Nitmiluk national park map and travel guide travelquaz. It is pronounced nitmelook, and literally means cicada place. Cultural nitmiluk national park is a cultural treasure. Cruises on the 1st gorge in katherine gorge national park australia katherine gorge map nitmiluk national park this 292,800 hectare national park is owned by the jawoyn aboriginal people and jointly managed with the parks and wildlife commission of the northern territory. You need to book overnight accommodation and canoeing at nitmiluk, the. How to get to katherine gorge in nitmiluk national park.
Powered and nonpowered sites are available near the gorge caravan park. Jawoyn plants and animals records the traditional jawoyn names and uses of almost 600 plants and animals found on jawoyn country. The jawoyn people are traditional owners of nitmiluk national park and have jointly managed it with the nt parks and wildlife service since 1989. The nokomis group is owned and operated by noleen glavish and commenced trading in 1990 as a specialist publisher of high quality natural history books, portfolios, prints, gift cards and original artworks by australian natural history artists. The 10day celebration marks the important historical milestone with an enticing program of events including art, music, markets, family fun, and gourmet. During the wet season, from november to april, electrical storms streak across the sky, nitmiluks waterfalls transform into thundering. The history includes plenty of colorful stories, littleknown facts and some interesting early photographs. In 1989 the land was granted to its jawoyn traditional owners and reproclaimed as nitmiluk national park. Pack a bag and make the trip to katherine for the inaugural nitmiluk festival, an event created to celebrate 30 years since nitmiluk national park was handed back to jawoyn traditional owners. The tropics meet the outback three hours south of darwin in nitmiluk national park home to katherine gorge, a network of separate gorges carved by. The contributions of women to the national park service and the national park movement.
Welcome to nitmiluk tours on behalf of the traditional owners of the land, the jawoyn people of katherine, i welcome you to nitmiluk the place of the cicada dreaming. Nitmiluk national park covering more than 292,000 hectares, nitmiluk national park is located northeast of katherine. Nitmiluk national park, located some 30 km southeast of katherine in the top end, is largely about the deep sandstone gorge that the katherine river flows through. During the wet season, from november to april, electrical storms streak across the sky. Like kakadu, nitmiluk national park is jointly managed by its traditional owners. There are canoes for hire or you can get a permit to use your own canoe from the nitmiluk national park visitor centre. This country is sacred and linked with jawoyn religion and law. The book may also serve as an inspiration to anyone concerned about protecting americas natural treasures.
You can book transfers to the start of the trail, and when you want to be picked up and dropped off. The walk is one way only and starts at nitmiluk gorge. The history of our country began during the period we call buwurr. The spectacular park, with its gorges, waterfalls, lookouts and 100km of walking tracks, is a mustsee when visiting the top end.
Southern rockhole katherine gorge nitmiluk national park. It has been prepared at the instigation of jawoyn elders as a critical component of joint management of country and the conservation of traditional knowledge. The collection of vintage pictures in black and white is remarkable. Our tour guide spoke of the history of the gorge and the.
The gorges and the surrounding landscape have great ceremonial significance to the local jawoyn people, who are custodians of nitmiluk. Edith river crossing is welcome break after walking approximately 12 kilometres from 17 mile falls. Delve 15 metres below the surface to discover amazing. Americas best idea remains hands down the best book about the history of the national parks. You will begin to notice a change in scenery as the trail moves away from the rocky escarpment and into the edith falls catchment area, thick strands of grevillias and. Our vision is to create authentic and unforgettable holiday experiences, sharing and sustaining the. Nitmiluk national park is such a beautiful, relaxing and peaceful place to visit. Nitmiluk national park katherine 2020 all you need to. Private vessels must be less than 4 metres long with a maximum 15hp motor. Nitmiluk national park had visitors during the year 261,283 of. It has many natural features well worth a visit, such as the beautiful edith falls or the hot spring waters of mataranka.
It draws on ancient wisdom and is based on field research undertaken since the mid 1970s by jawoyn elders. The jawoyn language and culture is still strong and active, and is an important part of nitmiluk management and interpretation for visitors. Check out our guide of the nitmiluk national park and surrounding katherine. Experience the beauty, history and culture of the northern territorys nitmiluk national park. Excursion guide katherine gorge, nitmiluk national park. Accommodation is available within the national park. This 292,008 hectare national park is owned by the jawoyn aboriginal people and. Our vision is to create authentic and unforgettable holiday experiences, sharing and sustaining the ancient cultures and stories of the jawoyn people. Subsidised employee accommodation located in nitmiluk national park short walk to work subject to availability.
