Katherine & Surrounds

We're feeling the tropical vibes at #MatarankaThermalPool 🌴 Located one hour south of @VisitKatherine, the unofficial gateway to the tropics, these stunning springs bubble up at 34 degrees to fill a semi-man made pool of perfectly turquoise water under a shady canopy of stretching palms. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_fumika1023_! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Whether it's sunrise or sunset, the views over Nitmiluk Gorge are simply stunning from Baruwei lookout in @visitkatherine 🌄 Photos: @kezign and @_letsescapetogether_ #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #NitmilukNT

Welcome to @VisitKatherine's very own piece of tropical summer paradise - #SouthernRockhole 💚 Take the Windolf walk from Nitmiluk (#Katherine) Gorge car park, venturing 4 kilometres through tropical savannah before arriving at this stunning seasonal waterfall. Our tip? Visit Pat's Lookout for spectacular views of the first gorge. If hiking isn't your thing, skip the walk and take the ferry with @NitmilukTours. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @palm_treeves! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #NitmilukNT

Gain an aerial perspective of the winding river and extensive gorge system of Nitmiluk National Park with @katherinehelicopters, complete with a sunset landing on a remote hill 🌄🥂 ​Located on the lands of the Jawoyn people, rock art sites dot the park and dreaming stories bring the ancient gorge walls to life. You can learn about the Jawoyn people's connection with the land at the Nitmiluk Centre or by taking a @NitmilukTours boat cruise of the first few gorges. ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jasoncharleshill. ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #NitmilukNT

To mark 2021, we're bringing you our top 10 posts of the year. Here's your 3rd favourite photo! ​ ​We're obsessed with the colours of the @VisitKatherine region 💚 In April we shared this photo from #KatherineHotSprings, a series of clear turquoise pools, surrounded by green pandanus and tropical vines 🌴​​Not just a stunner for the eyes, thermal pools are said to reduce stress, boost blood circulation and relieve muscle pain. 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, @laplivin. ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #HolidayHereThisYear

Pre-Christmas dip at #BitterSprings ✅🌴 ​ Wishing you all a happy and safe festive season! 🎄🧡  With love from the Northern Territory!  ​ ​#NTaustralia #SeeAustralia

Floating into Friday like... 💦 Relax your muscles in the clear water of #KatherineHotSprings on the banks of the Katherine River. Surrounded by pandanus trees, it’s a beautiful little oasis to refresh and relax, just minutes outside the @visitkatherine town centre. Where the outback meets the tropics, Katherine is located 3 hours south of Darwin, right on the doorstep of the magnificent Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park.  ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @prativerse! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Taking our love of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge to new heights at Baruwei lookout 🌅💚 ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_letsescapetogether_! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #NitmilukNT #HolidayHereThisYear

Visit Edith Falls/Leliyn in Nitmiluk National Park for picturesque plunge pools, surrounded by the earthy colours of the escarpment 🧡 ​Swim in the paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the falls most of the year, or check out the upper pools via a moderate uphill walk. The area is great for bushwalking with numerous surrounding trails. ​ ​ ​Take your own picnic or visit the kiosk for a burger or homemade sausage rolls. Located 40 minutes from @visitkatherine,  ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, ​@backpack_withus! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

Wind back the clock on a relaxing boat cruise through the ancient Nitmiluk (#Katherine) Gorge in @VisitKatherine ✨ ​ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @__thedailycommute. ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #NitmilukNT #VisitKatherine

We're obsessed with the colours of the @VisitKatherine region 💚 @jodiepouard captured this shot at #KatherineHotSprings, a series of clear turquoise pools, surrounded by green pandanus and tropical vines 🌴 ​ ​Not just a stunner for the eyes, thermal pools are said to reduce stress, boost blood circulation and relieve muscle pain. 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, @jodiepouard! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Pastel looks good on you, #EdithFalls/Leliyn 💜 When it comes to sweet swimming spots, you're certainly spoilt for choice in this part of Nitmiluk National Park. Located just 40 minutes' drive from the town of @VisitKatherine, Edith Falls/Leliyn is a nature haven with an upper and lower pool, plus a heap of walking trails. @sebtully visited the upper pool to capture these beautiful sunset scenes via the 2.6 kilometre Leliyn Trail loop walk 🥾 ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Seb! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Don't stress, we've saved you a seat! 🤩 Cruise through the emerald water between cliffs up to 70 metres high at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge ⛵ Departing several times a day, the Nit Nit Dreaming cruise is one of @NitmilukTours' most popular experiences, and it's not hard to see why! The tours operate all year round, meaning the cruise is different season to season.  ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @themikejeffrey. ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #NitmilukNT

The brilliant hues of Bitter Springs 💚💙 ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @themikejeffrey! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Camping has never looked so good... welcome to the new glamping tents at @KatherineOutbackExperience in @VisitKatherine ✨🏕 ​ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, ​@harryvick and @katherineoutbackexperience. ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Another day, another dip in the @VisitKatherine region 💦 Surrounded by tropical paradise, #KatherineHotSprings is the ultimate place to unwind over the @tourismtopend dry season. Just like one big bath, these crystal clear pools are naturally heated, sitting between 25-30 degrees celsius 👌🛁 ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_sarahlatham. ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Keeping your wanderlust alive, one photo at a time 💚 Where the outback meets the tropics, @VisitKatherine boasts a number of attractions, namely the magnificent Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. The gorge-ous views, walking trails and touring experiences will impress even the most adventurous of hearts! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @anyabananyaa. ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #NitmilukNT

Calling all nature lovers! 💚🍃 If you're looking for something a little bit different with a healthy side of adventure, @geckocanoeingandtrekking offer fully guided canoe and kayak tours in the #Katherine region, along with multi-day hiking adventures throughout @TourismTopEnd, including the Jatbula Trail in Nitmiluk National Park. Explore the secluded reaches of a river system, learn about local wildlife or walk through remote tropical savannah woodlands 🙌 Tours run during the dry season (May-September). ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @geckocanoeingandtrekking. ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #HolidayHereThisYear