Tennant Creek — Northern Territory

Situated around 1000 kilometers south of Darwin and 550 kilometers north of Alice Springs, is the gold rush town of Tennant Creek. The population of the town is just about 3500 out of which 2000 are Aboriginals.

Till 1985, the town was the largest open-cut gold mine in Australia, when mining stopped. Tennant Creek is also known as the ‘Golden Heart of the Northern Territory’. You can head to the Moonlight Rockhole along Warrego Road where you can indulge in fossicking after prior permission from the authorities.

According to an Aboriginal myth, Devil’s Marbles, located about 100 kilometers south of the town, are the eggs of the Rainbow Serpent - a creature of a Dreamtime story. The Nyinkka Nyunyu Culture Center is a showpiece spot of the town’s artistic heritage.

The Barkly tablelands run east from Tennant Creek towards the Queensland border. This is one of the world’s largest cattle grazing areas. Barkly Homestead, at the junction of the Barkly and Tablelands Highways, is a popular stopover on the way to and from Queensland. The Homestead, built is a one-stop shop for all the travelers here.

To the northeast of Barkly Homestead is Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve, the only reserve in Australia established primarily for the conservation of Mitchell grassland communities. A rich variety of flora and fauna is the highlight of the Reserve.

The South of Tennant is home to the Davenport Range National Park. The Park has some excellent landscapes and should be enjoyed on a 4WD.

The National Trust Museum, one of the 12 remaining telegraph stations in Northern Territory, is another major highlight of the area.

Tennant Creek has much to show and offers some good accommodation facilities for the visitors. We offer cheap Tennant Creek accommodation bookings for comfy hotels, motels and hostels in the area. Book with us NOW and make the date with panoramic views of Tennant Creek!