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Devils Marbles JM Plan Dec08.Indd Devil’s Marbles Conservation Reserve Joint Management Plan 1. Introduction Introducing the Reserve and this Plan The ‘Devil’s Marbles’ or ‘Karlu Karlu’ with its gigantic, rounded granite boulders, some spectacularly poised, is a remarkable landscape. Scattered clusters of these ‘marbles’ are spread across a wide, shallow valley. The Devil’s Marbles is a nationally and internationally recognised symbol of Australia’s outback. In 2007, about 100,000 people visited the reserve. It is one of the most visited of any park or reserve in the Northern Territory and one of the main tourist attractions in the Barkly region. This plan interchangeably refers to the reserve as Karlu Karlu or the Devil’s Marbles. Karlu Karlu, translated literally as ‘round boulders’ is the name for the area shared between Kaytetye, Warumungu, Warlpiri and Alyawarra language groups. The area recognised by Traditional Owners as Karlu Karlu extends well beyond the boulders associated with the visited area and is consistent with the general boundary of the reserve. The name ‘Devil’s Marbles’ originally arose from comments made by John Ross leading a survey for the Overland Telegraph line in 1870: ‘This is the Devil’s country; he’s even emptied his bag of marbles around the place!’ John Ross, 1870 Nearly the whole reserve is a registered sacred site under the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act. The reserve remains signifi cant to the Kaytetye, Warumungu, Warlpiri and Alyawarra Traditional Owners, whose ancestors have managed the area since creation time. The reserve is listed on the Register of the National Estate as a site of national signifi cance for its extraordinary geological formations. It is also nominated for listing on the Northern Territory Heritage Register. The Devil’s Marbles Conservation Reserve (N.T. Portion 539) covers an area of 1802 hectares and is located 105 kilometres south of Tennant Creek and 393 kilometres north of Alice Springs (see Map 1). The reserve is bounded by the Mungkarta Aboriginal Land Trust. The nearest settlements include Wauchope, Wakurlpu, Wycliffe Well and Mungkarta (see Map 2). The area was proclaimed a reserve in 1961 under section 103 of the Crown Lands Ordinance. This Reservation (R1064) was revoked and the area re-declared under section 12 of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act in 1978. In 1979, the reserve was renamed The Devil’s Marbles Conservation Reserve (NTG G38). In 2003, the reserve was listed on Schedule 1 of the Parks and Reserves (Framework for the Future) Act, enabling the title to be granted to Traditional Owners under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act as Aboriginal Freehold Land leased to the Northern Territory Government and managed under agreed joint management arrangements. Title to the reserve was granted to the Ayleparrarntenhe Aboriginal Land Trust in October 2008. 8 Purpose of this Plan This Plan gives direction to the day-to-day management of the reserve. It provides for the ongoing conservation of the reserve’s signifi cant cultural values and continued public use and enjoyment. It sets out how public interests in the reserve will be served while recognising the signifi cance of the area to its Traditional Owners. It sets management objectives against which the Parks and Wildlife Service, Traditional Owners and the general public may measure progress. The plan presents both general and specifi c management directions with respect to the reserve’s stated purpose and current management issues. It also outlines measures that will ensure future development of the reserve is well-considered and appropriate. ‘The road is straight … rangers and traditional owners together. Keeps all together … we have to talk about all our different directions, ideas and journeys fi rst. We are here to get that road straight and work that out … to get things right.’ ‘There’s always change … but we need to agree to plan and stick to it’ Kirda and Kurdungurlu The Devil’s Marbles. Photo: Tourism NT. 9 Devil’s Marbles Conservation Reserve Joint Management Plan To D a rw in Locality Map DARWIN Barkly Jabiru Three Ways Katherine H Tennant Creek Telegraph Station ig Historical Reserve hw ay TENNANT CREEK WES NORTHERN TERRITORY TERN AUSTRALIA Tennant Creek QUEENSLAND Alice Springs Yulara SOUTH AUSTRALIA Epenarra Kurundi Devil's Marbles Wauchope Conservation Reserve Wycliffe Well Davenport Range National Park (Proposed) y a w Barrow Creek h ig Telegraph Station H Historical Reserve Barrow Creek Ammaroo rt a tu S y a w l i a Ti Tree R n i w r a D y s a g w n h i r ig p H S r Anna's Reservoir e e c i v l o Conservation Reserve d A n Aileron a Dulcie Range Ryan Well S National Park Historical Reserve Native Gap Conservation Reserve Huckitta Park Locality Land Tenure Plenty Highway Off Park Locality Aboriginal Freehold T a n a Sealed Road Pastoral Lease m i Unsealed Road Park / Reserve Railway Other Ro ad West MacDonnell ALICE 010050 km N am National Park SPRINGS atjir a 1:2 000 000 Driv e © Northern Territory of Australia. The