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Tennant Creek Gold Fossicking Area
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
10h
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Warrego area near Tennant Creek where you can fossick (search) for gold with a miner's right ($25/year). Australia's last gold rush was here in the 1930s. Equipment hire available at Battery Hill Mining Centre. A unique outback experience.
65Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
History buffs, family education stops
Skip if
You only have time for natural attractions
Time needed
30-60 min
Best season
Dry season (May-Oct) recommended
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin988km
Drive Time10h
4WD RequiredNo
Distance
988km from Darwin
Drive Time
10h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Distance
988km from Darwin
Drive Time
10h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Sun & light times
Tennant Creek Gold Fossicking Area · ACST
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
17:52
Day length11h 49m
Golden Hour AM
06:03 – 06:31
Golden Hour PM
17:23 – 17:52
Blue Hour AM
05:41 – 06:03
Blue Hour PM
17:52 – 18:13
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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