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Chambers Pillar

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

A 50m sandstone pillar that glows red, lit by the setting sun.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

A solitary sandstone pillar used as a landmark by early explorers, its base scratched with their names. Best at sunrise or sunset.

Good to know

  • Check the 4WD track
  • Camp nearby for sunrise
Best time
Sunrise or sunset
Open
Dry season
Getting there
4WD gravel and sand
Vehicles
4WD only
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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