Ochre Pits (West MacDonnells)

A vivid exposed ochre deposit in the West MacDonnell Ranges where multiple layers of ochre — white, red, yellow, and purple — have been mined by Aboriginal people for use in ceremony and body decoration for thousands of years. A 500m walking trail circles the site with interpretive signs. The Ochre Pits are one of Central Australia's most important cultural quarrying sites. The multi-coloured ochre layers are visually striking and have ceremonial significance to the Western Arrernte people.

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