Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

Take a trip to the real Australia, a vast land of brilliant blue skies and boundless horizons broken only by kangaroos darting across the highway, soaring eagles, remote pubs, ancient rock art and outback characters.

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Admire artworks for a new understanding of Aboriginal life in Tennant Creek

Take a guided tour of the fascinating art, culture, and interpretive centre and landscaped aridzone gardens to gain a deeper understanding of Aboriginal life, history, and land around Tennant Creek.
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Experience life for miners during Tennant Creek's 1930s outback gold rush

Tour the underground mine to see the machinery in action and get a feel for life during Tennant Creek's 1930s outback gold rush, panning for your own gold and examining the extensive mineral display.
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Ponder the mysteries of the gigantic, teetering Devil's Marbles boulders

Unravel the mystery of the enigmatic rock spheres scattered in heaps and balanced precariously on each other throughout the wide, shallow desert valley, believed to be the eggs of the Rainbow Serpent.
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Experience sunset over the gigantic, teetering Devil's Marbles boulders

Soak up sunset over the enigmatic rock spheres scattered in heaps and balanced precariously on each other throughout the wide, shallow desert valley.
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Explore the huge, teetering Devil's Marbles scattered in the desert valley

Unravel the mystery of the enigmatic rock spheres scattered in heaps and balanced precariously on each other throughout the wide, shallow desert valley, believed to be the eggs of the Rainbow Serpent.
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Pack the binoculars to find abundant species of birds around Tennant Creek

Head to the ornithological wonderland of Tennant Creek, with inland birds and migratory waterbirds making their homes in Longreach Waterhole, Renner Springs, and Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve.
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Set up camp by the cool waterholes and site of a former police station

Cool off and set up camp on the banks of the permanent Old Police Station Waterhole, the site of a former police station from the early 1900s and now a protected haven for several water bird species.
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Head off the beaten track to see the beauty of the Frew River waterholes

Explore the quiet and understated beauty of the Davenport Ranges from the vantage point of the tranquil, off-the-beaten-track waterholes, many accessible by four-wheel drive on the Frew River Loop.

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Top 10 things to do

- Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles
  
  Discover the iconic Karlu Karlu Devils Marbles, believed by the Warmungu Aboriginal people to be the fossilised eggs of the Rainbow Serpent.
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- Walking and hiking
  
  Park the car and tie those shoelaces – Tennant Creek is home to a number of great walking trails that take you to the heart of this beautiful region.
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- Barkly Tableland
  
  Drive across the never-ending plains of the Barkly Tablelands. Take in the rugged beauty and watch the colour of the landscape change as the sun sets.
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- Kelly's Ranch
  
  Listen as traditional Aboriginal landowner Jerry shares stories about a stockman’s life and hunting bush tucker over a cup of billy tea and damper.
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- Davenport Range National Park
  
  Load up the 4WD for an adventure in the real Outback. Camp under the stars, explore the network of bush tracks, and cool off in peaceful waterholes.
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- Self-drive touring
  
  Check your tyres and get the GPS ready. Hit top gear on the ultimate DIY driving adventure in Tennant Creek, the Territory's 'Heart of Gold'.
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- Tennant Creek
  
  Spend a few quiet days under the blue skies of Tennant Creek. Learn about the indigenous culture, mining history and original cattle kings.
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- Art, culture and heritage
  
  Learn about the Aboriginal art and culture, as well as the region's fascinating history of early communication lines, pastoralists and mining.
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- Battery Hill Mining Centre
  
  Experience life in Tennant Creek's 1930s outback gold rush, panning for your own gold and touring the underground mine to see the machinery in action.
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- Two Cup Race day
  
  Get two races in one fun-filled family thoroughbred race day that includes both the St Patrick’s Cup and Tennant Creek Cup with double the thrills.
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Places to go in Tennant Creek and Barkly Region

Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

Spend a few quiet days under the blue skies of Tennant Creek. Learn about the indigenous culture, mining history and original cattle kings.
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Barkly Tableland

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

Drive across the never-ending plains of the Barkly Tablelands. Take in the rugged beauty and watch the colour of the landscape change as the sun sets.
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Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

Discover the iconic Karlu Karlu Devils Marbles, believed by the Warmungu Aboriginal people to be the fossilised eggs of the Rainbow Serpent.
Find out more
Davenport Range National Park

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

Load up the 4WD for an adventure in the real Outback. Camp under the stars, explore the network of bush tracks, and cool off in peaceful waterholes.
Find out more

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Best road trips

Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve

Unravel the mystery of the rock spheres scattered in heaps throughout the wide, shallow desert valley, believed to be the eggs of the Rainbow Serpent.
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Davenport Range National Park

Swap the crowds for waterbirds and fish in the tranquil, ecologically important permanent waterholes, with strong Aboriginal Dreamtime connections.
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Kunjarra/The Pebbles

Visit The Pebbles at dawn and dusk and imagine Warumungu Aboriginal women dancing the Munga Munga Dreaming around the mysterious granite boulders.
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Barrow Creek Telegraph Station

Take a self-guided walk around the historic reserve and the beautifully restored stone telegraph station, set against the picturesque Forster Ranges.
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Tingkkarli/Lake Mary Ann

Cool off close to Tennant Creek at the fresh oasis offered by the man-made lake, ideal for swimming, canoeing, picnicking, and walking in the shade.
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Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve

Spot red kangaroos, dingoes, rare birdlife, and the long-tailed planigale in the vast reserve established to preserve Mitchell Grassland communities.
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