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Road trip from Darwin to the town of Katherine, then onto Edith Falls and Katherine Gorge Nitmiluk National Park and return to Darwin in Northern Territory Australia
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Destinations on the page: Katherine, Katherine Gorge Nitmiluk, Edith Falls and Mataranka in Northern Territory Australia
A 2wd Motorhome road trip to Katherine, Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls, Mataranaka Thermal Pools: Let's explain further: Say you have a 2wd large 6 berth motorhome rental, so what can you see and visit in Kakadu with the family. Katherine, Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls, Mataranaka Thermal Pools can all be accessed in your motorhome as all have sealed road access. Some smaller not well known local destinations may have 4wd access but the major destinations are Katherine, Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls, Mataranaka Thermal Pools.
Getting there: Straight down the Stuart Highway 332 km from Darwin past the Litchfield National park turnoff, past Adelaide River (must stop it's interesting), Hayes Creek, Emerald Springs, Pine Creek and 100 km down further you are greeted by a large bridge over the Katherine River. 332 km now that can very from 310 km to 332 km depends where you peg your Darwin Start from such as the Hidden Valley Van park or Smith Street Mall. Map of the Stuart Highway in Australia
Suggest you stay the first night in a Katherine township caravan park (that's what old aussies call a Tourist Van Park) next day rest up from the drive and go shopping then visit the Katherine Information Centre at the other end of town (Katherine is really quiet small), then have lunch then visit the Cutta Cutta Caves and maybe have a dip in the Katherine Hot Springs behind the footy oval (check with the visitor information centre first). Then head out the next south 101 km to Mattaranka and Elsey National Park.
Elsey National Park: Elsey is a national park in the Northern Territory, extending from 2 km to 19 km east of Mataranka and 378 km southeast of Darwin. Features of the park include Mataranka Falls, and the �Mataranka Thermal Pools. You could easily stay a few days and find it hard to leave the natural beauty of Bitter Springs, which is in the northern end of the park. A 500m waterway is fed by an underground spring that gently flows down a watercourse lined with cabbage palms. Mataranka Thermal Pool is another favourite and known for its warm Springs, which are around 30�C and pump out 30.5 megalitres of water each day.
Elsey National Park has all of the following facilities: cafe public toilets information signs ranger station fire pits drinking water picnic area caravans accommodation showers walking tracks scenic lookout historical ruins.
Nitmiluk National Park: Then after a few days here head back to Nitimiluk Nationak Park for a longer stay and explore the park.
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Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge
Make your way to the sandstone country of Nitmiluk National Park and explore the 13 stunning gorges on foot, by canoe, boat or helicopter.
Visitor Facilities Park facilities at the Gorge include:
a grassed picnic area with gas barbecues, tables and toilets
a fully serviced campground with powered sites
the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre with information, interpretive displays, cafe, souvenir shop and tour booking desk
tour launch and canoe hire adjacent to the boat ramp
swimming area.
Nitmiluk National Park - Fishing: Fishing is a popular pastime for many visitors to the Gorge. Normal barramundi fishing controls apply. No bait fishing is permitted, use lures only.
Nitmiluk National Park - Boat tours: Nitmiluk Tours operate a variety of tours in the Gorge system.
Nitmiluk National Park - Boating: Private powered vessels are prohibited from the gorge system from 1 June to 31 August. At other times, except when the river is closed due to wet season flooding, private vessels may use the first gorge. These vessels must be registered and a Katherine National Park fee paid at the Nitmiluk Centre before launching. Vessel restrictions and speed limits apply. Private vessels must be less than 4 metres long with a maximum 15hp motor. The speed limit is seven nautical miles/hour. Other normal waterway rules apply.
Nitmiluk National Park - Walking: Numerous walking tracks offer a variety of experiences from riverbank strolls to spectacular overnight walks. Overnight walkers need to obtain a camping permit at the Park Information Desk at the Nitmiluk Centre.
Nitmiluk National Park - Canoeing: Canoes can be hired at the Gorge by the hour, half day, full day or overnight. Private canoes can be used in the Gorge - a permit is required and can be obtained from the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre. A small fee also applies. The upper gorges are accessible to canoes, by carrying them over the rocks separating gorges.
Nitmiluk National Park - Camping: There are powered sites at the Gorge or unpowered, sites at Leliyn (Edith Falls). Campsite bookings are required for overnight canoeing and camping as numbers are restricted. Check at the Nitmiluk Centre for the availability of drinking water and location of toilets - you will need to supply your own toilet paper.
