Katherine Museum is in the old airport terminal, about 3km from town on the road to the gorge. The original Gypsy Moth biplane flown by Dr Clyde Fenton, the first Flying Doctor, is housed here, along with plenty of interesting old rusty trucks. There's a good selection of historical photos, including a display on the 1998 flood.
Katherine Museum
Outback Northern Territory
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This fine elevated lookout over the inner reaches of first gorge is accessible along the Windolf Walk.
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