Maintenance begins as the sun sets on the Tennant Creek campdraft arena. The Creek was the site of Australia’s last significant gold rush and was founded in 1934.

The town’s population of around 3000 is growing in recent times, as newcomers are lured by the creativity and spirit of this small community.

There are plenty of cowboy hats in the crowd as spectators take in the atmosphere of the Tennant Creek rodeo.

Local Mitchell Albert is shaken-up but happy to not have any major injuries after being thrown off and trampled by the bull during his ride at the rodeo.

The underground mineshaft at Battery Hill Mining Centre, where guided tours give a flavour of working conditions during the 1930s gold rush. Altogether, the Tennant Creek goldfields produced 210t of gold, making it one of Australia’s richest fields.

A small sample of the amazing rock and land formations found at the Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, 105km south of Tennant Creek.

A cowboy riding a bareback bronco almost makes a full circle of the arena at the rodeo.

Built in 1875, Tennant Creek’s Telegraph Station was used by early settlers as a shelter from the harsh weather conditions in the Territory.

Cowboys and helpers prepare for another bull ride at Tennant Creek rodeo.

Traditional Owner Jerry Kelly talks about his time in Tennant Creek and the Northern Territory. On his ranch he offers all levels of horse riding lessons, trail riding and a genuine Australian bush experience.

An evening campsite scene at Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, south of Tennant Creek.

Local indigenous entertainer and gold prospector, Jimmy Hooker works his way through some ore to extract any gold, which is currently worth around US$35 per gram. 

Jerry Kelly from Kelly’s Ranch on the trail with a group of visitors near his ranch in Tennant Creek.

Longtime resident Samantha Konidaris relaxing in a favourite section of her lush irrigated garden in Tennant Creek. An immigrant from Greece, Samantha has lived in the town since 1969. 

Resident indigenous artist Phyllis Walden at Nyinkka Nyunya Arts and Cultural Centre.

A large wall is painted with an indigenous art mural along the main street of Tennant Creek.