Cutta Cutta Caves

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.