Katherine | Northern Territory
Is a vast region of tropical savannah woodloand, containing mighty rivers, untouched coastlines and massive cattle stations. Situated 320 km southeast of Darwin in the "Top End" of the Northern Territory, Australia. It is the fourth largest settlement in the territory after the capital Darwin, Palmerston and Alice Springs. Katherine has a population of 9,124.
The well known and spectacular Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk National Park near the town has many ancient rock paintings. These often become flooded during "the wet season" as the river can rise 18 m in the narrow passage. In a particularly wet season, the paintings higher up can become flooded, damaging these ancient treasures.
The Park features many activities such as camping, swimming, fishing (lures only), sightseeing, canoeing, boat cruises and bush walk trails.
Butterfly Gorge, within a 6 km walk across the escarpment from the visitor centre, features a large valley filled with lush monsoon rainforest that extends down to the river.
Nitmiluk also features the country's ultimate buswalking experience, the Jatbula Trail, an extended trail winding some 46 km over stunning landscapes stretching from the gorge to Edith Falls to the north.
The original inhabitants of the area belong to the Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman language groups.
Discounts available in Kathernine to the holders of an Aussie Travel Saver card
