Katherine - Northern Territory

Katherine lies 314km south of Darwin. The centre of a large region covering cattle country, farmlands and national parks. The spectacular Katherine Gorge located, just 30kms from Katherine’s town centre in Nitmiluk National Park, is the region’s main draw card.

You can explore the gorge system on foot, choosing from 100km of marked walking trails or take a relaxing boat tour through the cool blue waters.

Canoes can be hired and a helicopter is available for scenic flights. The Park also has wonderful opportunities for photography, swimming, picnicking and bird watching.
Aboriginal art can be seen along the base of the escarpment.

The Katherine Museum is your key to the region’s history while at the Springvale Homestead, the Territory’s oldest surviving homestead dating back to 1879, you can join in the excitement of a corroboree, a traditional Aboriginal dance.

Or visit the Cutta Cutta caves, south east of Katherine. These fascinating limestone caves are also home to rare bats.

All the main attractions are easily reached by sealed roads, accommodation is plentiful and there’s something for every pocket.

Mataranka Thermal Pool lies 100km south of Katherine. This natural pool reputedly has therapeutic powers and is a constant temperature of 34°C.

Highlights

	Nitmiluk National Park
	Katherine Gorge is a network of thirteen gorges carved from billion-year-old sandstone country by the Katherine River in Nitmiluk National Park

	Victoria River
	The area’s colourful scenery features grassy plains, boab trees and majestic gorges carved by rivers out of sandstone escarpments.

	Gulf Region
	The Gulf’s remote, unspoilt waterways are some of Australia's most unique and exciting fishing destinations. On the Northern Territory side of the Gulf, Roper Bar is the natural rock crossing separating the saltwater from the freshwater sections of the mighty Roper River.

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