Brisbane to Tennant Creek: Distance, driving time & road trip stops

Brisbane to Tennant Creek road trip: Into the NT

The final stretch from Mount Isa to Tennant Creek is a long 661km slog, requiring careful use of fuel stops. The only town on the route is Camooweal, just on the Queensland side of the Northern Territory border.

Things to do in Camooweal include finding out about cattle droving at the Drovers Camp, and admiring the cave mouths in Wiliyan-ngurru National Park.

Camooweal is also the gateway to Boodjamulla National Park, home of Lawn Hill Gorge.

Lawn Hill Gorge in Boodjamulla National Park, Queensland. Photo courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland.

After Camooweal, there’s no fuel for another 260km, so stock up at the Barkly Homestead when you arrive.

The Brisbane to Tennant Creek drive finally meets the Stuart Highway at the Threeways Roadhouse. Tennant Creek lies 25km to the south.

Things to do in Tennant Creek include taking in Indigenous heritage at the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Cultural Centre. Other options include the Bill Allen Lookout and gold rush heritage at the Battery Hill Mining Centre.

Tennant Creek accommodation options include the charming Safari Lodge Motel and solid Goldfields Hotel Motel.

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