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Tennant Creek Lookout
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
10h 56min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Limited phone signalCarry 3L water/person/day
A hilltop lookout on the outskirts of Tennant Creek with panoramic views over the Barkly region and surrounding spinifex plains. The lookout is staffed by the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre, which interprets Warumungu country and art. Best at sunrise and sunset when the plains are lit in warm tones. The lookout provides the best view of Australia's geographic centre-point. The Nyinkka Nyunyu Centre below is one of the best small cultural centres in the NT.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
58Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Sunset/sunrise viewing, scenic photos
Skip if
Cloudy day or harsh midday
Time needed
15-30 min
Best season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin875km
Drive Time10h 56min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
875km from Darwin
Drive Time
10h 56min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
875km from Darwin
Drive Time
10h 56min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Tennant Creek Lookout · ACST
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
17:39
Day length11h 42m
Golden Hour AM
05:58 – 06:27
Golden Hour PM
17:10 – 17:39
Blue Hour AM
05:35 – 05:58
Blue Hour PM
17:39 – 18:02
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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