Darwin to Alice Springs Australia - About Cutta Cutta Caves from Katherine in Northern Territory Australia.

Access is via the Stuart Highway 30 km south of Katherine. The carpark and visitor centre are one km from the Highway along a sealed road.

Cutta Cutta Caves - Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park covers 1,499 hectares of limestone (Karst) landscape, which is limited to only a few locations in Northern Australia. Spectacular features such as Karst formations and complex cave networks are a feature of the Park. Tower-like masses of Tindal limestone with some supporting large boulders and various surface depressions are other features of this landscape.

The main feature of the park is the Cutta Cutta Caves, a limestone formation of stalactites and stalagmites. It is home to five species of bats, including the rare ghost and horseshoe bats. The harmless brown tree snake also inhabits the caves and can often be seen coiled upon cave ledges. About 170 species of birds have been recorded within the park, including the Hooded Parrot and the endangered Gouldian Finch.


The park is open daily all year, however during the Wet Season (December to April) the caves may be closed due to flooding. The most comfortable time to visit the park is between May and August.

The park concession conducts daily guided tours, generally conducted on the hour, of the cave system. The Tropical Woodland walk begins near the carpark and enables visitors to experience the open tropical woodland. Allow 10 to 20 minutes to complete the walk.

A small kiosk sells tour tickets, refreshments and souvenirs. Toilets and covered seating are provided.

The cave tours are guided, so please do not enter the caves unattended. While underground, do not touch or damage the calcite formation.
Keep to the walking tracks and remember all cultural items and wildlife are protected.
Pets are not permitted in this Park, neither are nets, traps and firearms.