Devil's Marbles

Karlu Karlu, or the Devils Marbles, was one of several overnight camp stops on our way to Kakadu.

These rocks are amazing, with their different formations and shapes. You have to be among them to truly appreciate their size and wonder. The rising and setting of the sun bring out the orange and red in the rocks. We were fortunate to be camping right in the heart of these amazing formations.

Geologically, the marbles were formed from an upsurge of molten rock that cooled and became solid beneath a layer of sandstone. The solidifying granite caused vertical and horizontal fractures, creating rectangular blocks to form. Over time, water infiltrated the cracks, breaking down the sandstone and then the granite. As a result, rounded granite boulders perched on top of each other have been revealed.Read more