Pine Creek Region

Established in the late 1800s after a gold rush in the area, Pine Creek is located 90 kilometres north of Katherine. The town is a treasure trove of heritage bush buildings and mining sites. Echoes of the gold rush days are still evident in the historic Pine Creek Settlement. Gold was discovered at Pine Creek in 1871 by construction workers on the Overland Telegraph Line. There is a small and informative museum and preserved railway station within the township.

The township is small but offers a range of accommodation options, including caravan parks and cabins. Many of the original buildings still stand, allowing travellers to soak up some of the old pioneering spirit. Step back in time by driving the Northern Goldfields Loop Heritage trail that takes you from Pine Creek to Adelaide River and on to the fascinating Grove Hill Heritage Hotel, an insight into life during the era. Pine Creek is full of colourful characters and friendly locals. Next door to the Pine Creek Pub is the famous Maysie’s cafe. With decor inspired by 1950s American diners, walls adorned with pictures of classic Hollywood glamour, and the shirt Leonardo De Caprio wore in Romeo and Juliet, this charming little pit-stop serves delicious mango smoothies.

Explore the Wilderness outback at Umbrawarra Gorge - Take the turn-off west of Stuart Highway, south of Pine Creek for the Umbrawarra Gorge, a land of ancient Aboriginal rock art and calm pools of clear water. You'll spot abundant wildlife, including wallabies, butterflies and prolific bird life.

Bonrook Country Stay
- Darwin App.200km - Pine Creek
The guesthouse is surrounded with gardens and pools. 50'000 ha of beautiful ranging tropical bush and parkland. Rich native fauna and bird life. The FWT holds many secrets and surprises such as the one remaining ghost bat colony in the world, hidden in the famous Kohinoor Gold mine, the fantastic bowers of the bower bird, amazing rock formations and many others. Visitors can also visit the Station yards where they will see young foals, water buffalos and other animals. In this safe place native animals and horses live together in peace.

Visitors will discover three attractive guesthouses set in beautiful landscaped gardens. The rooms are very comfortable and well equipped for the visitors' needs. At Franz Weber's Bonrook Resort, rooms are facing the picturesque beauty of the tropical gardens. Your stay at Franz Weber's Bonrook resort is a contribution to this unique sanctuary for the Australian Brumbies.

The Only Wild Horse Sanctuary in Australia For horse and animal lovers, the Franz Weber Territory is the ideal place. Visitors can enjoy trail riding and picnic rides and watch the wild horses running free. Horse riding lessons are available by the Station’s experienced staff. Near the enchanting Cullen River and alongside several billabongs is our overnight camp where, after a 3.5 hour horse ride from the Station’s stables, guests will enjoy dining and sleeping under millions of stars. The Franz Weber Territory is the only place in Australia where visitors can watch wild horses living in freedom and safety and discover their secret ways and laws.

WWW: Bonrook Country Stay
Email: e-mail:info@bonrook.com
Phone: +61 (0) 8 89761232 Fax. +61 (0) 8 89761469
Location: Stuart Highway P.O. Box 195 Pine Creek NT Australia
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Donkey Camp Home Stay
- Darwin App.200km - Pine Creek
Donkey Camp Homestay: Situated on the Katherine River on the site of last century staging camp for donkey teams hauling gold across the river. Donkey Camp B&B is a large rammed earth home with verandahs all around sited in 5 acres of lush garden, lawns and large old trees providing plenty of shade. Our garden abounds with birdlife.

All three of the bedrooms are in separate wing each with theirown private entrance Two of the bedrooms have each queen size beds and the third a double and a single bed The bedrooms are air conditioned and have additional ceiling fans. Floor to ceiling length windows in each room overlook the shaded garden area Guests share a large bathroom with a shower, bath and toilet. There is an additional separate toilet for the convenience of guest.

WWW: Visit http://www.interbed.com.au/listings/donkey-camp.htm#Accommodation
Email: donkeycamp@hotmail.com
Phone: +61 (0) 8 89 721986 Fax: +61 (0) 8 89 723761
Location: "Pandanus" Donkey Camp Homestay Lot 3233 Gorge Road, Katherine - Located some 10.5 kilometres from the centre of Katherine en route to Katherine Gorge and is situated right on the Katherine River at the Donkey Camp Weir
Hosts: Julie Philpin and Peter Deans