How to get to Southern Rockhole in Nitmiluk National Park from Darwin

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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.

Where is Windolf Walk
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

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

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.

How to get to Cutta Cutta Caves from Katherine

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

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.

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.

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.

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Things to do in Darwin Crocosaurus Cove Darwin is a great way to spend 1-3 hours if you have a layover in Darwin or overnight and need a time filler. It's in the heart of the CBD. If you can't find time to go on a crocodile cruise and there are many from Darwin then this is the next best thing that will let you be real close to a live Australian saltwater crocodile. Crocosaurus Cove is actually Crocosaurus Cove Aquarium which is modeled after a typical Top End river system in Northern Territory. I actually liked the display of Australian Reptiles they had and they displayed some 70+ species of reptiles truly fascinating as we spent hours and I went round 3 times and I'm a local here. There are around 180 crocodiles there so they established a little interaction for you called the 'cage of death'.

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park Kakadu National Park an Australian Natural Icon covers almost 20,000 square kms and is 257 kms East of Darwin the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia. Kakadu National Park gateway to Arnhemland.The sealed roads from Darwin to Kakadu is via the Arnhem Highway and from Katherine to Kakadu National Park via the Kakadu Highway. Even though access to kakadu natinal park is sealed it can be flooded in the wet season on the North Anrhem Highway at the wetlands area. Also Ubirr and Nourlangie have 2wd access, so does Cooinda and Yellow Water though the flass and gorges are all 4wd access on unsealed roads and limited 4wd hire operators allow you in see Australia 4wd Rentals for a good selection of Darwin 4x4 rentals.

Litchfield National Park

About Litchfield National Park Together with stunning tropical waterfalls and swimming holes, this is a truly beautiful destination found just south of Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory. Litchfield National Park features numerous waterfalls which cascade from a sandstone plateau called the Tabletop Range, monsoon rainforests, intriguing magnetic termite mounds and historical sites. Litchfield National Park is chosen by local Darwin residents and tourists as 1-3 day destination for it's waterfalls and magnetic termite mounds. Also noted are the 4WD tracks into some of the more remote parts of Litchfield National Park and surrounding region. Litchfield National Park lies approximately 130km's southwest of Darwin near the town of Batchelor and covers around 1,500 sq km's.

Darwin, Kakadu and Crocodiles

Warnings about crocodiles How many crocodiles are there in the Northern Territory well its estimated to be somewhere around 100 000 crocodiles in the wild. Now protected but once hunted to near extinction around here. Crocodile skins used to be a major export product from Australia. But always be aware for the signs and warning when going to the rivers and parks in the Top End on crocodiles. Scary well folks did you know that the world’s largest reptile is our very own Northern Territory Saltwater Crocodile. The picture is of a crocodile trap in Darwin Harbour. So if you want to see crocodiles then take a cruise or eco adventure tour that includes a fresh water sightseeing cruise. www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/

Nitmiluk National Park

Where is Nitmiluk National Park Nitmiluk National Park was also before as Katherine Gorge and still referred to it as both names. Katherine Gorge approx. 356klm south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway and passing some really interesting outback towns such as Pine Creek and Adelaide River. Adleaide River is located on the Stuart Highway, 150 kilometers south of Darwin, Hayes Creek is a gateway to World War II sites and the Northern Goldfields loop with easy access to Litchfield National Park, Batchelor, Pine Creek and the Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park. 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 picnic area provides gas barbecues, picnic furniture and toilet facilities. With launch tour boat jetty and canoe hire. A public swimming area is provided in the picnic area.

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