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Located about 300 kilometres south of Darwin, on the southside of the Katherine River this quirky outback town remains a hub of activity and importance to both local Aboriginal groups who use the river and gorges as meeting places, and the adventurous tourist who ventures off the beaten track to see its magnificent gorges.
Named after the daughter of explorer John McDouall Stuart who passed through in 1862 the town has since grown and developed around the instruction of the critical lifeline of the Overland Telegraph station and which effectively put Katherine on the map.
Today its economic mainstays are centred around tourism, the Mount Todd goldmine and Tindal RAAF airbase.
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Map of Katherine
Places & hotels on the map
Places near Katherine
- Nitmiluk National Park 17 miles away
- Kakadu National Park 117 miles away
- Litchfield National Park 126 miles away
- Arnhem Land 148 miles away
- Bamurru Plains 154 miles away
- Darwin 169 miles away
- Bullo River Station 181 miles away
- Cobourg Peninsula 215 miles away
- Kununurra 253 miles away
Photos of Katherine
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![Canoeing Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park]()
Canoeing Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park -
![Elsey Falls, Katherine, Northern Territory]()
Elsey Falls, Katherine, Northern Territory -
![Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory]()
Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory -
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Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory
Accommodation choices for Katherine
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Katherine. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Cicada Lodge
Ideally situated on the riverfront of the picturesque Katherine River, and within a stone's throw of the stunning Nitmiluk Gorge, Cicada lodge offers the perfect base from which to explore this truly wonderful setting.