On your journey, whether you are going north, towards Darwin, or south, towards Alice Springs, stop off at Devils Marbles. These round granite blocks which come out of nowhere, are a geological curiosity which are worth seeing.
On the way back on the Stuart Highway at around 400km to the north of Alice Springs, the Devils Marbles site presents amazing circular rock formations in the heart of the Australian desert.
My suggestion
You will prefer to visit in winter when the heat stays at acceptable levels and it's more suitable to go on a long walk through the natural park.
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On your journey, whether you are going north, towards Darwin, or south, towards Alice Springs, stop off at Devils Marbles. These round granite blocks which come out of nowhere, are a geological curiosity which are worth seeing.
My suggestion
Stroll along the Devils Marbles, read the scientific explanations of this phenomenon, and the Aboriginal legend too. And, above all, appreciate the sunset on the rocks; the intensity of colours is breathtaking.
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