Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve is located in the remote inland area of the southern part of the Northern Territory, about 100km from the Ellis Springs (Alice Springs), the second largest city in the Northern Territory, and covers an area of 24.83 square kilometers.
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve is a colorful mystery, consisting of a series of sandstone cliffs, in the inaccessible inland wilderness of the Northern Territory, silent and audible, and one of Australia's most unique landscapes.
Weathering and erosion caused the original sandstone in Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve to be carved into steep rugged rocks, which had previously been damp, and iron elements in the sand had been oxidized to form a distinctive red color. Eventually, it became a red sandstone cliff, varying in color, from cream to red, with distinct layers, pleasing to the eye. In Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve watching sunrise and sunset is a great enjoyment of life, the sun through the cliff rocks, will shine on the red earth, it is spectacular; The most amazing is the rainbow valley after the rain, wild flowers race to open, plants grow gloomily, the barren valley dressed up of flowers and branches. But whenever it comes to Rainbow Valley, the stillness of this place will conquer visitors completely.
In addition, the indigenous culture in, Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve is remarkable, and a large number of pre-historic rock paintings carved in ridges and crevices have been discovered, dating back to the early period of development.
The best time to visit the Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve is from April to September each year. It is recommended to drive a four-drive into the car.
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