Timing is the key to a successful kayak adventure in the Northern ... Upstream from the town of Katherine is the Nitmiluk Gorge, a dramatic section of sandstone carved by the Katherine River.

Vistors to Katherine Gorge can now go swimming and canoeing again after rangers determined that a three metre "saltwater" crocodile seen lurking in the river was in fact a freshwater crocodile.

Nitmiluk is around a 30km drive from Katherine. For walkers ... canoeists can head further into the gorge, using either a hire canoe or bringing their own (a small fee applies for this), or you can ...

Nitmiluk Gorge, otherwise known as Katherine Gorge, covers an area of about 2900sq.km complete with waterfalls, lush tropical savannah, unique wildlife and Jawoyn rock art. The gorge has numerous ...