惊叹于名副其实的彩虹谷的古老景观 - 砂岩断崖和带有裸露彩色岩石带的悬崖。
这些独立的悬崖构成了詹姆斯山脉的一部分,是摄影师们最喜欢的主题,他们在黎明或黄昏时捕捉到它们各种形状和颜色,此时彩虹般的摇滚乐队被突出显示。
该保护区拥有丰富的土著占领证据,包括岩石雕刻或岩画和绘画以及磨石和石制工具碎片,尤其是在山丘和山脊周围。
砂岩悬崖上的彩色岩带是由水造成的。砂岩的红铁在旱季溶解并被吸引到地表。这种深红色的顶盖坚硬且风化缓慢,而下方较软的白色砂岩则迅速侵蚀成松散的沙子。风化和侵蚀也是造成山谷形状的原因,其中砂岩块被侵蚀成岩面和方形塔。
两个指定的露营区允许露营。需要支付露营费用,并且必须在抵达前在线预订露营地。
Travellers’ stories
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Welcome to Rainbow Valley 🌈⭐🌌 Just 75km south of Alice Springs, this remote pocket of @visitcentralaus offers wide open skies, zero light pollution, and all the serenity you didn’t know you needed. Stay overnight, camp under the stars, and enjoy the silence. 📍One for the road trip list! Cheers for tagging @carmenhuter
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Sunday on sydneyweekender we explore Alice Springs. We visited a spot I had never been and it blew my mind away. The colours of Australia continually amaze me. I love our Red Centre ntaustralia
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Thank you womensweeklymag for the privilege. To be at 50, running through the gripping beauty of the Australian desert in insanely gorgeous gowns and being able to tell the story of my grief for Mum; to have the magazine fortuitously on shelves the day before the 2nd anniversary of her passing….I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and the deepest sorrow all at once, because one of the most innate longings of a daughter is to feel the pride of her greatest witness, and this a mother is. The day I saw the cover for the first time, all I could see was her, in my face, my hands, my stance….i have more to say but it won’t fit because I have to thank all the wonderful people who made this happen, so please keep reading (if you’re interested) in the comments section which I have pinned below 👇 Thank you to the Upper Southern Arrernte people of Wurre (Rainbow Valley) and the Central Arrernte people of Rungutjirpa (Simpsons Gap), the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we photographed and filmed this cover story. Thank you to the glorious womensweeklymag team for picking me to be their Christmas cover girl and for all the skills and expertise that went into this joyous result including the ntaustralia team. It’s an experience I’ll never forget, not to mention the fanning of the heinous flies, at least 1 consumed by brewbevanphoto and for our interesting family dinners at the Juicy Rump! Sincere gratitude to all the Australian designers involved especially those who worked so hard on custom made pieces right up to the last minute to make this shoot as magical as it was velani voellk leolin_official cappellazzocouture tjanpidesertweavers nobleandprecious millwoods jasongrech ♥ This edition is now in store ♥ Editor: sophieted Words: samanthatrenoweth Photography: brewbevanphoto Creative Director: joshbeggs Styling: mattiecronan lillyveitch Location: NTaustralia
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Have you heard of Rainbow Valley? Hidden away in the Northern Territory, about 75km south of Alice Springs, it’s famous for its sandstone cliffs that glow in shades of red, orange, and gold—especially at sunrise and sunset. With zero light pollution, it’s also one of the best spots for stargazing in Australia. 📸 wherekatiewentnext ntaustralia borderlandexplorers #roamaus #roamculture #travelaus #roadtrip #rainbowvalley #northernterritory
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Have you heard of Rainbow Valley? Hidden away in the Northern Territory, about 75km south of Alice Springs, it’s famous for its sandstone cliffs that glow in shades of red, orange, and gold—especially at sunrise and sunset. With zero light pollution, it’s also one of the best spots for stargazing in Australia. 📸 wherekatiewentnext ntaustralia borderlandexplorers #roamaus #roamculture #travelaus #roadtrip #rainbowvalley #northernterritory
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Journey to Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve where breathtaking views are around every corner 😍 The @visitcentralaus reserve is on the traditional lands of the Southern Arrernte people and is known as Wurre. Best accessed by a four-wheel drive vehicle, this lesser known geological wonder is particularly stunning in the early morning light or late afternoon when it changes from ochre red to orange and purple ❤🧡💜 The short walk around the clay pan is well worth doing, especially in wildflower season. If you're keen to stick around and witness sunrise and sunset, there’s a small campground nearby with picnic tables, barbecues and toilets. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @emmaclaire____! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #visitaustralia #roadtripaustralia #outback
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Red dirt roads that stretch as far as the eye can see in Rainbow Valley, just 75-kilometres from #AliceSprings 🧡 The valley is lined with stands of majestic Desert Oak and large chunks of fallen rock formed by millions of years of wind and rain erosion. Time your drive for early morning or late afternoon when the sun transforms the valley from ochre red to deep purple 💜 Embark on your #RedCentreNT road trip today 👉 link in bio! Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @anyabananyaa 🤠 #seeaustralia #outback #holidayherethisyear
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another iconic central Australian location ticked off! Rainbow valley, has got to be up there with my favourite places here #landscapephotography #centralaustralia #ntaustralia #alicesprings #rainbowvalley #sonyalpha #wildflowers #parksaustralia
