Visit Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre
Tennant Creek, Northern Territory
Tennant Creek’s unique gold mining history is brought to life. Heritage equipment and vehicles in the grounds. Three Museum exhibits – Social History, Borella ANZAC story, McLaughlin Minerals Collection.
Discover the history, science and thrill of gold mining in Tennant Creek and the Barkly.
The Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre is the site of the historic No 3 Government Gold Stamp Battery, where it all started with the 1930’s outback gold rush. The centre overlooks the town and the surrounding countryside.
Open Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday. 9.30am to 4pm Weekends and Public Holidays
Freedom, Fortitude and Flies
A look at social life on the goldfields during the early formative years
The McLaughlin Minerals Collection
A spectacular array of mineral samples both local, and from around the world
100 Years ANZAC Spirit
The story of Albert Borella From Tennant Creek to Darwin and the Western Front
Explore Yourself
Self-guided nature walks and static machinery displays are found around the site
Phone: 08 8962 1281
Email: batteryhill@discoverca.com.au
