Elliott
Town
Population 353
Elliott is a shady one-street town that is used as a cattle service stop. Stock being transported from the north are given a chemical tick bath here to prevent infection of herds in the south. The town was named after Lieutenant Snow Elliott, the officer in charge of an army camp on this site during World War II.
Visitor Information
Elliott Hotel, Stuart Hwy;
(08) 8969 2069
Nearby towns
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Daly Waters
The nearby springs, from which this tiny settlement takes its name, were named after the governor of South Australia by John McDouall...more -
Tennant Creek
Tennant Creek is midway between Alice Springs and Katherine and according to legend, emerged when a beer truck broke down here. Gold was...more
In Town
Nature Walk: interpretive signs introduce native flora and its traditional Aboriginal uses; details from visitor centre.
Nearby
Renner Springs This roadside stop on the Stuart Hwy is thought of as the place where the tropical Top End gives way to the dry Red Centre. It was named after Frederick Renner, doctor to workers on the Overland Telegraph Line. Dr Renner discovered the springs when he noticed flocks of birds gathering in the area. Fuel, supplies and meals are available and there are pleasant picnic and barbecue facilities. 91 km S.Newcastle Waters: once-thriving old droving town featuring historic buildings and a bronze statue, The Drover; 19 km NW.
Eco-friendly activities around town
Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre 242 km
This centre, situated in Paterson Street, incorporates an Aboriginal art gallery and museum. As well as great art and information about the Indigenous people of the Tennant Creek area, there are bush-tucker tours and... Find out moreCampsites around town
Renner Springs Roadhouse camping area 89 km
Camp beside a bird-filled lagoon at the Renner Springs Roadhouse, on the Stuart Hwy, 160 km north of Tennant Creek. You can take a 4 km return walk to the lookout at Labyrinth Point, which will give you a view over the... Find out moreDunmarra Wayside Inn camping area 98 km
It’s a bit of a wildlife experience when you stay at Dunmarra Wayside Inn, conveniently situated halfway between Katherine and Tennant Creek. Found on the Stuart Hwy, 8 km south of the Buchanan Hwy intersection,... Find out moreDaly Waters Hi-way Inn 137 km
Ease of location and the pool are the key attractions at this site, at the meeting point of the Stuart and Carpentaria highways. It’s convenient for those heading out on the Savannah Way for fishing or camping... Find out moreDaly Waters Pub camping area 145 km
Established in 1930, the Daly Waters Pub is a local institution, built to service the drovers and settlers in the area. During the dry season entertainment is provided every night of the week. The camping area has... Find out moreTop Springs Roadhouse camping area 217 km
With everything from fuel and supplies to a bar and motel, Top Springs offers a vital resupply stop at the junction of the Buchanan and Buntine highways. The campground has rainwater tanks and a refreshing swimming pool.... Find out moreThree Ways Roadhouse camping area 220 km
Three Ways was the winner of the NT 2008 Roadhouse of the Year. From the roadhouse it’s just a 3-minute walk to a memorial commemorating the Reverend John Flynn, legend of the outback and founder of the Royal... Find out moreOutback Caravan Park 242 km
Explore the region’s 4WD tracks, and Aboriginal and European history from a base in this park, which is renowned for its tropical gardens, shaded swimming pool and spa. The park has cabins as well as powered and... Find out moreHeartbreak Hotel camping area 250 km
A beer garden with its own pool awaits you at this Aussie institution at the junction of the Carpentaria and Tablelands highways, 117 km south of Borroloola. There are 44 powered campsites, with unpowered campsites... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Dunmarra Wayside Inn Caravan Park 97 km
Part of a roadhouse complex, this park is fine for an overnight stop. The roadhouse has a good restaurant and a licensed bar.... Find out moreDaly Waters Historic Pub 145 km
This is an enormously popular stop where the adjoining historic pub provides its famous beef and barra barbecue every night between April and September. The caravan park is little more than a grassy paddock and the... Find out moreOutback Caravan Park 242 km
This large, well-appointed park is just 1 km from the town centre in a convenient off-thehighway position. We find it an ideal base for a few days while exploring this interesting area. The extensive facilities include a... Find out moreRest areas around town
Newcastle Waters Rest Area 22 km
23 km N of Elliott (R) or 78 km S of Dunmarra (L) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S17 22.566 E133 26.367... Find out moreAmungee Rest Area 140 km
178 km W of Cape Crawford (L) or 92 km E of Daly Waters (R) Large secluded area well off the highway. Reasonable shade. GPS: S16 26.993 E134 11.753 ... Find out moreBanka Banka Homestead Camp Area 147 km
76 km N of Three Ways (L) or 60 km S of Renner Springs (R) Large grassed camp area adjacent to the highway near the homestead. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S18 47.578 E134 01.885 ... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Mardi Gras: Apr.
