Tennant Creek Tourist Information
Tennant Creek Tourist Information
To the North of Tennant Creek, Northern Territory
From the McDouall (Honeymoon) Ranges which provide excellent walking and photo opportunities, it's only a five kilometre trip on the bitumen or a scenic bike path to Mary Ann Dam recreational lake. Here visitors can enjoy the landscaped surrounds, swimming, barbecues, a walk down to the creek or across the bridge and the abundant bird life and vegetation. A short journey will take you to the Overland Telegraph Station. Interpretive plaques tell the story of the Telegraph and Pastoral eras. Not far from the buildings are the graves of colourful characters associated with the Overland Telegraph line.
About 12kms north of Tennant, you'll find The Pebbles (Kundjarra). These large granite outcrops balanced in amazing formations take on a deeper, richer colour at sunset. This is an Aboriginal sacred site for the Munga Munga dancing women's dreaming.
As you head further north there are many stops to look out for: Threeways, where the road to the easy branches off. Here you will find the Flynn Memorial, in memory of the Rev John Flynn who pioneered the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The Roadhouse nearby provides all needs for travellers and is a popular truck stop. Renner Springs was named after a doctor who served the linesmen of the Overland Telegraph Line and features the nearby Lubra's Lookout Hill. At the Springs you will find an attractive oasis-like roadhouse.
Elliot, the second largest settlement in the Barlky, named after Captain Elliot (Officer in charge of the interim camp for northbound troops during WWII) has historic sites to visit, attractive gardens, modern facilities and a nine hole golf course.
Newcastle Waters is an historic cattle droving town with its old pub and store. Another feature is an eight foot bronze statue of The Drover which stands in the park and two buildings, restored by the National Trust, are open at any time for inspection. No services are available here.
