Katherine e dintorni | Northern Territory, Australia

Questo è il luogo dove l’Outback incontra i tropici, una regione ricca di cascate, corsi d’acqua, gole rocciose spettacolari, fonti termali e cultura ancestrale.

Nature comes alive at Katherine Gorge as you cruise, canoe or fly along the Gorge by helicopter. Take a more challenging route and hike the Jatbula Trail, or soak it up in luxury at Cicada Lodge.

Learn from the land at Tom Curtain’s Katherine Outback Experience or get a hands-on perspective of indigenous culture with the Top Didj Aboriginal Cultural Experience; both just minutes from the centre of Katherine.

Things to see & do around Katherine

Il Parco Nazionale di Elsey si trova a 120 km a sud di Katherine, vicino a Mataranka.

Ideale per chi ama le camminate impegnative, il Judburra Gregory National Park è il secondo più grande nel Northern Territory, dopo Kakadu.

Visita la piccola città pastorale di Mataranka, resa famosa dal romanzo We of the Never Never e rinomata per la sua piscina termale con fondo sabbioso.

Explore the ancient rock art, crafts and culture of Katherine – an important meeting place for indigenous people for many thousands of years.

Lasciati attrarre dallo spettacolare paesaggio di arenaria del Parco Nazionale di Nitmiluk e dalla maestosa gola di Nitmiluk (Katherine), con le sue spettacolari scogliere che brillano alla luce mutevole.

Fai un tuffo rinfrescante a Katherine Hot Springs.

Viaggiando da Katherine verso est incontrerete una regione completamente selvaggia e praticamente intatta, solcata da fiumi grandi e piccoli che ne fanno un paradiso per gli amanti della pesca.

Situata a circa 2 km da Mataranka, nella regione di Katherine, Bitter Springs è una sorgente termale naturale immersa tra palme e boschi tropicali nel Parco Nazionale di Elsey.

Katherine è la terza città più grande del Northern Territory (dopo Darwin e Alice Springs) ed è il punto di partenza per esplorare i bellissimi dintorni.

Il Jatbula Trail è un popolare percorso escursionistico di 62 km che va dalla gola di Nitmiluk a Leliyn (Edith Falls).

Situato 30 km a sud di Katherine, il Parco Naturale delle Grotte di Cutta Cutta si estende su 1.

Visita il Museo Katherine per un resoconto vivido e dettagliato delle storie locali.

Top 10 delle cose da fare nei dintorni di Katherine

L’outback incontra i tropici a Katherine, cittadina di campagna a sud di Darwin (da cui dista tre ore) sulle sponde dell’imponente fiume omonimo. La perla della zona sono le gole di Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge), ma sono molte le attività che si possono fare nella zona. Ecco dieci idee per organizzare al meglio la tua avventura a Katherine.

Inspiration for your Katherine trip

Katherine & Surrounds Signature Dishes

Katherine, known for it’s spectacular gorge, crystal clear hot springs, outback cattle farms and now... a handful of the Northern Territory’s Signature Dishes.

I consigli di una guida locale per un viaggio da Darwin a Katherine

Ecco qualche consiglio su come farti vivere il viaggio da Darwin a Katherine come un vero australiano. Benvenuti nel luogo dove l'Outback si affaccia sui Tropici.

Guida completa agli alloggi di Katherine e dintorni

Un viaggio nel Northern Territory non può prescindere da una visita a Katherine e al glorioso Nitmiluk National Park, incluse le Edith Falls e la Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. Ma dove alloggiare?

Festival di Barunga <span>una celebrazione culturale</span>

Festival di Barunga una celebrazione culturale

Festeggia con la comunità di Barunga attraverso la cultura aborigena, la musica e lo sport durante l’annuale Barunga Festival, che si tiene nel lungo weekend del King’s Birthday a giugno.

Drive the NT: Alice Springs to Darwin

There’s nothing more appealing than an open road trip, especially one that stretches almost 1,500km from Australia’s spiritual and physical heart, Alice Springs and the Red Centre, to tropical Darwin.

How to get your own Territory experience. For Real. <span>(hint: it’s not on your screen)</span>

How to get your own Territory experience. For Real. (hint: it’s not on your screen)

Gripped by the Territory streaming on your screen? Now you want your own Territory adventure, right? Territory (the series) was filmed on locations across the Top End. Here’s how you can see the best of the Territory. For Real.

