Old Police Station Waterhole Campground

Tennant Creek, NT

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CampgroundTent SiteCaravansFire PlaceSwimmingNo PetsToilets

About this campsite

The Old Police Station Waterhole Campground is a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering lush, grassy camping sites along a beautiful and tranquil waterhole. Make it your go-to spot for swimming and wildlife watching, with several kinds of birds and other animals frequently sighted. Rediscover history as you explore the remnants of the old police station situated on the opposing bank. Don't forget to bring your camera for capturing unforgettable moments!

Old Police Station Waterhole Campground offers an enriching outdoor experience ideal for nature lovers and avid campers. This site is enhanced by its resident array of birds and wildlife, often spotted in the vicinity of the water. The ideal setting for campers looking for serenity as it provides level grassy camping spots right next to the water edge. Notably, it is a perfect swimming spot, making it a multifaceted recreational site. Moreover, there lies the exploration opportunity of the historical police station on the waterhole's opposite side, which heightens the location's fascination. Therefore, bring your cameras with you to capture these moments! Expect a soul-soothing retreat that brings you closer to nature while offering a sense of adventure and discovery.

How to Get There

Turn east off Stuart Highway at waypoint, 88km south of Tennant Creek onto Kurundi Road. Proceed for 69km then turn south for a further 25km. Rough dirt road. 4WD only.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Campground

Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Camping Fee

No Pets

Other Features

High clearance 4WD only

Walking

Unknown feature

Campgrounds

Photo Opportunity

National Park

Rough Road Conditions

Swimming hole

Fire Place

Dry Access Only

Location

Old Police Station Waterhole Campground•Tennant Creek, NT, 0860

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Common questions about Old Police Station Waterhole Campground

What facilities does Old Police Station Waterhole Campground have?

Old Police Station Waterhole Campground has high clearance 4wd only, tent site, walking, campground, campgrounds and photo opportunity. That is the short list; 18 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Old Police Station Waterhole Campground?

The record for Old Police Station Waterhole Campground lists "No Pets", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Old Police Station Waterhole Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Old Police Station Waterhole Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Old Police Station Waterhole Campground?

Old Police Station Waterhole Campground sits in Tennant Creek, NT. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Old Police Station Waterhole Campground

Facilities recorded for Old Police Station Waterhole Campground
Facility	On site
High clearance 4WD only	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Walking	Yes
Campground	Yes
	Yes
Campgrounds	Yes
Photo Opportunity	Yes
National Park	Yes
Camping Fee	Yes
Rough Road Conditions	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Shade	Yes
Swimming hole	Yes
Fire Place	Yes
Swimming	Yes
No Pets	Yes
Dry Access Only	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes

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