259 The Pebbles (GPX)
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Kunjarra, The Pebbles are a natural rock formation surrounded by myth and legend; a women's place. Kunjarra is believed by the Warumungu Aboriginal people to be related to the Devils Marbles and are a sacred site where a number of dancing and healing rituals have been traditionally carried out.
Due to the significance of the site, visitors are asked not to climb on the rocks.
Heritage Sites
Arid or Desert
401m
Maximum Elevation
9m
Total Climb
Getting there:
Travel 15km north of Tennant Creek on the Stuart Highway, where there is a signposted unsealed road to your left. There then follows 6km of unsealed graded road where a 4WD is recommended, to the car park.
Maps:
None found.
Route/Trail notes:
From the top of the car park, a short looping track takes you in and around the Pebbles and back to the start.
Permits/Costs:
None.
Other References/Comments:
There are some interesting information on the boards about the recent history of the stones, including Council removing one and placing it in the middle of Tennant Creek as a tourist attraction, much to the dismay of the locals; it was later returned.
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