適切な名前のレインボーバレーの古代の風景に驚嘆してください-砂岩の断崖と崖に色のついた岩の帯が露出しています。
これらの自立した崖はジェームズ山脈の一部を形成し、虹のようなロックバンドが強調表示される夜明けまたは夕暮れにさまざまな形や色をキャプチャする写真家のお気に入りの被写体です。
保護区には、特に丘や尾根の周りで、岩の彫刻やペトログリフや絵画、石や石器の破片がアボリジニに占領されている証拠が豊富にあります。
砂岩の崖の色のついた岩の帯は水によって引き起こされました。乾季には砂岩の赤鉄が溶けて表面に引き寄せられました。この暗赤色のキャッピングは硬く、風化が遅いのに対し、下の柔らかい白い砂岩はすぐに侵食されて緩い砂になります。風化と侵食も谷の形の原因であり、砂岩のブロックが岩肌と四角い塔に侵食されています。
指定された2つのキャンプ場でのキャンプが許可されています。キャンプ料金が適用され、キャンプ場は到着前にオンラインで予約する必要があります。
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Can Rainbow Valley be done as a day trip?
Rainbow Valley is perfect for a day trip from Alice Springs. Take camping gear to enjoy the unrivalled beauty of sunrise and sunset. Camping under the stars in the Red Centre is an experience you won’t soon forget.
[/faqDo I need any passes or permits to visit Rainbow Valley?
No, permits are not required to enter the Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve.
[/faqHow do I get around Rainbow Valley?
There are a number of walking tracks that take you past the remarkable sandstone formations, but be sure to stay on the tracks. Climbing on the rocks is prohibited.
[/faqHow do I get to Rainbow Valley?
Rainbow Valley is accessible by car (4WDs recommended), and is 2 hours’ drive south from Alice Springs. Take the turn-off on the Stuart Highway, about 75km from Alice. Rainbow Valley is a further 22km along an unsealed road. There are also tour options where the driving is done for you.
[/faqHow far is Rainbow Valley from Alice Springs?
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve is around two hours drive south of Alice Springs (105km), with one quarter of that distance on unsealed road. 4WDs are recommended due to the corrugated road, but not essential.
[/faqWhat are the major attractions at Rainbow Valley?
Rainbow Valley’s famous rocky outcrop is something to behold, particularly at dawn or dusk. Be sure to walk the track around the clay pan. ‘Mushroom Rock’ is a unique sandstone formation nearby.
[/faqWhat should I bring with me to Rainbow Valley?
Be sure to bring all the usual Territory essentials: water, fuel, food and sunscreen. Sun-safe clothes and comfortable walking shoes are essential.
[/faqWhen is the best time to visit Rainbow Valley?
The best time to visit is during the cooler months of May to October, but you’re likely to experience blue skies all year round. The time of day you visit can make all the difference: sunrise and sunset are simply unforgettable. If you’re going for the sunrise or sunset, we recommend you camp overnight.
[/faqWhere should I go next from Rainbow Valley?
Take time to explore the West MacDonnell Ranges and Watarrka National Park, which boasts the unforgettable Kings Canyon. Further to the west explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.