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Katherine Hot Springs
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🚗 3h 30min📍 314km💰 Free
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Best Time
May–Oct
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
3h 30min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
Closes during flooding — check locallyCroc traps are set — do not interfereNo diving
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 for cooling down.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
56Worth 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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No editorial bias — pure signal from 0 reviews, 3 facilities, 3 warnings.
Best Time to Visit
May–Oct
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin314km
Drive Time3h 30min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsParkingPicnic Areas
Safety Warnings
• Closes during flooding — check locally
• Croc traps are set — do not interfere
• No diving
Distance
314km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 30min
Best Season
May–Oct
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Closes during flooding — check locally
• Croc traps are set — do not interfere
• No diving
Distance
314km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 30min
Best Season
May–Oct
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Katherine Hot Springs · ACST
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
17:51
Day length11h 49m
Golden Hour AM
06:02 – 06:31
Golden Hour PM
17:22 – 17:51
Blue Hour AM
05:40 – 06:02
Blue Hour PM
17:51 – 18:12
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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