Ten years after it first came out, the national parks. Nitmiluk tours nitmiluk national park, katherine, northern territory 0850 rated 4. Located roughly 300km south of darwin the park has two main entrance points providing access to the parks major attractions, leliyn edith falls and nitmiluk gorge. These staff changes at nitmiluk national park have now created a stable team to take the park into the future.
The area now encompassed by nitmiluk national park was used by the pastoral and mining industries from the late 1800s until the original, much smaller katherine gorge national park was declared in 1962. For anyone interested in colorado history, or anyone who enjoys rocky mountain national park, this book is an invaluable resource. Nitmiluk national park katherine gorge wildlife location in. Much like kakadu national park, nitmiluk is an ancient region imbued with aboriginal culture and history. Competitive, above award, hourly rate of pay operational employees. The katherine river flows through the park and is safe for swimming and canoeing from june. Nitmiluk national park is in the northern territory of australia, 244 km southeast of darwin, around a series of gorges on the katherine river and edith falls. Some of the parks features include spectacular dissected sandstone country, broad valleys and numerous, significant cultural sites. The history of americas national parks the boston globe. Like in the tv series of the same title that it follows almost word for word, the story is very well told. Nitmiluk national park previously known as katherine gorge national park is aboriginal owned land encompassing an area rich in river systems and spectacular sandstone valleys.
Up to nine sections of the gorge are accessible and it truly is a stunning spot. Hotels near nitmiluk national park, katherine on tripadvisor. You can do all of the following activities in nitmiluk national park. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Nitmiluk national park katherine 2020 all you need to know. Cutta cutta caves nature park is located 27km south of katherine and is. Cruises in katherine gorge in nitmiluk national park. Cruise, canoe, walk, fly, swim or embrace the indigenous culture, nitmiluk has it all. How to get to katherine gorge in nitmiluk national park from. The beauty of the gorge is just stunning, everywhere you looked took my breath away. You can canoe to the fourth, sixth and ninth gorges and camp overnight, but make sure you book ahead of time by calling nitmiluk tours on 08. Nitmiluk campground is located in nitmiluk national park 300km south of darwin. Visitor surveys in 20 in march off peak season, junejuly.
You will begin to notice a change in scenery as the trail moves away from the rocky escarpment and into the edith falls catchment area, thick strands of grevillias and paperbacks are found close to edith river crossing. Discover ancient rock art in australias northern territory. Previously named katherine gorge national park, its northern edge borde rs kakadu nati onal park. Leilyn, nitmiluk np located just a few kilometres off the stuart hwy and 60km north of katherine is leliyn. Nitmiluk national park is in the northern territory of australia, 244 km southeast of darwin. Previously named katherine gorge national park, its northern edge borders kakadu national park. The area, which holds a significant place within the culture of the jawoyn people, boasts a rich wildlife, serving as home to crocodiles and a wide range of birds. Park histories park history program national park service. The katherine river flows through the park and is safe for swimming and canoeing from june september during the dry season. Nitmiluk national park katherine gorge 2 or 3hour cruise. The gorges and the surrounding landscape have great ceremonial significance to the local. David braved the bottom plunge pool but it was just too cold for me. Nitmiluk national park, just 30 kilometres northeast of katherine, covers a vast area, including impressive gorges carved from the ancient sandstone country which stretch for as far as the eye can see. Explore the worldfamous park and gorge country on foot, by canoe, boat or helicopter.
Nitmiluk national park katherine all you need to know. Nitmiluk is a national park area of approximately 2946 square kilometres or 17 square miles. Nitmiluk national park is one of the most important tourism parks in the northern territory and is the single mostvisited tourist attraction in the katherine region. Nitmiluk national p ark is in the northern territory of australia, 244 km southeast of darwin, around a series of gorges on the katherine river and edith falls.
