Hermannsburg (est.
1877) era originariamente una missione luterana ed è stata la prima città dell'Australia centrale, prima di Alice Springs.Fu anche la dimora del famoso artista aborigeno di acquerelli, Albert Namatjira.Nel 1982 l'area è stata restituita agli aborigeni e nel 1988 gli edifici imbiancati a calce in stile tedesco sono stati riportati alle condizioni originali del XIX secolo.Ora è iscritto al Registro Nazionale del Patrimonio.È possibile esplorare oltre una dozzina di edifici tra cui la chiesa, edifici scolastici, conceria, macelleria e varie residenze di missione.Questi edifici risalgono al 1880 e 1890.Mentre vaghi per gli edifici, scopri i dolori e le gioie dei primi missionari, ma soprattutto impara come la popolazione locale di Aranda e gli europei hanno lavorato insieme per sopravvivere e prosperare.
Cose da fare e da vedere a Hermannsburg
Travellers’ stories
Domande frequenti
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Yes, you can camp in Hermannsburg. The Ntaria Camping Ground has picnic tables, shelters, toilets and showers. This is within walking distance of the historic precinct.
Hermannsburg also has a supermarket and fuel station just 1 min drive from the historic precinct, but be sure to check the opening hours.
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You can access Hermannsburg via 2WD. You can walk around the historic precinct and take a short drive to Hermannsburg Potters. If you want to travel on to nearby Finke River National Park, you’ll need a high clearance 4WD.
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Hermannsburg is located 125km from Alice Springs and takes about 1½ hours’ drive.
- From Alice Springs, head west on Larapinta Drive
- Before you get to the Finke River, turn right at the sign to Hermannsburg and drive all the way to the "T" intersection
- Turn left and proceed about 800 metres, and you’ll see the carpark and historic precinct on your left.
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The historic precinct is a sacred site known as Ntaria. Here you can explore the restored buildings and stop by for lunch. The Kata Anga tea rooms are found in Pastor Carl Strehlow’s original homestead, and their apple strudel and scones are justly famous.
Visit the Hermannsburg Potters studio, but ensure you phone ahead to make an appointment. You can also find their artworks in the shops at the historic precinct.
A house built in 1994 by famous aboriginal artist Albert Namijira is located 3km west of Hermannsburg.
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Pastor Carl Strehlow, a founder of the mission and the first person to document the Aranda language, had a son named Teddy who received sacred objects from local indigenous people in the 1930’s. These artefacts are now in collection at the Strehlow Centre in Alice Springs, which is run by the Museum of Central Australia.
Hermannsburg hosts the annual Ntaria sports day in early May, bringing people from communities in the MacDonnell Ranges, Western Desert, and sometimes further to compete in basketball, softball and AFL competitions. The Aranda Bulldogs football club in the Central Australian AFL competition has weekly games you might be able to watch during the season.
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Hermannsburg is such a unique place that any time is good to visit. If you prefer cooler weather, a visit from April to September would suit you best.
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If you have a 4WD you can explore the Finke River National Park with attractions like Palm Valley featuring the main gorge with waterholes, high red cliffs, river red gums and a number of walks.
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Hermannsburg stands out as one of the first inland European settlements in Australia. It provides a fascinating insight into the pioneering days in the Northern Territory and the relationship between the missionaries and local “Aranda” Aboriginal people. Hermannsburg is also the birthplace of renowned Aboriginal landscape artist, Albert Namatjira.