John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve

Views are pretty, it is just a memorial - yes to a great person, but just a memorial. Interesting the stone depicted is not the original stone, the original stone was taken from a sacred aboriginal location ‘devils marbles/Karlu Karlu. After sometime an agreement was reached to return the stone with a replacement stone added.

Great hike, located 10 mins out of alice springs, this hike wasn't on the top ten places however it was definitely worth it. No cost, medium to hard physical difficulty. There are some parts where there are loose rocks but for the most part it was an easy walk. We went for sunrise, it took us just under an hour to climb and we are active people. Looking at about an hour up and 40 minutes down. To get to the hike the road is paved and there is a small car park, when looking at the starting photo you just head right and follow the path, it seems like it takes you out of the way but it takes you to a narrow path where you do have to climb a little bit but it isn't too challenging. Bring lots of water, old runners or hiking boots and a torch or your phone light is sufficient. We had two other groups with us while we were hiking.

Amazing site of our outback history. The resting place of John Flynn’s ashes, and a story about the sacred rock that sits above him. Not going to spoil it, get out and have a look 🤓👍

Part of the Larapinta Trail which covers some 223. The Grave of site of John Flynn was one of our first stops. The monument commemorates Flynn as the the founder of the Australian Inland Mission and The Royal Flying Doctors Service. The assosicated rock is all part of the memorial.