Katherine & Surrounds

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

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 the pub 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, @onaadventures_. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Turquoise paradise awaits at #BitterSprings in Elsey National Park, just an hour south of @visitkatherine 💙 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @outandaboutaustralia. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear #visitkatherine

You don't have to travel far to get your nature fix in @TourismTopEnd! 🍃 Located only 40 minutes north of #Katherine in Nitmiluk National Park, Edith Falls (Leliyn) is a water lovers paradise 🧡 The upper pool is the epitome of wild swimming with cool cascades and pretty bush land 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, @backpack_withus! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Exotic overseas destination? Nup, this is #BitterSprings in @visitkatherine! 😍 These crystal clear hot springs are located in Elsey National Park, just two kilometres from #Mataranka and a one-hour drive south of #Katherine. The colours of this spot are almost edible, with decadent turquoise blues from the springs set against the alluring green foliage of surrounding tropical woodlands. Feel like a float? Bring a pool noodle and enjoy a short and relaxing natural ride down the stream 💦 Captured here by @salt.and.charcoal, the springs are once again open for swimming, following the wet tropical summer months. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @salt.and.charcoal. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Chasing waterfalls on a Wednesday, or really any day ending in 'y', is one of our favourite pastimes here in the NT 💚 #SouthernRockhole is a beautiful seasonal swimming hole at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, accessible via an 8 kilometre (return) walking trail or by ferry with @nitmiluktours. Picture 50 shades of green, the inviting sparkle of crystal-clear water and the peaceful hum of a running waterfall 💧 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jessicamcaneney. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #NitmilukNT

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