Gorge, you will find this is one of the most photographed parts of the gorge system. Take a scenic boat ride from the boat tour departure point to commence canoeing in the second gorge. The campground has lots of sites, but i would still book in advance by calling 0 146. You can canoe to the fourth, sixth and ninth gorges and camp overnight, but make sure you book ahead of time by calling nitmiluk tours on. Comfortable down stream touring, incredible wildlife close ups and relaxing camping with chairs and tables and someone to cook and do the dishes for you. A canoe trip is a great way to get away from the crowds and experience the splendour of nitmiluk gorge katherine gorge. Nitmiluk national park, just 30 kilometres northeast of katherine, covers a vast area, including impressive gorges carved from the ancient sandstone country which stretch for as far as the eye can see. Nitmiluk gorge is located in the top end of the northern territory, 29km from the town of katherine. Nitmiluk national park katherine regional office ph. This epic nine hour canoeing adventure is a great way to explore the nitmiluk gorges. A katherine gorge canoe trip is the best way to see. Katherine itself is a major centre in this part of australia lying about 310km on the stuart highway south of darwin. Explore the worldfamous park and gorge country on foot, by canoe, boat or helicopter. Nitmiluk gorge, a deep gorge carved through ancient sandstone by the katherine river, is the central attraction of the park.
The renowned nitmiluk gorge boasts dramatic cliffs that plunge down to the katherine river. The ultimate guide to katherine gorge nitmiluk national park big. Accommodation is available within the national park. You will commence this cruise with a scenic journey by boat through nitmiluks first. We also enjoyed hiring a kayak and canoeing up the gorge. Gecko canoeing s award winning river tour range enables you to experience the katherine river at its best. The town has a good selection of shops, banks, vehicle repair facilities and amenities, as well as a great visitor centre. Nitmiluk gorge is made up of thirteen gorges, with rapids and falls, and follow the katherine river, which begins in kakadu.
So, are you up for a canoeing adventure in katherine gorge. Nitmiluk katherine gorge canoe adventure tours 2020 viator. Katherine gorge 2020 all you need to know before you go. Get the full canoeing guide for nitmiluk national park for all the details. Nitmiluk national park things to do in nitmiluk national. If it means skipping something else because your time is limited let me tell you, the overnight canoe trip in katherine gorge is worth it.
The ultimate guide to katherine gorge nitmiluk national. Canoe in katherine gorge we just returned from our big outback trip and one of the places we stopped was katherine. We just returned from our big outback trip and one of the places we stopped was katherine. For us, katherine gorge national park repeatedly stood out as one of the. Nitmiluk tours katherine 2020 all you need to know before. Nitmiluk gorge tours, ranging from cruises to amazing dining experiences.