Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
sandstone formation in the Northern Territory of Australia
About Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve
Chambers Pillar was discovered in 1860 by John McDouall Stuart, the first explorer to cross Australia. It is a 50-m formation rising above the surrounding flat desert plains. It was used as an important landmark for early explorers of the area, and it still bears the graffiti of some of them. Chambers Pillar was named after one James Chambers, who was a sponsor of John McDouall Stuarts expedition. It was first recorded by McDouall Stuart in April 1860. Chambers Pillar is 160 km south of Alice Springs, along the Old South Road. The road is unsealed, and does require a 4WD as it is quite sandy. There are deep sand drifts further down, and steep jump-ups when crossing rivers. Like most attractions in Central Australia, the best time to visit are during the cooler months of April to September
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