The outback town of Katherine, just three hours south of Darwin, is often described as the place ‘where the outback meets the tropics’.

Katherine is the perfect base for exploring the Gulf region, the southern part of Kakadu National Park and the Victoria River region – places where you can immerse yourself in nature and adventure activities.

Nitmiluk National Park

This region is home to the majestic Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk National Park; 13 spectacular sandstone gorges that are best experienced on a boat cruise, in a canoe or from above in a helicopter.

Victoria River

Fishing is Timber Creek's biggest drawcard and the beautiful Victoria River, running through deep valleys and gorges, is one of the Northern Territory’s most scenic places to catch barramundi.

Gulf Region

Travelling east from Katherine takes you to the Gulf of Carpentaria, the Gulf’s remote, unspoilt waterways are some of Australia's most unique and exciting fishing destinations.

Daly River

Located between Darwin and Katherine, the Daly region encompasses many unique ecosystems, including hot springs and gorges, making it a fantastic spot to camp and bushwalk.

Katherine Experiences

Savannah Way Tourism Drive

The Savannah Way is a great Australian adventure drive, linking national parks, historic drives and outback australian towns from Cairns in Queensland, through the Northern Territory to Broome in Western Australia.

History and heritage

Katherine's early history is depicted at a number of sites around the region, including the oldest homestead in he Northern Territory.

Adventure

This is an adventure playground for visitors who canoe, camp and bushwalk. It is a relatively remote destination with abundant waterways including gorges, rivers and waterfalls.