Gulf Savannah Visitor Guide

Australia’s Adventure Drive - www.savannahway.com.au 63 Driving to Daly Waters (Sealed route) The sealed route from Cape Crawford meets the Stuart Highway at the classic Daly Waters Hotel. Spend a night here for some living territory heritage. Daly Waters Over the years this outpost has been a vital water stop for explorer John McDouall Stuart, Overland Telegraph Line workers and outback drovers, early refuelling stop for Qantas Singapore flights and World War II airforce base. These days it’s a great spot to shake off the dust and refresh in the pool or walk the heritage trail. The Daly Waters Pub offers camping and accommodation with great hospitality. Daly Waters Hotel Phone: (08) 8975 9927 Email: dalywaterspub@bigpond.com www.dalywaterspub.com Katherine The “Crossroads of the North”, Katherine is the fourth largest town in the Northern Territory with over 10,000 people. There is an air conditioned shopping centre, hospital, sports grounds, parks and gardens, plus full mechanical facilities and government agencies servicing scattered communities. The Katherine Visitor Information Centre offers customised travel itineraries, tour and accommodation bookings and all the information there is on what to see and do in and around the Northern Territory region. The Katherine Museum was the air terminal during World War II, and now contains eclectic artefacts, photographs, maps and pioneer memorabilia in informative displays. Chat to the friendly volunteers and visit the tea room. O’Keeffe House also give valuable insight into Katherine’s past. Visit several authentic Aboriginal art galleries or make your own masterpiece at Top Didj Cultural Experience. Visit the School of the Air for a vital side of life today. Katherine River flows through town. Low Level Nature Reserve and Knotts Crossing are beautiful places, however not recommended for swimming. There is swimming in our crystal clear Katherine Hot Springs. Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park is the jewel of the region, a magnificent series of 13 gorges carved by the Katherine River. It is the home of the Jawoyn people who are deeply involved in the park today. The Park is 29km from Katherine on a fully sealed road and offers a variety of spectacular boat cruises; half day, full day or overnight canoeing, scenic flights and over 100km of bushwalking trails with something to suit all visitors. The Jatbula Trail is an iconic five day walk, covering 58km of bushland, that can be undertaken independently or on tour. The Nitmiluk Visitor Centre at the Gorge has interpretive displays and a café. Contact Nitmiluk Tours for more information on (08) 8971 0877. Marksie’s Stockcamp is award-winning and very unique. A dining under the stars Aussie Camp Tucker Dinner Experience. Tom Curtain’s Show in the Katherine Outback Experience provides a taste of the Australian Outback right on the doorstep of town with real life horse-starting and working dog demonstrations, live music and humorous bush tales. The Northern Territory The Jawoyn People invite you to explore their land, Nitmiluk National Park. Located 310 km south of Darwin and 30 km northeast of the township Katherine. Nitmiluk Tours is the sole provider of a range of touring and accommodation to suit all needs and budgets. 1300 146 743 nitmiluktours.com.au reservations@nitmiluktours.com.au Tours Cicada Lodge Scenic Flights Chalets Campground Cutta Cutta Caves Welcome to the heart of Australia’s Timeless North – Nitmiluk Gorge. Find us on social media #NitmilukNT