Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve Park

Conservation reserve protecting Holocene meteorite impact craters

Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve near Alice Springs preserves dozens of impact craters formed by a meteorite fall. Visitors walk marked trails, study crater rims and learn about planetary impacts and local geology.

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Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve at a Glance#

Address: Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve, Northern Territory, Australia (approx. 145 km south of Alice Springs via Stuart Highway)

Website: https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park-to-visit/henbury-meteorite-conservation-reserve

Hours: Open year-round (no centre hours; check local NT Parks listings)

Admission: Free entry to the reserve (park fees may apply).

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How to Get to Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve#

Henbury is reached from Alice Springs by Stuart Highway: the reserve lies roughly 145 km south of Alice Springs (allow for remote road conditions). There is no visitor centre on site; follow park signage and check Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service for current access information.

Tips for Visiting Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve#

  • Visit with a guide if possible to learn about Aboriginal knowledge and the geology.
  • Bring sun protection and sturdy footwear; the desert sun is intense and shade is minimal.
  • Observe all signage and avoid walking in the craters - fragile meteorite fragments and cultural sites require respect.

Best Time to Visit Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve#

Best visited in the dry winter months (May-September) when temperatures are moderate and travel conditions on remote roads are more reliable.

Winter (Dry)
May-September · 5-25°C
Daytime temperatures are comfortable for exploring; nights can be cold.
Shoulder seasons
March-April, October · 15-30°C
Good daytime conditions but watch for seasonal variability.
Summer (Wet)
November-February · 20-40°C
Hot, potentially dangerous in midday heat; storms and monsoonal weather can occur.

Weather & Climate near Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve#

Climate

Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 38°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 26 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 22° - 38° 30° 39 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
February - 22° - 36° 29° 38 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
March - 19° - 34° 26° 30 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
April - 14° - 30° 22° 17 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
May - 10° - 24° 17° 19 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
June - 6° - 21° 13° 16 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
July - 5° - 21° 13° 13 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
August - 7° - 23° 15° 10 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
September - 11° - 28° 19° 12 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
October - 15° - 32° 24° 20 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
November - 19° - 34° 26° 25 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
December - 21° - 36° 29° 30 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -