Hermannsburg is of interest to lovers of Aboriginal art and fans of historic architecture.

To visit Palm Valley (or the rest of Finke Gorge National Park) from Hermannsburg, you will need a 4WD with high clearance and experience driving it.

The community of Hermannsburg is alcohol-free.

Hermannsburg occupies a flat area, with most surfacing in red dirt, but little specific effort has been made to adapt it for people who use wheelchairs.