Tennant Creek Telegraph Station

Tennant Creek Telegraph Station is a communication outpost in the Australian outback built with stone structures constructed from locally quarried materials. The site displays the key buildings and layout of an operational station from the 1800s.

The station was established in 1872 as part of a telegraph line connecting Adelaide to Darwin, enabling direct communication with Britain. It served as a crucial link in the communication network of the Australian interior.

The Warumungu, the original inhabitants of the area, consider this place sacred because of its connection to the Songlines Jurnkurakurr and Jalawala. This spiritual meaning continues to shape how the community views and relates to the land today.

Visitors need to obtain an access key from the Battery Hill Mining Centre to explore the grounds and historic buildings. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring water since the site is in a hot and dry outback environment.

A telegraph linesman discovered gold near the station in 1925, which led to the founding of Tennant Creek township. This accidental discovery transformed an isolated communication outpost into a growing settlement.

Location: Northern Territory

GPS coordinates: -19.55392,134.22833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01