Located 3.
5 hours drive from Darwin and just 6km outside of Katherine on the way to Nitmiluk Gorge is Discovery Parks – Katherine (formerly Shady Lane Tourist Park). The perfect holiday base to experience the beauty and wonder of Katherine from.
Often described as "where the Outback meets the tropics", Katherine leaves you breathless with natural beauty like no other. A region full of gorges, misty waterfalls, thermal springs, and ancient cultures, a trip to Katherine will leave you wanting more.
There’s no shortage of activities in Katherine – cruise, canoe or fly along Nitmiluk Gorge, bushwalk up the Jatbula Trail, visit Cutta Cutta Caves, enjoy a dip in Mataranka’s sandy-bottomed thermal pool, or learn about the local indigenous culture and history of the land.
Discovery Parks – Katherine offers a range of accommodation types from elevated to ground level studio cabins, villas, and large-powered sites for caravanners and campers.
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Information
Facilities
- Barbeque
- Camp Kitchen
- Communal Refrigerator
- Communal Shower
- Dump point
- Laundry
- Swimming Pool
- Free Wifi
Activities
- Camping
- Swimming
Accessibility
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Accreditation
- Quality Tourism Accreditation
- COVID Clean Practicing Business
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Rooms
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Standard Elevated Studio Cabin (Sleeps 2)
Sleeps 2 guests
Nestled amongst the trees, these fully self-contained studio style elevated cabins, sleep a maximum of two people with a queen size bed.
The open living area has as two seater sofa (seating only).
There are approximately 12 outside stairs and there is car parking underneath cabin for most vehicles.
After a busy day of exploring Katherine, sit back and relax on your private balcony.
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Standard Elevated Studio Cabin (Sleeps 3)
Sleeps 3 guests
Nestled amongst the trees, these fully self-contained studio style elevated cabins, sleep up to a maximum of three people with a queen size bed and a single bed.
The open living area has as two seater sofa (seating only).
There are approximately 12 outside stairs and there is car parking underneath cabin for most vehicles.
After a busy day of exploring Katherine, sit back and relax on your private balcony.
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Superior Elevated 1 Bedroom Cabin
Sleeps 2 guests
The Superior Elevated 1 Bedroom Cabins are spacious, clean and fully self-contained, with a queen size bed separate to the living area.
Split system air-cons, no smokingThere are approximately 12 outside stairs, car parking is underneath cabin for most vehicles.
Enjoy the great views and a cool drink from your private balcony after a day of exploring.
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Superior Elevated 2 Bedroom Cabin (Sleeps 4)
Sleeps 4 guests
Fully Self-contained Cabin with 2 Bedrooms each separate to the living area. The main bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has 2 king-single beds.
Large living area with 3 seater sofa (seating only) and 2 separate chairs.
Large 2 door fridge/freezer
Separate toilet.
Parking for most vehicles is beneath the cabin.
Elevated with 12 stairs.
No Smoking![]()
Superior Elevated 2 Bedroom Cabin (Sleeps 5)
Sleeps 5 guests
Fully Self-contained 2 Bedroom Cabin with 2 Bedrooms each separate to the living area. The main bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has 3 king-single beds.
Large living area with 3 seater sofa (seating only) and 2 separate chairs.
Separate toilet.
Parking for most vehicles is beneath the cabin.
Elevated with 12 stairs.
No Smoking![]()
Superior 2 Bedroom Cabin
Sleeps 5 guests
The fully self-contained two bedroom ensuite cabin has a queen size bed in bedroom one and three single ensemble beds in the second bedroom.
The bedrooms are completely separate, with one either end of the building. All linen is provided and beds are made.
Quiet Split-system air-cons
No Smoking![]()
Standard Studio Cabin
Sleeps 2 guests
Fully self-contained studio cabin with a queen bed.
The bedroom is separated from the kitchen/living area through a doorway.
Cool and comfortable with split-system air-con.
2 seater sofa (seating only)
Large flat screen TV
Large 2 door fridge/freezer
Small veranda with outdoor table and chairs.
Parking next to cabin
No Smoking![]()
Standard Studio Access Cabin
Sleeps 2 guests
Ground level studio cabin designed for people with special needs with wheel chair access.
Fully self-contained with split-system air-con.
Queen bed, 2 seater sofa (seating only)
Large 2 door fridge/freezer. Table & 2 chairs
Flat screen TV
Outdoor table & chairs under large veranda
Parking next to cabin
No Smoking![]()
Powered Sites
Sleeps 8 guests
Large powered sites can accommodate any size caravan, motor home, camper trailer or tent. Quiet and clean with modern amenities, large swimming pool, laundry and BBQ area.
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