Tropic of Capricorn Marker
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Overview
Highlights
The Tropic of Capricorn Marker, a Bicentennial community project, is set back 15 metres from the road, along the Stuart Highway 30 kilometres north of Alice Springs. In 1987 the local Alice Springs newspaper ran a competition for a design to replace the Tropic of Capricorn marker. The winning design was submitted by a local resident, it consists of a stylised globe of the world on top of a slanted pole around 6.5 metres high. A local artist was commissioned to carve the Capricorn Goats into either side of the cement base and the new marker was officially opened late 1988.
Overnight camping for 24 hours only is permitted.
Activities
- Sight seeing
- Photo opportunity
- Camping
Facilities
- Picnic area
- Barbecue
- Car park
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for the most up to date information.
- Wear suitable footwear and always ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements when exploring the Northern Territory.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Do not feed the wildlife.
- Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but memories.
Photo & content credits: NT Government
Location & Supplier
Tropic of Capricorn Marker
Address: Tropic of Capricorn, Burt Plain NT 0872
