Pine Creek, Northern Territory
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Pine Creek is a small town in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory, Australia. As at the 2021 Census there were 319 residents of Pine Creek, which is the fourth largest town between Darwin and Alice Springs.[citation needed]
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Pine Creek Northern Territory | |
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Coordinates | 13°49′25″S 131°49′34″E[1] |
Population | 318 (2021 census)[2] |
Established | 24 January 1889 (town) 3 April 2007 (locality)[3] |
Postcode(s) | 0847 |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Victoria Daly Region |
Territory electorate(s) | Daly |
Federal division(s) | Lingiari |
Pine Creek is just off the Stuart Highway (the road from the south to Darwin) and is still a notable tourist stop. A number of events are held each year to promote the town in the region. These include the annual Goldrush Festival, featuring the NT Gold Panning championships and Didgeridoo Jam, the Pine Creek Rodeo and Pine Creek Races.[citation needed] In 2005 a prominent resident of Pine Creek, Edward Ah Toy, was recognised as the Northern Territorian of the year.[citation needed]