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.
Explorer
Travellers taking the Explorers Way visit the Barkly region and stretch those legs on a number of short nature walks around the stunning countryside. Formed by millions of years of erosion, the incredible Devils Marbles include a 15-minute self-guided walk exploring the ancient Aboriginal mythology surrounding this fascinating geological marvel.
Overland
Completed in 1872, the Overland Telegraph Line was a 3,200km line running from Darwin to South Australia, allowing fast communication between Australia and the rest of the world. Serving as a tribute to Sir Charles Todd, builder of the Overland Telegraph Line, the Frew Ponds Overland Telegraph Line Memorial Reserve commemorates the joining of the two ends of the line. A 1.5km walking trail with informative signage takes visitors along the 52 original Oppenhiemer poles remaining in the reserve today.
Walking & hiking around Tennant Creek
Tennant Dreaming
Elliott is the traditional home of the Jingili people and their name for the town is Kulumindini. The town lies on important Dreaming tracks, and the Jim Rennie Memorial Park has fascinating guided tours along tracks in the park, including a 45-minute interpretive walk showcasing local plants and habitats, and their traditional uses by local Aboriginal people.
In the water
Have a swim and a picnic at Lake Mary Ann, just 5km from Tennant Creek. The lake can be reached from the township by a walking and cycling track. There are walking paths all around the lake, one of which winds its way through the beautiful Honeymoon Ranges to the lake where hikers can sit down and make use of the barbeque facilities, swimming areas, and wildlife watching areas.
