Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve

Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve, located 160 kilometres from Alice Springs, is home to Chambers Pillar, a spectacular solitary column towering 40 metres above the Simpson Desert plain. Chambers Pillar was formed from sandstone deposited and worn down over 340 million years.

This landmark was very important in guiding the region’s earliest pioneers and is at its spectacular best at sunrise and sunset. John MacDouall Stuart, heading north on his earliest attempt to cross Australia, first recorded the pillar in April 1860 and named it after James Chambers, one of his South Australian sponsors.

A high clearance four-wheel drive is required to access Chambers Pillar. Camping is permitted (fees apply), and there are ranger guided talks available between May and October.

How to get there: Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve lies 160km south of Alice Springs, along the Old South Road on a turnoff to the west of Maryvale Station. The road is unsealed and may be closed after rain. After the Maryvale turnoff, a 4WD is required to negotiate the deep sand drifts and steep jump ups.

When to Visit
The cooler months from April to September are the best time to visit Chambers Pillar. However, central Australia receives most of its rain in this time, so check first with local authorities regarding the condition of the road.

What to See and Do
Walking tracks explore the prominent features of Chambers Pillar and the surrounding area. At sunrise and sunset, the Pillar glows like a burning ember as the rays of the sun strike its face.

Visitor Facilities
Camping and picnic facilities, gas barbecues, information, toilets and parking are available.

Please Remember
Please camp only in the camping area provided between Chambers Pillar and Castle Rock. Camping fees are payable. Please use the gas barbecues provided for all cooking requirements.

Chambers Pillar map at http://www.nt.gov.au/

Photographs Courtesy Of: NTTC - Northern Territory Tourism Commission.
Maps Courtesy Of: NTTC - Northern Territory Tourism Commission.
Photographs Courtesy Of: PJ B Private Collection.
Information courtesy of Parks and Wildlife Service NT for the promotion of tourism for the Larapinta Trail.

Photographs Courtesy of NTTC - Northern Territory Tourism Commission
Information courtesy of Parks Northern Territory

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