Scoprite le formazioni rocciose tondeggianti di Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles, che secondo l’interpretazione della popolazione aborigena locale dei Warmungu, rappresentano le uova fossilizzate del Serpente Arcobaleno, figura centrale nella mitologia del Dreamtime.
I Devils Marbles sono un insieme di giganteschi massi tondeggianti di granito sparsi su una valle stepposa a circa 100 km a sud di Tennant Creek. Arrivano fino a 6 metri d’altezza e si sono formati nel corso di milioni di anni. Continuano la loro evoluzione oggi, cambiando e crepandosi.
Miti ancestrali
Scoprite gli ancestrali miti aborigeni che circondano questo spettacolo geologico attraverso una breve passeggiata intorno ai massi stessi.
I pannelli esplicativi narrano la storia del Dreamtime, legata a queste formazioni rocciose, dette “Karlu Karlu”, i quali, per la popolazione aborigena dei Warmungu rappresentano le uova fossilizzate del Serpente Arcobaleno.
Fantastici all’alba ed al tramonto
Accampatevi nella riserva di Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles per rimanere sbalorditi dai colori che questi massi assumono all’alba ed al tramonto, veramente spettacolari. Paradiso per i fotografi.
Travellers’ stories
Domande frequenti
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Karlu Karlu is a perfect day trip from Tennant Creek.
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Karlu Karlu is free and you don’t need a permit to visit. If you wish to camp in the campground, there’s a small charge which is payable onsite (cash only). Bookings are not required to camp.
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Once there, the best way to see Karlu Karlu is by foot. There are no official walks, so take one or more of the informal self-guided tracks. Remember that the local Aboriginal community ask you to refrain from climbing on the boulders.
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Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) is one hour south of Tennant Creek by car (96km). There are companies that run tours over multiple days from Alice Springs or Darwin that include a visit to Karlu Karlu.
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The closest town to Karlu Karlu (The Devils Marbles) is Tennant Creek, which is one hour north (96km), while Alice Springs is 4½ hours south (403km).
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Tourists and travellers to Karlu Karlu are frequently surprised by just how many different rock formations there are. Make sure you have enough time to explore the whole area.
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Bring plenty of drinking water, a hat, sun-safe clothing and sunscreen. There’s free wi-fi access at the site, so bring a camera and share your photos online.
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The climate around Karlu Karlu boasts blue skies for most of the year, so you can explore the region at any time, regardless of the season. Be sure to pack plenty of water if visiting in summer.
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Heading south from Karlu Karlu gives you the perfect opportunity to check out the Red Centre, including Alice Springs, Uluru, Kata Tjuta and the West MacDonnell Ranges. If your appetite for ancient rock formations is strong, don’t miss Kunjarra (The Pebbles), which are less than an hour south of Karlu Karlu.
