Daly Waters to Katherine road trip: Distance, driving time and stops
Daly Waters to Katherine road trip: What to do in Katherine
After the Daly Waters to Mataranka leg, it’s another 108km to Katherine. Things to do in Katherine include swimming at the Katherine Hot Springs and learning about farm life at the Katherine Outback Experience. The town is best known as the gateway to Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, however. Here, you can do canoe tours or tackle the five day Jatbula Trail.
Katherine experiences to book in advance
- Two gorge boat cruise through Nitmiluk National Park – with commentary on nature, wildlife and Aboriginal Dreaming stories.
- Half day Nitmiluk Gorge canoe hire – get closer to nature, paddling through at your own pace.
- Outback show with live music, horse and working dog demonstrations.
- Top Didj Aboriginal cultural experience – learn about ancient customs and feed baby wallabies.
- Cutta Cutta Caves guided tour – spot bats and birds in the limestone cave system.
Best Katherine accommodation
The best Katherine accommodation choices are:
- For a pool-based resort: Knotts Crossing Resort.
- For location next to Katherine Gorge: Nitmiluk Chalets.
- For really good value: Pine Tree Motel.
- For a solid holiday park: Big4 Breeze or Discovery Parks – Katherine.
- For glamping with a view: Gorge View Bush Retreat.
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