Travelling up the Stuart Hwy

Hi Sarah

you could try the Threeways roadhouse just north of Tennant Creek, we have stayed in the caravan park which was fine, not to sure about the motel accommodation though it looked not bad from the outside.
They also have a bar and restaurant also. You can look them up on the net, can,t help with anything further north as we have only made it to the threeways so far.
Have a good trip

Dick

Sarah,

We stopped at Three Ways in July '09, and found everything to be pretty good. Accommodation varied, but was clean & tidy, & reasonable cost. Had a meal that night, and it was excellent. Beer wasn't half bad either!!!

Another plus was the accommodation is set back behind the road house, so doesn't suffer greatly from heavy vehicles roaring past, through the night.

Daughter stopped at Daly Waters pub last week, but don't know if they camped or not. Reports on EO say meals are good there.

We did stop at Tennant Ck too, in 09, and while the motel was good, found the town depressing, after knowing what it was like back in the '70's & '80's.

Bob.

Tennant Creek isn't that bad really, just don't stay at the caravan park on the Northern End of town, the one on the way out to Battery hill is a much better option. i haven't stayed there myself, but a mate stayed there for 2 nights about a 7 weeks ago and said it was not to bad and no trouble to be had when he was there. i myself stayed at 3 ways roadhouse, the trucks come in early and will wake you up if your a light sleeper, we were woken by a roadtrain at 5.30 a.m who left his motor running for nearly an hour whilst he waited for the roadhouse to open then whilst he fueled his truck up.
Daly Waters Hotel is a nice spot to stop at and does great meals, it would be my choice out of the 3 places i've mentioned. http://www.dalywaterspub.com/

Hi Sarah M1.
Wycliff Well is really good if you don't let yourself get spooked by all the Alien stuff.
Tennant Creek has a beaut caravan park at the back of town but don't know about Motel..
All places mentioned have alcohol related problems particularly after dark.
Don't drive up that Hwy after dark.
I wouldn't entertain Barrow Creek but have only been there during the day.

tHE OLD dALY wATERS PUB. yA CANT GO WRONG AND IT WILL BE A TALIKING POINT FOR MANY A YEAR TO COME.
CHEERS

We have stayed a couple of times at the Outback Caravan Park, Peko Rd, Tennant Creek - once in a camper and earlier this year in the van - quite good on both occasions - the tariff is quite reasonable - there is a pool and a bar with happy hour - they have cabins too - we had not the slightest disturbance from anyone - on each stay we have happily walked down to the main street for a bit of shopping without issue. It's true that the town looks like you'd only want to visit briefly, but there is interest there - the Battery Hill Tourism Centre is really good - lots of mining info, tours and displays (the gold found in TC in the early days was in fabulously rich concentrations). I can't report on accessing any shops, pubs etc. after dark in the main street - we are feet up, watching TV by then :-o). BTW - an aboriginal bloke named Jimmy Hooker has a good campfire yarn and bush tucker show for tourists each night (but probably not in January - summer in TC would be a challenge, even for the locals).

we just stayed at wycliff well and thought it was great,cheers

Don't forget an overnight stop in an underground place at Cooper Pedy.

A stop in Katherine at the Big 4 Caravan park cabins is a must to give time to visit Katherine Gorge. And if you have time you may also drop in to the Cycad Gerdone.

Also don't bypass Charlie at Adelaide River. If you do not remember Charlie wasa the Asian Buffalo in Crocodile Dundee. He is preserved at the pub in Adelaide River.

IIn Darwin there is the Orchid Gardens at Howard Springs. A must.

I hope this is what you want.

Phil

STAY AT WOOMERA CARAVAN PARK ON THE WAY UP AND HAVE A BEER WITH HOFFY IN THE BAR AT THE PARK, SENSATIONAL!

Nobody has mentioned Banka Banka Station. I really enjoyed our stay there and the slideshow was terrific.
Regard sPhilip A

Thanks heaps for all the info and suggestions! very much appreciated

What's all this about people telling others to bypass TC, Tennant Creek has a very nice Caravan Park on the North end of town near the Toyota Dealer, I have stayed there a couple of times and never had any problems , and at time of year there'll be plenty of room. Dogs are allowed and Dusty enjoyed his stays too.

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Sarah,
I have stayed in motels in Tennant Creek many times, on my own and with my wife and kids. It is my preferred stopover north of Alice. Never had a problem day or night. Don't be worried about Tennant creek, but book ahead for a room.
Rgds
ian

Hi Sarah,

We have travelled from Adelaide to Darwin scores of times. We have stayed in both caravan parks and several motels in Tennant.

The Eldorado is the place we now use, it has about 80 units. Many of the rooms have been upgraded and are of an excellent standard. We have not experienced any problems there.

Buy the way, when fuelling up at Tennant Creek use the BP just across the road, don't be seduced by cheaper fuel elsewhere.

Enjoy your trip it will be warm at that time of year.

Cheers

IMHOTennant creek has little civic pride.
The public toilets at the North end of town were the filthiest I have seen in Australia. I have seen old/new /battered and pristine but NONE as filthy.
To me this illustrates no civic pride.
Regards Philip A