Devil’s Marbles is a fascinating destination. It’s located approximately 4 hours’ drive from Alice Springs, and is a must-visit for photography enthusiasts! This place has also become a popular spot on social media, with many people coming to take photos. You can unleash your imagination and capture various fun pictures.
So what are the Devils Marbles?
Devils Marbles are enormous granite rocks formed by the stacking of underground granite. The natural processes of weathering and erosion have created a diverse range of shapes and forms. Some rocks appear precarious but stand firm, arranged in a scattered and stacked manner.
Others are stacked on top of larger rocks, and some have been sculpted into halves by the artistic forces of nature. These giant boulders are scattered in the wide valleys of the desert, mainly in clusters in the protected area to the west. There is a shortcut that leads directly from the Stuart Highway to the rock formations!
Experience and things you need to know
We think it’s a lot of fun here, and not many people visit, probably because it’s quite remote. However one of the greatest joys of travelling to less crowded places is the freedom to be carefree and spontaneous!
Overall, this is a unique scenic area, the world’s most famous region for spherical rock geological formations.
What makes it magical is that in this desert, you can find scattered spherical stones everywhere, varying in diameter from 60 centimetres to 6 meters. They create a spectacular concentration of spherical rocks!
Some of the giant rocks seem to be on the verge of toppling, defying gravity, yet miraculously balanced on a single point! It’s truly fascinating when some of these rocks crack open.
Here, whether it’s watching the sunrise, or sunset, capturing the Milky Way, or light painting at night, it’s all quite a fantastic experience!
Just be aware that the toilet facilities are quite basic, with no showers and no amenities. You’ll need to prepare everything in advance, including food and water. Also, there’s no signal for your phone! So, bringing a camper van here is the best choice!
Getting here and where to stay
Going here alone might be a bit far, but I’ve shared some other nearby spots that I think are worth checking out. You can take a self-driving trip, roughly a week in duration, and each spot has beautiful scenery with few people.
The road conditions for self-driving are good, and you can refer to the last image for the route. Just search the place names on Google Maps for navigation. The roads are not busy, and for accommodation, we bought a tent. There are campgrounds near each spot; just search “campground” on Google Maps, and you’ll find them. They offer charging, shower facilities, and cooking areas, and it costs only a few Australian dollars per person for a night.