Where do Nitmiluk Tours leave from?
Where do Nitmiluk Tours leave from?
Nitmiluk National Park is a 3.5hr drive from Darwin. Simply head down the Stuart Highway until you reach Katherine. Heading along Gorge Rd, Nitmiluk National Park is the located 30mins out of Katherine.
Do I need a park pass for nitmiluk?
No passes or permits are required to visit Nitmiluk Gorge, except if you wish to use your own canoe.
Can you swim in Katherine Gorge?
Katherine Gorge Swim between the sheer cliffs of the gorge itself to sandy freshwater beaches, or walk into the paperbark and pandanus-fringed plunge pool or alternatively enjoy a relaxing Cruise along the Gorge.
Is nitmiluk open?
Nitmiluk Visitor Centre is open daily from 8am to 5pm.
Can you swim at Nitmiluk?
If you have time for a full day or overnight walk, go for a swim in the secluded Sweetwater pool.
How many gorges does nitmiluk have?
thirteen gorges
Nitmiluk Gorge is made up of thirteen gorges, with rapids and falls, and follow the Katherine River, which begins in Kakadu. During the Dry, roughly from April to October, the Nitmiluk Gorge waters are placid in most spots and ideal for swimming and canoeing.
Is there crocodiles in Katherine?
Freshwater crocodiles roam the inland rivers and lagoons and are commonly found in the Katherine and Victoria rivers and the Mataranka area.
Are there crocs in nitmiluk?
Rangers trap massive 3.96 metre saltwater crocodile from Nitmiluk National Park.
How much time do you need in Katherine?
If you want to enjoy some of the many other tours on offer here, including dawn cruises, sunset dinner cruises or helicopter tours that allow you to see further up the gorge, 2-3 days really is required.
Where do you stop between Alice Springs and Katherine?
Northern Territory Hotels and Places to Stay
- Mary River Wilderness Retreat. View Hotel. Mount Bundey, Northern Territory.
- Litchfield Sunset. View Hotel. Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory.
- Banyan Tree Caravan & Tourist Park. View Hotel. Rum Jungle, Northern Territory.
Where can I camp in Nitmiluk National Park?
Sweetwater Pool is the last campsite reached along the iconic Jatbula Trail, a 62 kilometre long bushwalking trail in Nitmiluk National Park… Northern Rockhole, in Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge), is an enjoyable half day walk from the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre at Katherine Gorge.
How do I contact Nitmiluk tours?
Bookings and Enquiries: [email protected] Functions and Events: [email protected] Sales & Marketing: [email protected]
What to do in Nitmiluk Gorge?
As well as being a vital hub for tourist information, the Visitors Centre has a restaurant, souvenir shop and cultural displays. Dining at Nitmiluk Café is a tasty destination in its own right, showcasing spectacular views over the Nitmiluk Gorge from the outdoor deck.
What does the name nitnitmiluk mean?
Nitmiluk is the Jawoyn name for Katherine Gorge. It is pronounced Nit-me-look, and literally means Cicada Place. There are many Aboriginal rock art paintings on sandstone walls throughout the gorge system, some of which are thousands of years old.
