Where is Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park Australia
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Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park This nearly 300,000 hectare destination is owned by the Jawoyn Aboriginal people and jointly managed with the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Australia. Some of the Park's many features include spectacular dissected sandstone country, broad valleys and numerous, significant cultural sites. The deep gorge carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River is the central attraction of the Park.

How to Get There: Nitmiluk National Park is located in the Top End of Australia's Northern Territory. The Park has two main points of visitor access. The Park's main entrance is located 30 km northeast of Katherine via a sealed road. Katherine is located 310 km south of Darwin along the Stuart Highway. This road is called gorge road and also we knoew it as Maud Creek Road on occassions. The wet season causes flooding of the Katherine River and restrictions on some of the activities available. The access road may be cut off for short periods during peak flooding times. Visitor Facilities The picnic area provides gas barbecues, picnic furniture and toilet facilities.

You may ask - how many gorges in Nitmiluk or your may say how many gorges in Katherine Gorge: Nitmiluk has 13 gorges carved from the ancient sandstone country. Nitmiluk Katherine Gorgeapart from being made up of thirteen gorges, with rapids and falls. Its a a body of water that starts in Kakadu National Park before making its way down to Nitmiluk National Park.

 

Discover Edith Falls Leliyn in Nitmiluk National Park Australia on a 4wd tour from Darwin in Northern Territory, Australia
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Adventure tours to Edith Falls Leliyn in Nitmiluk National Park Australia:
Leliyn (Edith Falls) on the western side of the Park, is reached by turning off the Stuart Highway 42km north of Katherine then following a sealed road for a further 19km. When to Visit The most comfortable months to visit the Park are from May to September.

Picturesque waterfalls and great swimming are the well known features of this section of the Jawoyn-owned Nitmiluk National Park. While Nitmiluk’s landscape changes from lush green in the wet season (November - April), to sparse and brown late in the dry season, there is always refreshing water to enjoy at Leliyn. Leliyn can be reached by following the Stuart Highway north from Katherine for 40 km then following a sealed road for another 20 km.

What to do at Leliyn
Leliyn Trail - a 2.6 km, Grade 3 (moderate), 1 hour circuit that ascends a hill then goes down to cross the upper pool above the falls. It then climbs up the other side of the falls before descending to the level of the main pool where there is a river crossing. Views of the waterfalls and Edith River from two lookouts, on one each side of the river, feature in this walk. So does swimming in the upper pool. Wet season conditions can limit access, reducing the walk to a return trip to the first lookout and top pool.

Sweetwater Pool - an 8.6 km, Grade 4 (moderate - difficult) return walk to a fantastic swimming spot. This can be done as a day or overnight walk. There are toilets at the Sweetwater Pool camping area. Overnight walkers must obtain a camping permit from the Edith Falls kiosk - bookings are recommended. A small fee applies to the bush campsites.

Swimming is the most popular pastime at Leliyn. Both the lower and upper pools are excellent swimming spots, as is Sweetwater Pool. They may be closed due to dangerous conditions at times during the wet season.

Facilities at Edith Falls: Picnic and camping facilities are provided at the Falls. Limited gas barbecues, tables and an ablution block with toilet and shower facilities are provided for your use. There is a kiosk where you can obtain your permit for camping at Sweetwater, purchase food and drinks and pay your camping fees.

 

Bottom of Edith Falls pool

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Top of Edith Falls pool