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Rainbow Valley in the Simpson Desert in the Northern Territory. We stopped here on the way to another Paleontology site where we stayed the night. 22nd July 2022 . . . . #landscapephotography #travelphotography #naturephotography #photography #yourshotphotographer #roadtrip #roadtripaustralia #australia #northernterritory #rainbowvalley #desert #mountains #hiking #explore #adventure #simpsondesert #nature #landscape #travel #remote #paleontology #camping #camp #geology #geological #ntaustralia #nt
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Rainbow Valley, 70kms south of Alice Springs…between 80 and 20 million years in the making. It’s worth taking the track less travelled…amazing what you can find. . . . . #lanscapephotography #landscape_capture #landscapephotographer #amateurphotography #northernterritoryaustralia
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Down a beaten road You’ll find many treasures of The natural kind. —————— Unceded Arrente country —————— #winterinaustralia #travelpics #travelstoke #haiku #haikupoetry #rainbowvalley #northernterritory #campingtrip #beautifulplaces #visitaustralia #4wdrecommended
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An easy day trip from Alice Springs, Rainbow Valley’s coloured rocks light up in the early morning and late afternoon, offering spectacular viewing 🌈✨ Rainbow Valley is renowned for its sandstone bluffs and cliffs with bands of different coloured rock. It’s at its most spectacular in the early morning light or late afternoon sun when it changes from ochre red to orange and purple, or after heavy rainfall, when the whole scene is reflected in the claypans. 📸 fnqescapes #ntaustralia #australia #northernterritory #topend #tourismtopend #nature #outback #mytopend #darwinnt #ausoutbacknt #outbackaustralia #travelphotography #northernterritoryaustralia #adventure #roadtrip #australia_shotz #ig_discover_australia #aussiephotos #australiagram #exploreaustralia #cruising_australia #norther #northerhq #animals #wildlife #northerexplorer #territoryday
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The bright glow of the Milky Way sets the night sky ablaze at Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve | Wurre ✨ The @visitcentralaus reserve is on the traditional lands of the Southern Arrernte people and is best accessed by 4WD. Set up camp in the nearby grounds, or just come for day trip from #AliceSprings. This lesser known geological wonder is equally spectacular at sunrise and sunset when it changes from ochre red to orange and purple. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @brodygamblephotography. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear
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"I do not know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream." - Vincent Van Gogh 📍 Rainbow Valley, Central Australia You can find this shot along with my other work on my website - link in my bio! I also have prints for sale, with 5% of sales going to conservation funds within Australia ✌ Shot with canonaustralia equipment. #canonaustralia #seeaustralia #ntaustralia #nt #abcdarwin #abcmyphoto #yourshotphotographer #redcentrent #centralaustralia #rainbowvalley #milkyway #milkywaychasers #milkywayphotography #nightscapes #ausgeo #focusaustralia #roam247 #earthcapture #bestdarkphoto #sublimelongexposure #campingaustralia #travelaustralia #australia #natgeoau #nationalparksaustralia
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A multi-sensory experience, the Northern Territory’s ancient landscapes connect you to Country, culture and the people. From @tourismtopend to @visitcentralaus, the NT is home to many natural wonders of cultural significance. Visit open rock art galleries, traditional shelters and ceremonial sites, where you can respectfully learn about the fascinating history and stories behind these locations. Captured here are just a few of the culturally significant sites across the NT; Lonely Beach, Wurre | Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve, Ubirr and Karlu Karlu | Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve. #NTaustralia #NAIDOC2022 #SeeAustralia
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A multi-sensory experience, the Northern Territory’s ancient landscapes connect you to Country, culture and the people. From @tourismtopend to @visitcentralaus, the NT is home to many natural wonders of cultural significance. Visit open rock art galleries, traditional shelters and ceremonial sites, where you can respectfully learn about the fascinating history and stories behind these locations. Captured here are just a few of the culturally significant sites across the NT; Lonely Beach, Wurre | Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve, Ubirr and Karlu Karlu | Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve. #NTaustralia #NAIDOC2022 #SeeAustralia
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A multi-sensory experience, the Northern Territory’s ancient landscapes connect you to Country, culture and the people. From @tourismtopend to @visitcentralaus, the NT is home to many natural wonders of cultural significance. Visit open rock art galleries, traditional shelters and ceremonial sites, where you can respectfully learn about the fascinating history and stories behind these locations. Captured here are just a few of the culturally significant sites across the NT; Lonely Beach, Wurre | Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve, Ubirr and Karlu Karlu | Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve. #NTaustralia #NAIDOC2022 #SeeAustralia
