Out & About in Katherine Region

Sightseeing

Katherine Horké prameny

There are a number of pools commencing with the very top pool which has the crater pouring warm water from the ground which runs over rock formations, lower pools and tree root systems. This is a seasonal swimming spot which has free entry and is open from 7am to 7pm. Parking is off Victoria Highway. Enjoy a coffee or a bite to eat at Pop Rocket Cafe before or after a swim (open Thursday to Sunday 6:30am to 2pm).

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Katherine Horké prameny

Riverbank Drive

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There are a number of pools commencing with the very top pool which has the crater pouring warm water from the ground which runs over rock formations, lower pools and tree root systems. This is a seasonal swimming spot which has free entry and is open from 7am to 7pm. Parking is off Victoria Highway. Enjoy a coffee or a bite to eat at Pop Rocket Cafe before or after a swim (open Thursday to Sunday 6:30am to 2pm).

Katherine Low Level Nature Reserve

This place has a special place in our hearts. Just a short drive or walk from the Hot Springs, there are picnic tables, shady spots to throw a rug down and have a picnic and access to public toilets. * It is not advised to swim here

Katherine Low Level Nature Reserve

This place has a special place in our hearts. Just a short drive or walk from the Hot Springs, there are picnic tables, shady spots to throw a rug down and have a picnic and access to public toilets. * It is not advised to swim here

Nitmiluk Gorge

The famous Nitmiluk Gorge otherwise known as Katherine Gorge is 30km outside the town centre (25km from Grey on Gray). There are many ways you can experience the gorge including walking, boat cruise, helicopter and canoeing. If you are lucky enough to be here in the wet season we would HIGHLY recommend the walk to Southern Rockhole (you can even catch a ferry there if you aren’t up for the walk). Nitmiluk Accommodation and Tours operate the campground, Cicada Lodge & restaurant, cruises, canoeing and café. You can book online or through Katherine Information Centre..

Nitmiluk Gorge

Gorge Road

The famous Nitmiluk Gorge otherwise known as Katherine Gorge is 30km outside the town centre (25km from Grey on Gray). There are many ways you can experience the gorge including walking, boat cruise, helicopter and canoeing. If you are lucky enough to be here in the wet season we would HIGHLY recommend the walk to Southern Rockhole (you can even catch a ferry there if you aren’t up for the walk). Nitmiluk Accommodation and Tours operate the campground, Cicada Lodge & restaurant, cruises, canoeing and café. You can book online or through Katherine Information Centre..

Edith Falls

The not to miss Leilyn (Edith Falls) is located on the western side of Nitmiluk National Park and is a 60km drive north of Katherine along the Stuart Highway. There are several walking tracks and swimming spots including the bottom and top pools (2.6km loop walk) and the longer Sweetwater Pool (9km return). With so many options you can find the swimming hole and walk that's right for you. There is also a campground that you can now book and a kiosk open in the dry season.

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Edith Falls

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The not to miss Leilyn (Edith Falls) is located on the western side of Nitmiluk National Park and is a 60km drive north of Katherine along the Stuart Highway. There are several walking tracks and swimming spots including the bottom and top pools (2.6km loop walk) and the longer Sweetwater Pool (9km return). With so many options you can find the swimming hole and walk that's right for you. There is also a campground that you can now book and a kiosk open in the dry season.

Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park

Located 30km south of Katherine where you can see limestone formations of stalactites and stalagmites and the chance of seeing five different species of bats. On hotter days it is best to do the morning tours as it can get quite warm in the heat of the day.

Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park

Stuart Highway

Located 30km south of Katherine where you can see limestone formations of stalactites and stalagmites and the chance of seeing five different species of bats. On hotter days it is best to do the morning tours as it can get quite warm in the heat of the day.

Katherine Outback Experience

Located only 6km from the town centre Katherine Outback Experience gives you an insight into NTs pastoral history, horse starting, working dog demonstrations, live music and story telling located on an operating farm. Another place that holds a special place in our heart, where we were lucky enough to celebrate our wedding with friends and family from around Australia.

Katherine Outback Experience

115 Collins Rd

Located only 6km from the town centre Katherine Outback Experience gives you an insight into NTs pastoral history, horse starting, working dog demonstrations, live music and story telling located on an operating farm. Another place that holds a special place in our heart, where we were lucky enough to celebrate our wedding with friends and family from around Australia.

Bitter Springs

Located 105km south of Katherine and 2km from the township of Mataranka, Bitter Springs is set amongst palms and tropical woodlands in Elsey National Park. These spring-fed thermal pools are an ideal place to relax and unwind. Its is only a short 500m walk and don’t forget to take a pool noodle so you can float with the current and walk back to do it all again! If you are planning to do a day trip you are more than welcome to borrow our pool noodles located in the storeroom. The springs are closed during the wet season, so please check ahead before visiting between November to May.

Bitter Springs

Located 105km south of Katherine and 2km from the township of Mataranka, Bitter Springs is set amongst palms and tropical woodlands in Elsey National Park. These spring-fed thermal pools are an ideal place to relax and unwind. Its is only a short 500m walk and don’t forget to take a pool noodle so you can float with the current and walk back to do it all again! If you are planning to do a day trip you are more than welcome to borrow our pool noodles located in the storeroom. The springs are closed during the wet season, so please check ahead before visiting between November to May.

Termální bazén Mataranka a Rainbow Springs

Located at Mataranka Homestead 1.5km south of Mataranka at the end of Homestead Road, Mataranka Thermal Pool is a warm spring fed swimming pool amongst palm trees and woodlands. They have easy access with steel ladders and concrete banks and the homestead has the Maluka Bar and a kitchen where you can have lunch or dinner after enjoying the thermal pools.

Termální bazén Mataranka a Rainbow Springs

642 Homestead Rd

Located at Mataranka Homestead 1.5km south of Mataranka at the end of Homestead Road, Mataranka Thermal Pool is a warm spring fed swimming pool amongst palm trees and woodlands. They have easy access with steel ladders and concrete banks and the homestead has the Maluka Bar and a kitchen where you can have lunch or dinner after enjoying the thermal pools.

Mataranka

The small town of Mataranka is 105km south of Katherine and is renowned for it sandy-bottomed thermal pool, bitter springs, pastoral history and is a welcomed stop with travellers. The area was made famous by the novel We of the Never Never – a book written about nearby Elsey Station by Jeannie Gunn. You can take a walk through a replica of the original Elsey Station Homestead located at Mataranka Homestead near the Mataranka Thermal Pools.

Mataranka

The small town of Mataranka is 105km south of Katherine and is renowned for it sandy-bottomed thermal pool, bitter springs, pastoral history and is a welcomed stop with travellers. The area was made famous by the novel We of the Never Never – a book written about nearby Elsey Station by Jeannie Gunn. You can take a walk through a replica of the original Elsey Station Homestead located at Mataranka Homestead near the Mataranka Thermal Pools.