Wildlife & ToursKatherine
Historical Police Precinct
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Best Time
May-Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
4h 27min
Access
All vehicles
- Limited or no mobile phone signal
- Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
- Tell someone your plans before departing
Historical Police Precinct offers an unforgettable encounter with Territory wildlife in Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, thermal hot springs, and the transition from tropical to arid create landscapes that stop you in your tracks. Whether it's crocs launching from the water, wallabies grazing at dusk, or thousands of magpie geese lifting off a wetland at dawn, the NT delivers wildlife moments that will stay with you forever. The journey is part of the adventure.
Explorer Verdict
Free entryWell equipped
Best for
Wildlife watchers, families, first-time NT visitors
Skip if
You'd rather explore independently
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
May-Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin356km
Drive Time4h 27min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingGift Shop
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
356km from Darwin
Drive Time
4h 27min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited or no mobile phone signal
• Carry minimum 3L water per person per day
• Tell someone your plans before departing
Distance
356km from Darwin
Drive Time
4h 27min
Best Season
May-Sep
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Historical Police Precinct · ACST
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:18
Day length12h 29m
Golden Hour AM
05:49 – 06:18
Golden Hour PM
17:49 – 18:18
Blue Hour AM
05:27 – 05:49
Blue Hour PM
18:18 – 18:40
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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