Arltunga Historical Reserve
Arltunga was officially Central old mine workings and residential Australia’s first town, born out areas. Self-guided walks are Safety and Comfort of a gold rush. In 1887 alluvial established at most attractions. • Observe park safety signs. • Carry and drink plenty of water. gold was discovered in a dry Picnicking - Picnic and creekbed downstream of Paddys barbecue facilities with • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, suitable Rockhole. Fortune seekers shade shelters and toilets are clothing and footwear. had to travel 600 kms from located at the Visitor Centre and Oodnadatta railhead, often on • Avoid strenuous activity during the Police Station Precinct. Picnic the heat of the day.
Fact Sheet foot. The area once supported up benches are also located at the • Consider your health and fitness to 300 people. Joker Gorge, Great Western Mine when choosing a walk. Access and Historic Mines Walk carparks. Please Remember Located 110 km east of Alice Camping - Camping is not • Keep to designated roads and Springs along the Binns Track, permitted in the Reserve. tracks. the Reserve can be reached in a However, visitors may choose to • All historic, cultural items and two wheel drive vehicle. After camp at nearby Trephina Gorge wildlife are protected. 77 km of sealed road along the Nature Park (2WD access) or • Fires are only permitted in Ross Highway, there is a formed N’Dhala Gorge Nature Park (4WD designated firepits. gravel road which leads north access). Both have basic bush • Firewood collection is not east for 33 km to Arltunga. camping facilities. permitted in the Reserve. Gravel roads provide access to • Bins are not provided, please Commercial accommodation is the major attractions within the take your rubbish with you. available at Ross River Resort Reserve (Note: gravel road surface • Pets are not permitted. (08) 8956 9711 or Hale River conditions do vary and roads may • A permit is required for Drone Homestead (08) 8956 9993. be impassable when wet). use – conditions apply and it Fossicking - Fossicking, including must be obtained prior to your When to visit the use of metal detectors, is not arrival in the Reserve. The Reserve is accessible all year permitted in Arltunga Historical round. The cooler months (April to Reserve. September) are the most pleasant. However, fossicking is permitted What to do in the adjoining Fossicking Visitor Centre - The Visitor Reserve (see map) for holders of Centre gives an over-all a current NT Fossickers Permit. introduction to the Reserve and the Permits are available online mining era, through cultural and www.fossicking.nt.gov.au. historical displays. You can even try your hand at panning for gold in the courtyard display. Collect a copy of the ‘Exploring Arltunga’ brochure and map at the Visitor Centre. Walking - Tracks explore the Government Battery and Cyanide Works, Police Station, The Manager’s Residence ruins at the Government Battery and Cyanide Works
Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Alice Springs Telegraph Station Regional Office - Arid Zone Research Institute Ranger Station South Stuart Highway ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870 Ph: (08) 8952 1013 PO Box 1120 ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 www.nt.gov.au/parks Ph: (08) 8951 8250 Fax: (08) 8951 8290 Arltunga Historical Reserve Darwin
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A/02/2020PWCNT Fact Sheet For more information visit www.nt.gov.au/parks or contact Tourism Central Australia 1800 645 199 or (08) 8952 5800 www.discovercentralaustralia.com