Battery Hill Mining Centre

Peko Road, , 0860 Phone: 61 08 8962 1281 Timings: 9am to 5.00pm www.tennantcreeknt.com.au

About

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 the early formative years and the McLaughlin Minerals Collection - a spectacular array of mineral samples from around the world, Australia and local. Gold noodle on your own and keep what you find or simply purchase a souvenir to keep memories alive. Self guided nature walks around site and static Battery display. The Battery Hill Mining Centre is open daily from 9am to 5.00pm, open public holidays May to September, closed public holidays during October to April, The Battery Hill Mining Centre also houses the Tennant Creek Visitor Information Centre.

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