Desert Sands Motel located at the southern end of the township of Tennant Creek, is situated in the heart of the Barkly region in the Northern Territory and it is spread over two floors in three separate blocks. Desert Sands Motel offers a range of apartments, which are specious and well appointed. Each apartment is fully furnished with modern facilities such as air conditioning, queen size beds and entertainment facilities. It offers provides beautiful views of the surrounding area. Guests can take a dip in the on site salt water swimming pool or arrange a BBQ party with family and friends. Tennant Creek is an old gold mining town, home to the largest open-cut gold mine in Australia up until 1985 when mining stopped. There are plenty of things to do in Tennant Creek, many about gold mining.