Address & Contact
Nitimiluk National Park
Northern Territory 0852
Phone: 08-8973 8888
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Katherine Gorge, is a deep
gorge carved through
sandstone by the
Katherine River. Distinctive dissected
sandstone country features above
the gorge, lush rainforest gullies inhabit giant cracks in
the gorge walls, and broad valleys meander through both the high and the low country. This diverse and spectacular landscape is also a cultural landscape, where Jawoyn people live and work, continuing and sharing their culture.
The Park’s main entrance is located 30 kilometres north-east of
Katherine via a sealed road. The most comfortable months to visit are from May to September. Wet season flooding between December and April may restrict the range of activities available and sometimes close the road to the Park.
Tour operators run a variety of tours in
the Gorge system. Tours depart from the
boat ramp and can be booked at the Nitmiluk Centre or on 1300 146 743.
Canoeing - Canoes can be hired at
the Gorge; private canoes can be used in
the Gorge. The upper gorges are accessible to canoes, by carrying them over the rocks separating gorges.
Boats or canoes not for you? Then: A helicopter ride is an excellent way to see
the gorge system. Flights provide magnificent
views of the Arnhem Land Plateau and
the Gorge system. Bookings through the Nitmiluk Centre.
Walking – Numerous
walking tracks offer a variety of experiences from riverbank strolls to spectacular overnight walks. Jawoyn art can be seen along the base of the
sandstone escarpment in
the Gorge system. More detailed information about the Southern Walks and the Jatbula Trail is available in the Nitmiluk Centre, or from Park information sheets (downloadable PDF), on the website:
http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks/find/nitmiluk.htmlCamping - There are powered sites at
the Gorge or unpowered, sites at Leliyn (Edith Falls).
Camp-site bookings are required for overnight canoeing and camping as numbers are restricted. Fishing is also a popular pastime for many visitors to
the Gorge.
Facilities at
the Gorge include: a grassed
picnic area with gas barbecues, tables and
toilets; a fully serviced
camp ground with powered sites; the
Nitmiluk Visitor Centre with interpretive displays, cafe, souvenir
shop and tour booking desk; tour launch and canoe hire adjacent to the
boat ramp; and a swimming area.
Leliyn (Edith Falls) is also part of the Nitmiluk National Park:
The large
pool at the base of the falls and shady
picnic area make Leliyn a favoured stop for visitors travelling northwards. Leliyn is accessed by driving 40 kilometres north from
Katherine and then following the sealed access road for 20 kilometres. Park facilities at Leliyn (Edith Falls) include: a fully serviced
camp ground (no power) with
toilet and shower facilities; a picnic ground with gas barbecue and tables. Refer to the Nitmiluk National Park Leliyn (downloadable PDF) Fact Sheet for further information.
Nitmiluk National Park PDF