Central Australia's golden city, Tennant Creek is extended by large cattle properties, rocks and vast outback plains as far as the eye, surrounded. Alice Springs is situated in a day's drive south, north to Darwin comfortably in a few days. With the freedom of your rental car, you can choose each day where you want to base yourselves to explore Australia's rugged terrain or spend a few days in the vicinity of the city to enjoy the local sights.
One of the most famouslocal attractions, the Devils Marbles is a little more than an hour's drive south of the city. These massive round rocks seem to be suspended in space and are spectacular at dusk when they seem to glow red at sunset. It is a hike, which here takes you to the best vantage points and it is a large camping site, if you want to enjoy stay for a while, all this region has to offer.
Not far to the Davenport Range National Park, the scenic beauty and attracts locals and isTourists from all areas. The Old Police Station Waterhole is one of the most popular features of the park, and is easily accessible from the main road. Come for a picnic and swim to enjoy the hidden treasures of the central area.
East, and the Barkly Tablelands, is known for its rich cattle pastures. Travel along the Overlander to the Queensland border and you are on the same path as the rancher who drove their herds are first in theArea of Queensland. Stop at the Barkly Homestead for a coffee and chatting with the locals and enjoy the remoteness of central Australia at its best.
There are a number of camping sites in the city, but you want to also point out one of the many, for which an outback adventure head. Take your own supplies, and for incredible nights under a canopy of stars, campfires and fun day either prepare to explore the surrounding area or simply relaxing in a deckchair readingBook.
A good place for the night, the Group Tourist Park, named because you can travel in three different directions - north, south or east on the Stuart Highway on the Barkley Highway. It is a perfect starting point for visiting local attractions with excellent facilities.
You can not visit Tennant Creek, without panning for gold. They may not strike a big lump, but there are still stories of visitors to take home much more than they bargained for. Battery Hill MiningCenter is located just a few minutes, an interesting museum and guided tours lead. This gives you a greater appreciation of local industry and history of the region. The Peko and Eldorado mines are the best known, established when Tennant Creek on the map was set during his famous gold rush.
For a quick escape, head to the Mary Ann Dam, which is only five kilometers north of the city. Bring a picnic and enjoy a refreshing swim or fish. With plenty of wildlifeand bird life here you might want to plan some time here. Continue to visit the more northern gravel, often as a smaller version called the Devils Marbles. These large boulders on the path of a breathtaking landscape, and since then the town in the vicinity are worth a visit, to capture the spirit of the Outback.
Tennant Creek is a good starting point to explore many of the surrounding area. There are certainly a lot of foresight and rugged mountains in every direction, and the wholeRegion seems to best characterize the Australian outback. The vastness of the plains and long, dusty roads to entice you to explore what is behind the horizon.