Tours to Edith Falls Northern Territories

NT and Top End tour operator

Explore ancient Aboriginal rock art and admire the beauty of Edith Falls to swim in the crystal-clear plunge pools then enjoy a scenic cruise through the dramatic ravines of the gorge

Location

Edith Falls is located on the western side of Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge), A 60 kilometres drive north of Katherine along the Stuart Highway.

Swimming

The lush, grassy campsites in a scenic bush setting make Edith Falls an idyllic spot for camping. You can enjoy swimming in the paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the falls most of the year, although it may be closed to swimming at times between November through to April.

Bush Walking

The area is great for bushwalking with the 2.6 kilometres Leliyn Trail offering a challenging walk along a steep, rocky loop. You can also enjoy the longer 9-kilometre return walk to Sweetwater Pool, a tranquil swimming hole. Edith Falls is the finishing point of the 62 kilometres Jatbula Trail walking the track, which begins at Nitmiluk National Park.

Creative Culture

Galleries in Katherine specialise in locally produced works reflecting the styles and influences of the Jawoyn, Warlpiri and Dagoman Aboriginal people. As well as viewing artwork, visitors can watch and participate in art and craft being produced, from didgeridoos and boomerangs to weaving, dilly bags, clap sticks and carvings.

Community Spirit

Festivals are a huge part of Katherine’s cultural identity. From the Katherine Canoe Marathon and Katherine Country Music Muster to the Pine Creek Goldrush Festival and a range of fishing, horse racing and rodeo meets, Katherine’s calendar is filled with unique events that bring in locals and out-of-towners alike.

Museums in Katherine offer great insight into Aboriginal and post-European settlement history. As well as the establishment of the Katherine Telegraph Station, the building of the railway, gold mining and the establishment of police and infrastructure.

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