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14 Photos of Katherine Gorge in the Northern Territory


One of the highlights of our NorthernTerritory journey and going to the TopEnd of Australia was taking in the elegance of KatherineGorge.

Located in Nitmiluk National Park, this is among our top 25 National Parks in Australia up until now.

KatherineGorge is comprised of thirteen canyons sculpted through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River which have terrific ritualistic significance to the regional Jawoyn individuals, who are custodians of Nitmiluk National Park.

A natural treasure of the Northern Territory and among Australia’s most remarkable wilderness areas, at simply a 4-hour drive from Darwin I extremely suggest you include it in your travel plan for any see to the Top End.

KatherineGorge Cruise

One of the popular methods to experience Katherine Gorge is by means of a cruise. We picked the 2-hour dawn break cruise and it was wonderful to see it awaken in the early morning light.

As we were going to throughout the dry season we didn’t get to see any running waterfalls and would like to come back simply after the damp season for a various point of view– this go to truly damp the cravings.

It’s called the breakfast cruise, however forget the consuming, it’s more about the spectacular surroundings.

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Get a canoe and take pleasure in the environments

We could not do the kayaking journey as Savannah was too young, however I have actually done it formerly and it likewise comes extremely advised by our neighborhood. Definitely, make a day of it and paddle into the 2nd canyon, which I discovered the most gorgeous.

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Walk to Barrawei Lookout

Do the 3.2 km loop approach the lookout which provides terrific views over the canyon. You can do the much shorter walk taking a high climb to the lookout from the river and pull back once again. There are lots of other strolling tracks. If we didn’t have the kids with us, I ‘d handle the 12 km Butterfly Gorge walk.

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

Sunset and the fruit bats

If you’re remaining in Nitmiluk National Park, at night at sundown stroll down to where the trip boats leave from and see the numerous fruit bats flying over the river. Amazing website to see.

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Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory, Australia

KatherineGorge Camping

NitmilukCaravan Park is the ideal location to remain right near the entryway to Katherine Gorge, about a 30- minute drive from the town ofKatherine You can quickly stroll to the canyon, it’s tidy, neat, dubious and has an excellent pool. You’ll require it!

Katherine Gorge campsite

If you desire a bit more high-end, you can remain at CicadaLodge in Katherine Gorge

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Can you visualize yourself at Katherine Gorge?