Around 270 kms southeast of darwin, nitmiluk national park was originally proclaimed in 1962 as katherine gorge national park. Information displays are set up that explain the geology, landscape and aboriginal history of the national park. Leliyn lies within nitmiluk national park and consists of a campground, swimming hole, a few waterfalls and a few walking trails. Just north of katherine and still in nitmiluk national park the campground at edith falls has the sites spread around the green grass of the common areas with shady trees.
Aboriginal flora and fauna knowledge from nitmiluk national park and the katherine area, northern australia issue 29 of northern territory botanical bulletin, issn 03141810 volume 29 of northern territory botanical bulletin. Aboriginal flora and fauna knowledge from nitmiluk national park. Please just do make sure to book ahead by calling nitmiluk tours 08 8972 1253. Nitmiluk national park australia walking travel brain blog. Arriving in the car park, the shimmer of the lower pool and sound of gushing water weaves its way through the lush tropical banks to greet you. The impressive gorge walls and white sandy beaches can be explored on foot, by canoe or on a cruise and are stunning from the air on a scenic helicopter flight. Nitmiluk national park southern walks information sheet. Nokomis buy natural history books, prints, gift cards. Apr 07, 2017 the tropics meet the outback three hours south of darwin in nitmiluk national park home to katherine gorge, a network of separate gorges carved by an ancient river, the park leads explorers. Located roughly 300km south of darwin the park has two main entrance points providing access to the park s major attractions, leliyn edith falls and nitmiluk gorge. National park and a proposed new visitor site in the east of the park. A behindthescenes history shedding light on the early days of national park service history. But im concentrating on one site in particular nitmiluk katherine gorge.
You can canoe to the fourth, sixth and ninth gorges and camp overnight, but make sure you book ahead of time by calling nitmiluk tours on 08 8972 1253 or 0 146 743. Cross training opportunities to provide multiskilling across departments. A rocky, sparsely populated area of land expanding from a series of deep gorges around edith falls and katherine river, nitmiluk national park has an untamed, wild atmosphere. Immediately, as previously agreed, it was leased to the northern territory government for joint management as national park. Nitmiluk national park this 292,008 hectare national park is owned by the jawoyn aboriginal people and jointly managed with the parks and wildlife commission of the northern territory. Culture, heritage and history people traditionally used nitmiluk for cultural practices, hunting, fishing and as a refuge. Nitmiluk national park darwin nitmiluk these vessels must be registered and a katherine national park fee paid at the nitmiluk centre before launching. Nitmiluk katherine gorge northern territory, australia. Visit nitmiluk national park on your trip to katherine or. Best hotels near nitmiluk national park, katherine, australia. Find hotels near nitmiluk national park, australia online. Jul 01, 2014 the jawoyn people are traditional owners of nitmiluk national park and have jointly managed it with the nt parks and wildlife service since 1989. Nitmiluk national park is owned by the jawoyn people and managed under a 99 year lease by the northern territory parks and wildlife commission, in association with jawoyn people, culture and traditions. You can be picked up from the town of katherine which is 27km from nitmiluk gorge.
Nitmiluk gorge nitmiluk national park tours nt, australia. Permission has been granted to the national park service to post this information online, but the s are still reserved by the owner of the original books. Nitmiluk national park, northern territory, australia most visitors to australia have heard of kakadu national park in the northern territory, but few realize that neighboring nitmiluk national park, four hours south of darwin, is actually more spectacular. Nitmiluk national park northern territory indigenous tours. Hotels in nitmiluk national park, australia the best hotels. The many art and cultural sites through nitmiluk national park are testimony to past generations of jawoyn and to the time of puwurr when the land was created.
The visitor centre 30 kilometres east of the town of katherine has displays that explain the parks geology, landscape and aboriginal history. No visit to the northern territory is complete without visiting the spectacular nitmiluk national park, a region of rugged beauty, history and culture with the breathtaking nitmiluk katherine gorge as the centerpiece. Over the past 2 years the average number of annual visitors to nitmiluk national park has been 243 000. Nitmiluk national park southern walks explore the katherine gorge system and surrounding escarpment via the southern walks. The network of tracks begin near the nitmiluk visitor centre with a climb, high onto the rocky escarpment. Edith river crossing things to do in nitmiluk national park. This maze of waterways has been sculpted from the sandstone over countless millennia by the katherine river.
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