Katherine& Surrounds

POV: you booked flights to #NTaustralia during the Christmas sale (pssst...it's on now 👉 link in bio) ✈ The impossibly blue and sandy-bottomed #MatarankaThermalPool in the @visitkatherine region awaits 💦 Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @wander.five. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear #TourismTopEnd

The sandstone walls of #NitmilukGorge glow in the changing light ✨ Whether you get up early for sunrise or settle in for sunset, you won't be disappointed. Explore the world-famous @nitmiluknationalpark and gorge country on foot, by boat or helicopter 🚁 A local's #bucketlist for @visitkatherine 👉 link in bio. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @mr.adam.zed. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

Nothing better than getting the #KatherineHotSprings all to yourself 💦 These natural thermal springs are located on the banks of the Katherine River in @visitkatherine. A local's bucket list for Katherine 👉 link in bio! Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @_aswewander. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Sunset dips at Leliyn | #EdithFalls 💦 This paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool is just 45 minutes north of @visitkatherine in Nitmiluk National Park. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia on your @tourismtopend trip, @andrewcutcliffe 🌴 #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Beating those mid-week blues 💦 The #MatarankaThermalPool is the perfect place to escape when you @visitkatherine 🌴 And if you can't get enough of those crystal clear waters, #KatherineHotSprings and #BitterSprings are just a short drive away. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia on your trip @vanlife_craiglauren 🌴 #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Sit back and soak up your lush surroundings at #BitterSprings in the @visitkatherine region 💙 Nestled in Elsey National Park, the warm waters of these heavenly natural hot springs are perfect for a soothing swim. See link in bio for more info on this unique part of @tourismtopend 💦 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @lazopauli! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Found: the perfect place to reconnect and experience a tropical bush setting 💚 Where the outback meets the tropics, @CicadaLodge is nestled within Nitmiluk National Park, on Jawoyn country. Overlooking #NitmilukGorge, the lodge is the ultimate base to explore the ancient gorge system and learn more about the local Aboriginal culture. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @sabrina_hasenbein. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear #NitmilukNT

An afternoon of hot springs hopping... yes please, @visitkatherine! Grab brunch at @maidenslane before heading to #KatherineHotSprings, just minutes from the main street. This series of clear turquoise pools, surrounded by green pandanus and tropical vines, is perfect for a leisurely dip 🌴 Our tip? Add Bitter Springs and Mataranka Thermal Pool to your itinerary too! 📝 ​The town of #Katherine is an important meeting place for the Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman people. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @gerardfortowski. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Whether it's sunrise or sunset, the views over #NitmilukGorge are simply stunning from Baruwei lookout in @visitkatherine 🌄 For a bird's eye view over this ancient gorge system, take to the skies with @katherinehelicopters, or enjoy a relaxing boat cruise through Jawoyn country with @nitmiluktours. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_houseawayfromhome. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #NitmilukNT

Float your worries away in the warm turquoise waters of #MatarankaThermalPool in the @visitkatherine region 🌴 A local’s bucket list for #Katherine - see link in bio! Photo: @3kids1journey #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

A true blue outback stop 🤠 The @DalyWatersPub is a colourful pub; clad in corrugated iron, draped with bougainvillea and crammed with decades of memorabilia. Located nearly three hours south of #Katherine, just off the Stuart Highway, stop in at this iconic location for a local wild caught Territory barramundi or stay the night and enjoy the live entertainment over the dry season (May-September). Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @staycationoz. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Wake up to balmy temperatures and epic views at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge... ☀ Why wait ‘till December for a holiday? Summer starts early in the NT! Early bird deals available – link in bio 📝 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_escapemedia_. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Yep, it’s true! Summer starts early in the NT 😎 But don’t waste your time feeling bitter…start planning an escape to the NT’s sweetest spots such as #BitterSprings, where warmer weather is awaiting! This turquoise paradise is just an hour south of @VisitKatherine 💦 Check out our early bird deals - link in bio 📝 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_mikejeffrey. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

An early morning swim at #MatarankaThermalPool 🌴 The warm turquoise water, dappled by light filtered through overhanging pandanus, is like one big outdoor bath. Mataranka isn’t the only place to hit up when you’re in this part of @VisitKatherine, check out our bio to discover all you can do in the area! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @kaylsandalex. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Gotta love “winter” in @tourismtopend ☀💦 Located only 40 minutes north of @visitkatherine in Nitmiluk National Park, #EdithFalls (Leliyn) is truly nature at its finest 🌿 Captured here, the upper pool is the epitome of wild swimming with cool cascades and pretty bushland surrounds - well worth the 2.6km loop walk! With a grassy campground and kiosk onsite, there's every reason to stick around and enjoy this gorgeous location. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @fudgin_around! #seeaustralia #tourismtopend #visitkatherine #holidayherethisyear

Gorge yourself on adventure in @VisitKatherine's Nitmiluk National Park 🛶 Whether you're looking for an easy paddle or something more challenging, you can't beat hitting the river for an up-close view of #NitmilukGorge. All @nitmiluktours canoe adventures begin with a scenic boat ride through the first gorge before canoeists take to the waters to explore the second gorge and beyond. You'll be blown away by this magnificent maze of waterways! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_sarahlatham. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #NitmilukNT

#Mataranka’s crystal-clear thermal pool, surrounded by paperbark and palm forest, can be found in Elsey National Park, an hour south of @VisitKatherine 💙 The warm turquoise water, dappled by light filtered through overhanging pandanus, is said to be the ultimate remedy for aches and pains. Float your worries away and spend a few days in the @VisitKatherine region, where you'll also find the spectacular Nitmiluk National Park. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @welcometothisplace_! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Welcome to Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park, a beautiful isolated gorge with steep red cliffs and meandering creek on Wagiman country 🧡 Visit in the early to mid dry season (May-August) when you can be sure the creek is flowing and you can swim in the rocky pools and enjoy the sandy beach 🏖 The park is located about 115 kilometres from #Katherine, with a small campground only a short distance from the gorge entrance. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @linda.ventures. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear