The Crossroads of the North with the Stuart and Victoria Highways, 3 hours out of Darwin. This is where the outback meets the tropics, adventure meets relaxation, and outdoors brings culture.

The jewel of Katherine is the Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, a series of 13 gorges carved by the Katherine River, offering beautify scenery, swimming, and other activities like canoeing. Just be aware of crocodiles.

Katherine itself is a charming outback town with a relaxed atmosphere where the local aboriginals have been calling this an important meeting spot for thousands of years.