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Take a trip to the real Australia, a vast land of brilliant blue skies and boundless horizons broken by kangaroos darting across the highway, remote pubs, ancient rock art and outback characters.

Break your journey along the Stuart Highway at Tennant Creek and the Barkly Tablelands, known for its million-acre cattle stations, gold mining heritage, iconic rock formations and Aboriginal culture. This is genuine Outback Australia.

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Things to see & do around Tennant Creek

Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles)

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles)
Davenport Ranges

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

Davenport Ranges
Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre

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Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre
Barkly Tableland

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

Barkly Tableland
Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

Tennant Creek
​Top 10 things to do around Tennant Creek

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​Top 10 things to do around Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

See & do

Tennant Creek Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
Barrow Creek Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

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Barrow Creek Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

Inspiration for your Tennant Creek trip

A local’s bucket list for Tennant Creek

A local’s bucket list for Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek is the ultimate outback town for exploration — much more than a stopover between Alice Springs and Darwin while road tripping the Stuart Highway.
​Top 10 things to do around Tennant Creek

​Top 10 things to do around Tennant Creek

Explore the friendly town of Tennant Creek, the headquarters of the Barkly Tablelands between Alice Springs and Darwin, and discover a rich history shaped by gold mining, a strong Aboriginal culture and the Northern Territory’s original cattle kings. Here are 10 of the top things to do in and around Tennant Creek.
Drive the NT: Alice Springs to Darwin

Drive the NT: Alice Springs to Darwin

There’s nothing more appealing than an open road trip, especially one that stretches almost 1,500km from Australia’s spiritual and physical heart, Alice Springs and the Red Centre, to tropical Darwin.
Binns Track road trip in 10 days <span>4WD Red Centre adventure</span>

Binns Track road trip in 10 days 4WD Red Centre adventure

The Binns Track is an epic four-wheel drive adventure that takes you through spectacular scenery allowing you to explore some of the lesser-known sights of Central Australia and the grandeur of big rivers in northern NT.

Adelaide to Darwin 17-day road trip <span>See the best of the NT on the Explorers Way</span>

Adelaide to Darwin 17-day road trip See the best of the NT on the Explorers Way

One of the great Australian road trips without a doubt is from Adelaide to Darwin, along the Explorers Way. You’ll take in some of Australia’s favourite natural icons, including Uluru, Kings Canyon, the MacDonnell Ranges, the Devils Marbles, Nitmiluk National Park and Litchfield National Park.
Tennant Creek & Barkly Region in 7 days <span>Best of the Outback between Top End & Red Centre</span>

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region in 7 days Best of the Outback between Top End & Red Centre

With a whole week in the Barkly Tablelands, take your time discovering the cultural significance of the region at Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre, walk around the peculiar rock formations of Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles located along the Stuart Highway and travel further with a 4WD adventure into the Davenport Ranges.

Outback Way in 8 days <span>Winton (QLD) to Laverton (WA) via the Red Centre</span>

Outback Way in 8 days Winton (QLD) to Laverton (WA) via the Red Centre

The Outback Way, known as “Australia’s longest shortcut”, is an adventure track you’ll never forget. You’ll pass through many different climates, landscapes and Australian scenery so make sure you have your camera ready.
Overlanders Way in 4 days <span>Tennant Creek to Townsville via Barkly region</span>

Overlanders Way in 4 days Tennant Creek to Townsville via Barkly region

The Overlanders Way is an experience you’ll never forget. This self-drive track served as an important line during World War II and stretches across 1,550km taking you from the ocean to the Outback.

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region in 3 days <span>Outback adventures between Darwin & Alice Springs</span>

Tennant Creek & Barkly Region in 3 days Outback adventures between Darwin & Alice Springs

Tennant Creek offers plenty of things to do for those making their way along the Stuart Highway that connects the Top End to the Red Centre of the Northern Territory.

Best of the NT in 14 days <span>Highlights from Red Centre to Top End</span>

Best of the NT in 14 days Highlights from Red Centre to Top End

Follow the trail and embark on a self-drive holiday that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Tennant Creek & Barkly Region

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