Located 320km south of Darwin the capital of the Northern Territory, Katherine is surrounded by rugged Australian outback and theNitmiluk National Park.
Katherine is your gateway to where the outback meets the tropics. Discover the lands ancient cultures, its harsh landscapes, deep canyons, cascading waterfalls and thermal springs.
Discover the history of the region, starting at the Katherine museum for photos of the past, before heading out of town to the original property of the Northern Territory, Springvale Homestead. On your way back, be sure to stop off at the Katherine Hot Springs to soak, relax and recover in the thermal pools.
The landscape surrounding Katherine is delightfully diverse, full of ancient history and culture. There’s so much to be discovered in this little pocket of Australia.
Take a 25-minute drive out of town to uncover the spectacular limestone crystal caverns of the Cutta Cutta Caves that date back 500 million years.
The Nitmiluk National Park sits just north of Katherine, and south of Kakadu National Park, Aboriginal-owned Arnhem Land. Nitmiluk is absolutely bursting with indigenous culture to be discovered, dramatic landscapes of canyons, waterfalls and lush rainforests.
Discover the local Indigenous history and culture as you explore the Katherine Gorge with the guide of the local Jawoyn people. For the seasoned hiker, you should definitely experience the 59km 5-day Jatbula Trail, following the Dreamtime track of the Jawoyn people – a rare and incredible experience you'll never forget. Uncover ancient artefacts, learn about the land and local Indigenous culture along the way.
