Town

Katherine

Katherine, Northern Territory

The Top End's big stopover town with a good bakery, cafes and a river.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min
Katherine
Tourism NT · Attribution

The main town between Darwin and the Red Centre, with supermarkets, fuel, cafes and a useful base for Nitmiluk and the Mataranka springs. Linger for the river and the Saturday market.

Good to know

  • Stock up here
  • Good base for Nitmiluk
Best time
Any time
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed roads
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs welcome

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Wi-Fi

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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