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Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk)
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Best Time
May-Oct
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
3h 15min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Limited phone signalCarry 3L water/person/day
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 Springs with all services.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
58Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Families, dry-season day trips, cooling off
Skip if
It's wet season — most close for floods + crocs
Time needed
1-3 hours
Best season
May-Oct
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May-Oct
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin312km
Drive Time3h 15min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
312km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 15min
Best Season
May-Oct
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
312km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 15min
Best Season
May-Oct
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) · ACST
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
17:59
Day length12h 07m
Golden Hour AM
05:51 – 06:20
Golden Hour PM
17:31 – 17:59
Blue Hour AM
05:30 – 05:51
Blue Hour PM
17:59 – 18:20
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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