Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve

Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve is a protected area that contains of 12 craters formed when a meteor hit the earth's surface 4,700 years ago. The craters formed here are a result of the impact of the disintegrated parts of the several tones Henbury Meteor hitting the earth surface at an accelerated speed of over 40,000 km per hour.

Even the scattered fragments of the Henbury Meteorite are extremely heavy since they consist mainly of the metals iron (90%) and nickel (8%). The site contains over 500 kilograms of metal including the largest fragment that weighs over 10 kilograms. Today only a few specimens exist in the area.

Getting to Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve:
The reserve is located 145 km southwest of Alice Springs and can be conveniently reached in a conventional 2WD vehicle. Take the gravel road leading to Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon, along the Stuart Highway, around 132 km south of Alice springs and travel along the gravel road for 8 km and then turn north for 5 km to the Reserve's entrance.

Best time to visit Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve:
Though the Reserve remains open for visitors all year round, the tour seems more pleasant during the cooler months from April to September.

Useful Tips for visitors:
Enjoy Picnicking, bushwalking and camping in the reserve.