Swimming around Katherine

To experience the full diversity of Nitmiluk National Park, choose this exciting 45 minute helicopter flight.

Sweetwater Pool can be reached by a short day walk from Leliyn / Edith Falls and features many pools to choose from to cool off and catch the stunning reflections across the still waters.

Picturesque waterfalls and great swimming are the well-known features of this section of Nitmiluk National Park.

The Gulf region is known for its rivers and this is strongly reflected in the drive through Limmen National Park, which crosses four major rivers and follows a fifth, the Roper River, for awhile.

Sandy Camp is the fourth campsite reached on the trail and is the perfect spot to relax after a long days trek.

Southern Rockhole is located on the Windolf bush walking track.

The popular Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park is located approximately 130km from Katherine and 200km from Darwin.

The Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park protects a beautiful isolated gorge with steep red cliffs and a creek that meanders through it in the early to mid dry season.

Biddlecombe Cascades is the first campsite you will reach, 8km along the trail on day one of the 62km Jatbula Trail hike.

The Bitter Springs are located approximately two kilometres from Mataranka in the Katherine region.

The Crystal Falls area features a mass of rock pools, rapids and small cascades that fall away into a spectacular and large waterfall.

Elsey National Park is a haven for those wanting to relax in warm, crystal clear pools, explore historic sites or enjoy some river fishing.