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Tennant Creek Rest Area (South)
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
9h
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Tennant Creek Rest Area (South) is a free rest area along the Northern Territory highway network. Shade shelter, picnic table, and toilet (most sites). The golden rule on NT roads: stop and rest every 2 hours. Fatigue kills more than speed in the outback.
70Strong
Explorer Verdict
Strong pick for rest areas — well worth the detour.
Best for
Long-haul drivers needing a break
Skip if
You're chasing the destination not the journey
Time needed
15-30 min
Best season
Dry season (May-Oct) recommended
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin800km
Drive Time9h
4WD RequiredNo
Distance
800km from Darwin
Drive Time
9h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Distance
800km from Darwin
Drive Time
9h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Sun & light times
Tennant Creek Rest Area (South) · 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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