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Established in the 1930’s as a Gold Rush town, Tennant Creek is often referred to as the ‘Golden Heart’ of the Northern Territory, a name that also reflects the open friendliness of the locals there. 1000 kilometers south of Darwin, and 500 kilometres north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek may seem far from anywhere but there is plenty to do and see on your driving holiday here.
The Davenport Range National Park is not far away, and neither are the Barkley Tablelands. Both contain prime examples of the typical outback landscapes- stark, vast and beautiful. Have a read of this article for an indepth look at some of the attractions of the region.
The highlight of the year in Tennant Creek are the St Patricks Day Races, held in March every year now for 24 years. These races are all about the family, there are loads of activities for the kids in the form of games, competitions and the like, and of course everyone watches the horses thunder past on the dusty track.
Tennant Creek is roughly the same size as New Zealand, so theres a lot of exploring to be done! This is cattle country, and some of the worlds largest cattle stations can be found here. The area also has a rich Aboriginal history, which you can find out more about at the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Cultural Centre. The comfort and style of car rental will help you cover those long distances!