Top 10 delle cose da fare nei dintorni di Katherine

Da Darwin a Uluru <span>Spostandosi lungo la strada dei pub più lunga al mondo</span>

Da Darwin a Uluru Spostandosi lungo la strada dei pub più lunga al mondo

Visitare il Northern Territory può far venire molta sete. Per combatterla vi suggeriamo un originale tour di 2.200 km ricco di pub partendo da Darwin e passando per il Kakadu prima di raggiungere Alice Springs verso sud.

Adelaide to Darwin 17-day road trip <span>See the best of the NT on the Explorers Way</span>

Adelaide to Darwin 17-day road trip See the best of the NT on the Explorers Way

One of the great Australian road trips without a doubt is from Adelaide to Darwin, along the Explorers Way. You’ll take in some of Australia’s favourite natural icons, including Uluru, Kings Canyon, the MacDonnell Ranges, the Devils Marbles, Nitmiluk National Park and Litchfield National Park.

Katherine Region in 3 days <span>Waterfalls, hot springs & Aboriginal culture</span>

Katherine Region in 3 days Waterfalls, hot springs & Aboriginal culture

This 3-day itinerary explores local gorges, waterholes, waterfalls and thermal springs, showing that this region is a perfect holiday destination for travellers with a thirst for adventure.

Katherine Region in 7 days <span>Art, culture, national parks & history</span>

Katherine Region in 7 days Art, culture, national parks & history

With 7 days to discover the beauty of Katherine and surrounds, you’ll see how this region is prime adventure territory. Discover gorges, waterholes, waterfalls and thermal springs and learn about the traditional owners on a cultural tour.

Katherine to Keep River National Park in 5 days <span>Epic road trip west of Katherine</span>

Katherine to Keep River National Park in 5 days Epic road trip west of Katherine

If you’re after something a little different that allows you to see picturesque escarpments, river systems, waterfalls and outback Australia, then heading west from Katherine to explore the Victoria River region is where you need to be.

Top End lodges in 6 days <span>Luxury lodges with an adventure twist</span>

Top End lodges in 6 days Luxury lodges with an adventure twist

Looking for luxury with a twist of adventure? Discover these Top End lodges where you’ll find yourself immersed in nature without giving up the indulgence and comfort of a true getaway. Top End Lodges offer the perfect balance of escape and luxury for an unforgettable holiday experience.

Best of the NT in 14 days <span>Highlights from Red Centre to Top End</span>

Best of the NT in 14 days Highlights from Red Centre to Top End

Follow the trail and embark on a self-drive holiday that will create memories to last a lifetime.

Top End: Aboriginal culture itinerary

Discover extraordinary Aboriginal cultural experiences in the Top End, including Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine. All are within reach on a 7-day road trip starting from Darwin and the Stuart Highway.

Katherine & Nitmiluk in 4 days <span>Cruise the gorge & swim in hot springs</span>

Katherine & Nitmiluk in 4 days Cruise the gorge & swim in hot springs

Give yourself a long weekend to explore the popular and spectacular Nitmiluk Gorge and the Katherine region. With lots to do, you’ll want to stay longer, as Katherine will surely steal your heart.

Savannah Way in 14 days <span>Road trip through Outback NT</span>

Savannah Way in 14 days Road trip through Outback NT

Discover the Savannah Way in this 14-day itinerary, travelling westwards from the NT/QLD border to the NT/WA border crossing through some of the Territory's most remote country between the towns of Borroloola and Timber Creek.

Nature’s Way in 7 days <span>Kakadu, Nitmiluk & Litchfield national parks</span>

Nature’s Way in 7 days Kakadu, Nitmiluk & Litchfield national parks

Take an epic road trip from Darwin along Nature’s Way. Discover the national park trifecta of Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk to see the best of nature in the Top End.

Savannah Way in 20 days <span>Epic road trip across the NT</span>

Savannah Way in 20 days Epic road trip across the NT

Pack up the four-wheel drive with camping and fishing gear, and hit the Savannah Way. This journey of a lifetime will take you from Cairns in Queensland through the savannah landscapes of the Northern Territory and on to Broome in the West.

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