# Tennant Creek, Barkly & surrounds Accommodations **URL:** \ **Category:** Accommodaties:Northern-Territory\ **Created:** [31 augustus 2007 om 19:16 UTC](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/t/tennant-creek-barkly-surrounds-accommodations/31884 "2007-08-31T19:16:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kees\_Down\_Under](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.wereldwijzer.nl/kees_down_under/32/4572_2.png) [@Kees\_Down\_Under](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/u/Kees_Down_Under)\ **Post date:** [31 augustus 2007 om 19:16 UTC](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/t/tennant-creek-barkly-surrounds-accommodations/31884/1 "2007-08-31T19:16:41Z")
**Tennant Creek, Barkly & surrounds accommodaties** Plaats hier jouw tips, wie dit zoekt zal je dankbaar zijn! Vakantiegangers delen hier hun ervaringen met accommodaties ---
**Author:** ![Kees\_Down\_Under](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.wereldwijzer.nl/kees_down_under/32/4572_2.png) [@Kees\_Down\_Under](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/u/Kees_Down_Under)\ **Post date:** [1 september 2007 om 22:25 UTC](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/t/tennant-creek-barkly-surrounds-accommodations/31884/2 "2007-09-01T22:25:04Z")
[ul] [li]**[Barkly Homestead Wayside Inn](http://www.about-australia.com/travel-guides/northern-territory/tennant-creek/accommodation/self-contained/barkly-homestead-wayside-inn/)**[/li][/ul] The Barkly Homestead Wayside Inn is located 210 kilometres north-east of Tennant Creek, at the junction of the Barkly Highway and the Tablelands Highway. A welcome stop off point for weary travellers, the homestead offers a variety of accommodation such as modern motel units and self-contained cabins or shady grassed camping sites where you can pitch a tent or park your caravan. Relax and dine in comfort in the licensed restaurant, chill out with a cold drink at the bar, take a dip in the refreshing pool or just unwind in the picnic area and enjoy a barbecue. With shady surrounds and great Territory hospitality, the Barkly Homestead Wayside Inn is a key stopover point in this unique desert region and you’ll come away refreshed and ready to commence the next part of your travelling adventure. **Accommodation types** [ul] [li]Hotel and Motel[/li][li]Cabin[/li][li]Caravan/Camping[/li][li]Camping Ground[/li][li]Caravan Park[/li][/ul] > **[Roadhouse & Accomodation | Barkly Homestead | Tennant Creek](https://www.barklyhomestead.com.au/)** > > Barkly Homestead is a remote roadhouse situated on the Barkly Highway, halfway between Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory and Camooweal in Queensland. It is the first and only stop for travellers crossing the border into the Territory, providing... [ul] [li][Threeways Roadhouse](http://www.threewaysroadhouse.com.au/)[/li][li][Renner Springs Desert Inn](http://www.wikiaustralia.com/product/9049634/)[/li][/ul] [ul] [li]**[Banka Banka Station and Campgrounds](http://www.travelnt.com/en/search/product-detail.aspx?product_id=9000644)**[/li][/ul] Enjoy a bit of outback history and stay at the Banka Banka Station and Campgrounds. This station was the first operational cattle lease in this region and also served as an army camp during World War II. Camp out on the grassed campgrounds with access to modern facilities, take a scenic walk to a bush watering hole, enjoy the scheduled slide show and talk about the working cattle station or just relax with a cool drink in the licensed bar at the historic mud homestead, as you ponder the hardships of the pioneers from a bygone era. **Accommodation types** [ul] [li]Caravan/Camping[/li][li]Camping Ground[/li][li][http://www.bankabankastation.com/[/li][/ul]](http://www.bankabankastation.com/%5B/li%5D%5B/ul%5D) [ul] [li]**[Bluestone Motor Inn](http://www.bluestonemotorinn.com.au/)**[/li][/ul] The Bluestone Motor Inn is a welcome oasis in this desert region, offering a range of accommodation room types, all air-conditioned and surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. The