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Devils Marbles

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Discover the awe-inspiring Devils Marbles, also known as Karlu Karlu, in the Northern Territory. This unique landscape features massive granite boulders, some precariously balanced, shaped by millions of years of weathering and erosion.

About Devils Marbles

The Devils Marbles, located in the Northern Territory, Australia, are a remarkable collection of massive granite boulders, some of which are precariously balanced on top of one another. This striking geological formation, also known as Karlu Karlu, can be found within the Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve. The boulders have been shaped by millions of years of weathering and erosion, creating the unique and eye-catching landscape that attracts visitors from around the world. The reserve offers walking trails, picnic areas, and a campground for those wishing to explore the area and marvel at the incredible Devils Marbles.

Devils Marbles History

The Devils Marbles have held great cultural and spiritual significance for the local Indigenous peoples, particularly the Warumungu, Kaytetye, Alyawarra, and Warlpiri people, for thousands of years. The area is steeped in Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and is believed to have been formed during the Dreaming by ancestral spirits. The first recorded European visit to the Devils Marbles was by explorer John McDouall Stuart in 1860. The site has since become a popular tourist destination, with the Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve being established in 1961 to protect and preserve the area’s unique geological features and cultural heritage.

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