DESTINATION: Pine Creek

Pine Creek

Pine Creek, 90km NW of Katherine at the junction of the Kakadu and Stuart hwys, was a goldrush town in the 1870s. Still a gold-mining town, it has one of the largest open-cut gold mines in the Territory.


Main Attractions

The town contains historic buildings and reminders of the goldrush days; Miners Park, the Museum in Railway Tce, Mine Lookout, Gun Alley Gold Mining and Old Timers Rock Hut. Try your luck at some of the sites; fossicking for gold is permitted under licence. Bird Park displays tropical birds in a lush setting. The Railway Station Museum contains the veteran steam train used in the film adaptation of We of the Never Never.

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Pine Creek is the southern gateway to Kakadu NP via the Kakadu Hwy. The closest attractions in the park are the Rock Hole, 65km NE (4WD only), and Gunlom Falls (Waterfall Creek, 113km NE) with beautiful falls and a permanent waterhole. Copperfield Dam, 6km SW, is ideal for picnics on the foreshore. Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park, 22km SW, offers swimming, rockclimbing and walks. Butterfly Gorge NR, 113km NW (4WD only), is noted for the large number of common crow butterflies found in the area.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Pine Creek. Retrieved December 04, 2008, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/nt/pine-creek. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: The Top End

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The city of Darwin is the gateway to the Top End and a cultural destination in its own right. Its surrounding districts and towns have much to offer the traveller. Visitors invariably rave about the city’s bustling markets, its gorgeous harbour, memorable sunsets, spirited nightlife and welcoming locals. There are a number of attractions within easy reach of Darwin, perfect for laid back excursions not requiring too much of a drive. Half an hour south of Darwin, the Berry Springs Nature Park is a popular recreational area for locals. The bubbling springs and their network of pools provide a rejuvenating fresh-water swimming experience. more

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