Chambers Pillar, Sandstone formation in Simpson Desert, Northern Territory, Australia.
The 50-meter sandstone pillar emerges from the desert plains, displaying distinctive red and orange colors against the surrounding landscape.
John McDouall Stuart discovered and named the formation after James Chambers during his 1860 expedition through central Australia.
The Aboriginal people consider the pillar as Itirkawara, a gecko ancestor who turned to stone after breaking traditional laws.
The site requires a high-clearance four-wheel drive vehicle to navigate 160 kilometers of unpaved roads from Alice Springs.
Early explorers carved their initials into the rock surface during the 1870s, creating an outdoor record of regional settlement.
Location: Northern Territory
Part of: Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve
GPS coordinates: -24.87555,133.82477
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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