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Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve
Be the first to review·1570km · 1h from Alice
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
1h from Alice
Access
All vehicles
A stunning sandstone bluff that glows with bands of red, orange, and cream at sunrise and sunset — like a natural rainbow frozen in stone. 75km south of Alice Springs via unsealed road. Free camping. One of the Red Centre's best photography spots and a genuine hidden gem.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
65Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Multi-day adventures, photography, wildlife
Skip if
You want a quick stop close to town
Time needed
Full day to 3+ days
Best season
Dry season (May-Oct) recommended
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1570km
Drive Time1h from Alice
4WD RequiredNo
Distance
1570km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h from Alice
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Distance
1570km from Darwin
Drive Time
1h from Alice
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve · ACST
Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
17:55
Day length12h 08m
Golden Hour AM
05:47 – 06:17
Golden Hour PM
17:25 – 17:55
Blue Hour AM
05:24 – 05:47
Blue Hour PM
17:55 – 18:18
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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