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Katherine & Surrounds

Come to where the outback meets the tropics and discover a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures. Perfect for families and solo travellers alike, you’ll be spoilt for choice from driving, fishing, camping, kayaking and trekking.

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Embark on the Jatbula Trail, cooling off in the pristine Northern Rockhole

Take the half-day walk from the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre to the Northern Rockhole on the first section of the Jatbula Trail, and dive in to cool off and shatter the reflections in the volcanic pools.
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Camp beneath Katherine's stars and narrow gorges on the beach at Smitt Rock

Camp overnight on the beach at Smitt Rock at the fork of the fourth and fifth gorges in Nitmiluk National Park, travelling by canoe to experience the sheer scale of the world-famous gorge system.
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Canoe through Katherine's gorges and camp under the stars beside the river

Canoe through forests of paperbark and pandanus, over gentle rapids and past the rocky banks of the Katherine River, which flows between the narrow Katherine Gorge system in Nitmiluk National Park.
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Take a short walk and be rewarded with vast views of Nitmiluk National Park

Tackle the short return trail along the Katherine River and up to Pat’s Lookout for a sweeping view of Nitmiluk Gorge, checking out the Southern Rockhole waterfall and cooling off with a river swim.
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Tackle the tough Jatbula Trail to discover a different side to Katherine

Embark on the rewarding and arduous five-day Jatbula Trail in Nitmiluk National Park for the chance to experience off-the-beaten-track scenery, thundering waterfalls, and Jawoyn Aboriginal rock art.
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See the surprising series of sandstone towers that look like skyscrapers

Take a scenic flight for views of the Lost City, a series of towering sandstone formations reminiscent of skyscrapers, in this small-scale reserve that protects a surprising diversity of habitats.
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Enjoy the entertainment at an outback pub with plenty of Territory history

Make the most of the varied entertainment, cold drinks and hearty meals at Daly Waters Historic Pub, a true outback pub that's been a popular watering hole on the old drover's track since the 1930s.
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Pay your respects to early explorers and Aboriginal owners at the Boab tree

Gaze up at the giant Boab tree, a significant site for the Ngarinman Aboriginal people, and read the inscriptions and signs to learn more about Augustus Gregory's 1885 North Australian expedition.
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Drift downstream in the warm waters of the Bitter Springs thermal pools

Lay back and relax in the warm, spring-fed Bitter Springs thermal pools amid palms and tropical woodlands in Elsey National Park, and drift downstream along the Aquatrail past swimming turtles.

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Top 10 things to do

- Katherine Gorge and Nitmiluk National Park
  
  Make your way to the ancient sandstone country of Nitmiluk National Park and explore the 13 stunning gorges on foot, by canoe, boat or helicopter.
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- Canoeing and kayaking
  
  Push off from the river bank, fasten your lifejacket, and get your paddles going for an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes.
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- Jatbula Trail
  
  Embark on the arduous five-day Jatbula Trail in Nitmiluk National Park for off-the-beaten-track scenery, waterfalls and Jawoyn Aboriginal rock art.
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- Aboriginal culture tours
  
  The vast Katherine region is home to ancient indigenous cultures and traditions. Choose your destination and join local guides for a deeper insight.
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- Fishing
  
  Keen to try your luck on the famous Daly River or Katherine's Gulf Region? Find out the best places to cast a line and get tips on how to get there.
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- Nature and wildlife
  
  Explore one of the most diverse and dramatic natural environments in the world and discover a bountiful array of birds, animals and fish.
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- Outdoor activities
  
  Seek out holiday adventure of all kinds and fly, walk, swim and paddle through the diverse and stunning landscapes of the Katherine region.
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- Katherine Country Music Muster
  
  Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for good times as country music greats and fans from far and wide make Katherine the home of country music.
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- National parks
  
  Camping, boating, swimming and some of Australia's best walking trails – national parks in the Katherine region are more than just nature reserves.
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- Mataranka
  
  Visit the small pastoral town of Mataranka, made famous by the novel We of the Never Never and renowned for its sandy-bottomed thermal pool.
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Places to go in Katherine and Surrounds

