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Katherine and Region - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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As you travel through the Katherine region, you will be passing country that is
traditionally associated with different Aboriginal language groups. The
Aboriginal People are proud of their land and welcome visitors who come to learn
about their country and culture. Often called the ‘Crossroads of the North’
and promoted as ‘adventure territory’, the Katherine
region is located in the far north of the Northern Territory, Australia. It encompasses
an area of approximately 480,000 sq km that stretches from the Western Australia
border on the west to the Queensland border on the east, and Dunmarra in the
south, to the Daly River region in the north.
The town of Katherine is located 317 km south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway
and has a complete range of facilities and services.
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Some of the must see attractions in the region include exploring the majestic Katherine Gorge and Caranbirini Conservation Reserve ‘Lost City’ (just 46 km south of Borroloola),
Barra fishing in the Daly River and soaking in the thermal pool at Mataranka. Check out our range of listed
Katherine
accommodation.
In addition to our listed online travel guide information, contact the local
tourism visitor centre for your destination for more attractions, tours, local
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Mataranka Thermal Pool
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A dip in the crystal warm waters is a must at the Thermal Pool at Mataranka
Homestead. This sandy bottomed pool is surrounded by palms, and at a constant
34°C, the water comes from Rainbow Springs at an amazing 30.5 million litres a
day.
The area around the pool is also a natural breeding ground for the Little Red
Flying Fox. The breeding season is during the tropical summer, however the
season can extend beyond this. The chattering of the flying fox colonies along
the banks of the Roper River all add to the the tropical charm of the location.
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• Northern Territory Events |
Katherine Show
• Katherine Showgrounds, Victoria Hwy, KATHERINE NT 0850
• Ph: 08 8972 1746 •
• July
• The Katherine & District Show is a
major event on the Katherine calendar drawing people from all around the region
and from across the Territory and Northern Australia. With a huge range of
events and activities including horse and cattle, campdraft, agriculture,
dog-jumping, pet displays, cooking, needlework, art and craft, photography, side
shows, trade exhibitors, and much more.
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World Solar
Challenge •
Panasonic World Solar Challenge
• Ph: +61 8 8463 4690 • Fax: +61 8 8463 4718 •
• Biennial event - held in October 2007. Next event 2009
• A biennial event based on a
competitive field of solar cars crossing the Australian continent powered by
nothing but the sun. Teams are required to research, build and design vehicles
capable of completing the 3,000 km journey from tropical Darwin in the Northern
Territory, to cosmopolitan Adelaide in South Australia.
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Tours and Accommodation - Northern Territory
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Transport •
National •
NT |
 The Ghan
• The extension of The Ghan to Darwin
further enhances what is already considered one of the world’s great train
journeys. The 47 hour, 2979km transcontinental journey will feature off train
touring options at Alice Springs and Katherine Gorge at modest extra cost.
Experience the tropical splendour of the Top End aboard The Legendary Ghan.
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Distance to Katherine
• Following are some approximate distances by
road to Katherine:
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Distances given are only approximation, they should be verified with the appropriate
maps.
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Australian Automotive Motoring Associations also offer select access to travel trip planners. |
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Katherine Town Council
• Lot 1865 Stuart Hwy, KATHERINE NT 0851 • Ph: 08 8972 5500 •
• Local government site includes
information on recreation and events.
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Tourism Top End
• Ph: 08 8980 6000 • Toll: 1300 138 886 •
• The Regional Tourist Association for the Top End Region of the Northern
Territory of Australia, encompasses an area that spans from the tropical capital city of Darwin to
Katherine and out to Kakadu
National Park.
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