Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park, located just 30 kilometres south of Katherine in the Northern Territory, is a remarkable destination where nature and culture meet beneath the earth's surface.
The park protects an extensive limestone cave system formed millions of years ago, with Cutta Cutta meaning "place of many stars" in the local Jawoyn language—a reference to the sparkling quartz crystals that glisten like stars on the cave walls.
Guided tours take visitors into the main chamber, revealing dramatic stalactites, stalagmites, and delicate calcite formations. These underground landscapes continue to evolve, shaped slowly by water dripping through the limestone. The caves also shelter unique wildlife, including the rare orange horseshoe bat and other species specially adapted to life in the dark.
Above ground, the park features tropical savanna woodland rich with native flora and birdlife, making it an appealing spot for both nature lovers and photographers. Walking tracks and interpretive signs provide insight into the ecology and cultural history of the area.
Cutta Cutta Caves are of deep significance to the Jawoyn people, whose connection to this landscape stretches back thousands of years. Visitors are encouraged to experience the caves with respect for this cultural heritage. With its combination of geology, biodiversity, and living Aboriginal culture, Cutta Cutta Caves offers a truly memorable glimpse into the natural and spiritual wonders of the Top End.
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Cutta Cutta Caves
Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park, about 30 kilometres south of Katherine, is home to one of Australia's few tropical limestone cave systems. The name "Cutta Cutta" means "place of many stars" in the local Jawoyn language, inspired by the sparkling quartz crystals within the caves that resemble a night sky.
Guided tours take visitors underground to explore striking formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstones, all shaped over millions of years by dripping water. The caves are also habitat to fascinating wildlife, including the rare orange horseshoe bat, ghost bats, and species adapted to life in darkness.
Above ground, the park's tropical savanna woodland provides a contrast to the cool cave interior. Walking tracks and interpretive displays give visitors insight into the local environment and its importance to Jawoyn people, who have cared for this land for thousands of years.
Cutta Cutta Caves are both a natural wonder and a cultural treasure. They showcase the deep geological history of the Northern Territory, as well as Aboriginal stories and connections to the land. Offering geology, biodiversity, and cultural heritage in one experience, Cutta Cutta Caves is an essential stop for those exploring Katherine and the Top End.
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Valid: 5 September – 31 October 2025
Claim this offer * The promotional discount does not apply to existing bookings. To receive the discount, guest will need to make a booking through our website using the promocode. Only one discount can be applied to a booking. Please book in advance. All tours are subject to availability and Maximum numbers per tour. Fully enclosed shoes are mandatory.
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