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📍  Nitmiluk National Park

✈️  Tindal Airport (KTR)

🚗  57.4 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 42 minutes

Nitmiluk National Park, famous for its spectacular Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk Gorge) system, offers a diverse range of experiences in Australia's Northern Territory. While the visitor center and some main walking paths are generally accessible, deeper gorge access often involves boat transfers or more challenging trails, with limited wheelchair accessibility on some routes. Visitors can explore independently via walking tracks and seasonal self-guided canoeing, or opt for popular guided boat cruises, helicopter tours, and cultural experiences to gain deeper insights. Seasonal restrictions are significant; the wet season (November-April) often leads to closures of gorges and tracks due to flooding, making the dry season (May-October) the ideal time for a full experience. While park entry is often free, activities range from approximately AUD$50-100 for canoe hire to AUD$70-120+ for boat cruises and considerably more for scenic flights. A typical visit can range from a half-day for a short cruise and walk to 2-3 days to fully explore multiple gorges, Leliyn (Edith Falls), and longer trails. This Aboriginal-owned and co-managed park offers stunning landscapes, ancient rock art, and unique opportunities for swimming (in designated, seasonal areas), hiking, and wildlife viewing.