Karlu Karlu-Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve
Karlu Karlu-Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve
Karlu Karlu-Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve
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Karlu Karlu, otherwise known as the Devils Marbles, are a collection of gigantic round boulders many of which are precariously balanced on top of one another. they are found easily on the Stuart highway near Wauchoupe which is approximately 100 kilometres from Tennant Creek. There are some walking tracks through the reserve and camping is available.
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Nick E
Darwin, Australia37 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
The road from Darwin to Adelaide is long and after Mataranka the sightseeing possibilities drop somewhat. The Devils Marbles is worth a leg stretch and walk around, left behind from the last glacial maximum thousands of years ago. Take your fly net to make it more enjoyable.
Written September 29, 2024
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Judysim
Brisbane, Australia223 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Popular overnight stop for campers, caravanners and travellers. Sunset and sunrise are lovely. We did most of the walks in the afternoon, picked up sunset from lookout, sunrise then did remaining walk before leaving. I thought the early morning walk was most stunning. Book campsite if staying. There is optus hotspot WiFi available at info shelter. Remember to ensure you have NT Park Permit also if not a local. Campsite $6 pp/night but I believe increasing to $10 in 2024.
Written June 12, 2023
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Tonymf
Perth, Australia219 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We stayed in the camping area where there are no facilities except drop toilets. But being self-contained that was no problem. The night sky was incredible, even though it was very cold. There is a day use area with wifi nearby and it looked as if some people with caravans or campers were there all night. Not far away is the roadhouse and hotel with a more formal site behind, but this was fully booked. The overflow of caravans stay out in the parking area and apparently the hotel staff allow them to use facilities if they make a donation. But we thoroughly enjoyed the night amongst the marbles!
Written June 17, 2024
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rob27898
Port Kennedy, Australia458 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Literally found our self driving past a sign and took a sharp turn to stop by.
There is a viewing car parking and signage at one point but a road permits access slightly further down to see a different perspective.
Amusingly there is a collection on the other side of the road too with no fence or restriction!
There are warming signs reference paying for the NT parks ticket. If you don’t have one and get caught, you can be fined. FYI.
No one there in November which was good but photos don’t do it justice of the balancing act they create.
There is a viewing car parking and signage at one point but a road permits access slightly further down to see a different perspective.
Amusingly there is a collection on the other side of the road too with no fence or restriction!
There are warming signs reference paying for the NT parks ticket. If you don’t have one and get caught, you can be fined. FYI.
No one there in November which was good but photos don’t do it justice of the balancing act they create.
Written November 12, 2023
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TravellingQldlanders
Morayfield, Australia943 contributions
May 2021
Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles)
We drove from Tennant Creek to be at Karlu Karlu for sunrise – about an hour’s drive. It was well worth the effort to see the colours change as the sun came up. We stopped at the day centre car park and did the easy walk around the Mayijanku Walk about 30 minutes return to the caravan park and back.
We drove from Tennant Creek to be at Karlu Karlu for sunrise – about an hour’s drive. It was well worth the effort to see the colours change as the sun came up. We stopped at the day centre car park and did the easy walk around the Mayijanku Walk about 30 minutes return to the caravan park and back.
Written May 8, 2021
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G P
South Pacific138 contributions
Sep 2020
Most has been said in the previous reviews about the serenity of this place and the option to camp here on the long journey between Alice Springs and the North.
It is a calm, spiritual place while at the same time offering spectacular rock formations. Sunset is particularly nice as the birds flutter around and the atmosphere is so peaceful.
Our end of day experience was spoilt by one person and his rather large drone. The birds took off in flight and the rest of us had to endure the loud mechanical noise and the sight of the drone crossing in front of what should have been a very special experience.
This is no place for drones.
It is a calm, spiritual place while at the same time offering spectacular rock formations. Sunset is particularly nice as the birds flutter around and the atmosphere is so peaceful.
Our end of day experience was spoilt by one person and his rather large drone. The birds took off in flight and the rest of us had to endure the loud mechanical noise and the sight of the drone crossing in front of what should have been a very special experience.
This is no place for drones.
Written April 3, 2021
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Liisa and Dave B
Adelaide, Australia4,247 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
It was highly recommended to us to check out Devil’s Marbles on way to Darwin & we are so glad we did! There’s more to it than what you see from the road driving past. Plenty of parking spots & toilets near car park. The Rocks are all different shades & shapes, each very unique. I’m glad we had our hats on with the fly nets coz the flys were sticking to us!
I imagine it would be a beautiful spot to stop during sunset too.
I imagine it would be a beautiful spot to stop during sunset too.
Written October 21, 2020
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Jason R
Darwin, Australia158 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Good place to get some memorable sunset photos. Not the best place to be during the middle of the day as the heat and flies can get a bit much, especially with small kids. Would be worth a sunrise visit as well. Has free camping but there are no showers or shade.
Written October 10, 2020
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Michelle R
Engadine, Australia398 contributions
Jun 2022
We drove over 400 kms from Alice Springs just to see Devils Marbles. It was a long trip but it was worth the drive. There are numerous trails around and through the Marbles and all fairly easy walks so you could spend quite a while here just wandering around.
Written August 7, 2022
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Kirsten and Henk
Brisbane, Australia436 contributions
Feb 2021
Was a nice sight to see. After seeing casts of nothing for Klms this was a lovely stop. Amazing how all these lovely weird shape rocks balancing all in one area. Has tracks to walk, camping sight, toilets and picnic areas. We had driven to camp but as no one else there, wife was little scared lol as camping sight right at back away from road, so we drove on after little look around. Very cheap camping with payment to be left in honesty box.
Written February 10, 2021
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Just wondering if we have to book this particular accommodation or if we pay/ book on arrival. Thanks!
Written May 16, 2015
If you want accommodation with showers and food etc, you have 2 options. Travel a little further south (about 10 minutes) to Wauchope Hotel/caravan park or another 10 minutes to Wycliffe Well. I have not stayed at Wauchope however another traveler told me last week that is was great and I have stayed at Wycliffe well and we loved it. Happy travels!
Written May 17, 2015
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