National Park "Nitmiluk" 224 km from Darwin was founded in the basin Katherine River and Falls Edith Falls. Initially, he even called the national park "Katherine Gorge." Its northern end is bordered by national park "Kakadu".

River Gorge Katherine River and surrounding landscape are of great ceremonial importance to Aboriginal tribe yavoyn (jawoyn), keepers of the park. In their language the word "Nitmiluk" means "the place where cicadas are sleeping." In the park you can see the rock art of the ancient inhabitants of these territories.

Explore the gorge you can canoe or punt. In the dry season the gorge are isolated from each other due to the fact that the water level in the river drops sharply.

30 km from the gorges, in the town of Katherine, is the visitor center of the national park, where you can learn interesting facts about the geology of the park, its landscapes and history of Aboriginal people. You can also book a guided tour.

The main attraction of the park - a deep gorge Katherine, "cut" in the ancient river sands Katherine River, which originates in the national park "Kakadu". It consists of 13 separate gorges with rapids and waterfalls. In periods of drought - usually from April to October - the river in the gorge calm, this is the perfect time for swimming and canoeing. Despite the fact that the river inhabited by freshwater crocodiles that Build dwellings on its banks, they are not dangerous to humans. But saltwater crocodiles, falling into the river during the rainy season due to the rising waters can attack, so at this time of year, swimming is prohibited.

The park laid a lot of hiking trails, ranging from hiking along the river and night hikes and ending a five-day transition from Katherine Gorge to Edith Falls waterfalls. The thrill will bring a helicopter tour - one of the best ways to see the entire system of canyons. 12-minute flight allows to admire spectacular views of Arnhem plateau, and in 25 minutes you can fly all the Katherine Gorge.