Ernest Giles Road in Petermann

Ernest Giles Road in Macdonnell Region is a dirt secondary road (110 km/h). It runs in an east-west direction starting from Luritja Road and crosses Tempe Downs Property Access and Henbury Craters Tourist Access Road and ends at Stuart Highway. It connects Ghan and Petermann.

Road Type
secondary road
Speed Limit
110
Route
east-west

Viewpoint

  • Kathleen Springs – approx. 84,5 km.
  • Wanga Creek – approx. 86,4 km.
  • Waru Creek – approx. 88,3 km.
  • Hill Mulga Creek – approx. 89,3 km.
  • Rocky Creek – approx. 91,8 km.
  • Reedy Bluff – approx. 95,3 km.
  • Garden of Eden – approx. 97,0 km.
  • Cotterills Lookout – approx. 97,0 km.
  • Watarrka Lookout – approx. 97,2 km.
  • Mount Conner Lookout – approx. 97,5 km.
  • Sunrise Lookout – approx. 103,6 km.

Parking

  • Desert Oaks RA – approx. 27,8 km.
  • Kernot Range Rest Area – approx. 70,7 km.
  • Truck Parking Area – approx. 72,4 km.

Bus stops

  • Angus Downs – approx. 72,8 km.

Attraction

  • Exit to Lilla – approx. 92,4 km.

Restaurants

  • Outback BBQ and Grill (opening hours: Mon–Sun 18:30–20:30; Nov-Mar off) – approx. 103,8 km.

Convenience stores

  • Outback Oasis General Store – approx. 103,8 km.

Campsite

  • Wayoutback Campsite Kings Creek – approx. 66,8 km.
  • Reedy Creek Campground – approx. 93,9 km.

Petrol stations

  • Mobil (Mobil) – approx. 68,9 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Watarrka National Park. Welcome to Matutjara Country – approx. 76,5 km.

Picnic site

  • Sunset Viewing Picnic Area – approx. 98,8 km.

Bar

  • Thirsty Dingo Bar (opening hours: 14+) – approx. 103,8 km.

Cafés

  • Desert Oaks Cafe – approx. 103,8 km.