property boasts Anna’s Restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner seven days a week, so sit back and relax and enjoy a meal from the tantalising menu or just chill out with a cool drink in the licensed bar. With a refreshing pool, undercover barbecue area, on site parking and friendly outback hospitality, the Bluestone Motor Inn is the perfect place to base yourself while you explore this unique area of the Territory filled with history, Aboriginal culture and intriguing natural attractions. **Accommodation types** [ul] [li]Motel[/li][/ul] [ul] [li]**[The Outback Caravan Park](http://www.barklytourism.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=119&accom=02_048)Lot 1382 Peko Road, Tennant Creek, NT, 0860**[/li][li]**[Tennant Creek Caravan Park](http://www.users.bigpond.com/tennantvanpark/)**[/li][li]**[Wauchope Hotel and Roadhouse](http://www.wikiaustralia.com/product/9024597/) [/li][li][Wycliffe Well Holiday Park](http://www.wycliffe.com.au/) ([Tennant Creek](http://www.wikiaustralia.com/region/9000457/))**[/li][li][**Tourist Rest Hostel**](http://www.touristrest.com.au/)[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![Kees\_Down\_Under](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.wereldwijzer.nl/kees_down_under/32/4572_2.png) [@Kees\_Down\_Under](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/u/Kees_Down_Under)\ **Post date:** [25 april 2009 om 16:33 UTC](https://forum.wereldwijzer.nl/t/tennant-creek-barkly-surrounds-accommodations/31884/3 "2009-04-25T16:33:51Z")
Garyochan’s Backpackers [http://www.bug.co.uk/rs/redqueen/upload/reviews/Item/bug\_rating/5/5/b/stars-aunt-tennant-garyocha.gif](http://www.bug.co.uk/rs/redqueen/upload/reviews/Item/bug_rating/5/5/b/stars-aunt-tennant-garyocha.gif) _67 Schmidt Street, Tennant Creek_ _ **Tel** (08) 8962 2024_ ``` **BUG Review** ``` Garyochan’s Backpackers is comprised of three buildings – two with en suite twin rooms and the other with common areas that include a TV lounge and kitchen. There’s also a barbecue area near the car park. **Price** _ **Dorm bed** $12.50 **Single room** $20 **Twin room** $25_ \*Prices are in local currency and are inclusive of all taxes \*Safari Backpackers YHA [http://www.bug.co.uk/rs/redqueen/upload/reviews/Item/bug\_rating/8/8/4/stars-aunt-tennant-yha.gif](http://www.bug.co.uk/rs/redqueen/upload/reviews/Item/bug_rating/8/8/4/stars-aunt-tennant-yha.gif) _12 Davidson Street, Tennant Creek_ _ **Tel** (08) 8962 2207_ _ **Website** [www.yha.com.au](http://www.yha.com.au/)_ _ **Email** [EMAIL=“safari@swtch.com.au”]safari@swtch.com.au_ ``` **BUG Review** ``` Safari Backpackers is a small clean hostel that offers basic accommodation on a quiet street near the town centre. Common areas are limited to a small kitchen and TV lounge and there’s also a TV in each double/twin room. **Price** _ **Dorm bed** $17 ($14 HI/YHA) **Double/twin room** $40 ($36 HI/YHA)_ _Prices are in local currency and are inclusive of all taxes._ **Credit Cards** _American Express,Diners Club,MasterCard,Visa_ **Reception Open** \*7am-9pm \*Tourist’s Rest Youth Hostel [http://www.bug.co.uk/rs/redqueen/upload/reviews/Item/bug\_rating/5/5/7/stars-nt-tennant-trest.gif](http://www.bug.co.uk/rs/redqueen/upload/reviews/Item/bug_rating/5/5/7/stars-nt-tennant-trest.gif) _Corner Windy & Leichhardt Streets, Tennant Creek_ _ **Tel** (08) 8962 2719_ _ **Website** [www.touristrest.com.au](http://www.touristrest.com.au/)_ _ **Email** [EMAIL=“tonyjohn@swtch.com.au”]tonyjohn@swtch.com.au_ ``` **BUG Review** ``` Tourist’s Rest is a rundown hostel that offers very basic accommodation. It has a barren common room with a kitchen, internet access and a TV plus an old above-ground swimming pool. Your best bet is to avoid Tennant Creek and camp 100km north of town at Banka Banka. **Price** _ **Dorm bed** $20 ($18 HI/YHA, VIP; $19 ISIC) **Double/twin room** $42 ($40 HI/YHA, VIP; $38 ISIC)_ _Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes._ **Credit Cards** _MasterCard,Visa_ _$2 credit card surcharge_ **Reception Open** _9am-1pm & 4pm-11pm_