Is Nitmiluk the same as Katherine Gorge?

Nitmiluk is the Jawoyn name for Katherine Gorge. It is pronounced Nit-me-look, and literally means Cicada Place. There are many Aboriginal rock art paintings on sandstone walls throughout the gorge system, some of which are thousands of years old.

Can you swim at Nitmiluk?

During the dry season (April to October) the waters are placid and safe for swimming and canoeing.

Why is Katherine Gorge famous?

The 13 gorges of Nitmiluk a.k.a. Katherine Gorge, carved by the Katherine River, are of immense significance to their traditional owners, the Jawoyn people, as home to the spirits of creation. The 292,800 hectare Nitmiluk National Park lies 244 kilometres southeast of Darwin.

Do you need a 4WD for Nitmiluk National Park?

It’s best to have a 4×4 vehicle when exploring the Northern Territory although it is not essential to visit Nitmiluk as there is two-wheel drive access to both the main Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls areas.

Is there Nitmiluk in Kakadu?

Nitmiluk National Park is in the Northern Territory of Australia, 244 km southeast of Darwin, and 23 km northeast of the town of Katherine, around a series of gorges on the Katherine River and Edith Falls. Previously named Katherine Gorge National Park, its northern edge borders Kakadu National Park.

Are there crocodiles in nitmiluk?

Rangers trap massive 3.96 metre saltwater crocodile from Nitmiluk National Park. Senior wildlife ranger John Burke (right) and the team take neasurements of the saltwater crocodile captured at Nitmiluk National Park in Katherine on Monday. Picture: NT Parks and Wildlife.

Are there crocs in nitmiluk?

The croc was pulled out of a baited trap in the gorge in Nitmiluk National Park (NNP), about 30 kilometres north-east of Katherine in the Top End on Friday morning. It was the sixth saltwater crocodile caught in the first gorge of the 13-gorge system since 2009.

Is Katherine Gorge part of Kakadu?

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Nitmiluk Gorge is made up of thirteen gorges, with rapids and falls, and follow the Katherine River, which begins in Kakadu.

How deep is Jim Jim falls?

The waterfall descends from an elevation of 259 metres (850 ft) above sea level via one drop that ranges in height between 140 and 200 metres (460 and 660 ft) into a plunge pool within the creek. The falls are located near the eastern boundary of the national park and 28 kilometres (17 mi) south of Jabiru.

How old is Nitmiluk?

At Nitmiluk it has carved a series of deep and spectacular gorges through the 1650 million year old Kambolgie sandstone. Watercourses followed joints and faults, weathering and eroding stretches of straight gorges at right angles to each other.

Are there crocodiles at Katherine Gorge?

But the Katherine Gorge is a “no-go” zone for saltwater crocodiles. It is not a suitable habitat to start with, and on top of that it is closely monitored at all times. There are traps located downstream from the gorge entrance, the direction where any crocodiles would be coming from.