Day 24 Barkly Homestead Roadhouse to Tenant Creek

A strong wind arose overnight and was still with us in the morning as we set out to head 190km towards The Threeways, which is the intersection of the Barkly and the Stuart Highways.  The wind was at our tail so fuel consumption was improved. At The Threeways we turned south and 40 km later we were in Tenant Creek.  Both highways are excellent and weather was fine and warm.  The undulating tree-filled plains continued until just before Tenant Creek where red hills began to appear again.  Visited Lake Mary Ann about 5 km out of Tenant Creek.  Tenant Creek is not large but has a large aboriginal community, as evidenced by many aboriginal folk sitting around the town, together with their younger children.  It is also the home of the Battery Hill Gold Mine which does not operate now but has been redeveloped as a tourist attraction.  We did not take the underground mine tour this time.

300414 The Threeways - intersection of the Barkly & Stuart Highways

300414 The hills began to appear about 10km out of Tennant Creek 

300414 Lake Mary Ann 5km from Tennant Creek

300414 Entering Tennant Creek along the Stuart Highway