
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