Northern Territory of Australia does not warrant that the product or any part of it is correct or complete and will not be liable for any loss, damage or To Ad e la ide injury suffered by any person as a result of its inaccuracy or incompleteness. Map 1: Location Map 10 Map 2: Land Tenure Map Map 2:LandTenure To Tennant Creek & Darwin KARLANTIJPA SOUTH Parntiriji ABORIGINAL LAND TRUST Punjarriji Mungkarta KURUNDI WARUMUNGU ABORIGINAL WARUMUNGU MCLAREN LAND TRUST ABORIGINAL MUNGKARTA MUNGKARTA 2 CREEK LAND TRUST ABORIGINAL LAND TRUST ABORIGINAL Kalinjarri LAND TRUST 10 Mile Junkaji Kurundi Devil's Marbles Conservation Reserve KARLANTIJPA SOUTH ABORIGINAL LAND TRUST MUNGKARTA 2 Wakurlpu ABORIGINAL LAND TRUST Wauchope SINGLETON y a w l Davenport Range i a National Park R Wycliffe Well (Proposed) n i w r a D s g n y Land Tenure i Locality r a p w Aboriginal Community S h g i Aboriginal Freehold e c H i Major Drainage l Pastoral Lease A Railway Park / Reserve t Sealed Road ar u t MURRAY DOWNS Unsealed Road Other S Ali Curung Annerre 02010 km WARRABRI Imangara 1:500 000 ABORIGINAL © Northern Territory of Australia. The Northern Territory of Australia does not warrant that the product LAND TRUST or any part of it is correct or complete and will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury suffered by any person as a result of its inaccuracy or incompleteness. To Alice Springs 11 Devil’s Marbles Conservation Reserve Joint Management Plan Vision To work as partners, 50/50, straight and true. During the next ten years and beyond the Traditional Owners and the Parks and Wildlife Service will: Respect each other and take pride in our country, our culture and our partnership. Keep our country healthy. Teach and share knowledge for the next generations. Involve everyone, especially young people, old people and families. Not just talk. Purpose of the Reserve Karlu Karlu will be managed as a cultural landscape for the benefi t of both the Traditional Owners and visitors. Priorities will be to: Meet the needs of Traditional Owners to maintain connection to their country and to gain meaningful economic benefi t from the area. Provide visitors with a memorable experience based on the reserve’s iconic outback scenery and its lasting connection to powerful cultural traditions. Preserve the area’s outstanding scenic qualities. Encourage community and visitors’ understanding and appreciation of the reserve’s cultural values. Values The values of the Devil’s Marbles Conservation Reserve are the attributes that give the reserve worth and provide the basis for reservation. These values are subject to consideration throughout this Plan. Cultural Values Karlu Karlu is of major signifi cance to Traditional Owners of the Kaytetye, Warumungu, Warlpiri and Alyawarra language groups. Almost the entire reserve is a registered sacred site under the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act (see Map 3). It is a cultural landscape imbued with spiritual signifi cance that is central to Traditional Owners’ identity. Their affi liation with the land involves a complex set of traditional rights, benefi ts, obligations and responsibilities. Stories and traditions, sacred sites and related “dreamings” are important elements of the reserve’s cultural value. While only some of these traditions can be shared with outsiders, they strongly relate the interconnectedness of the land and its people. In terms of maintaining living culture these values are signifi cant to the broader community as well as Traditional Owners. 12 Scenic and Tourism Values The Devil’s Marbles are one of outback Australia’s most widely photographed and recognised symbols. Images of the giant granite boulders are frequently used to represent the Northern Territory or Australian outback in national and international tourism promotion. The reserve is the main natural attraction in the Tennant Creek region and a very popular attraction and resting point for travellers on the Stuart Highway. Natural Values The reserve has no outstanding wildlife values. It contains representative samples of native fl ora and fauna typical of the western Davenport Ranges. Historic and Education Values The reserve’s natural and cultural heritage has value for science and education. Its geomorphology, fl ora, fauna, archaeology and anthropology contribute to scientifi c knowledge and education, including information for the general public. The reserve also preserves remnants of past mining and other activities of local historical value. Photo: Tourism NT 13 14 Map 3SacredSites To Tennant Creek & Darwin Devil’s MarblesConservation ReserveDevil’s MUNGKARTA 2 ABORIGINAL LAND TRUST MUNGKARTA ABORIGINAL LAND TRUST y wa gh Hi Visitor Use JointManagementPlan Area DEVIL'S MARBLES CONSERVATION RESERVE Campground rt a tu S Sealed Road Reserve Boundary To Alice Springs Unsealed Road Adjacent Aboriginal Lands Major Drainage Sacred Site 010.5 MUNGKARTA 2 Contour Extent of Registered Site Kilometres ABORIGINAL LAND TRUST 1:30 000 Major 'marble' group Subject Land © Northern Territory of Australia.
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