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Highlights of Katherine and Surrounds
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) comprises 13 stunning gorges framed by dramatic sandstone cliffs and the..
Katherine InformationKatherine is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of around 11,000..
Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park InformationBook a guided tour through the Northern Territory’s only publicly accessible tropical limestone..
Mataranka Thermal Pool InformationMataranka Thermal Pool is a great place to unwind. The warm, crystalline waters of the natural pool..
King Ash Bay InformationKing Ash Bay is located around 50 kilometres past Borroloola on the McArthur River and is a popular..
Lost City, Cape Crawford InformationSurrounding a semi permanent waterhole on the Caranbirini Reserve near Borroloola, are sandstone..
Victoria River InformationKnown as Victoria River, Victoria River Crossing and the Victoria River Inn, this tiny settlement..
Edith Falls InformationLeliyn / Edith Falls is located on the western side of Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge)...
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The Buchanan Highway runs for 401 unsealed kilometres west from Dunmarra on the Stuart Highway to the Victoria Highway near Timber Creek. It crosses the Buntine Highway at Top Springs where you'll find a road house and a motel. There is fuel and grog available here but little in the way or provisions. The highway will also take you through part of the Gregory national Park.
The road is normally in good condition and a pleasant run through heavily timbered mulga country although a 4 wheel dive vehicle (and at least one good spare tyre) is highly recommended if not mandatory. The causeway at Victoria River can cause some difficulties as can some local wash outs. The river itself looks very inviting, but don't even think of swimming; it's full of saltwater crocodiles.
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The Jasper Gorge area has a permanent water hole and is a good place to camp.
As a 4 wheel drive adventure and camping route, the Buchanan highway rates highly.
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Highlights of Northern Territory
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