Katherine Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the Northern Territory, Australia
About Katherine
Katherineis the third largest settlement in theNorthern Territoryaround 300 km south fromDarwin. It has a population of around 10,000, and is a significant regional and tourism centre. The township is on the banks of the Katherine River, which flows down from the world-renowned Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk National Park). Katherine Gorge drawn large numbers of visitors in the peak (dry) season. Despite being number three in the state, the town is small and consists of a single main street. On weekends expect to find the majority of the stores closed. It is a relatively remote destination with abundant waterways including gorges, rivers waterfalls and the ocean. It's these characteristics that attract an influx of adventure seekers all year round. Its most well-known watercourse is the Ka
Top Attractions in Katherine
Explore the best things to see and do in Katherine:
- ★Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park
- ★Katherine Art Gallery
- ★Katherine Gorge
- ★Katherine Museum
- ★Katherine Region Tourist Association
- ★Katherine School Of The Air
- ★Leliyn/Edith Falls
- ★North Australian Helicopters
Where to Eat in Katherine
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Digger Den Tavern
- 🍴Fair Dinkum Cafe
- 🍴Fran's Devonshire Tea House
- 🍴Katie's Bistro and Savannah Bar and Restaurant
- 🍴Main St Cafe & Takeaway
- 🍴Paraway Motel Restaurant
Where to Stay in Katherine
- 🏨All Seasons Frontier Caravan Park and Frontier Inn
- 🏨Beagle Motor Inn
- 🏨Best Western Pine Tree Motel
- 🏨Boab Caravan Park
- 🏨Crossways Hotel Motel
- 🏨Katherine Big 4 Low Level Caravan Park
Katherine Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: