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One of Central Australias iconic images,
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve is located about 75 km south of Alice
Springs along the Stuart Highway. From there take the left turn onto unsealed
road. A 4 wheel-drive is recommended. These free standing bluffs and cliffs
form part of the James Range. Captured in many photographs, the best time to
view the 'rainbow band' colours is late afternoon. White clay particles mixing
with the iron particles produces the colour on the claypan. During the harsh dry
periods, the claypan has a bleach appearance under the midday sun. |
