
Aileron
Aileron, north of Alice Springs in Anmatjere Country, is more than just a rest stop.
It’s the home of the striking giant figure of the ‘Anmatjere Man’ - a sculpture by Mark Egan that stands at 17m high and weighs a massive 8 tonnes! The Anmatjere man overlooks Aileron and the surrounding region and is visible from the highway – as is Aileron’s version of the “Hollywood” sign, which makes for a great holiday photo.
While you’re there, in the Aileron Roadhouse you’ll also see a collection of original Albert Namatjira watercolour paintings – one of the most famous Aboriginal Artists from the Northern Territory.
Aileron also offers meals, accommodation and fuel, and is located close to Ryan Well Historical Reserve. The accommodation ranges from powered and unpowered campsites to backpacker dormitories, and self-contained motel rooms.
Aileron Roadhouse is 132km north of Alice Springs and 370km south of Tennant Creek.
Travellers’ stories
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“The Anmatjere Man” & “Woman and Child”. North of Alice Springs in Aileron. #aileron #explorethent #northernterritory #sculptures #aboriginal #discovernewplaces
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How ironic singing in my car to Helen Reddys “I am strong , I am woman “ I spied this , bit hard to miss really at Aileron !#centralaustralia #ntaustralia #redcentre #aileron #iamstrong #iamwoman #helenreddy #singinginthecar #justuptheroad
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Forget the Hollywood sign! Welcome to Aileron, 132 kilometres north of #AliceSprings, where you'll find this 17 metre high giant sculpture of an Aboriginal warrior (Anmatjere Man). Aileron is a welcome rest stop along the Stuart Highway offering meals, accommodation and fuel. The sculpture guards over the roadhouse, striking an impressive figure as he overlooks Aileron and the surrounding region. Be sure to stop for a 📸! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @aboutnorth_. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT
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The big bro is watching you #aileron #bush #northernterritory #blackfella #aboriginalart #warriorspirit #roadhouse
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#anmatjerewomanandchild #inmemory #mixedashes #aileron #northernterritory
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Defender of Central Australia #centralaustralia #aileronroadhouse #northernterritory
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Who needs the Hollywood hills when you have Aileron, NT.
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Looking over the #Aileron region in ntaustralia is the Anmatjere Man, a 17m sculpture weighing approx. 8 tonnes. You can see him from the Greyhound stop at the Aileron Roadhouse, about 135km north of #AliceSprings & 370km south of #TennantCreek #GreyhoundAustralia #Whimit
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