Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve

Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve is a protected area in the MacDonnell Region of the Northern Territory, about 145 kilometres southwest of Alice Springs. It preserves 12 meteorite impact craters formed about 4,700 years ago when a fragmented meteoroid struck the desert plain. The largest crater is 180 metres wide. The arid site features walking tracks, interpretive signage and a shelter, offering visitors insight into geological processes and Aboriginal cultural associations.

Visitors can expect an arid desert plain dotted with 12 well-preserved meteorite craters ranging from 7 to 180 metres in diameter. A short walking network with interpretive signs and a shelter explains the impact event and geology. The landscape is flat, stony and sparsely vegetated with no shade. Visitors can walk around and into several craters, view the crater rims and desert surroundings, and learn about the site's scientific and cultural significance. It is a remote, unstaffed day-use area.