Larapinta Drive, Hermannsburg, Northern Territory 0872, Australia
Explore the ancient landscapes of Finke Gorge National Park, 140 kilometres west of Alice Springs. The park covers an area of 46,000 hectares and includes the impressive desert oasis Palm Valley, home to a diverse range of plant species, many of which are rare and unique to the area. The Red Cabbage Palm is found only in Palm Valley.
The Finke River is claimed to be one of the oldest in the wor ...
Larapinta Drive, Hermannsburg, Northern Territory 0872, Australia
Hermannsburg was originally a Lutheran mission and was the first town in Central Australia. It was also home to the famous Aboriginal watercolour artist, Albert Namatjira. In 1982 the area was returned to the Aboriginal people and in 1988, the German style whitewashed buildings were restored to their original 19th century condition. Tearooms, a museum and an art gallery featuring some of Namatjira ...
Hermannsburg Road, Hermannsburg, Northern Territory 0872, Australia
Visiting the Hermannsburg Potters is by appointment only.
The highly renowned Hermannsburg Potters enjoy a national and international reputation for their unique hand-built terracotta pots. These stunning pots are decorated with ceramic underglazes and the lids support colourful sculpted animals, birds and bush tucker, and the belly painted with the striking landscapes of the area. The Hermanns ...
