Elliott is situated along the Stuart Highway, north of Tennant Creek. It is almost the halfway point between Darwin and Alice Springs. The town was named after Captain Elliot, officer in charge of the interim camp for northbound troops during World War II. The camp was located in Elliott, and its arrival signalled the development of the town.

As the township grew, the nearby town of Newcastle Waters suffered - mainly because Elliott's positioning on the Stuart Highway guaranteed more passing trade. In fact, in 1962 the Junction Hotel in Newcastle Waters ceased operation, and the licence was transferred to the Elliott Hotel. The arrival of the Elliott Hotel further boosted the town's growth.

Elliott, with a greater area population of almost 600, is truly an outback town. It offers visitors all necessary facilities on their travels in the area, including accommodation, a supermarket, a police station, a medical centre and a post office. It also offers fuel and minor mechanical repairs 24 hours a day.

The surrounding area of the town consists primarily of cattle stations, and unlike some other parts of the Territory, Elliott is abundant with plantlife, including areas of woodland. It is a popular regional centre, and a visit to the town is a good opportunity to meet the locals !

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