Please Remember in Nitmiluk National Park: Take your rubbish away with you. Keep to designated roads and tracks All cultural items and wildlife are protected. Do not touch the Aboriginal artsites. Please do not feed animals. Pets are not permitted in the Park Nets, traps and firearms are not permitted Avoid using soaps and detergents in or near waterways Camp only in designated camping areas Generators are not permitted in this Park Observe all fishing regulations. There is no fishing permitted at Edith Falls and lures only in the Katherine River. Check that your vehicle is not transporting pests like weeds and cane toads.
Walk the Jatbula Trail Walk the five-day 58 km Jatbula Trail that passes waterfalls, monsoon rainforest, stone country and Aboriginal rock art. The trail starts at the visitor centre and ends at Leliyn (Edith Falls), an idyllic camping spot near waterholes that are great for a rejuvenating swim. The Windolf Walk winds along Katherine River and up to Pat�s Lookout for a sweeping view of the gorge. Continue along the trail to the Southern Rockhole, where a waterfall flows after rain.
Natural swimming holes Swim at Leliyn (Edith Falls), a pandanus-fringed plunge pool on the park�s western boundary. Then follow the scenic walking track to Sweetwater Pool, a secluded and tranquil swimming hole. Paddle through the narrow chasms of Butterfly Gorge, a quiet, shaded gorge with rocky walls that are home to thousands of butterflies.
Interesting Facts about Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge:
Leliyn (Edith Falls) and Southern Rockhole in Nitmiluk National Place are not the same location. The Stuart Highway is the route and driving time we estimate at 190 minutes give or take. The Stuart Highway and exit into Katherine Gorge on and Gorge Rd
Leliyn (Edith Falls) - The large pool at the base of the falls and shady picnic area make Leliyn a favoured stop for visitors travelling the Stuart Highway. Leliyn is accessed by driving 40 kilometres north from Katherine and then following the sealed access road for 20 kilometres.
Park facilities at Leliyn (Edith Falls) include: a fully serviced campground with kiosk, toilet and shower facilities. Unpowered sites only. a picnic ground with gas barbecue and tables.
Southern Rockhole - Southern Rockhole is located on the Windolf bush walking track. It is roughly an 8km return bush walk from the car park. You will be amazed by the beauty of the landscape on this walk, and when you arrive at Southern Rockhole you will be taken in by the waterfall and the escarpment's sandstone rock, absolutely stunning, magnificent. Ferry Transfers. The Southern Rockhole is a seasonal waterfall, located near the top of the first gorge. This Rockhole is 4km (each way) by foot, or alternatively you can catch a ferry. Boat ferries are available either one-way (with the option of walking one way), or return. The boat ferry will take you within 150m of the Rockhole, you are then required to walk the remainder of the way. The walk is not a man-made path, and is rock-hopping the majority of the way in. As such, a moderate level of fitness and mobility is required. Swimming is only permitted when the Rockhole has been opened by Parks and Wildlife. Southern Rockhole is a seasonally flowing waterfall in Nitmiluk National Park
17 Mile Falls - 17 Mile Falls amaze all who are lucky enough to see them. A hidden gem, the waterfalls can only be accessed by trekkers on the Jatbula Trail. The trail is located in Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) and is a one way 62 kilometre walk from Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) to Leliyn / Edith Falls that takes from 4 to 5 days to complete. 17 Mile Falls Campground is the third campground reached walking the trail, popular with walkers with its serene and striking scenery. The falls run throughout the year, fed by a permanent water source with the sandstone plateau acting as a huge sponge that slowly seeps water into rivers and creeks. Toilets and an Emergency Call Device (ECD) are located close by to campsites.
Kakadu Road Trip Fast Facts: A 300km a day allowance from Maui, Britz and Apollo motorhome hire should be plenty; as to date as not one of our customers to date has ever given feed back they had to pay excess.
Natures Way Road Trip Fast Facts: Based on the above intinerary route you will take approximately 800 selfies and photos (thats the feedback our clients told us more than once)
What To Bring On A Katherine and Mataranka Road Trip: We have listed here a few suggestions based on our own 4wd Kakadu trip and our travelled customers feedback.
