Temperatures across the Northern Territory can be very hot between October and March.
It can exceed 40 degrees celsius in some locations. High humidity in the Top End can also make you tire easily.
Check forecast temperatures before you visit. Find out how to prepare and stay safe in the heat.
You'll be drawn to the majestic beauty and sheer size of the spectacular Nitmiluk Gorge.
Located on the lands of the Jawoyn people, rock art sites dot the park and dreaming stories bring the silent gorge walls to life.
You can learn about the Jawoyn people's association with the land at the Nitmiluk Centre or by taking a boat cruise of the first few gorges.
Take sunrise or sunset cruises and see the gorge turn all shades of mauve and red.
There are canoes for hire or you can get a permit to use your own canoe from the Nitmiluk National Park Visitor Centre.
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 (08) 8972 1253 or 1300 146 743.
You can use fishing lures in areas of the Katherine River, but fishing is not permitted in Edith Falls.
Walkers have plenty of trails to choose from and waterfalls to see, but the ultimate trek is the 62km Jatbula Trail.
To fully experience Nitmiluk Gorge, take a helicopter ride and get set down for a swim in one of the harder to reach gorges.
Closed in accordance with the Saltwater Crocodile Risk Management Plan.
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Swimming in Katherine River: gorges 2 and 3
Closed
Closed due to seasonal conditions.
Anticipated opening June 2020, dependent on weather conditions.
Swimming in Katherine River: gorges 4 upwards
Closed
Closed due to seasonal conditions.
Anticipated opening June 2020, dependent on weather conditions
Private Canoeing (day and overnight) - gorges 2 and upriver
Closed
Closed due to seasonal changes.
Anticipated opening June 2020, dependent on weather conditions
Jatbula Trail
Closed
Bookings are required during walking season (1 June to 30 September), contact jatbula.trail@nt.gov.au You can book online from November 1 for the following year's walking season.
Opens 1 May 2020
Northern Rockhole – Walk and swimming
Closed
Closed due to seasonal conditions.
Anticipated opening June 2020, dependent on weather conditions
Powered and non-powered sites are available near the Gorge Caravan Park. Camping fees apply and are payable on-site.
You need to book overnight accommodation and canoeing at the Nitmiluk Gorge sector. Call 08 8971 0877.
Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Non-powered sites are available at Leliyn (Edith Falls). For more information contact the Leliyn kiosk on 08 8972 2884.
Leliyn (Edith Falls) does not take bookings. The best time to arrive to secure a spot is 10am, as this is when campers who are not staying another day have to vacate their site.
Gurriluk youth group area
The Gurriluk youth group area is available for use by schools, youth groups and other community organisations.
If you plan to launch a private motor vessel in the park you should be aware of the following:
you need to go to the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre when you arrive at the park to gain river use information before accessing the river
private motor vessels are allowed on the Katherine River in the first gorge. They need to be less than four metres long with a maximum 15 horsepower motor. The speed limit is seven nautical miles per hour
you are not able to use a private powered vessel in the Katherine gorge system from 1 June to 31 August. At other times you can use a private vessel in the first gorge, except when the river is closed due to Wet Season flooding.
You can fish only with lures - bait cannot be used, to avoid accidental capture of turtles.
