Nitmiluk National Park
A sequence of thirteen sandstone gorges on the Katherine River, Jawoyn country, about 30 km from town, navigated by boat and canoe tours.
Território do Norte · Australia
In the destination Darwin and Kakadu.
In the photo: Old Katherine railway bridge
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The city
Town on the banks of the Katherine River, about 320 km south of Darwin, at the junction of roads to Darwin, Kakadu and the Kimberley. Thirty km away is Nitmiluk National Park, Jawoyn country, with thirteen gorges navigated by boat and canoe. To the north, Edith Falls has swimming pools. In town, the Katherine hot springs form pools on the riverbank.
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The local experience
A sequence of thirteen sandstone gorges on the Katherine River, Jawoyn country, about 30 km from town, navigated by boat and canoe tours.
Waterfall on the west side of Nitmiluk National Park, called Leliyn by the Jawoyn, with a large pool near the car park and a trail to the upper pool.
Warm natural pools on the banks of the Katherine River, a few minutes from town, with boardwalks, steps and a picnic area.
Limestone caves about 27 km south of Katherine, in a territorial nature park, visited with a guide, featuring limestone formations and bats.