Nitmiluk Gorge
Cruise or walk the gorge famous for its towering sandstone cliffs and rock art sites
Nitmiluk (also known as Katherine Gorge) is a 13 gorge system that meanders around the Katherine River in Nitmiluk National Park.
You can experience the gorge by:
- walking
- canoeing
- mountain bike riding
- swimming
- camping
- boating
- fishing.
This park requires visitors to the NT to have a parks pass.
Check if the site is open
Nitmiluk Visitor Centre
The Nitmiluk Visitor Centre is located at the entrance to Nitmiluk Gorge.
The centre has a cafe, souvenir shop and cultural displays.
Book boat tours, helicopter flights and canoe trips at the centre.
Opening hours vary. Find out more on the Nitmiluk Tours website.
Activities
- Canoe and camp the gorge - hire a canoe from the visitor centre and camp along the Katherine River.
- Bushwalk and camp the gorge - take a few days to meander around the gorge.
- Discover the gorge from the air by booking a helicopter tour.
- Take a boat tour along the gorge.
- Fish the gorge (lures only).
- Take a short walk around the bushlands near the visitor centre.
- Bring your mountain bike and ride the trails.
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Address
Gorge Road, NitmilukContact
08 8973 8888Park pass required
YesSafety information
Prepare and stay safe in parks and reserves. Check forecast temperatures before you visit.
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
- Walking