The low sandstone cliffs surrounding this spot where the highway crosses the Victoria River (194km southwest of Katherine) create a dramatic setting. Much of this area forms the eastern section of Judbarra / Gregory National Park. The Victoria River Roadhouse Caravan Park, west of the bridge, has accommodation, a shop, a bar and meals ($12 to $38).

Park up at the roadhouse and wander down to the old bridge for lovely river views and good birding; watch the tall grass for the prized purple-crowned fairy wren, as well as other bird species such as the star finch, chestnut-breasted mannikin and blue-winged kookaburra.


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1. Old Victoria River Crossing

2.91 MILES

Signposted off the Victoria Hwy on the north side of the road, the original river crossing is simply magnificent. You'll need a 4WD to get all the way,…

2. Judbarra / Gregory National Park

10.12 MILES

This remote, rugged and little-visited park covers 12,860 sq km and sits at the transitional zone between the tropical and semiarid regions. The park…