Nitmiluk Gorge
Cruise or walk the gorge famous for its towering sandstone cliffs and rock art sites
Heat warning
Temperatures across the Northern Territory can be very hot between October and April, it can exceed 40 degrees Celsius.
Check for active heatwave warnings before you visit, go to the Bureau of Meteorology website.
Central Australia has dry heat, and the Top End is humid. Both can cause exhaustion and dehydration.
Find out how to prepare and stay safe in the heat.
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