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Welcome to Tennant Creek
- A heart of Gold.

 

 

The township of Tennant Creek today is a modern outback gold mining town and the centre for the Barkly pastoral industry.

The Creek itself is l2kms (7 miles) north of the town, and this is where the Overland Telegraph Station was built in 1872. The historic stone buildings can still be visited.

Tennant Creek is not a desert. The vegetation is open malice shrubland and the average rainfall is 422mm (16.6 inches). The temperatures range from 50°C to the mid thirties in the winter and from the mid twenties to low forties in the summer.

The rich gold and copper fields gave rise to famous mines like Peko, named after prospector Joe Kacsinsky’s dog. Hundreds of old mines dot the “Honeymoon” ranges, so named because two miners brought their new brides to live there.

You can visit an early gold mine by night, then sit around the camp fire under the millions of stars in the brilliant night sky. Or you can experience a more modern working mine or historic stamp battery or try your hand at finding gold yourself.

For more of the real Outback, you can go out for an evening or morning ride on horseback and learn about bush tucker.

The Tennant Creek region is traditional Warumungu country, and today many Aboriginal tribes make it their home. You can learn about Aboriginal culture from murals around the town, or visit the Aboriginal art gallery, and meet some of the people as they create their paintings and objects.

 

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Cullen Bay Serviced Apartments

 

Darwin Hotel and Resort Accommodation

Cullen Bay Serviced Apartments Luxury waterside marina apartments
Marina View Serviced Apartments Marina View Serviced Apartments is Darwin's waterside, lifestyle experience overlooking the Marina at Cullen Bay only minutes from the Darwin CBD and the Casino
Mediterranean All Suite Hotel - Darwin The Mediterranean All Suite Hotel has combined the latest, modern amenities with a unique European flair. Seventy five Mediterranean style suites within the tropical setting of Australia's 'Top End'. Everything revolves around your comfort at The Mediterranean.
Skycity Darwin International hotel and Casino
Bamurru Plains Bamurru Plains was designed for affluent people who are looking for an Australian luxury safari experience away from the mainstream, or people wishing to take that ‘once in a life time adventure.’
Peppers Seven Spirit Bay Peppers Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge, situated in the heart of Arnhem Land offers luxurious secluded resort accommodation in one of the most pristine environments in the world.
Crowne Plaza Darwin Crowne Plaza Darwin is located in the heart of the central business district and is the largest hotel in Darwin.
Novotel Atrium Darwin A tropical 138 room hotel overlooking the picturesque Darwin Harbour and Bicentennial Park.
Darwin Central Hotel In the heart of Darwin's Central Business District
Saville Park Suites Darwin Situated on The Esplanade, the award-winning Saville Park Suites overlooks Darwin Harbour to the Arafura Sea.
Marrakai Luxury Serviced Apartments Luxury apartments in the centre of Darwin.
Holiday Inn Darwin Darwin's Premier Hotel, situated on the The Esplanade overlooking the Arafura Sea and parklands.
Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin Overlooking Darwin's spectacular Harbour Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin is the ideal base for your Top End adventures
Parap Village Apartments Modern, well designed units in a tropical setting.
Feathers Sanctuary Feathers Sanctuary offers unique bed and breakfast style accommodation, set on two acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of Darwin, just minutes from the Darwin airport. The bird collection at Feathers Sanctuary is diverse. Both native and exotic birds live in two large aviaries.
Travelodge Mirambeena Resort This inner city resort has a unique tropical feel, ample space to relax and yet is located in the heart of Darwin's Central Business District.
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments A tropical paradise just 3 km from the airport and 10 min to the city.
Botanic Garden Apartments Business and holiday accommodation in Darwin
Palms City Resort Opened in April 2003, Darwin’s most exciting and innovative motel concept, the Palms City Resort, offers boutique resort-style accommodation in free-standing Villas or Motel rooms.
Luma Luma Holiday Apartments Self contained and fully equipped 1 or 2 Bedroom Apartments in the heart of Darwin
Bullo River Station If you’ve always wanted to stay on a working cattle station, the iconic property of Bullo River Station provides the quintessential outback experience.
Quality Hotel Frontier A Tropical Paradise

 


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Western Australia Hotel and Resort Accommodation
Broome
Broome is situated on the North West coast of Western Australia where the bush meets the sea at the Southern gateway to the Kimberley.
Margaret River
Fashionable and chic town known for the excellent wines produced in the region.
Midwest & Heartland
Just 3 hours north of Perth by car lies Western Australia's Mid West region. Known to many as the 'wildflower region', this area is home to one of the world's finest collections of flowering plants.
Perth Accommodation
The capital of Western Australia, Perth is bright, fun, friendly and relaxed.
Southern Region
The cool wine growing region of our state offers the visitor a great wine and accommodation experience.
The Kimberley
Australia’s North West is one of the world's last great wilderness areas with its natural beauty and spectacular landscapes.
The Pilbara & Gascoyne
Located 1,000 kilometres north of Perth, the Pilbara is an area rich in natural attractions and a land of remarkable contrasts.

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