Paddling near Tennant Creek, Northern Territory

Tennant Creek sits in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory, deep in the Central Australian desert. The go-to paddling spot is Tingkkarli/Lake Mary Ann, a man-made reservoir about 5 kilometres north of town — a genuine flat-water oasis in an otherwise arid landscape, used for kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. Bring your own craft; entry is free.