How to get to Southern Rockhole in Nitmiluk National Park Australia
Darwin to Alice Springs Australia - About Katherine Gorge and Katherine Gorge cruises in Northern Territory Australia.

Southern Rockhole is an approximate 3 hour return bush walk of approximately 8+ klm return.

Map of the walk to Southern Rockhole in Nitmiluk or let's say 4 klm walking track form the Nitmiluk Visitors Information Centre (some old locals refer still as Katherine Gorge Visitors Information Centre but there are 13 gorges and many water falls so Nimitulk makes more sense to me and I'm a local since 1988.

You may ask - how many gorges in Nitmiluk or your may say how many gorges in Katherine Gorge: Nitmiluk has 13 gorges carved from the ancient sandstone country. Nitmiluk Katherine Gorgeapart from being made up of thirteen gorges, with rapids and falls. Its a a body of water that starts in Kakadu National Park before making its way down to Nitmiluk National Park.

Southern Rockhole blog: We found two steep points, one is towards the start to get over the rock escarpment and the other when you walk back out of the valley from the Southern Rockhole end. Smaller streams of pristine cystral clear water seem to crisscross our path to the Southern Rockhole in Nitmiluk. Rock hoping was need on many occassions like also experienced back on the Jim Jim plunge pool walk. The best was hearing the sounds of the falls in the near distance and then coming into view it was so memorable a 1000 instagrams could capture a photo of what we saw. So our suggestion start early and spend a full day and simiply enjoy outback Northern territory at it's best.

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Also a quiet popular walk simiply because it's a much shorter walk. The Windolf Walk takes you to more pictureque view viewing lookout called Pat's Lookout. After theis you can go back or continue on to the Southern Rockhole so make sure you get your make at the Nitmiluk Centre and proper hiking and walking advise before you leave the Nitmiluk Tourist Information Centre.

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How to get to Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park from Darwin

Darwin to Alice Springs Australia - About Katherine Gorge and Katherine Gorge cruises in Northern Territory Australia.

Nitmiluk (also known as Katherine Gorge) is a 13 gorge system that meanders around the Katherine River in Nitmiluk National Park.

Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park This 292,800 hectare National Park is owned by the Jawoyn Aboriginal people and jointly managed with the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory. Some of the Park's features include spectacular dissected sandstone country, broad valleys and numerous, significant cultural sites. The deep gorge carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River is the central attraction of the Park.

How to Get There Nitmiluk National Park is located in the Top End of Australia's Northern Territory. The Park has two main points of visitor access. The Park's main entrance is located 30 km northeast of Katherine via a sealed road. Katherine is located 310 km south of Darwin along the Stuart Highway. This road is called gorge road and also we knoew it as Maud Creek Road on occassions.

Leliyn (Edith Falls) on the western side of the Park, is reached by turning off the Stuart Highway 42km north of Katherine then following a sealed road for a further 19km. When to Visit The most comfortable months to visit the Park are from May to September.

The wet season causes flooding of the Katherine River and restrictions on some of the activities available. The access road may be cut off for short periods during peak flooding times. Visitor Facilities The picnic area provides gas barbecues, picnic furniture and toilet facilities.

You may ask - how many gorges in Nitmiluk or your may say how many gorges in Katherine Gorge: Nitmiluk has 13 gorges carved from the ancient sandstone country. Nitmiluk Katherine Gorgeapart from being made up of thirteen gorges, with rapids and falls. Its a a body of water that starts in Kakadu National Park before making its way down to Nitmiluk National Park.

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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.