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Before you go
Your trip to Katherine.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Katherine – Northern Territory Destination Darwin and Kakadu about 320 km from Darwin
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Darwin (DRW) Darwin · 320 km
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Estação de Katherine (The Ghan) 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Darwin, about 320 km along the Stuart Highway, roughly a three-and-a-half-hour drive. The Ghan train stops at Katherine, and regular buses run the Darwin route.
How many days
Two days: one for Nitmiluk, with boat or canoe trips through the gorges, and one for Edith Falls, the hot springs and the Cutta Cutta caves.
When to go
From May to October, the dry season, when the river is calm for canoeing and the pools are open. In the wet season the river rises, boat routes can change and canoeing is suspended.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Help: Nitmiluk is 30 km away and Edith Falls about 60 km. There are shuttles and tours to the gorge from town. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Katherine
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Morning
Nitmiluk Gorge
Go early to the Nitmiluk visitor centre and take the boat tour through the first gorges, or rent a canoe in the dry season.
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Afternoon
Hot springs
Return to town for a dip in the Katherine hot springs on the riverbank.
2 days in Katherine
Day 2
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All day
Edith Falls and Cutta Cutta
Head north to Edith Falls to swim and hike to the upper pool; on the way back, take the guided tour of the Cutta Cutta caves, south of town.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How far is Katherine from Darwin?
About 320 km via the Stuart Highway, roughly a three-and-a-half-hour drive.
What to do in Katherine?
Explore the Nitmiluk gorges by boat or canoe, swim at Edith Falls and the hot springs, and visit the Cutta Cutta caves.
Can you swim in Katherine?
Yes, in the town hot springs and at Edith Falls when rangers allow swimming. Follow park signage.
Does The Ghan stop at Katherine?
Yes, on the Adelaide–Alice Springs–Darwin route, with time for excursions in town.