Top Things to do in Katherine
Top 9 Outdoor Activities in Katherine, Northern Territory
Katherine is located south of Darwin along the Stuart Highway and has a population of approximately 11,000 people. Near Katherine, within the Nitmiluk National Park, there are many exciting things to do including helicopter flights, canoeing, bushwalking, fishing, cultural sunset boat cruises and exploring ancient rock art. The Katherine Hot Springs, Leliyn (Edith Falls) and the Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park are also must visit locations in this area.
Restaurants in Katherine
1. Katherine Aviation
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Katherine Aviation is the region’s foremost premium charter and scenic flight operator, providing reliable and flexible flight services throughout the NT. Scenic Flights are conducted through 'The Scenic Flight Company' with bases in Katherine and Jabiru (NT).
2. HeliSpirit
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5.0 based on 77 reviews
Flights operate from April to October. The Katherine Region is Adventure Territory and is ideally positioned as a base from which to explore the Top End. Located only a couple of hours from Kakadu, Litchfield and Gregory National Parks, the town of Katherine is the central hub of the region. The jewel in the crown of Katherine is Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park. Nitmiluk is at the southern tip of Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Here you will find a rugged landscape of sandstone cliffs, spectacular waterfalls and lush rainforest.
3. Katherine Helicopters
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Katherine Helicopters is a helicopter tour operator based in Katherine, Northern Territory. Operating two Bell Helicopters we offer a range of services, from tour flights up the serene Katherine Gorge to bespoke Heli-Fishing trips through-out the Top End of Australia.
4. Katherine Outback Experience
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5.0 based on 780 reviews
The national award-winning Katherine Outback Experience was awarded Best Tourism Attraction in the NT in 2018 and 2019. We offer a number of Experiences including our Outback Show, Horse Rides and Live Music Events. The show is renown for being raw and real. If you have ever wanted to ride a horse in the outback or learn how horses and dogs are trained to muster cattle, then this is the place for you! Prepare to be captivated as multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire, Tom Curtain, provides real life horse-starting and working dog demonstrations, highlighting life on the land on outback Australian cattle stations. Without giving too much away, this outback show is truly an authentic and hands-on experience, entwined with humorous station tales. The show is in a constant state of evolution, it is an experience not to be missed! BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Shows are seasonal. Horse Riding is available all year either permitting. See website for specific show times.
Reviewed By 453suzannep - Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
We were travelling on the Ghan in May and this was one of the choices for an excursion. What a wonderful choice, lived up to all of our expectations and more could not recommend a visit to to Katherine Outback Experience highly enough. This would satisfy everyone of all ages the animals the singing the afternoon tea were all exceptional an experience we will always remember, they even brought around ice blocks while we watched the show. If you are lucky enough to visit Katherine do not miss a visit to this place.
5. Nitmiluk Tours
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4.5 based on 472 reviews
A trip to the Northern Territory is not complete without visiting the spectacular “Nitmiluk Gorge”. Open all year round, it features some of the most stunning gorge scenery in the Northern Territory, with raging waterfalls, a myriad of wildlife and breathtaking views of the Jawoyn country. Nitmiluk Gorge winds along 12km of sheer rock extending more than 70m high. Consisting of 13 seperate gorges, Nitmiluk Gorge is a maze of waterways sculpted from the sandstone over countless millennia by the Katherine River. Nitmiluk Tours is the specialist agent offering a great variety of tours that allow you to immerse yourself in the history, rugged beauty and culture of this majestic region. Cruise, canoe, walk, fly, swim, and embrace Nitmiluk Gorge.
6. Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
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4.5 based on 1,534 reviews
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge is a deep gorge carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River. Situated within the Jawoyn-owned Nitmiluk National Park, characterised by its sandstone country features above the gorge, lush rainforest gullies in the gorge walls, and broad valleys meandering through both the high and the low country. Enjoy a boat tour, helicopter flight, various walks, camping and canoeing.
Reviewed By Fionaon23
Loved this place.. we were lucky enough to be here in the quiet wet season.. take a tour up the river to experience the sheer beauty .. lovely centre and cafe for a coffee and snack.
7. Jatbula Trail
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By SallyP99 - Adelaide, Australia
This five day hike is a must do. It’s a moderately challenging hike with a full pack, doable by any able adult but best enjoyed if you have a good level of fitness, even better if you’ve practiced carrying a full pack. The terrain is varied, beautiful and wild. The campsites each have a good composting toilet and an emergency call box, other than that you are completely in nature. Each campsite is pretty, with a permanent waterhole suitable for swimming and fresh water. We chose to do the guided walk with Gecko tours, mainly because we couldn’t get one of the rare tickets to walk independently. Nevertheless, it was well worth it! Our guide Travis was absolutely awesome. His knowledge and passion about geology, the vegetation, fauna, art sites, stars and especially spiders added another level of enjoyment to the walk. He was good company and very calm, and cheerfully carried all of the cooking gear and most of the food for the group! Gecko provide whatever sleeping equipment you need, and the catering is very good for such a hike, even including fresh salad veg every day! Their advice about what to bring (and what not to bring) was spot on too. Although this walk would be amazing whichever way you do it, Gecko tours took it to next level. I would go again in a heart beat.
8. Katherine Country Club
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
The Katherine Country Club is home to the Katherine Golf Club as well the Katherine Bowls Club.For golf there is a par 72 course with 9 holes and two different tee blocks on each hole; the course presents an interesting challenge with the signature difficult holes - 6th and 15th, being some of the toughest in the Territory. With long par 5s and a few long par 3s, the course can be quite challenging for the players.The club is now serviced by a Pro Shop supplying equipment for either purchase or hire. Buggies and motorised carts are available as well as buckets of balls for the driving range. Lessons and clinics are available from Katherine golfing professional Nathan Campfield on a fortnightly basis.The Katherine Lawn Bowls Club was established in 1986. It is renowned for its high quality synthetic outdoor green and the variety of activities we offer. The friendliness of its people, makes it a must visit Bowls Club for visitors travelling through the NT.The clubhouse is home to the bar and tropical beer gardens as well as the bistro which is listed under TripAdvisor's restaurant section.
9. Gecko Canoeing & Trekking
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
