Top Things to do in Katherine
- 1. Katherine Outback ExperienceNorthern TerritoryExplore Australia's tropical north
- 2. Edith FallsNorthern TerritoryKatherine Top 10 Things To Do
- 3. Katherine Gorge
- 4. Nitmiluk National ParkNorthern TerritoryExplore Australia's tropical north
- 5. Cutta Cutta Caves Nature ParkNorthern TerritoryKatherine Top 10 Things To Do
- 6. Top Didj & Art GalleryNorthern TerritoryTop 10 Aboriginal experiences in the NT.
- 7. Katherine Visitor Information Centre
- 8. Katherine Hot SpringsNorthern TerritoryKatherine Top 10 Things To Do
- 9. Jatbula TrailNorthern TerritoryTop walks in the NT.
- 10. Katherine Museum
What to do and see in Katherine, Australia: The Best Places and Tips
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.
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1. Katherine Outback ExperienceNorthern TerritoryExplore Australia's tropical north
Overall Ratings
5 based on 342 reviews
Ever wondered how a young horse is broken-in or how working dogs are trained to muster cattle? Prepare to be captivated as 2x Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire, Tom Curtain, provides real life horse-starting and dog training demonstrations, highlighting life on the land on outback Australian cattle stations. Without giving too much away, this 90 minute show is truly an authentic and hands-on experience complete with trick horses, buffalo, goats, brahman cattle and other station characters, entwined with outlandish station tales and boundless bush humour. The show is in a constant state of evolution, with new acts and new animals. It is an experience not to be missed! BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! NT Season is 1 APRIL 2018 to 31 OCTOBER 2018. Shows: Monday, Thursday and Friday 4:30-6:00pm | Tuesday 9:30am | Wednesday 2:30pm | Selected Saturdays 4:30-6:00pm.
Reviewed By kingleois1
We visited as part of a tour group, as a side trip from our "Ghan" rail trip from Adelaide to Darwin.
The show that you guys gave us was wonderful and very informative. I personally learned a lot about horses that I never knew even though I had been in an environment of horses as a teenager. I have no hesitation in recommending your outback experience to all. Even "townies" should enjoy it.
2. Edith FallsNorthern TerritoryKatherine Top 10 Things To Do
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 537 reviews
Reviewed By Alison K - Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
When we visited in April 2017 there was an abundance of water coming over the falls. The pool was closed to swimming which was a pity and some of the walk ways were inaccessible. This did nothing to spoil our visit though, as we knew the amount of water coming over the falls was a rare site indeed.
3. Katherine Gorge
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
A deep gorge carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River draws thousands of visitors to the Jawoyn-owned Nitmiluk National Park each year. 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. Enjoy a boat tour, helicopter flight, various walks, camping and canoeing. Leliyn (Edith Falls) is also a great attraction within the Park.
Reviewed By SSFiji - San Francisco, California
We went on a two gorge trip because of the water level. I think there are 13 gorges here. The boat captain was a great guide and told us about the lot of the local and cultural history. Best was he took us to a fresh water waterfall/pool in the second gorge which was divine. We soaked there for about 45 mts.
4. Nitmiluk National ParkNorthern TerritoryExplore Australia's tropical north
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
A cruise on the Katherine River will give you a great overview of this national park, made up of 13 sandstone gorges
Reviewed By Natalie1964 - Melbourne
The Nitmilik National Park is such a delight. Breathtakingly beautiful with mammoth rock formations and views from Barawei Lookout. We took a two Gorge tour and that was great and you got to see things close up which you wouldn't, if you walked the top...MoreThanks for your review of Nitmiluk - delighted that you enjoyed your time with us
5. Cutta Cutta Caves Nature ParkNorthern TerritoryKatherine Top 10 Things To Do
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park is located 27km south of Katherine and is easily accessible from the Stuart Highway. The park covers 1499 hectares of limestone landscape, and is home to five species of bats, including the rare Ghost and Horseshoe bats. About 170 species of birds have been recorded within the park, including the Hooded Parrot and the endangered Gouldian Finch. Tropical cave systems like those in Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park are limited in Australia and are therefore of scientific and conservation interest and are the primary season the area has been declared an official Nature Park.
Reviewed By Suzanne818 - Sydney, Australia
A good tour with a knowledgeable and amusing guide who made it a memorable experience. Surprised to see so much wildlife in and around the caves. Well worth stopping although initially might seem a little pricey. Plenty to see and very easy access.
6. Top Didj & Art GalleryNorthern TerritoryTop 10 Aboriginal experiences in the NT.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Top Didj & Art Gallery offers a genuine Aboriginal Cultural Experience. Manual Pamkal, winner of the Tourism NT Brolga award in 2013, for outstanding interpretive guide, is happy to pass on his traditions from Aboriginal contemporary life after playing a traditional welcoming tune on the didgeridoo. Manual will teach you the fine art of Rarrk Painting and give you the chance to paint your own masterpiece using a special brush made from a reed called Julk. This fantastic 2 1/2 hour interpretive experience will provide many hands on activities such as: Learning about indigenous culture and art Paint a piece of Indigenous artwork Learn fire lighting skills Learning how to throw a spear using a woomera Get to hold or feed baby wallabies View and purchase some of the best Aboriginal art and didgeridoos in the Northern Territory
Reviewed By annelisedean - Maleny, Australia
This experience was a favourite for all of us - teenage children, parents and grandparents. It was such a pleasure to listen to Manuel's stories and learn more about his language and culture. Having the opportunity to create our own works of art was amazing....MoreThank you for your kind words. We are so happy you had a good time with us. I will read this to Manuel tomorrow and he will be overjoyed. He loves telling his story and interacting with everyone that comes into Top Didj. cheers
7. Katherine Visitor Information Centre
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4.5 based on 151 reviews
8. Katherine Hot SpringsNorthern TerritoryKatherine Top 10 Things To Do
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4 based on 400 reviews
9. Jatbula TrailNorthern TerritoryTop walks in the NT.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Brunswick_travellers - Melbourne
The walk itself isn't terribly demanding - though carrying a full pack and water was a novelty for us, we still managed it fine.
Our guides with Trek Tours Australia were Declan and Jacob and they looked after us well and told us a lot about where we were walking. There's no doubt you see things with a guide you wouldn't otherwise. Not to mention they cook and clean up for you which is pretty ace! It's a small group tour, we enjoyed the other 8 people and it was a really good experience.
The walk itself is across interesting and varied country and we only ever saw one other group of four people over the 6 days. Waterholes by lunch time every day but one (and even then you stop at one over a lunch break) so lots of swimming and exploring, plenty of time to sit and read - or do the washing if you are that way inclined! There are some tricky river crossings and a bit of wet feet early in the season but I'd imagine that would be easier once the water slows down later in the dry. We had a great time and it's such a wonderful part of the world - go do it, but not too many people, what's great about it is the isolation.
10. Katherine Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By Sallyscott2888 - Onslow, Australia
What looked like a dusty old museum turned out to be a treasure! The hanger with old flying doctor plane in it had the most wonderful walls of storylines from all the past. Great tales of ordinary lives lived in amazingly tough and difficult conditions. Humbling when we got back inot our aircondtioned 4WD and cruised down the highway.
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