National Park "Nitmiluk" 224 km from Darwin was founded in the basin of the river Katherine river and Edith falls falls. Initially, he even was called national Park, Katherine Gorge". Its Northern extremity bordered by a national Park Kakadu.

The gorge of the river Katherine river and the surrounding landscape have great ceremonial significance to the aboriginal people of the tribe of avain (jawoyn), custodians of the Park. In their language the word "nitmiluk" means "the place where cicadas sleep". In the Park you can see rock paintings of the ancient inhabitants of these territories.

To explore the gorge by canoe or punt. In a season of drought gorges become isolated from each other due to the fact that the water level in the river drops sharply.

30 km from the gorges, in the town of Katherine, is the visitor centre of the national Park, where you can learn interesting facts about the Geology of the Park, its landscape and history of the aborigines. Here you can book a guided tour.

The main attraction of the Park – deep gorge Katherine, "carved" in the ancient Sandstone by the Katherine river river, originating in the national Park of Kakadu. It consists of 13 separate gorges with rapids and waterfalls. During droughts – usually from April to October – the river in the gorge is quiet, it's the perfect time for swimming and Canoeing. Despite the fact that the river is home to freshwater crocodiles that suit yourself dwelling on its banks, they are not dangerous for people. But saltwater crocodiles that enter the river during the rainy season due to water level rise, can attack, so at this time of year, swimming is not possible here.

The Park has many Hiking trails, ranging from Hiking along the river and night hikes and ending a five-day transition from Katherine gorge to Edith falls falls. Unforgettable impressions will give a helicopter tour is one of the best ways to see the system of ravines entirely. 12-minute flight will allow you to admire the stunning views of the Arnhem plateau, and in 25 minutes you can fly all the Katherine gorge.