Ochre Pits Northern Territory

Posted On August 13, 2015

The Ochre Pits are a very popular tourist destination located 100kms west of Alice Springs.

They contain several layers of multicoloured rock that range from White, brown, yellow to a vibrant crimson red.

It is a beautiful to see.

The Ochre has been mined for generations to be used in Aboriginal paintings and body decorations.

It holds an information shelter, so you can find out even more information on how, when and why the Ochre pits where used.

There are BBQ facilities, picnic area, public toilet and a sheltered area too