Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
A sandstone bluff striped in cream, orange and red above a claypan, best at sunrise and sunset. About 75 km south of Alice Springs on the Stuart Highway, then 22 km of unsealed track best suited to a 4WD; camping is available at a quiet, remote stop.
- Nearest town
- Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -24.3333, 133.6500
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. Hot in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
FAQs
Where is Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve?
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve is in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, at GPS -24.3333, 133.6500.
What is there to see near Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve?
Places worth a stop nearby: Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve (57 km), Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye) (70 km), Alice Springs Desert Park (72 km) and Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa) (73 km).
When is the best time to visit Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve?
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)