Jatbula Trail

The Jatbula Trail is a 62 kilometre one-way bushwalking trail in Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, running from Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge to Leliyn (Edith Falls). Traversed over 5 to 6 days, it crosses Jawoyn Country on the western Arnhem Land escarpment, featuring sandstone plateau, waterfalls, swimming holes, monsoon forest and Aboriginal rock art. It is a seasonal, permit-only wilderness walk.

Visitors can expect a remote 62km one-way wilderness hike completed over 5-6 days with overnight camping at designated campsites. The trail traverses sandstone country, open savanna woodland, creek crossings, waterfalls and natural swimming holes including Biddlecombe Cascades, Crystal Falls and 17 Mile Falls. Walkers carry all food and equipment, camp at sites with basic facilities, view Jawoyn rock art at sites such as the Amphitheatre, and finish at Leliyn (Edith Falls). Navigation is by marked trail and requires good fitness.