Tennant Creek
 Tennant Creek, the centre for the Barkly Region, is on the Stuart Highway 500 km north of Alice Springs and 1000 km south of Darwin.
The town has a golden heritage. The quest for gold is a key element of Tennant Creek's history, and major mining companies continue to explore for gold and copper prospects around the area. Tennant Creek is also at the centre of the rich pastoral industry of central Australia.
The people of Tennant Creek enjoy modern facilities including reserves, sporting venues, galleries, a civic hall and library. It’s also home to Australia’s premier go-karting event, held on a street circuit through the town.
Aboriginal people are an important part of the multicultural community of Tennant Creek, and continue to maintain their identity and traditions. Local artists produce artefacts, crafts and paintings, which are available from outlets in Tennant Creek.
The Devil's Marbles, a national conservation reserve south of Tennant Creek, is one of the Territory's most photographed features and is a great place to camp and experience a real outback sunset.
Population: 3000 approx
Climate: Winter (May to October) is dry with cool nights and mornings, summer (November to April) is hot and dry with occasional rainfall.
Shopping: Supermarket, chemist, hairdresser, hardware and a range of variety stores stock all day to day needs.
Education: Childcare, preschool, primary and secondary school and training and other adult education facilities.
Health: Tennant Creek Hospital, visiting specialists and dentists, general practitioners and health professionals.
Transport: Connected to Adelaide and Darwin by the Stuart Highway and the AustralAsia Railway. First-class all weather roads to Tennant Creek from Queensland linking with the Stuart Highway, allowing road access from north and south. Regular coach services and an all-weather airstrip.
Housing: Range of units and houses to rent or buy.
Media: The Tennant and District Times is published weekly. ABC and commercial radio. ABC television, Channel Seven Central and Imparja.
More Information: http://www.tennantcreek.nt.gov.au/
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