Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve

Devils Marbles are large granitic boulders precariously balanced on top of one another, which glow fiery red as sunset hits. They make for a nice stopover on the long Stuart Highway, and are culturally significant to the traditional Aboriginal owners, the Warumungu, who believe that these are the eggs of the Rainbow Serpent – a creature of a Dreamtime story.

History

Landscape

The 'marbles' themselves are the main landscape feature. The surrounding is mostly flat desert.

Flora and fauna

Climate

The area is a desert. In the summer, temperatures get very high, while nights can get very cold.

Easy to access by car on the Stuart Highway

The area is not big, and can be walked.

• Devils Marbles

• Camping is permitted (fees apply), offering a great way to enjoy this ancient landscape, since one of the best times to explore or photograph these unique formations is at sunrise and at sunset.
• Alternatively, the nearest town, Wauchope, offers a limited range of accommodation and facilities.

This area is hot and dry - drink a lot of water.

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