Description

When a meteor crashed into the earth 4,700 years ago it left 12 craters in the Central Australian desert that can be explored today at the Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve. The Henbury meteor weighed several tonnes and hurtled to earth at 40,000km per hour before fragmenting on impact. Scattered fragments of the meteor can be seen at the Museum of Central Australia. Each of the 12 craters is quite different, some barely noticeable. The largest crater is 180m wide and 15m deep and best seen in the early morning or late afternoon. Take a walk around the craters for the best views. You can camp in the reserve. You will need to bring your own firewood and water. A camping area with basic facilities is adjacent to the carpark. Camping fees online from March 2022. Go to NT. gov.au/parks. Most of the meteorite fragments have been removed from the site. Some visitors have persisted in searching for souvenirs and you may see evidence of their activities. Such activities are illegal.