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Northern Territory Attractions Directory : Mining and Industry
Arltunga Historical Reserve
Located 110 kilometres east of Alice Springs, via the East MacDonnell Ranges, the historic town of Arltunga was officially Central Australia's first town and once supported up to 3,000 people. Arltunga was born out of a gold rush in 1887, when alluvial gold was discovered in a dry creek bed. Fortune seekers had to travel 600 kilometres from the Oodnadatta railhead, often on foot, to seek their fortune in a harsh environment. At the time, Alice Springs consisted of just the Overland Telegraph Sta...Arltunga Historical Reserve
Alice Springs, Alice Springs Area
Bamboo Creek Tin Mine
Discovered around 1906, the Bamboo Creek Tin Mine provides an insight into the small scale mining activities of the era, and its ruins are a reminder of the park’s varied past. Some sections of the old buildings are still standing, and you can see remnants of equipment relating to ore extraction, processing, transport, an explosives magazine as well as domestic objects. Tin was mined at the site sporadically until it was abandoned in 1955.Bamboo Creek Tin Mine
Batchelor, Litchfield Area
Battery Hill Mining Centre
The Battery Hill Mining Centre is located in Tennant Creek 1.5 kilometres from the town centre along Peko Road. The Battery Hill Mining Centre overlooks the town, the surrounding countryside and is the site of the No. 3 Government Gold Stamp Battery, where it all started with the 1930's outback gold rush. Enjoy an underground mine tour and watch the machinery in action (cost applies). Wander through the two museums, Freedom, Fortitude and Flies, - a look at social life on the goldfields during...Battery Hill Mining Centre
Tennant Creek, Tennant Creek Area
Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout
Climb the Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout in Pine Creek for a panoramic view of the open cut pit that was left when Pine Creek Goldfields ceased operation in 1994. Before being mined this area was known as Enterprise Hill. Now called Enterprise Pit, the landmark is 135 metres deep and filled with water. When it was in operation, more than 764,000 ounces of gold were extracted from the mine. Pine Creek is situated 220km south of Darwin and 90 km north of Katherine at the junction of the Stuart and...Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout
Pine Creek, Katherine Area
Gemtree Caravan and Tourist Park
Gemtree, a quiet bush caravan park, 140 kilometres from Alice Springs on the Plenty Highway, is located at the Gateway to the Central Australian gemfields. The billabong, at the entry to the park, attracts a wide variety of birdlife and the 100 hectare property has a popular 3.5 kilometre nature trail along which many plant species have been identified. A coloured guide booklet to describe the plants and birds seen along the way can be borrowed at reception. The gemroom displays a selection of ...Gemtree Caravan and Tourist Park
Alice Springs, Alice Springs Area