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Tennant Creek

Northern Territory, Australia

Tennant Creek is a welcome stopover on the route north or south along the Stuart Highway. Tennant Creek is the location of the last gold rush in Australia.

Places to see and things to do

  • go for a stroll around the Tennant Creek Telegraph Station
  • visit Lake Mary Ann - agreat spot for a picnic
  • Drive up to Bill Allen Lookout for a panoramic view around the area.
  • Visit the Battery Hill Mining Centre, which also houses the visitors centre.
  • Get Cultured at the Nyinkka Nyunyu Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre, which includes a gallery and museum.
  • Have a drink at the Tennant Creek Hotel.

Tennant Creek
the Old telegraph Station
at Tennant Creek

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