It was designed by award-winning artist Aboriginal enterprise and organisations generate economic activity for Tennant Creek by providing a range of services to the urban and rural communities of the town. home to a number of Events located within the Barkly Area during the year include the Desert Harmony Festival, the Barkly Campdraft and Rodeo, Kunjarra/The Pebbles is an outcrop of granite boulders located 11 kilometres north of Tennant Creek. In 1934, a reserve that had been set aside for the Warumungu in 1892 was revoked in order to clear the way for gold prospecting. Tourism NT does not endorse, certify or warrant the quality of the product and services offered by third parties or their agents. Tourism NT provides product listings to facilitate tourism operators and consumers connecting and booking products or services directly with each other. Saint Patrick's Day Races, Barkly May Day Muster and the Brunette Downs Races. Your details have been submitted. There are a number of sports and recreation clubs in Tennant Creek for locals. Justice Mansfield was satisfied Cecil's telephone number was simply the number 1 and his Post Office box was also number 1. Go at sunset to watch the rocks change from glowing red to deep purple to grey as the sun sets. Take a self-guided walk from the car park and enjoy the changing colours of the rocks, particularly as the sun rises or falls. In the 1870s, early white explorers described the Warumungu as a flourishing nation. Another popular spot close to Tennant Creek is the The town of Tennant Creek was located 12 km south of the watercourse because the Overland Telegraph Station had been allocated an 11 km reserve. Pop in to chat with local artists, watch them at work, and have the opportunity to purchase works directly. 1935 and began baking bread the next day. Another important contributor to Tennant life was Mrs Weaber, wife of the blind owner of the Rising Sun Mine, one the richest gold mines in the district before World War II. The smaller relatives of the Devils Marbles, The Pebbles form a unique and beautiful landscape. It is considered one of the best of its kind in the Northern Territory, beautifully presented and maintained by the local people. Visit the award-winning museum and gallery and get an insight into the ancient traditions and beliefs of the Warumungu people and see local Aboriginal artwork. It’s known as ‘Kunjarra’ to the Warumungu people. The mineral collection at Battery Hill is a must-see, although the stamp battery ceased working in 2005, but has since been refurbished and now operates daily for tours. Suffice to say, slow-moving bunched-up lines of caravans and triple road trains really don’t mix. Being late June, the Grey Nomads were migrating North to warmer climes. Most of the rain falls during the summer months, but occasional storms occur at other times of the year. The Tennant Creek has a rich and colourful musical community, and the Winanjjikari Music Centre is In 1937 he built Armstrong's bakery and cafe where he lived and worked for emerging singers, songwriters and musicians. The road was incredibly busy northbound – an endless stream of northbound Grey Nomads and triple roadtrains, mainly stock trucks. Tourism is a growing industry emphasising its location, history, scenery and cultural attributes and provides tourists with an opportunity to experience the outback. The centre also invites guests to join a guided tour through the gallery and museum before heading outdoors to learn about bush foods and medicines. A devout Catholic, Mrs Weaber paid for the old church at Pine Creek to be transported to Tennant Creek plank by wooden plank, thereby establishing the Gold Mining was all but shut down in Tennant Creek in 1942. However, by 1915, invasion and reprisal had brought them to the brink of starvation.
Come and learn about the Warumungu people, from artwork, language, family, culture and traditions this is a special experience for all to enjoy and understand better. Take in some history numbers to the region. Tennant Creek is an traditions and beliefs of its traditional custodians and around nine Aboriginal groups, including the The Northern Territory holds several regional events throughout the year, which in some cases can impact on visitor It is the seventh largest town in the Northern Territory, and is located on the Stuart Highway, just south of the intersection with the western terminus of the Barkly Highway.