Katherine

Katherine & Surrounds

Kick off your Katherine adventure in the NT's third-largest town. Try a spot of caving, join a river cruise, or fly over the stunning Katherine Gorge.
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Katherine Gorge and Nitmiluk National Park

Katherine & Surrounds

Make your way to the ancient sandstone country of Nitmiluk National Park and explore the 13 stunning gorges on foot, by canoe, boat or helicopter.
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Gulf Region

Katherine & Surrounds

Journey east from Katherine towards the Gulf of Carpentaria across an unspoilt wilderness and one of the Territory's best remote fishing destinations.
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Daly River

Katherine & Surrounds

Grab your fishing rod and camping gear and explore the thermal springs, gorges, swimming holes and barramundi hot spots all around the region.
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Mataranka

Katherine & Surrounds

Visit the small pastoral town of Mataranka, made famous by the novel We of the Never Never and renowned for its sandy-bottomed thermal pool.
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Elsey National Park

Katherine & Surrounds

Relax in the hot springs and visit heritage sites at the Elsey National Park, the setting for the Australian novel We of the Never Never.
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Judbarra/Gregory National Park

Katherine & Surrounds

Grab your best hiking boots and head to the spectacular gorge country of Judburra Gregory National Park, the second largest park in the NT.
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Jatbula Trail

Embark on the arduous five-day Jatbula Trail in Nitmiluk National Park for off-the-beaten-track scenery, waterfalls and Jawoyn Aboriginal rock art.
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Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge)

Choose whether to walk, swim, canoe, boat, or fly through the spectacular Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) and its world-famous gorge system.
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Mataranka Thermal Pool

Soothe aches and pains from long days on the road in the warm waters of the natural pool under the dappled light of the paperbark and palm forest.
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Northern Rockhole

See the reflections in the volcanic pools on the half-day walk from the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre, or cool off on the first day of the Jatbula Trail.
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Gecko Canoeing and Trekking

Canoe and kayak along the Katherine River with guides pointing out habitats and abundant wildlife, or trek through Nitmiluk and camp at serene sites.
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Katherine Aviation

Take a scenic flight to truly grasp the size and ruggedness of Nitmiluk and Kakadu national parks and see escarpments, rivers and gorges from above.
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Explore the stunning Katherine Gorge and witness an ancient landscape populated by some of the NT's most famous fauna.

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Katherine Adventure

Judbarra/Gregory National Park

Elsey National Park

Mataranka

Daly River

Gulf Region

Katherine & Surrounds

Katherine & Surrounds

Come to where the outback meets the tropics and discover a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures. Perfect for families and solo travellers alike, you’ll be spoilt for choice from driving, fishing, camping, kayaking and trekking.

Embark on the Jatbula Trail, cooling off in the pristine Northern Rockhole

Camp beneath Katherine's stars and narrow gorges on the beach at Smitt Rock

Canoe through Katherine's gorges and camp under the stars beside the river

Take a short walk and be rewarded with vast views of Nitmiluk National Park

Tackle the tough Jatbula Trail to discover a different side to Katherine

See the surprising series of sandstone towers that look like skyscrapers

Enjoy the entertainment at an outback pub with plenty of Territory history

Pay your respects to early explorers and Aboriginal owners at the Boab tree

Drift downstream in the warm waters of the Bitter Springs thermal pools

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Top 10 things to do

Katherine Gorge and Nitmiluk National Park

Canoeing and kayaking

Jatbula Trail

Aboriginal culture tours

Fishing

Nature and wildlife

Outdoor activities

Katherine Country Music Muster

National parks

Mataranka

Places to go in Katherine and Surrounds

Katherine

Katherine & Surrounds

Katherine Gorge and Nitmiluk National Park

Katherine & Surrounds

Gulf Region

Katherine & Surrounds

Daly River

Katherine & Surrounds

Mataranka

Katherine & Surrounds

Elsey National Park

Katherine & Surrounds

Judbarra/Gregory National Park

Katherine & Surrounds

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Best adventures

Jatbula Trail

Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge)

Mataranka Thermal Pool

Northern Rockhole

Gecko Canoeing and Trekking

Katherine Aviation

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Discover Katherine

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