Swimming HolesKatherine
Nitmiluk Gorge 3 to 5
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
3h 23min
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 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, quieter, and home to freshwater crocodiles sunbathing on rock ledges. Swimming is possible between gorge sections. The upper gorges of Nitmiluk — seen by relatively few visitors — are the most dramatic and atmospheric sections of the Katherine Gorge system.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
63Worth 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
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin271km
Drive Time3h 23min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
271km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 23min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
271km from Darwin
Drive Time
3h 23min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Nitmiluk Gorge 3 to 5 · ACST
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
17:50
Day length11h 49m
Golden Hour AM
06:01 – 06:29
Golden Hour PM
17:21 – 17:50
Blue Hour AM
05:39 – 06:01
Blue Hour PM
17:50 – 18:11
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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