Nitmiluk National Park
Located on the lands of the Jawoyn people, rock art sites dot the park. Visit Nitmiluk Gorge or Leliyn (Edith Falls) or trek the Jatbula Trail.
Heat warning
Temperatures across the Northern Territory can be very hot between October and April.
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.
Nitmiluk National Park is located in the Katherine region, approximately 320km south of Darwin.
There are 2 main sections to the park:
- Nitmiluk Gorge to the south
- Leliyn (Edith Falls) to the north.
It's a 90km drive between the 2 sections.
Visit the Nitmiluk Centre to get information on walks, canoe hire, boat tours, camping and more.
Entrance to the Gorge sector of the park is 30km northeast of Katherine via a sealed road.
Leliyn (Edith Falls) is a popular swimming hole and campground for visitors and locals, located 60km north of Katherine via sealed road, accessed via the Stuart Highway.
This diverse and spectacular landscape of Nitmiluk is where Jawoyn people live, work and continue to share their culture with the community and visitors.
This park requires visitors to the NT to have a parks pass.
Get the Nitmiluk National Park fact sheet and map PDF (983.6 KB).
Check if the park is open
Parks may close unexpectedly due to bushfires, flooding or park maintenance.
Before you go, check if the park is open.
Prepare and stay safe
To enjoy your trip, find out about safety and rules in the park.
Places to go
Nitmiluk Gorge
Cruise or walk the gorge famous for its towering sandstone cliffs and rock art sites
Facilities: Accommodation | BBQ - Wood | BBQ - Gas | Caravan | Coffee | Cooking | Cultural art | Disabled access | Food | Information signs | Phone | Public toilets | Ranger station | Water - Drinking water Activities: Boat | Camping | Fishing | Mountain bike | Picnic | Sightseeing | Swimming | WalkingOther park activities
- Walks
- Jatbula trail
- Flying your drone - get a permit before you arrive.
How to get there
The Gorge entrance to the park is 30km east of Katherine on the sealed Gorge Road. Follow the signs.
The turnoff to Leliyn (Edith Falls) is 40km north of Katherine along the Stuart Highway. The park entry is 20km further along Edith Falls Road.