Australia Goal & Police station Arltunga Historical Reserve, NT
This is the gaol and police station that was Arltunga during the gold Rush starting in 1887. Fortune seekers had to travel 600km from the Oodnadatta railhead, often on foot, to seek their fortune in a harsh environment.
Photography Tips
Being there for sunrise and getting the 2 buildings in the shot
Travel Information
Located east of Alice springs with 33 klms of unsealed road 1 hour 17 mins. Do not visit during summer too hot.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Sunrise in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
05:36 - 18:55
| current local time: 11:23
Photo Themes
historic buildings
Mining
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