Gregory National Park

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Overview

Gregory National Park covers an area of around 13,000 square km in the transition zone between tropical and semi-arid regions of the Northern Territory. The Park features spectacular range and gorge scenery and significant traces of Aboriginal culture, European exploration and pastoral history.

How to Get There

The Park may be reached via the Victoria Highway from either Katherine, Kununurra or the unsealed Buntine Highway. Gregory National Park can also be reached via the unsealed Buchanan Highway as well.

When to Visit

A number of 4WD tracks have been established within the Park for visitors who have the required safety equipment. Other roads within the Park are accessible by 2WD vehicles, however towing caravans or trailers over these tracks is not recommended. All roads, including the Victoria Highway may become impassable during the Wet Season.

What to See and Do

Boating, canoeing, bushwalking, and Aboriginal Art appreciation.

• Recreational Activities
• Plants & Animals
• Ranger Guided Activities

Visitor Facilties

Fuel, provisions, public telephones and accommodation are available at Timber Creek and the Victoria River Homestead. Police, banking facilities, vehicle repairs, boat hire and emergency medical care are available at Timber Creek.

Drinking water is available at Timber Creek and the Victoria River Homestead. Water obtained from rivers and billabongs should be boiled before drinking.

A number of tour operators operate within the Park, for further information regarding these tours, contact your nearest Tourist Information Centre.

Fact Sheets

• Download Fact Sheet (pdf 1043Kb)
• 4WD Information Sheet (pdf 1000Kb)

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Recreational Activities

Kuwang Lookout, 57km west of the Victoria River Homestead, provides a panoramic view of the northern face of the Stokes Range. Interpretive material tells of the Aboriginal association with the area.

Other features and facilities of the Park include:

• 4 x 4 Driving
• Accommodation
  Gregory National Park only offers camping facilities which range from toilets and wood BBQ facilities to 4WD bush camps. (These have no toilet facilities)
  Commercial accommodation is available at Timber Creek, Top Springs and Kalkaridngi which are not located within the park.
• Boat Ramp
  A boat ramp is located at Big Horse Creek west of Timber Creek. Changing tides, hidden snags and rocks make this section of the Victoria River potenially hazardous. A 2WD boat ramp also located at the Victoria River Gorge access in the Victoria Sector of the park.
• Boat Tours
• Camping Permitted
  A number of camping areas have been established throughout the Park, incorporating barbecue areas, picnic tables and pit toilets. A nominal camping fee applies.
• Caravan Permitted
  Caravans accessible only off the Victoria Highway. Not recommended to be taken into interior of Gregory National Park due to the rough terrain.
• Fishing
• Picnic Table
• Walking Tracks

Marked walking tracks have been developed within the Park. Before embarking on an extended bushwalk, visitors must first obtain a permit from a Ranger station.

Plants and Animals

The rivers, creeks and billabongs throughout the area are inhabited by both Freshwater and Saltwater (Esturine) Crocodiles. The Saltwater Crocodile is potentially dangerous to humans. For your safety, do not swim in, or allow children to play near the water's edge.

Ranger Guided Activities

Parks Alive Program

Keep an eye out for the new program to be released in May 2010.

 

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