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Arnhem Highway on the way from Darwin to the township of Jabiru Kakadu National Park what can you stop and visit or go to
Arnhem Highway on the way from Darwin to Kakadu stop and see Bark Hut Inn, or the Bird Hide just off the Arnhem Highway
Kakadu Highway entrance from Pine Creek swim and explore by 4wd hire the Billabongs, Gorges, Rockholes and Waterfalls
Kakadu National Park and region wildlife cruises and from Darwin Jumping Croc cruises you can go on
Kakadu National Park Aboriginal Cultural Rock Art Paintings of Nourlangie and Ubirr you can visit and marvel at the art
Pine Creek and around the township of Pine Creek good for a stop and old gold mining town
Katherine and around the township of Katherine shop for outback gear or see the Cutta Cutta Caves
Stuart Highway on the way from Darwin to Katherine what can you stop and visit or go to just off the Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway on the way from Darwin to Katherine Gorge cruise or canoe the gorges
Stuart Highway from Darwin to Nitmiluk National Park so much to do and see camp, cruises, hikes, swim and canoe
Stuart Highway on the way from Darwin to Esley National Park hike in and swim in pristine waters
Stuart Highway on the way from Darwin to Mataranaka Thermal Hot Springs where can you swim and visit
Douglas Daly region on the way from Darwin to Katherine where to camp and where to explore
Litchfield National Park and Batchelor explore Tolmer Falls, Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole
Litchfield National Park and Batchelor explore the Magnetic termite Mounds and the Cathedral Termite Mounds
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Katherine Township and Katherine Region what can you see
Interesting Facts about Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge
The town of Katherine has it's own Thermal Pools down behind the footy oval suggest you ask about it at the visitors information centre. Katherine NT 0850. Stuart Hwy Katherine NT 0850. Ph (08) 8972 2650
Top Didj Cultural Experience & Art Gallery
The Top Didj and Art Gallery Aboriginal Cultural Experience offers you the chance to meet with local indigenous artists. You can get involved and create some of your own artwork and learn traditional painting styles, try your hand at spear throwing or using a woomera. You also learn to start a fire using just two sticks. Tours start at 9.30am or 2.30pm, each going for 2.5 to 3 hours. https://topdidj.com/
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Cutta Cutta Caves
A visit to the Cutta Cutta Caves is a very special experience in the Top End. Inside the caves you may see sparkling limestone formations of stalactites and stalagmites and five different species of bats including the rare ghost and leaf-nosed bats. It's also possible that you'll see a harmless brown tree snake coiled on a cave ledge.
Guided tours of the caves run on the hour and are operated by Nitmiluk Tours.
From May to October, tours start at 9am and the last tour of the caves is 3pm.
In November there are only two tours, at 9am and 10am. From December to April there are no tours.
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Leliyn Edith Falls and Southern Rockhole in Nitmiluk National Park (not the same place)
Leliyn (Edith Falls) - The large pool at the base of the falls and shady picnic area make Leliyn a favoured stop for visitors travelling the Stuart Highway. Leliyn is accessed by driving 40 kilometres north from Katherine and then following the sealed access road for 20 kilometres.
Park facilities at Leliyn (Edith Falls) include: a fully serviced campground with kiosk, toilet and shower facilities. Unpowered sites only. a picnic ground with gas barbecue and tables.
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Leliyn ( Edith Falls )
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Southern Rockhole what can you see
Southern Rockhole is located on the Windolf bush walking track. It is roughly an 8km return bush walk from the car park. The Southern Rockhole is a seasonal waterfall, located near the top of the first gorge. This Rockhole is 4km (each way) by foot, or alternatively you can catch a ferry. Boat ferries are available either one-way (with the option of walking one way), or return. The boat ferry will take you within 150m of the Rockhole, you are then required to walk the remainder of the way. The walk is not a man-made path, and is rock-hopping the majority of the way in. As such, a moderate level of fitness and mobility is required. Swimming is only permitted when the Rockhole has been opened by Parks and Wildlife. Southern Rockhole is a seasonally flowing waterfall in Nitmiluk National Park
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Kakadu, Northern Territory Top End Destinations
Tjuwaliyn (known as Douglas) Hot Springs in the Daly Region
Gunlom Waterfall and Rock pool 4wd access track worth the trip
Jarrangbarnmi - Koolpin Gorge require a permit in Kakadu
Maguk Gorge - Barramundi Gorge via 4wd track in Kakadu
Ubirr rock art gallery and hike in Kakadu National Park
Jim Jim Falls and Jim Jim Gorge 4wd access track Kakadu
Take a side trip Darwin to Crab Claw Island and camp
Cobourg Peninsula | Garig Gunak Barlu - Gurig National Park
Yellow Waters Wildlife Cruise, Cooinda via Kakadu Highway
Credits Park Australia
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