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Nitmiluk Gorge 1 & 2 Swimming Area
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
3h 24min
Access
All vehicles
- Limited phone signal
- Carry 3L water/person/day
The swimming area between Gorge 1 and Gorge 2 in Nitmiluk — accessed via boat cruise or a 3km walk through the first gorge. The water is calm, clear, and freshwater-crocodile inhabited (freshwater crocs are not considered dangerous unless provoked). Sandy beaches form at the rock bar between gorges. The rock bar between Nitmiluk Gorge 1 and 2 is the classic Katherine Gorge swimming experience — surrounded by ancient red sandstone walls with freshwater crocs as company.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry
Best for
Wildlife watchers, families, first-time NT visitors
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You'd rather explore independently
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin272km
Drive Time3h 24min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
272km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 24min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
272km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 24min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Nitmiluk Gorge 1 & 2 Swimming Area · ACST
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
18:09
Day length12h 27m
Golden Hour AM
05:42 – 06:10
Golden Hour PM
17:40 – 18:09
Blue Hour AM
05:20 – 05:42
Blue Hour PM
18:09 – 18:30
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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