Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Protected area near Wauchope, Australia.
Large granite formations scattered across the landscape create a collection of spherical boulders within an 18 square kilometer conservation reserve in Northern Territory.
The conservation reserve, established in 1961, received its English name from John Ross during the 1870 Australian Overland Telegraph Line expedition.
The Warumungu people maintain deep connections to this sacred site, where Aboriginal stories explain the creation of these granite formations through ancestral figures.
The conservation area includes designated camping zones, walking trails, and interpretive signs that guide visitors through the geological formations.
Temperature changes and water exposure split some granite boulders cleanly in half, while others maintain precarious balance positions atop one another.
Location: Northern Territory
Inception: 1961
GPS coordinates: -20.56667,134.26667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:00
Geological formations created by natural processes over millions of years. These stones and rocks display various shapes: arches, monoliths, spheres, and pillars. From Australia's Uluru to Norway's Kjeragbolten, these formations document Earth's history.
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