Tennant Creek is one of the most populated towns in Northern Territory. The area became popular as soon as gold was found in 1930ies. The town was established at Barkly Tablelands and witnessed the last gold rush in Australia. Today, Tennant Creek is home to popular a conservation parks, an Aboriginal Culture Centre, the historical telegraph station and some recreational places.

One of the most important highlights at Tennant Creek is Battery Hill Mining Centre. Since the town was founded due to the discovery of gold, it is the best place to improve the knowledge about the mining process. Currently there are 2 museums at Battery Hill Mining Centre where mining machinery can be seen and detailed information of the complete procedure can be obtained.

As can be guessed easily, the native people in the area until the gold rush were Aboriginals. They were moved away from the area as the construction of the mine started. However, they managed to preserve their culture pretty well. Nyinkka Nyunyu Cultural Centre is like a treasure that discloses the most captivating secrets of the history and Aboriginal life in the region.

The true icon of Tennant Creek is Devils Marbles Conservation Centre approximately 100km to the south of Tennant Creek. So called Devils Marbles are huge granite rock formations that are impressively balanced beside and on top of each other. Each rock was eroded over several million years and ended up at having more or less an eye shape. There are spread all over a relatively flat valley and demostrate an amazing vista during sunrise and sunset. Just like Ayers Rock, they are of high cultural importance for Aboriginals. A 15 minute self guided walking path is available to get a rough opinion about the marbles. The more time you have, the longer walks you can take... An alternative to Devils Marbles would be The Pebbles which are also similarly charming structures.

If you head 11km out of Tennant Creek, you can see Overland Telegraph Station. Did you know that this station was built in order to extend the telegraph line from England to Australia. It was built in 1872 and Tennant Creek was established more than half a century later in the nearby. Overland Telegraph Station was closed down in 1979. Today, it functions as a museum and hosts curious visitors. Guided tours are available.

The locals of Tennant Creek make their way to Lake Mary Ann whenever they see the need to cool down. Lake Mary Ann is a true man-made oasis just outside the township. It is a dam lake and the dam was built in order to increase the water resources of Tennant Creek. The recreational side of Lake Mary Ann got attention of the locals pretty quickly. Canoeing and swimming are the most beloved water sports which are usually followed by a delicious BBQ and relaxing picnic. The fun starts already on the way to the lake. A cycling path connects the town of Tennant Creek to the lake. Taking the car is another option.

Tennant Creek has a typical continental climate. Distict dry and wet seasons can be observed and most rain falls from December to March. During the dry season, it is mostly sunny with more convenient temperatures than the wet.

There is a variety of accommodation possibilities at Tennant Creek. Furthermore, bush camping is allowed at Devils Marbles Conservation Park.

Tennant Creek is situated more or less on the half way between Katherine and Alice Springs. It is almost 1000km to the south of Darwin and 500km to the north of Alice Springs. The Ghan is one of the most preferred way of transport for getting there and away but operates only twice (or 3 times depending on the season) a week. There are also some coach tours available. Another alternative is taking a flight to Tennant Creek Airport from one of the closer cities.