Can you stay at Katherine Gorge?
Yes, camped nearbyTwo nights at Katherine on a Top End loop, or a camp at Nitmiluk on the way to Broome.
Yes, and the best way is on a trip that camps there. The five day Kakadu, Litchfield and Katherine Gorge trip from Darwin spends two nights at a private campsite at Katherine, in permanent tents or bush swags with all the camping equipment provided, from $1,799. Heading west, the ten day Darwin to Broome trip camps at a private site at Nitmiluk on its way to the Kimberley, from $3,149. June to August brings the coolest nights at Katherine, around 13 to 15°C.
Checked on 28 October 2026.
Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk, is 320km south of Darwin. As a day trip it is around 780km all up, so a night or two nearby is what turns the gorge from a long drive into a proper visit: you arrive rested, and you have the time the cruise and the rest of the park deserve.
The trips that sleep there
| Trip | Length | Where you sleep | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Day Kakadu, Litchfield & Katherine Gorge | 5 days, 4 nights | Two nights at a private campsite at Katherine, in permanent tents or bush swags, with communal bathrooms | $1799 |
| 10 Days Darwin to Broome | 10 days, 9 nights | A night at a private, exclusive campsite at Nitmiluk, in a tent with a swag | $3149 |
| 10 Days Broome to Darwin | 10 days, 9 nights | The last camp of the trip, outside Nitmiluk, in a tent with a swag | $3195 |
All camping equipment is provided on each. Prices are the current from price and update on their own.
Which suits you
- From Darwin and back, two nights at Katherine.The five day Kakadu, Litchfield and Katherine Gorge trip puts two nights at Jabiru in Kakadu and two at Katherine, so the gorge is not squeezed between two long drives. Four breakfasts, five lunches and four dinners are included, and park fees too.
- Darwin to Broome.Ten days with the first camp at Nitmiluk, then the Ord River, Purnululu and 600km of the Gibb River Road. At the gorge you choose Katherine Gorge itself, or a swim at Edith Falls.
- Broome to Darwin.The same country the other way, finishing with a last camp outside Nitmiluk before Darwin.
- A day at Nitmiluk without the camping.The five day Kakadu, Litchfield, Katherine and Arnhem Land trip gives the gorge a full day among rock art, waterfalls and wildlife, with nights at a powered camp and a permanent tented camp.
Rather not stay over?
The day trip from Darwin, from $339, is built around the two-hour boat cruise below 70 metre cliffs, with Darwin accommodation transfers included. It is a long day but an easy one, rated 2 out of 5 for effort.
Katherine nights by month
| Month | Average top | Average overnight | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 32.1°C | 16.9°C | 4.8 mm |
| June | 30.1°C | 13.8°C | 0.4 mm |
| July | 30.4°C | 13.0°C | 0.9 mm |
| August | 32.3°C | 14.6°C | 1.4 mm |
| September | 35.8°C | 20.1°C | 5.9 mm |
| January | 34.6°C | 24.2°C | 266.6 mm |
Bureau of Meteorology averages for Katherine Aviation Museum, station 014903, over 26 years.
June to August is camping weather at its best: warm days, almost no rain, and cool, clear nights under canvas. May and September are warm and dry with the crowds thinner. More on the seasons on our things to do at Katherine Gorge page.
5 Day Kakadu, Litchfield & Katherine Gorgefrom $17995 days, 4 nightsTents or Swags5 days. Two nights at KatherineView trip
10 Days Darwin to Broomefrom $314910 days, 9 nightsCamping under the stars10 days. Camps at Nitmiluk, on to BroomeView trip
10 Days Broome to Darwinfrom $319510 days, 9 nightsCamping under the stars10 days. Broome to Darwin, last camp at NitmilukView trip
5 Day Kakadu, Litchfield, Katherine & Arnhemlandfrom $17495 days, 4 nightsPrivate Safari Camp5 days. A day at Nitmiluk, plus Arnhem LandView trip
1 Day Katherine Gorge Toursfrom $3391 day1 day. The cruise, from DarwinView tripPeople also ask
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Where this comes from. Where each trip sleeps, what it includes, effort ratings and prices are each trip's own details as held on its page here, and prices update on their own. Temperatures and rainfall are Bureau of Meteorology long-term averages for Katherine Aviation Museum, station 014903, over 26 years.