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Home to the the famous Katherine Gorge, this town boasts beautiful nature and offers a variety of fun activities.
Katherine is a town in Northern Territory, Australia situated on the Katherine River.
Beginning as an outpost established with the Australian Overland Telegraph Line on the North-South transport route between Darwin and Adelaide, Katherine has grown with the development of transport and local industries including mining – particularly gold mining; a strategic military function with RAAF Base Tindal; also as a tourism gateway to the attractions of nearby Nitmiluk National Park, particularly Katherine Gorge and its many ancient rock paintings. The region is known to experience heavy flooding during "the wet season".
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Home to the the famous Katherine Gorge, this town boasts beautiful nature and offers a variety of fun activities.
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Stroll through the beautiful city, set amongst ancient limestone formations, with plenty of parks and gardens to enjoy.
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While not quite hot, these springs are nestled in a beautiful natural surroundings and are easily accessible.
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A small museum with a great collection of historic photographs, old tractors, trucks, and antique artifacts.
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