If you're planning a visit to the Katherine region, chances are you're thinking of the possibilities of the great outdoors. And you're right – the options are endless. Take time to relax or seek out adventure of all kinds on land, water or from the air.
Leisure time
Cast your line for that prized barramundi along the Daly, Roper, Victoria or McArthur Rivers. Hire your own boat, or join a guided tour. Swim beneath stunning cascades, in thermal springs and fresh pools in the area's numerous national parks and reserves. Hop on board a river cruise along the Katherine River. Head out in time to view the sunset and learn about local indigenous history and culture.
Under your own steam
Jump aboard a canoe for your own sight-seeing tour through the world-famous Katherine Gorge. Drift along the river, watch out for local wildlife, and navigate the gentle rapids with your paddle. Get your camp-fire songs ready for overnighting in national parks, snuggling down in your swag beneath the stars. Put your adventurous side, and your stamina, to the test by hiking the multi-day Jutbula Trail that winds its way through spectacular Nitmuluk National Park. Head out for an easier, but no less-rewarding day walk, stopping for picnicking and wildlife spotting at your own pace.
Over land and above
Cut a trail across Australia from the south through the Red Centre to the Top End on the Ghan, one of the continent's most incredible train journeys. Alight at Katherine, and experience the extraordinary scenery along the way. Take to the sky on a helicopter tour or scenic flight to view Arnhem Land, fly above the towering cliffs of Katherine Gorge, over wending rivers, spotting wildlife and unique geographical features along the way.
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Walking and hiking
Katherine & Surrounds
Keen bushwalker? Intrepid explorer? This is bushwalking paradise. No matter your fitness there's the perfect walk waiting for you in Katherine.
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Camping
Katherine & Surrounds
Find a quiet spot on the sand or red dirt, roll out your swag, and lay down beneath countless twinkling stars – this is camping Outback style.
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Fishing
Katherine & Surrounds
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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Adventure travel
Katherine & Surrounds
Discover Katherine's unique geographic gifts from winding rivers, waterfalls and ocean to vast deserts and plunging gorges – an adventurer's playground
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Scenic flights
Katherine & Surrounds
Soar above great tracts of spectacular scenery in a light aircraft or witness the magnificent Katherine Gorge from the cockpit of a helicopter.
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Rail journeys
Katherine & Surrounds
Jump aboard the Ghan as it cuts through the continent, visiting Katherine and some of the Territory's most spectacular destinations along the way.
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River cruising
Katherine & Surrounds
Trawl along Katherine River through Nitmuluk National Park and take in the dramatic scenery as you move deeper into the stunning Katherine Gorge.
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Canoeing and kayaking
Katherine & Surrounds
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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Swimming
Katherine & Surrounds
Need to cool off after a hard day exploring the Katherine wilderness? From waterholes to hotel pools, find the best places to have a swim.
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