TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge - https://www.nitmiluktours.com.au
You'll be drawn to the majestic beauty and sheer size of the spectacular Katherine Gorge.
Located on the lands of the Jawoyn people, rock art sites dot the park and dreaming stories bring the silent gorge walls to life. You can learn about the Jawoyn people's association with the land at the Nitmiluk Centre or by taking a boat cruise of the first few gorges.
Take sunrise or sunset cruises and see the gorge turn all shades of mauve and red.
There are canoes for hire or you can get a permit to use your own canoe from the Nitmiluk National Park Visitor Centre.
You can canoe to the fourth, sixth and ninth gorges and camp overnight, but make sure you book ahead of time by calling Nitmiluk Tours on (08) 8972 1253 or 1300 146 743.
Powered and non-powered sites are available near the Gorge Caravan Park.
You need to book overnight accommodation and canoeing at Nitmiluk, the phone number to ring is (08) 8971 0877.
Katherine Outback Experience - https://www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au/
Owned by multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire, Tom Curtain, Katherine Outback Experience celebrates life in the outback through real horse-starting and working dog demonstrations, entwined with live music and humorous bush tales.
Leliyn (Edith Falls)
A visit to Leliyn (Edith Falls) in the west of the park should also be on your list.
Swimming in the lower and upper pools is a must.
Elsey national park Mataranka Hot springs rainbow springs and Bitter springs
1 hour south of Katherine is Mataranka, home to Elsey station, the home of the Never Never. Here you can explore Elsey station where Agnus Gunn lived, Visit the graveyard where they have been laid to rest and visit the house used in the movie We of the Never Never. After, why not have a swim in one of the Natural thermal pools.
Katherine museum
Discover the unique history of the Katherine region at our very own Museum. Through their outdoor and indoor displays, they showcase the resilience, resourcefulness and adventurous spirit of the people who live, and have lived, in this region. From extreme flooding to the bombs that fell during World War II, find out how and where it happened, and how the people of Katherine turned tragedy into triumph and take on the challenges of living in a beautiful and remote land.
There are many things to see and do during your stay in Katherine. We suggest at least three nights / four days and if you are using Katherine as your home base, anything up to 19 days. From cycling, walking trails, swimming, caves and much more, Visit https://www.visitkatherine.com.au/attractions to fill your list.
You'll be drawn to the majestic beauty and sheer size of the spectacular Katherine Gorge.
Located on the lands of the Jawoyn people, rock art sites dot the park and dreaming stories bring the silent gorge walls to life. You can learn about the Jawoyn people's association with the land at the Nitmiluk Centre or by taking a boat cruise of the first few gorges.
Take sunrise or sunset cruises and see the gorge turn all shades of mauve and red.
There are canoes for hire or you can get a permit to use your own canoe from the Nitmiluk National Park Visitor Centre.
You can canoe to the fourth, sixth and ninth gorges and camp overnight, but make sure you book ahead of time by calling Nitmiluk Tours on (08) 8972 1253 or 1300 146 743.
Powered and non-powered sites are available near the Gorge Caravan Park.
You need to book overnight accommodation and canoeing at Nitmiluk, the phone number to ring is (08) 8971 0877.
Katherine Outback Experience - https://www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au/
Owned by multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire, Tom Curtain, Katherine Outback Experience celebrates life in the outback through real horse-starting and working dog demonstrations, entwined with live music and humorous bush tales.
Leliyn (Edith Falls)
A visit to Leliyn (Edith Falls) in the west of the park should also be on your list.
Swimming in the lower and upper pools is a must.
Elsey national park Mataranka Hot springs rainbow springs and Bitter springs
1 hour south of Katherine is Mataranka, home to Elsey station, the home of the Never Never. Here you can explore Elsey station where Agnus Gunn lived, Visit the graveyard where they have been laid to rest and visit the house used in the movie We of the Never Never. After, why not have a swim in one of the Natural thermal pools.
Katherine museum
Discover the unique history of the Katherine region at our very own Museum. Through their outdoor and indoor displays, they showcase the resilience, resourcefulness and adventurous spirit of the people who live, and have lived, in this region. From extreme flooding to the bombs that fell during World War II, find out how and where it happened, and how the people of Katherine turned tragedy into triumph and take on the challenges of living in a beautiful and remote land.
There are many things to see and do during your stay in Katherine. We suggest at least three nights / four days and if you are using Katherine as your home base, anything up to 19 days. From cycling, walking trails, swimming, caves and much more, Visit https://www.visitkatherine.com.au/attractions to fill your list.