Watching the sun go down over the haphazardly scattered granite boulders known as the Devils Marbles in Central Australia, under a clear sky, it’s easy to see why the area the Warrumungu call Karlwe Karlwe (pronounced Karlu Karlu) has held such strong spiritual significance through so many generations.

Located 100km south of Tennant Creek on the Stuart Highway in the Northern Territory, the Marbles - and you - are literally in the middle of nowhere. The solitude, quiet and space of this patch of the Outback, combined with the remarkable, perfectly round, precariously balanced boulders, make sunset or sunrise at Karlwe Karlwe a moment you’ll not soon forget.

“For me, the Devils Marbles are like Kakadu. They have to be seen to be believed.”
- George Negus

Did you know?
In 1953 one of the Marbles was removed and placed atop of the grave of the Reverend John Flynn, founder of the Flying Doctor Service. After objections from Indigenous Australians, the Marble was returned to its place of origin.

How to get there
The Devils Marbles are situated about 100 km south of Tennant Creek and 393km north of Alice Springs, in the Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, along the Stuart Highway.

Best time to go
The most comfortable time to visit is in June and July. If you're travelling further north to the Top End, the Wet season (January-March) is great for enjoying a lush and green landscape and barramundi fishing.

Further information
Useful websites:

www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks/find/devilsmarbles.html
Official website of the Parks and Wildlife Service NT

www.travelnt.com
Official site of the Tourism NT

www.barklytourism.com.au
Website with information on the region surrounding the Devils Marbles