Name: Katherine Visitor Information Centre
Address: 15 Katherine Terrace, Katherine NT 0850
Phone: (08) 8971 1188
Opening Hours: Typically 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (seasonal variations may apply)
Rating: 4.7 from 4,000+ reviews (Google – Katherine VIC & Nitmiluk touring precinct)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre / Top End inland touring hub
The centre provides maps, cultural information, national‑park guidance, safety updates, and itinerary planning for all major attractions in the Katherine region.
What Area It Caters For
The Katherine Visitor Information Centre supports visitors across the entire Katherine Region, covering national parks, cultural communities, outback towns, river systems, and major touring routes.
1. Katherine Township (Primary Hub)
Katherine Hot Springs, Katherine Museum, galleries, dining, accommodation, and touring services.
2. Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge)
Cruises, canoeing, walking trails, lookouts, cultural interpretation, and visitor facilities.
3. Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Swimming areas, waterfalls, camping, and walking tracks.
4. Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park
Limestone cave tours, karst formations, and guided experiences.
5. Mataranka & Elsey National Park
Bitter Springs, Mataranka Thermal Pool, Roper River, and heritage sites.
6. Barunga
Community precinct, art centre, Barunga Festival grounds, and Jawoyn cultural touring.
7. Beswick (Wugularr)
Cultural community, art centres, and access to Jawoyn Country.
8. Manyallaluk
Cultural tours, art, storytelling, and community‑based experiences.
9. Victoria River Region & Timber Creek
Escarpments, river systems, fishing, 4WD routes, and outback touring.
10. Regional Touring Routes
- Katherine → Nitmiluk → Edith Falls loop
- Katherine → Mataranka → Roper River corridor
- Katherine → Victoria River → Timber Creek scenic route
- Katherine → Barunga → Beswick cultural corridor
- Katherine → Kakadu (via Pine Creek) touring route
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Cultural interpretation (Jawoyn, Wardaman, and other local groups)
- Touring advice for Nitmiluk, Edith Falls, Mataranka, Cutta Cutta Caves, Barunga, Beswick, Manyallaluk
- Safety information (heat conditions, crocodile awareness, remote travel, 4WD requirements)
- Accommodation, camping, and permit guidance
- Brochures for all Katherine Region attractions
- Support for itinerary planning, weather updates, and road‑condition reports
- Guidance on walking trails, national‑park access, and seasonal closures
- Information on tours, cultural experiences, and outback events
Summary
The Katherine Tourist Information Centre is the central tourism hub for the Katherine Region. It supports travellers exploring Katherine township, Nitmiluk National Park, Edith Falls, Mataranka, Cutta Cutta Caves, Barunga, Beswick, Manyallaluk, the Victoria River region, Timber Creek, and the broader inland Top End touring corridor. With its cultural interpretation, national‑park guidance, maps, safety information, and comprehensive touring support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of the Northern Territory’s most diverse and culturally rich landscapes.