Katherine Gorge/Nitmiluk
   
There is a camp ground at Katherine Gorge where this
friendly emu was very interested in the ice cubes from the esky.
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Pine
Tree Motel |
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Pine Tree Motel in Katherine's
central business district is the place to stay while
visiting the region, situated just metres away from
the Post Office and main shopping centre. The hotel's
tropical garden setting and relaxed atmosphere make
one feel at home. There are 50 comfortable guestrooms
in the hotel intact with immaculately furnished amenities
and services catering to the needs of its guests.
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Kookaburra
Backpackers |
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Kookaburra Backpackers
is the closest hostel to Katherine’s transit
centre, Target, Woolworths and all main shops (only
200 metres). Secure, off street parking is provided.
We provide a free transfer to and from the bus stop
and Ghan train station (if pre-arranged). There is
a huge garden with shady swimming pool and BBQ area.
Internet access is provided and along with a guest
incoming chat line. There are personal security lockers
in all rooms and the hostel is situated in secured
grounds. The hostel has lots of atmosphere, didgeridoo
and guitar BBQ nights and table tennis competitions
but most of all it's clean and friendly. 24 Hr tea
and coffee is provided along with 20 minutes free
internet (with pre booking).
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How to get to Katherine Gorge
First of all you need to get to the Northern Territory, unless
you drive up from the south you will first need to fly to Darwin,
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Day
tour from Darwin |
Katherine Gorge / Nitmiluk National Park
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time in Darwin is limited you can still see the Katherine
Gorge on a day tour that also includes a stop at the
beautiful Edith Falls. More
info... |
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Top
End highlights |
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This three day independent
coach tour lets you experience the highlights of the
Top End. Travel by luxury coach from Darwin to Kakadu,
Katherine and Litchfield, before returning to Darwin.
View ancient Aboriginal rock art, take scenic cruises
and have the opportunity for swimming beneath tropical
waterfalls.More
info....
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Getting to and around Katherine
Rent a car to get there! Katherine is about a 350km.
drive south of Darwin, and with your own car you will be able
to visit several other attractions on the way such as Berry Springs,
Pine Creek and Edith Falls.
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See Katherine and the N.T. in a campervan
Kakadu is the perfect place to go with a camper
van! Wide open roads, countless beautiful spots to pull over and
camp, the freedom to go where and when you want.
Nothing beats finding your own camping spot in the wild, having
a cold beer admiring a wildly coloured outback sunset and a dinner
cooked on the campfire under the magnificent starry skies.
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Tours in Katherine
Katherine
Gorge river cruise |
Katherine Gorge
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Make your own way along
a pleasant 32 kilometer (20 miles) drive on a sealed
road from the center of Katherine to the Nitmiluk
(Katherine) Gorge. On arrival, your tour departs
the Nitmiluk Centre for an unforgettable experience
through the gorges in this environmental wonderland.
Travel between sheer canyon walls and marvel at
the spectacular scenery or just lean back and relax,
letting the world go by.
On arrival at the Gorge, board the tour boat for
your tour through the first 2 of the 13 gorges.
A walk of approximately 800 metres each way is necessary,
so it is recommended to wear good walking shoes.
A well trained and knowledgeable guide will accompany
you through the tour providing information on the
extensive plant and wildlife in the gorges and other
items of interest. Ancient Aboriginal paintings
can be seen high on cliff walls and Johnstone River
crocodiles may be sighted.
More
info on two hour cruise....
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info on four hour cruise.... |
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