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The Nitmiluk National Park is a national park in the north of the Northern Territory in Australia, not far from the small town Katherine and adjacent to the Kakadu National Park. The park is best known for the "Katherine Gorge".
background
Over 12 kilometers in length, the Katherine River has dug into the sandstone cliffs of the Arnhem Plateau and formed a deep gorge.
history
landscape
The landscape can be characterized as a savannah landscape, typical for the transition area from tropical to subtropical vegetation zone.
Flora and fauna
climate
As in the entire north of the Northern Territory, there is also a pronounced rainy season in Nitmiluk National Park from October / November to April. It is therefore advisable to visit the area between May and October if possible. Torrential rains are very common from December to March. It is hot all year round with maximum daily temperatures between an average of 28 ° C in June and July and 36 ° C in October. It practically never gets cooler than 12 ° C at night.
getting there
By plane
Arrival via the airport Darwin.
In the street
The national park is best of Darwin via the Stuart Highway via Katherine to reach.
Camps
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Katherine's Gorge offers a variety of options such as water sports or hiking on numerous marked hiking trails.
Preparations
plants
Animals
Birds
Mammals
Reptiles
activities
shop
kitchen
accommodation
Camps in the park
Outside the park
security
trips
- Kakadu National Park. Adjacent to the north with great biodiversity.
Web links
- https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park-to-visit/nitmiluk-national-park - Official website of Nitmiluk National Park