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A multi-sensory experience, the Northern Territory’s ancient landscapes connect you to Country, culture and the people. From @tourismtopend to @visitcentralaus, the NT is home to many natural wonders of cultural significance. Visit open rock art galleries, traditional shelters and ceremonial sites, where you can respectfully learn about the fascinating history and stories behind these locations. Captured here are just a few of the culturally significant sites across the NT; Lonely Beach, Wurre | Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve, Ubirr and Karlu Karlu | Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve. #NTaustralia #NAIDOC2022 #SeeAustralia
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A multi-sensory experience, the Northern Territory’s ancient landscapes connect you to Country, culture and the people. From @tourismtopend to @visitcentralaus, the NT is home to many natural wonders of cultural significance. Visit open rock art galleries, traditional shelters and ceremonial sites, where you can respectfully learn about the fascinating history and stories behind these locations. Captured here are just a few of the culturally significant sites across the NT; Lonely Beach, Wurre | Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve, Ubirr and Karlu Karlu | Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve. #NTaustralia #NAIDOC2022 #SeeAustralia
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The Rainbow Valley area features scenic sandstone bluffs and cliffs. These free standing cliffs form part of the James Range, and are particularly stunning in the early morning and late afternoon when the rainbow-like rock bands are highlighted. The coloured rock bands in the sandstone cliffs were caused by water. In earlier, wetter times the red iron of the sandstone layers dissolved and was drawn to the surface during the dry season. The red minerals formed a dark, iron- rich surface layer with the leached white layers below. This dark red capping is hard, and weathers slowly, whereas the softer white sandstone below weathers quickly into loose sand. The reserve is on the traditional lands of the Upper Southern Arrernte people and is known to them as Wurre.
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The sunset paints a million colours 🌄 . . . #sunsetcolours #sunsetphotography #australia #centralaustralia #northernterritory #rainbowvalley
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I'm ready to go back to the desert now 🙏 #needmydesertzenback #alicesprings #NTaustralia #rainbowvalley #outbackaustralia #photographer #candid
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With legendary landscapes, bold colours and wide open spaces, driving is a dream in @visitcentralaus 🚗 Whether you're travelling in a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicle, the road trip options are endless in the Red Centre. If you're looking to get off the beaten track, a visit to Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve/Wurre is a must! The turn-off to the Reserve is just 75 kilometres south of #AliceSprings along the Stuart Highway. From there you'll be treated to 22 kilometres of this vibrant winding road! Our top tip? Pack your camping gear and spend a night in the campground - making it even easier to witness sunrise and sunset overlooking the scenic sandstone bluffs and cliffs. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @anyabananyaa. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT
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Journey to Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve where breathtaking views are around every corner 😍 The @visitcentralaus reserve is on the traditional lands of the Southern Arrernte people and is known as Wurre. Best accessed by a four-wheel drive vehicle, this lesser known geological wonder is particularly stunning in the early morning light or late afternoon when it changes from ochre red to orange and purple. The short walk around the clay pan is well worth doing, especially in wildflower season. If you're keen to stick around and witness sunrise and sunset, there’s a small campground nearby with picnic tables, barbecues and toilets. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @keiranlusk. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #HolidayHereThisYear
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• Few days ago we talked about Rainbow Valley and I came across this image I never showed here on instagram. It’s such a special place to me and a gem in Australia’s Red Heart. Some places don’t need that special light or dramatic clouds to be amazing and beautiful..., nor do some people. Dedicated to red sand‘s beauty! ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rainbow Valley - Northern Territory - Australia ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------- #australia #visitaustralia #seeaustralia #travelanddestinations #ausgeo #discoverearth #ig_disvocer_australia #aussiephotos #exploringaustralia #takemetoaustralia #australiagram #aussie_images #australia_oz #aussiebucketlist #ozscapers #amazingausnz #tv_australia #NTaustralia #special_shots #outback #alicesprings #redsand #beauty #believeinyou
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Alice Springs is the gateway to the Red Centre! 🦘🐫 Flanked by the MacDonnell Ranges, you'll find plenty to do here. Ride a camel, go hot air ballooning, check out the indigenous art & cultural history, take a hike, head to one of the nearby swimming holes or gorges, or travel further afield to Rainbow Valley & Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Let's go! #alicesprings #northernterritory #visitnt 📷 : Sam Jackson @ Getty Images
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The incredible red earth near Rainbow Valley, Northern Territory, Australia. #outback #northernterritory #travelaustralia #aerialphotography #patterns textures #earthpattern #drone #dronephotography #droneheads #dji #djiglobal #djimavic2pro
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