Travel guide

Katherine

Gorges and hot springs of the Top End

🗓️ Best time: May–September (dry season)💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 Australia

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About Katherine

An outback town in the Northern Territory — the spectacular sandstone gorges of Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) for cruising and canoeing, thermal springs, ancient rock art, and Aboriginal culture.

⭐ Things to do in Katherine

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge cruiseKatherine Hot SpringsEdith Falls swimCutta Cutta cavesAboriginal cultural toursCanoe the gorge systemLeliyn (Edith Falls) upper poolsNitmiluk rock art

🍽️ What to eat in Katherine

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

BarramundiBush-tucker tastingsOutback steakMango treats

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A car is essential; tours to the gorge.

💡 Local tip

Paddle a canoe deep into Katherine Gorge to reach quiet upper chambers the cruises don't.