Katherine
Australia · Northern TerritoryAU
Town in the Northern Territory, Australia
Katherine is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is situated on the Katherine River, after which it is named, 320 kilometres (200 mi) southeast of Darwin. The fourth largest settlement in the Territory, it is known as the place where "The outback meets the tropics". Katherine had an urban population of 9,643 at the 2021 Australia Census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,980
- Coordinates
- -14.465, 132.263
- Timezone
- Australia/Darwin
- Elevation
- 108 m
Overview of Katherine
Katherine is the kind of village you find in Northern Territory, Australia. Its resident count stands at approximately 5,980. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on nature, adventure and water sports. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Katherine
Nature in Katherine
(9)Katherine records Caves, Countryside, Desert, National Parks and Natural Places under nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Katherine. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Adventure in Katherine
(5)Adventure in Katherine covers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Off Road Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Katherine's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Katherine
(4)Under water sports, Katherine is tagged with Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Swimming. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Katherine's own activity tags.
Wellness in Katherine
(3)The wellness shortlist for Katherine: Hammam, Therms and Turkish Baths. It is a direct read of Katherine's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Katherine
(2)Under culture, Katherine is tagged with Churches and Museums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Katherine.
Sports in Katherine
(2)On the sports side, Katherine offers Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Katherine. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Katherine
(1)Family in Katherine covers Playgrounds. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Katherine.
Nightlife in Katherine
(1)Under nightlife, Katherine is tagged with Music. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Katherine's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Katherine
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Katherine viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Northern Territory plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Australia/Darwin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Katherine that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine known for?
- Travellers associate Katherine with nature, adventure and water sports. It sits in Northern Territory, Australia and counts about 5,980 residents.
- What can you do in Katherine?
- Katherine is tagged with Caves, Countryside, Desert, National Parks and Natural Places, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Katherine?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Katherine viable all year.
- Where is Katherine located?
- Katherine belongs to Northern Territory, Australia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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