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Inside tip · Tennant Creek & Karlu Karlu

Climbing the boulders at Karlu Karlu is fine if you're careful.

Answer: Myth

Traditional owners ask that the karlu (marbles) are not climbed. Stay on designated roads and tracks.

Ownership of the reserve was handed back to its traditional owners in 2008. Historic and cultural items and wildlife are protected, and drones are not permitted.

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