The gold of this époque! Today Pine Creel has perserved some of the buildings of this period and some ancient mining equipment from the gold mines as well as the railway station, which is a veritable museum of the époque.
A small
village at the intersection of the Stuart and Kakadu Highways.
Pine
Creek was a part of the gold rush in this region.
Station
Museum The museum building was originally the home of the mining warden
at Burrundie, later serving a variety of other functions.
It now displays
objects that recall the rich cultural history of the area.
RAILWAY
STATION & STEAM ENGINE
The
Railway station was built in 1888 and served as a cooinications centre
until 1976.
Historic photos maps and memorabilia depict the North Australia
Railway.
The steam railway engine was constructed in 1877 at the Beyer Peacock
and Co. Gorton foundry in Manchester. The steam engine ran froms the late
1800's to 1943 and to 1943 and could pull a 140 tonne load on its run
from Darwin to Pine Creek. And if
you wish to purchase a rivet from the railway…. why not? In the center
of the village you’ll find a gas station with tourist information on
the various sights of interest in the area. For More information - Ph:(08) 8976 1391.