Pine Creek Railway Resort

Top choice in Northern Territory


This charming hotel uses raw iron, steel and wood in its modern rooms, which are easily the best for quite a distance in any direction. The dining area has been designed with romantic rail journeys of yore in mind; it's a scene-stealer with pressed-tin ceilings and elaborate chandeliers.

The menu (mains $19 to $30) is, however, modern, with steaks, pasta, ribs and risotto on offer.


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1. Railway Museum & Steam Train

0.11 MILES

Dating from 1889, the Railway Museum has a display on the Darwin–Pine Creek railway, which ran from 1889 to 1976. The lovingly restored steam engine,…

2. Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout

0.42 MILES

Drive or walk up the short-but-steep hill off Moule St to the lookout over the old open-cut mine, now full of water (135m deep!). There are good views…

3. Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park

14.8 MILES

About 3km south of Pine Creek on the Stuart Hwy is the turn-off to pretty Umbrawarra Gorge, with a safe swimming hole, a little beach and a basic…

5. Tjuwaliyn Hot Springs Park

26.82 MILES

This park protects the Douglas River, its wildlife and its thermal springs. It's a pretty spot that sees far fewer visitors than elsewhere in the…