Ochre pits

March 30, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

Continuing our drive through the West MacDonnell ranges a just a couple of klms off the Namatjira Drive is the Ochre pits.

Sacred area to Western Arrernte culture for thousands of years. The colours range from crimson, gold to white with defined lines between. Considered some of the best Ochre with a silky touch, vivid colours and slight sheen.Read more