Best Waterfalls in Katherine , Northern Territory

Edith Falls (Leliyn)

Stunning natural pool at the base of a waterfall surrounded by pandanus palms. The upper pool is reached via a scenic 2.6km walk through savanna woodland — both…

292km·Katherine

Bitter Springs

Natural lazy river — float through crystal-clear 34°C thermal water surrounded by palm forest. More peaceful and less crowded than nearby Mataranka. Bring a poo…

410km·Katherine

Mataranka Hot Springs

Crystal-clear 34°C thermal pools surrounded by towering palm forest in Elsey National Park. A surreal oasis in the outback. The springs flow at 30.5 million lit…

420km·Katherine

Nitmiluk Gorge 3 to 5

The more remote upper gorges of Nitmiluk — accessed by extended boat cruise, kayak, or walking over the rock bars between gorges. The upper gorges are narrower,…

271km·Katherine

Fourth Gorge (Nitmiluk)

Fourth Gorge (Nitmiluk) is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the transiti…

Fifth Gorge (Nitmiluk)

Fifth Gorge (Nitmiluk) is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the transitio…

Biddlecombe Cascades (Jatbula)

Biddlecombe Cascades (Jatbula) is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the t…

Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park

A little-known gorge 22km southwest of Pine Creek with shady rock pools for swimming, Aboriginal paintings, and ancient gold mine remnants from the 1870s. The w…

252km·Katherine

Top of Edith Falls Lookout

Top of Edith Falls Lookout is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the trans…

Third Gorge (Nitmiluk)

Third Gorge (Nitmiluk) is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the transitio…

Big Horse Creek Swimming Hole

A peaceful swimming hole near Katherine, less visited than the gorge. Surrounded by paperbark trees and birdlife. Croc-monitored during dry season. Free. A loca…

310km·Katherine

Sandy Camp Pool (Jatbula)

Sandy Camp Pool (Jatbula) is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the transi…

Upper Pool Edith Falls

Upper Pool Edith Falls is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the transitio…

First Gorge (Nitmiluk)

First Gorge (Nitmiluk) is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the transitio…

Butterfly Gorge Swimming Hole

Butterfly Gorge Swimming Hole is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the tr…

Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk)

The NT's third-largest town (10,000 people). Gateway to Nitmiluk Gorge, Edith Falls, and the Victoria Highway west. Essential stop between Darwin and Alice Spri…

312km·Katherine

Tully Inlet

Tully Inlet — swimming spot in Katherine, 913km from Darwin. The Red Centre's waterholes offer cool relief from the desert heat. Carry plenty of water.

913km·Katherine

Tully-Massacre Inlet

Tully-Massacre Inlet — swimming spot in Katherine, 922km from Darwin. The Red Centre's waterholes offer cool relief from the desert heat. Carry plenty of water.

922km·Katherine

Edith Falls (Leifin)

A stunning tiered waterfall and swimming complex in the southern section of Nitmiluk National Park, 42km north of Katherine. The main lower pool is croc-free an…

238km·Katherine

Gorge 8 to 13 (Nitmiluk)

The most remote section of the Nitmiluk gorge system — accessible only by multi-day kayak expedition. The upper gorges are pristine wilderness where freshwater…

267km·Katherine

Katherine Hot Springs

Natural thermal spring pools right in the town of Katherine. Crystal-clear 32°C water flowing through shaded parkland. Free, accessible, and a local favourite f…

314km·Katherine

Second Gorge (Nitmiluk)

Second Gorge (Nitmiluk) is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the transiti…

Northern Rockhole (Jatbula)

Northern Rockhole (Jatbula) is located in the Katherine region — gateway to the spectacular Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge system, thermal hot springs, and the tran…