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Located 145 km southwest of Alice Springs, the site contains the craters of a meteorite that hit the area over 4000 years ago.
The meteorite had been travelling at 40000 kmph before breaking up to form the 12 craters, which are between 7 and 180 metres in diameter and up to 15 metres deep. Shock waves from the impact caused sheets of rock to fold back to form the rims of the craters. The once-sharp outlines of the craters have been softened by wind and rain.
Several tonnes of fragments, consisting of nickel-iron alloy, have been recovered from the site - some fragments can be seen in Alice Springs at the Museum of Central Australia in the Cultural Precinct (well worth a visit as well!).
The reserve is situated just off the Stuart Highway; the 13 km gravel road is suitable for 2wd vehicles with care. There is a camping ground with basic facilities, fees payable on-site, and a 20-minute, 1.5 km walk around the craters.
Postcode: 0872
Elevation: 432 metres
Latitude: -24.572596 | Longitude: 133.145761