Nitmiluk National Park is home to the spectacular Katherine Gorge, a series of 13 sandstone gorges carved over a billion years by the Katherine River.
The impressive gorge walls and white sandy beaches can be explored on foot, by canoe or on a cruise and are stunning from the air on a scenic helicopter flight. The Nitmiluk Visitors Center, located at the start of the first gorge, 30km outside of Katherine, is adjacent to a serene picnic area.
Previously known as Katherine Gorge National Park, the Park was handed back to the local Aboriginal people and renamed Nitmiluk, meaning 'Cicada Place'. The Park is jointly managed by the Northern Territory Government and the Jawoyn people in accordance with traditional Jawoyn law. Aboriginal culture is strong in the area and there are many Aboriginal rock art sites dotted throughout the Park.
The town Katherine is 317 km south of Darwin. You can get to Katherine from Darwin by plane, bus, car or train. Many people visit Katherine Gorge as part of a round trip from Darwin that also includes Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park.
To make the most of your visit to Katherine Gorge National Park it's best to either spend the night in Katherine and leave really early, or camp. There is so much to see and do, the best Nitmiluk tours start early, and a day goes quick... |
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| Katherine Gorge at Nitmiluk Nationalpark |
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