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Inside tip · Tennant Creek & Karlu Karlu

When do Karlu Karlu's boulders glow their deepest red?

Answer: Morning and evening sun

The boulders are spectacular when morning and evening sun lights up their deep red colour.

Best April–September · camping: book online before you go

Stay the night to catch both: there's a campground, but you must book and pay online first, as you can't pay at the site. Fires only in fire pits; no generators or drones.

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