| Address | Ernest Giles Road,
Alice Springs
Northern Territory, 0870, Australia | | Telephone Enquiries : | 08-8951 8250 |
Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve, 145 kilometres south west of Alice Springs, contains 12 craters, which were formed when a meteor hit the earth’s surface 4,700 years ago. The Henbury Meteor, weighing several tonnes and accelerating to over 40,000 kilometres per hour, disintegrated before impact, and the fragments formed the 12 craters.
The scattered fragments of the Henbury Meteorite are extremely heavy since they consist mainly of iron and nickel. Pieces of these can be found at the Museum of Central Australia. Over 500 kilograms of metal have been found on the site, the largest over 100 kilograms. Few specimens now exist in the area (which are not to be taken from the reseve), but the craters are fascinating attractions providing natural, cultural and scientific value.
A camping area with basic facilities is adjacent to the carpark, visitors must bring their own water and firewood.
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| Activity | Camping, Self-Guided. | | Entity Facility | BBQ Facilities, Car park, Picnic Area, Public Toilet. | | Experience | Historic/Heritage, Outback. |
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