About Nitmiluk National Park
Nitmiluk National Park is a large protected area in the Northern Territory, about 30 km northeast of Katherine and 244 km southeast of Darwin. Centred on the Katherine River and its system of 13 gorges carved through Arnhem Land sandstone, the 292,800-hectare park is jointly managed with the Jawoyn people. It is notable for dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, Aboriginal rock art and diverse wildlife.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rugged sandstone landscape with a 12 km gorge system along the Katherine River, steep cliffs, sandy beaches and seasonal waterfalls. The park offers a visitor centre, lookouts, marked walking trails ranging from short walks to multi-day hikes, boat cruises and canoeing through gorges, swimming holes at designated safe areas such as Edith Falls (Leliyn), Aboriginal rock art sites, and camping areas surrounded by savanna woodland.
Key highlights
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System of 13 gorges carved by the Katherine River through sandstone plateau
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Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) with towering cliffs and river cruises
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Edith Falls (Leliyn) swimming holes and waterfalls in the western section
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Aboriginal rock art sites of the Jawoyn people
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Extensive bushwalking network including Baruwei Lookout and Jatbula Trail
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Wildlife viewing including freshwater crocodiles, birds and wallabies