An authentic outback experience in Katherine

Meet Annabel Curtain, a Katherine local. Annabel and her husband Tom own Katherine Outback Experience which operates from April to October. Annabel and her family live the outback life and are well versed on what to do in the region.

"We live busy lives, but when we do get away, we love getting back to nature and unplugging".

Where’s your favourite place to go in the NT?

Katherine. It's unassuming, raw and a little bit wild. It's a place full of surprises. The dry season (winter) weather is sensational. The land comes alive with wildlife and waterfalls during the tropical summer. The locals are larrikins and laidback.

What can you do in Katherine?

The gem of Katherine is the stunning Nitmiluk Gorge where visitors can enjoy a cruise, canoeing, hiking and mountain bike riding. Locals love Edith Falls which consists of three cascading swimming holes.

Guests to Katherine Outback Experience can learn about life on an outback cattle station through real horse and dog training demonstrations or enjoy a horse ride in the outback. Indigenous cultural and art experiences are plentiful with Top Didj Cultural Experience, Godinymayin Art Gallery and Mimi Arts. There are also some amazing murals on buildings throughout the town centre.

Food experiences are thriving with Marksie's Stockman's Camp Tucker Night, Pop Rocket Cafe, Kumbidgee Restaurant, Peakabrew cafe, Maiden's lane cafe and the Black Russian Caravan Bar.

What are the best things to do in Katherine?

Katherine Outback Experience shows and horse riding
Top Didj Cultural Experience
Gecko Canoeing and Trekking
Marksie's Stockman's Camp Tucker Night
Nitmiluk Tours including gorge Tours and canoeing

What’s the best time of year to visit Katherine?

Most tourism businesses operate seasonally from April to October during the dry season which is cooler than the tropical summer. The best time is June to August.

How long should you spend in Katherine?

We recommend at least three nights in Katherine and even then you will need more!

Where should you stay in Katherine?

Our favourite way to experience the outback is camping under the stars in a swag. Fortunately there are a variety of accommodation options to suit every traveller from the national award winning 5-star Cicada Lodge through to the Beagle Motor in and Knotts Crossing closer to town. We have some fantastic caravan parks that offer a range of options for families and couples too.

Describe Katherine in 3 words

Stunning, untamed, unexpected.

Book your next Katherine adventure

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