Outback Northern Territory
Spectacular Katherine Gorge forms the backbone of this 2920-sq-km park, about 30km from Katherine. A series of 13 deep sandstone gorges have been carved…
Must-see attractions in Outback Northern Territory
Outback Northern Territory
The gigantic granite boulders piled just east of the Stuart Hwy, 105km south of Tennant Creek, are known as the Devil’s Marbles (Karlu Karlu in the local…
Outback Northern Territory
Run by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), this ground-breaking wildlife reserve 136km south off the Tanami Track covers 2620 sq km and is on the…
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve
Outback Northern Territory
Just off the Carpentaria Hwy, 46km south of Borroloola, this fine nature reserve is good for wildlife – including euros (wallaroos), agile wallabies and…
Outback Northern Territory
A vast and rugged landscape, this 9608-sq-km national park is in the heart of tropical savannah country and appeals particularly to fisherfolk and 4WD…
Pungalina–Seven Emu Wildlife Sanctuary
Outback Northern Territory
Pungalina–Seven Emu represents a groundbreaking collaboration between the Australian Wildlife Conservancy and local traditional owners, merging wildlife…
Outback Northern Territory
This relaxed art centre on the main road through town showcases work by artists from the four different Indigenous-language groups in the area: the…
Outback Northern Territory
This lonely cemetery under the eucalyptuses is a poignant footnote to We of the Never Never, with so many of the larger-than-life characters from the book…
Outback Northern Territory
The Ghunmarn Culture Centre, opened in 2007, displays local artworks, carvings, weavings and didgeridoos from western Arnhem Land. The centre also…
Top Didj Cultural Experience & Art Gallery
Outback Northern Territory
Run by the owners of the on-site Katherine Art Gallery, Top Didj is a good place to see Aboriginal artists at work. The cultural experience is hands-on,…
Outback Northern Territory
This community-owned and run Indigenous arts centre is well worth the long trip out here, showcasing as it does works by artists from local Alawa, Mara,…
Outback Northern Territory
The community arts centre Warlukurlangu is a locally owned venture representing over 150 artists working primarily in acrylics. It's one of the longest…
Outback Northern Territory
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,…
Outback Northern Territory
Reached off the Stuart Hwy 40km north of Katherine and a further 20km along a sealed road, Leliyn is an idyllic, safe haven for swimming and hiking. The…
Outback Northern Territory
Noted for its stunning sandstone formations, beautiful desolation and rock art. Pamphlets detailing walks are available at the start of the excellent…
Outback Northern Territory
Closed for extensive renovations at the time of writing, when this innovative museum and gallery reopens it will highlight the art and culture of the…
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
Outback Northern Territory
This beautiful arts and culture centre is housed in a landmark contemporary building. The centre is designed to be a meeting place for Indigenous and non…
Judbarra / Gregory National Park
Outback Northern Territory
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…
Outback Northern Territory
About 30km southeast of Katherine (1km off the highway), turn your back on the searing sun and dip 15m below terra firma into this mazelike limestone cave…
Outback Northern Territory
Experience life in Tennant Creek's 1930s gold rush at this mining centre, which doubles as the visitor information centre, 2km east of town. There are…
Outback Northern Territory
The low sandstone cliffs surrounding this spot where the highway crosses the Victoria River (194km southwest of Katherine) create a dramatic setting. Much…
Giwining / Flora River Nature Park
Outback Northern Territory
This park consists of limestone tufa outcrops that form dams across the mineral-rich Flora River; the effect is a series of pretty cascades running with…
Outback Northern Territory
Outside the entrance to the Mataranka Homestead Resort is a replica of the Elsey Station Homestead, constructed for the filming of We of the Never Never,…
Outback Northern Territory
This national park adjoins Mataranka's thermal-pool reserve and offers peaceful camping, fishing and walking along the Waterhouse and Roper Rivers. Bitter…
Katherine Low Level Nature Park
Outback Northern Territory
A lovely scenic spot on the banks of the babbling Katherine River, just off the Victoria Hwy (Rte 1) 4km from town. It has a popular dry-season swimming…
Outback Northern Territory
The fascinating ghost town of Newcastle Waters, 3km west of the highway, has atmospheric, historic buildings. These include the Junction Hotel, cobbled…
Outback Northern Territory
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,…
Outback Northern Territory
The leader of the 1855 European expedition to these parts, AC Gregory, inscribed his arrival date into a baobab; it is still discernible (and is explained…
Outback Northern Territory
About three-quarters of the population of Borroloola is Indigenous and the town’s colourful history is displayed at the Borroloola Museum, alongside…
Outback Northern Territory
Signposted off the Victoria Hwy northwest of town, Policeman's Point is a pretty spot overlooking the Victoria River. It is said to have once been used by…
Outback Northern Territory
This fine elevated lookout over the inner reaches of first gorge is accessible along the Windolf Walk.
Outback Northern Territory
Escarpment Lookout, accessible via a sealed road, has fine views over town and the surrounding country.
Outback Northern Territory
The abandoned, white-wood Bullita Homestead has been restored and sits surrounded by stockyards, as well as baobob and bloodwood trees, close to the East…
Outback Northern Territory
Once upon a time the railway line from Darwin came as far as Birdum, 8km south of tiny Larrimah. Its museum, in the former telegraph repeater station…
Outback Northern Territory
The town’s old police station, established to smooth relations between pastoralists and Indigenous people, is now a museum displaying old police and…
Outback Northern Territory
In town, the Never Never Museum has displays on the northern railway, WWII and local history. You pay admission fees at the post office.
