Katherine is the third largest town in the Northern Territory. This big country town is a great place to visit and can be used as a base to visit the nearby Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National park. If you are feeling fit then get active and hire a kayak to explore a few of the sensational gorges, or for a more relaxing option take a guided cruise. Download the PDF information sheet to your left and take a look at the travel options to your right, all transport options go through Katherine. We have included a selection of the best ways to see the Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park.