Since the gold rush of the 1930s, the people of Tennant Creek have prided themselves on self reliance, community involvement, and the ability to provide their own entertainment. The spirit of those early days lives on, and we hope you will take the time to capture it during your stay.

Centred around the junction of two great highways, the Stuart Highway and the Barkly Highway, the region stretches from the old Telegraph Station at Barrow Creek in the south, to the historical droving township of Newcastle Waters in the north, and east to the Queensland border. This exciting region is steeped in history and culture.

Tennant Creek has been called "the best kept secret in the Territory", because visitors find the Region has far more to offer than they realise.

Plan to stay a day....or two, and relax. Our air is clean and fresh, our locals are friendly, our wildlife is fascinating, our history is full of strange quirks, and for most of the year our weather ranges from great to fantastic. We're sure you'll enjoy your stay.

Arlpwe Art and Culture Centre

Artisans
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Arlpwe Art & Culture Centre was officially opened in June 2008 in Ali Curung, Northern Territory. Ali Curung has a small population of 500 people. The art centre operate... show more

Attack Creek Historical Reserve

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
The Attack Creek Memorial is situated on the Attack Creek Historical Reserve, located on the Stuart Highway 74 kilometres north of Tennant Creek.The memorial recalls that... show more

Banka Banka West Station and Tourist Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
The historic cattle station was the first operational pastoral lease in this region, and a supply camp during World War II, providing meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables. show more

Barkly Homestead

Hotels / Motels / Resorts
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Barkly Homestead is a remote roadhouse situated on the Barkly Highway, halfway between Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory and Camooweal in Queensland. It is the firs... show more

Barkly Regional Arts

Artisans
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
From its base in Tennant Creek, Barkly Regional Arts promotes visual arts, music and media across the whole of the Barkly, supporting the continued preservation, presenta... show more

Barrow Creek Hotel

Caravan Parks & Camping
Barrow Creek
Barrow Creek is located on the Stuart highway 280kms north of Alice Springs and 220kms south of Tennant Creek. It is a wayside inn and as such serves fuel, food, accommod... show more

Barrow Creek Telegraph Station

Attractions
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
A beautifully restored Barrow Creek Telegraph Station is located in Barrow Creek, set against the backdrop of the picturesque Forster ranges. This historical reserve is o... show more

Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre

Tours
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Tennant Creek's unique gold mining history is brought to life. Heritage equipment and vehicles in the grounds. Three Museum exhibits - Social History, Borella ANZAC story... show more

Bill Allen Lookout

Attractions
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
For sweeping 360-degree panoramic views of Tennant Creek and this unique, Central Australian district, make a stop at Bill Allen Lookout, named after a well known local i... show more

Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
The small Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve, approximately 212 kilometres north of Alice Springs on the Stuart Highway, commemorates the discovery of the centre of ... show more

Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve, situated in the heart of the Barkly Tablelands, is a haven for native wildlife, and is the only reserve in Australia established pri... show more

Devils Marbles Hotel

Caravan Parks & Camping
North of Alice
Devils Marbles Hotel is the closest accommodation to the Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles and provides comfortable cabins or caravan park accommodation, food and refreshment... show more

Frew Ponds Overland Telegraph Line Memorial Reserve

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Located 640 kilometres south of Darwin and approximately 35 kilometres south of Dunmurra, is Frew Ponds Overland Telegraph Line Memorial Reserve. This heritage-listed att... show more

Goldfields Hotel Motel

Hotels / Motels / Resorts
Tennant Creek
The Goldfields Hotel Motel is centrally located in downtown Tennant Creek, offering you convenience to shopping, banking and the post office. Our two pubs and dining room... show more

Iytwelepenty/ Davenport Ranges National Park

National Parks
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
A place of quiet beauty, the Davenport Ranges National Park (Iytwellepenty) encompasses 1,120 square kilometres of the Davenport Range, North- East of Alice Springs.The p... show more
Jones Store

Jones Store

Attractions
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Museum depicting life of the outback drover in one of the oldest structures in historic Newcastle Waters. show more

Karlu Karlu/ Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Discover ancient formations that seem to have dropped from the wide blue skies of the Barkly Tablelands. Wander around the Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles, huge granite boulde... show more

Kunjarra/ The Pebbles

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Kunjarra/The Pebbles is an outcrop of mysterious granite boulders located 11 kilometres north of Tennant Creek. Known to the Warumungu Aboriginal people as Kunjarra, The ... show more

Native Gap Conservation Reserve

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Native Gap Conservation Reserve is a sacred site to Arrernte and Anmatyerr Aboriginal people. It also stands as a memorial to the Overland Telegraph Line, which was const... show more

Newcastle Waters Historic Township

Attractions
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Newcastle Waters is a ghost town that attracts large flocks of water birds after rain. Explore the remains of the 1960s buildings.Newcastle Waters has a rich, vibrant his... show more

Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre

Tours
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Nyinkka Nyunyu (pronounced ny-ink-a ny-oo ny-oo) is a fascinating and unique art, culture and interpretive centre, which offers visitors the opportunity to learn about Ab... show more

Outback Caravan Park

Caravan Parks & Camping
Tennant Creek
Set among glorious shady trees and tropical gardens, Outback Caravan Park in Tennant Creek is a great stopover destination after a long drive through the breathtaking out... show more

Renner Springs Desert Inn

Hotels / Motels / Resorts
Renner Springs
Renner Springs Desert Inn is located 160 kilometres north of Tennant Creek, approximately eight hours' drive from either Darwin or Alice Springs. The inn was named in hon... show more

Safari Lodge Motel

Hotels / Motels / Resorts
Tennant Creek
Safari Lodge Motel offers newly renovated motel rooms with off street parking in a fully secure gated complex. Luxurious linens, ensuites, coffee making facilities, 55 in... show more

Sporties Club Inc

Clubs and Pubs
Tennant Creek
Sporties is a not-for-profit sporting club servicing the community of Tennant Creek. With bar and food facilities, the family-friendly bistro operates six days a week ... show more

Tennant Creek Airport

Transport
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Tennant Creek Airport is available to light aircraft 24 hours per day with pilot operated lighting (PAL + AFRU 126.7.) Avgas is provided by Shell fixed bowser (call 08 89... show more

Tennant Creek Telegraph Station

Attractions
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Visit Tennant Creek Telegraph Station, once a remote refuge and supply point for travellers and an important part of the colonial telegraph system. Take the self-guided w... show more

Tennant Creek Visitor Information Centre

Destination Information
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
The Tennant Creek Visitor Information Centre is your one stop shop for information on Tennant Creek and the Barkly region. Offering a range of information about accomm... show more

Threeways Roadhouse

Caravan Parks & Camping
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
A haven on the side of the road for weary travellers making their way amidst the arid beauty of the Northern Territory, Threeways Roadhouse is a comfortable stop for thos... show more

Tingkkarli (Lake Mary Ann)

Parks and Reserves
Tennant Creek Barkly Region
Tingkkarli/Lake Mary Ann is a cool oasis, located five kilometres north of Tennant Creek. This man-made lake was created to provide a water supply for the local town of T... show more

Tuxworth Fullwood House

Attractions
Tennant Creek
This building was built in 1942 as an extension of the existing hospital, in response to a pressing need for improved health services for the large military population of... show more

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