Considered a welcome oasis for travelers heading to Darwin from Alice Springs, Tennant Creek is an outback haven. Known as the Golden Heart of the Northern Territory due to the gold rush of the 1930's. Now copper, gold and silver are all mined here. Tennant Creek is a true outback town as it lies 675km South of Katherine and 507km North of Alice Springs, making this city a very handy stop over point. Nobles Creek at Tennant Creek was once the richest gold mine in Australia, now closed and not accessible.
Battery Hill
This is a great place to see how the ore was originally crushed and this 10 head battery still does the job. There is a mining museum here as well, and guided tours of a replica mine. Peko Road (08 8962 3388).
Dot Mine
Known to be one of Tennant Creek's oldest mines. Tours of the mine are conducted and some special night descents are done as well. Warrego Road (08 8962 2168).
National Trust Museum
Housed in an old hospital this museum has displays and memorabilia of the area and it's history. Schmidt Street (08 8962 2340).
Mary Anne Dam
Located 6km north of the township is a lovely lake that is ideal for swimming and boating. There are also walking tracks and picnic spots here.
Purkiss Reserve
This shady reserve offers welcome relief from the heat, as there is a picnic area as well as a swimming pool. Corner of Ambrose and Peko Roads.
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