Ochre Pits


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Australia Travel Guide > NT > Alice Springs > Attractions > Ochre Pits, NT Australia

Ochre Pits


AddressNamatjira Drive,
Alice Springs
Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
Telephone Enquiries : 08-8951 8250

The Ochre Pits, 110 kilometres west of Alice Springs, has been used for generations by the local Aboriginal people as a mine for the colourful mineral ochre. Ochre occurs in a range of earthy colours and is the raw material for paintings and ceremonial body decoration. An information shelter at the site provides information about how, why and when the Ochre Pits were used. After browsing this historic site, sit down in the scenic surrounds and enjoy a barbecue lunch.

ActivitySelf-Guided.
Entity FacilityAccess Without Assistance for the Disabled, BBQ Facilities, Car park, Picnic Area, Public Toilet, Sheltered Area.
ExperienceAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Cultural, Nature based, Outback.


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