Katherine Gorge Lookout – Katherine River Gorge loop from Katherine Gorge

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Katherine Gorge Lookout – Katherine River Gorge loop from Katherine Gorge

Moderate

4.9

(13)

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Katherine Gorge Lookout – Katherine River Gorge loop from Katherine Gorge

03:36

13.1km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nitmiluk National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.11 km

Katherine Gorge Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Geat view on the Kahterine River as the highlight of a nice walk (Baruwei Loop Walk). Best to leave early in the morning.

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1.70 km

Katherine River Lookout Westward

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the spectacular view over Katherine River and the surrounding landscape.

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2.19 km

Katherine Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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2.33 km

Bench With a View of Nitmiluk National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view on a small circular trail in Katherine. Don't forget your mosquito repellent!!!

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3.06 km

Dirt Trail in Nitmiluk National Park

Highlight • Trail

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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6.77 km

Jeddas Rock

Viewpoint

7.22 km

Katherine River Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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8.48 km

Southern Rockhole, Nitmiluk National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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11.7 km

Dirt Trail in Nitmiluk National Park

Highlight • Trail

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

3.09 km

1.60 km

856 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

3.32 km

2.06 km

2.03 km

737 m

718 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

37°C

26°C

13 %

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Comments

July 2, 2025,Nitmiluk - Gorge Aussichts und Busch Runde

After the two gorges boat tour—which is highly recommended—we hiked above the gorges and along the plateau. First, we did the Baruwei Loop, then continued via Windolf to the viewpoint at Pats Lookout, to Jeddas Rock—also a great view—and then via the Waleka Walk and back to Baruwei, back to the information center. We briefly considered doing the butterfly gorge, …

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