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Just a short drive from Glen Helen is this most beautiful place with loads of colour and striking scenery. You can walk in the river and be up close the the colourful cliffs. There are toilets, long drop style and it is very easy walking. A must visit if you are travelling the Western Macs.…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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The sedimentary layers of clay laid down millions of years ago, and risen to the surface have provided oche in many colours for the indigenous people of the north for use in body painting for their ceremonial dances. This has also been a great source of revenue in trading the many coloured ocha's to other tribes, in exchange for other goods needed. The area is greatly respected…
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Went here on part of a one day MacDonnel Ranges tour. We had a quick stop here. The tour guide helped understand the significance of the place. It's a special spot, but not the highlight of the ranges for me.
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Date of experience: December 2019
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Our group of four went with our driver/guide and we were completely taken by the multi-colours and sparkle of the rock faces, each with brilliant colour due to its mineral contents and the sun shinning on the surfaces. It was magical and we can imagine the inspiration for the paintings by the aboriginal people. …
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Date of experience: November 2019
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a great open display of the ochre colours and a great commentary from the guide on the history of the pits.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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