Water play and swimming for kids in Tennant Creek & the Barkly

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2 places to cool off across the region: water parks, pools, beaches, lakes and swimming spots, nearest first from Tennant Creek. Choose your suburb at the top to sort from where you are staying.

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Katherine & the Daly →The MacDonnell Ranges →Outback Queensland →Cairns & Tropical North Queensland →
Nearest first, from Tennant Creek

Waterfalls, lakes and swimming

Tingkkarli / Lake Mary Ann
Lake
Tingkkarli / Lake Mary Ann
Man-made lake 5 km north of town, big enough for swimming or canoeing; shady lawns, barbecues and a bike path from town.
about 5 min
Photo: Tenniscourtisland, CC BY-SA 4.0
Over 1½ hours
from Tennant Creek
Swimming spot illustration
Swimming spot
Old Police Station Waterhole
Iytwelepenty / Davenport Ranges National Park
A permanent waterhole with bush camping and picnic areas; NT Parks says swimming is best in summer, as the water gets very cold in winter.
about 2 hr 45

Also in this region, more than 4 hours from Tennant Creek

Elliott (about 4 hr 15): Elliott Library
Newcastle Waters (about 4 hr 30): Jones Store Museum
Drive times are estimated from the distance, so treat them as a guide. Tap a card for the full page.
Region boundary: ABS Tourism Regions 2021 (Tourism Research Australia), CC BY 4.0. Outings from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and venues' own listings; nature spots from OpenStreetMap and park services.