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Canoeing on the Katherine River
Canoeing the tranquil waters of the Katherine River is the best way to experience the serene and pristine surroundings. Take an extended trip with an experienced guide or launch your own canoe from the Katherine Low Level Bridge, five minutes from town.
Fishing
For an unforgettable fishing experience, join a guided tour on the Daly River and catch a huge barramundi. The mighty Victoria River is another fishing mecca, well serviced by a boat ramp and campground just west of Timber Creek on the banks of the river.
Bush Walking
There are hundreds of kms of marked walking trails in the Katherine region. Walks range from half-day - one to five kms, to a four to six-day walk of 66 kms from Katherine Gorge to Leliyn (Edith Falls), where you can camp under the stars near waterfalls each night.
Scenic Flights
Take a helicopter or fixed wing flight over Nitmiluk National Park for a bird's eye view of the natural gorges carved through sandstone by the Katherine River. Sightings of the local wildlife are common and breathtaking views of the Arnhem Land plateau are also superb.
Cattle Station Stays
Pungalina and Lorella Springs in the Gulf region and Bullo River Station in the west boast sandstone escarpments, rugged gorges, crystal clear rivers, natural springs and mysterious limestone caves. These working cattle stations are a unique way to experience the outback and all provide various accommodation and touring packages.
The Katherine region sets the scene for some real Territory-style adventure.
It is a relatively remote destination with abundant waterways including gorges, rivers waterfalls and the ocean. It's these characteristics that attract an influx of adventure seekers all year round.
Its most well-known watercourse is the Katherine River, which flows through the famous Katherine Gorge. The Gorge, 30 kilometres from the town of Katherine, within the Nitmiluk National Park, is actually 13 separate gorges connected over a stretch of 12 kilometres by rapids and rocky terrain.
This is an adventure playground for visitors who canoe, camp, bushwalk, and helicopter their way around the Park. Further downstream, extended canoe trips with overnight camping in the peaceful bush is the best way to experience the Katherine River - a serene water way that supports a rich eco-system of native animals and birds.
Bushwalkers are well catered for in Katherine with over 100 kilometres of walking trails in the Nitmiluk National Park alone, ranging from half to five-day treks.
One of the most famous is the Jatbula Trail - a challenging four to six-day, 58-kilometre bushwalk from Katherine Gorge to Edith Falls that takes in diverse scenery, plunging waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art.
The region's other big rivers provide opportunities for serious fishing adventure. The Daly, Roper, Victoria and McArthur Rivers are prime barramundi haunts, and anglers can bring their own boat, hire one or join a guided safari to add landing a big barra to their list of conquests.
