How to get to Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park
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Katherine
Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park This
292,800 hectare National Park is owned by the Jawoyn Aboriginal
people and jointly managed with the Parks and Wildlife Commission
of the Northern Territory. 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.
Leliyn (Edith Falls)
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.
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.
Leliyn - Edith Falls Camping
Leliyn camping has a landscaped campground with unpowered
sites. Generators are not permitted.
Camping fees apply and should be paid at the kiosk near the picnic
area.
When the kiosk is open, campers should pay fees before setting up
camp. After hours visitors should find a site and pay fees at the
kiosk the next day.
The campground does become full during the peak tourist season (June
to Sept), and sites are issued on a ‘first in first served’ basis.
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.
Visitor Facilities:
The picnic area provides
gas barbecues,
picnic furniture and
toilet facilities.
Swimming
Swimming is the most popular pastime at Leliyn. Both the lower and
upper pools are excellent swimming spots, as is Sweetwater Pool.
They are open year round, but may be closed due to dangerous conditions
at times during the wet season
Sweetwater Pool is a secluded swimming hole on the Edith
River.
Overlooking Sweetwater Pool is the last campsite (with toilet) before
you join the Leliyn loop walkers.
It is a great place for swimming and relaxing and is located along
a 4-km walking trail from Leliyn/Edith Falls. It is also the last
swimming spot and usually a lunch location along the iconic Jatbula
Trail, a 58-kilometre long bushwalking trail in Nitmiluk National
Park (Katherine Gorge) that starts at Katherine Gorge and finishes
at Leliyn / Edith Falls. Time your visit to Sweetwater Pool for
early morning or late afternoon to catch the sight of stunning reflections
across the still waters. Have a dip and then find a spot on a flat
ledge to warm yourself. If you're lucky you may see several species
of turtle if you decide to camp the night.
Sweetwater Pool Camping.
Overlooking Sweetwater Pool is the last campsite (with toilet) before
you join the Leliyn loop walkers.
Overlooking Sweetwater Pool is the last campsite (with toilet) before
you join the Leliyn loop walkers.
Activities:
Camping
Bushwalking
Wilderness Walking
Wine Tasting
Facilities:
Walking Tracks
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Walking - There are two walks at Leliyn. • Leliyn Trail - a 2.6
km, 2 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 8.6km 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 permit from the Edith Falls kiosk - bookings
are recommended. A small fee and deposit applies to the bush campsites.
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Jatbula Trail
Today you can enjoy the Trail as a five or six day walk. It is
only marked in one direction, from Katherine Gorge to Leliyn (Edith
Falls). The Trail is best done in the cooler months between June
and August. It is closed due to seasonal conditions from October
to late May, however wet season rainfall can vary the opening date.
The climate, terrain and length of the Jatbula Trail make it challenging.
You really need to be fit and well prepared to safely enjoy the
walk. If
you wish to do a guided tour on the Jatbula trail then let us assist.
Sorry we don't offer advice for self hiking please see Parks and
Wildlife australia for assistence.
Jatbula Trail Conditions
There is no formed path and trail conditions vary from
rocky with creek crossings, to flat sections with swampy bits. The
Trail is marked by blue triangles, usually located every 20-50 metres.
Intersections are marked by sign posts.
Weather and Jatbula Trail
The Jatbula Trail lies within a region with distinct wet and dry
seasons. Officially the dry season is from May to October and the
wet season from November to April. However, October to December
is a very hot and humid time known as ‘The Build-up’ where temperatures
can exceed 45o C on the escarpment. Most people complete the walk
between May and August when it is cooler, however daytime temperatures
can reach 40o C.
Camping along the Jatbula Trail
All campsites along the Jatbula trail are near permanent water.
The tumbling waters of Biddlecombe Cascades reward walkers with
soothing pools to sit in and cool off. The nearby campground is
nice and flat, toilets are provided. Crystal Creek above Crystal
Falls is wide and deep. It’s a great place to swim and explore upstream.
Toilets provided. Be aware the river crossing here can be challenging.
17 Mile Falls campground sits high above 17 Mile Creek. Toilets
provided. Get to camp early so you have time to enjoy swimming and
rockhopping up the creek. Edith River Crossing marks the start of
your journey along the riverine corridor of the Edith River. A good
spot for a rest and a swim. Sandy Camp Pool on the Edith River lives
up to its name with the softest sandy campsite beside a nice big
swimming hole. Take care when crossing the creek here, often very
slippery. Toilet provided. Overlooking Sweetwater Pool is the last
campsite and swimming hole before you join the Leliyn loop walkers.
Toilet provided.
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Crystal Falls - Jatbula Trail
The Crystal Falls area features a mass of rock pools, rapids and
small cascades that fall away into a spectacular and large waterfall.
The area can only be reached by trekking the iconic Jatbula Trail.
Located within Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge), this 58
kilometre trail takes between four to five days to complete and
is a one way walk from Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) to Leliyn / Edith
Falls. Eighteen and half kilometres along the Jatbula Trail, Crystal
Falls is a very relaxing area with a large river that feeds the
rock pools, cascades and waterfall. The camp site is on rocky ground
above the 30 metre high falls. There is a barbecue and a nearby
lookout over the waterfall that is a lovely place to watch the sunset.
Located on the southern side of the Crystal Falls is an Emergency
Call Device (ECD). Walkers must register at the Nitmiluk Visitor
Centre and report your arrival to the kiosk at Leliyn / Edith Falls.
A refundable AUD50.00 deposit is required when you register and
will be returned when you arrive at Leliyn / Edith Falls. A camping
fee of app. AUD3.30+ per person per night will be collected when
you register.
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National Park
Nitmiluk
National Park was also before as Katherine
Gorge and still referred to it as both names. Katherine
Gorge approx. 356klm south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway and
passing some really interesting outback towns such as Pine Creek
and Adelaide River. Adleaide River is located on the Stuart Highway,
150 kilometers south of Darwin, Hayes Creek is a gateway to World
War II sites and the Northern Goldfields loop with easy access to
Litchfield National Park, Batchelor, Pine Creek and the Tjuwaliyn
(Douglas) Hot Springs Park. The most comfortable months to visit
the Park are from May to September. The wet season causes flooding
of the Katherine River and restrictions on some of the activities
available. The picnic area provides gas barbecues, picnic furniture
and toilet facilities. With launch tour boat jetty and canoe hire.
A public swimming area is provided in the picnic area.
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