About Katherine Low Level Nature Park
Katherine Low Level Nature Park is a public nature reserve on the Katherine River in Katherine, Northern Territory, centred around the historic Low Level crossing. The park is notable for its riverfront setting with sandy banks and paperbark trees, providing a popular local recreation area for swimming, picnicking and boating during the dry season. It offers free public access close to the town centre.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural river park setting on the banks of the Katherine River with sandy river edges, paperbark and eucalypt shade, grassed picnic areas and a boat ramp. The park has open lawns, shaded shelters, picnic tables and walking paths along the river. In the dry season, a designated swimming area may be open when conditions are assessed as safe. The environment is open and natural, with birdlife and river views.
Key highlights
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Seasonal designated swimming area on the Katherine River
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Riverfront setting with paperbark trees and sandy banks
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Picnic and barbecue facilities with shaded shelters
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Boat ramp and canoe/kayak launch access to the river
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Walking tracks and birdwatching along the river corridor
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Historic Low Level crossing and bridge site