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| The Attack Creek Memorial is situated on the Attack Creek Historical Reserve, located on the Stuart Highway 74 kilometres north of Tennant Creek. The memorial recalls that 'On 25 June 1860 John McDouall Stuart and his two companions William Kekwick and Benjamin Head reached Attack Creek the most northerly point of that |
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| Visit the Battery Hill Mining Centre, located in Tennant Creek, 1.5 kilometres from the town centre along Peko Road. The Battery Hill Mining Centre overlooks the town and the surrounding countryside. This is the site of the No. 3 Government gold stamp battery, where you can experience life in Tennant Creek’s 1930’s out |
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| The Bill Allen Lookout is situated just past the Battery Hill Mining Centre in Tennant Creek.
The Lookout is named after a well known local identify and offers sweeping panoramic views of the town and the unique, Central Australian district. There are plaques to help identify and interpret significant local sites. |
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| Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve is situated in the heart of the Barkly Tablelands. It is the only reserve in Australia established primarily for the conservation of Mitchell Grassland communities. Situated north-east of the Barkly Homestead, on the eastern boundary of Brunette Downs Station, it covers an area of 2 |
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| The Davenport Range National Park is an important refuge for fauna, especially water birds, due to an extensive network of waterholes. At least seven species of fish are present in the many permanent waterholes which are isolated from any other river system, giving the area considerable ecological importance. The sceni |
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| Devils Marbles Tours offer sunset tours to the ancient and mysterious cluster of orange-tinted rock spheres known as Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles. Located near the outback town of Tennant Creek, these bizarre boulders were formed by millions of years of erosion. Learn about the ancient Aboriginal mythology surrounding |
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| Tantalise your taste buds with flavours from around the world at Fernandas Cafe and Restaurante. With dishes ranging from South African to Portuguese, Indian to Thai and a comprehensive wine list which complements the menu makes this a night out to remember. For those less adventurous their menu also includes Australia |
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| Julalikari Arts is located within the Mulga Community, and is located on the northern outskirts of Tennant Creek, a robust and colourful outback town 500 kilometres north of Alice Springs and 1,000 kilometres south of Darwin. Being the only art centre visible and accessible from the Stuart Highway, Julalikari Arts offe |
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| The Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles are clusters of mysterious rock spheres located in the scenic Australian desert near the outback town of Tennant Creek, scattered in heaps throughout a wide, shallow valley. The boulders, which are often precariously balanced on top of one another, were formed by millions of years of er |
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| Located in Tennant Creek, Kelly's Ranch invites you to visit and listen as Jerry shares stories about the old days, a stockman’s life, and where to find bush tucker, over a cup of billy tea and damper cooked on an open fire.
Jerry Kelly, a local (Warumungu) Aboriginal, founded and operates Kelly’s Ranch and is a tradi |
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Tennant Creek , Top End |
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| Kelly's Ranch offers you the ultimate outback experience with a trail ride. Catering for beginners of all ages, and with horses available for different levels of competency, their skilled and knowledgeable staff will ensure you have both an enjoyable and memorable experience that you’ll never forget.
Owner, Jerry Kell |
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| These mysterious granite boulders, the smaller relatives of the Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles, form a unique and beautiful landscape. Known to the Warumungu Aboriginal people as Kunjarra, The Pebbles are a sacred site and women’s dancing place for the Munga Munga Dreaming. One of the best times to explore or photograph |
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| Nyinkka Nyunyu (pronounced ny-ink-a ny-oo ny-oo) is a fascinating and unique art, culture and interpretive centre, which offers visitors the opportunity to learn about Aboriginal life, history and land in the Tennant Creek region. View the informative three-dimensional displays made by Warumungu artists, reflecting the |
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| A fascinating stop for visitors interested in the history of the area is the Tennant Creek Cemetery, located in Tennant Creek. Just south of the town you'll find this resting place of many early pioneers who travelled the long lonely track beside the telegraph line.
Plaques on the headstones and ornamental gate tell t |
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| Located in the Gold Heart of the Northern Territory, the Tennant Creek Memorial Club (commonly known as ‘The Memo’) is renowned for friendly service, welcoming staff, great meals and regular live entertainment. The Memo is a great place to mix and chat with some of the real outback characters of this vast area. With a |
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| Built by the Army in 1942 as No. 45 Australian Camp Hospital, Tuxworth Fullwood House is located in Tennant Creek, and was later used as a hospital outpatients department before being handed over to the National Trust.
Today the building features a wide range of exhibits, including a 1930's police cell and steam tract |
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| Built in 1872, it is easy to underestimate the significance of the once remote Tennant Creek Telegraph Station. Early travellers welcomed the refuge from the harsh and unforgiving surroundings they had travelled through. Weary linesmen slumped on the cool veranda escaping the heat of the day. Imagine the excitement cau |
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| The coffee shop is named after the purple hibiscus, which is the commemorative flower for the stolen generations’ motto ‘enjoy a culture of nutritious food’.
Located in Tennant Creek, the shop is open for breakfast, brunch and light lunches. The Purple Hibiscus Coffee Shop is a great place to sit back and relax in a c |
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| Tingkkarli / Lake Mary Ann is a cool oasis, five kilometres north of Tennant Creek. This man-made lake was created to provide a water supply for the local town of Tennant Creek and is a pleasant surprise in a rugged Central Australian environment, offering an ideal picnic spot for locals and tourists alike.
The area i |
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| ‘Winanjjikari’ in Warumungu language means - ‘Singing for Belonging’.
The Winanjjikari Music Centre offers a profound cultural exchange with authentic, traditional Aboriginal people. You’re welcome to come and see the daily life of the musicians, have a chat with them and even join in a song. Witness the gentle humour |
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