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Katherine
Katherine is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory with a population of around and is located kilometres south of Darwin The town was named by the explorer John McDouall Stuart after Catherine the daughter of his benefactor The region ...
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Pine Creek
Established in the late s after a gold rush in the area Pine Creek is located kilometres north of Katherine The town is a treasure trove of heritage bush buildings and mining sites Echoes of the gold rush days are ...
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Borroloola
Borroloola is a remote fishing community on the McArthur River in the Gulf of Carpentaria This historic town is considered the gateway to the Gulf region and is famed for its excellent fishing Borroloola can be accessed via the Carpentaria ...
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Daly River
Easily accessed from Darwin this area is a popular destination for fisherman and easy weekend trips The Daly River settlement or the acirc Daly acirc as locals fondly refer to it has a population of around and is located kilometres ...
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Mataranka
The Mataranka township kilometres south of Katherine on the Stuart Highway was the setting of the famous Australian novel We of the Never Never by Jeannie Gunn Jeannie Gunn acirc The Little Missus acirc lived at nearby Elsey Station and ...
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Daly Waters
Daly Waters is located kilometres south of Katherine near the junction of the Stuart and Carpentaria Highways Despite the tiny population of the settlement the Daly Waters acirc Pub is one of the Territory acirc s most famous watering holes ...
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Cape Crawford
Cape Crawford is a remote stop home of the famous Heartbreak Hotel at the junction of the Carpentaria and Tablelands Highway Despite the first part of its name Cape Crawford is situated approximately kilometres from the ocean and is so ...
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Katherine and Surrounds
While its star attraction is undoubtedly the famous Nitmiluk National Park Katherine Gorge Katherine and its surrounds include great fishing hidden natural wonders and a rich indigenous and pioneering history The region stretches from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the ...
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Victoria River Area
The scenic Victoria River area located south-west of Katherine is home to one of Australia acirc s last wild rivers The Victoria River teems with fish and other unique wildlife and is a popular fishing destination The small historic township ...
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Larrimah
The historic township of Larrimah kilometres south of Katherine is a pleasant stop along the Stuart Highway Its traditional owners are the Yangman Aboriginal people whose descendants live today in the nearby community of Wubuluwan and in other communities around ...
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Barunga
Located kilometres south-east of Katherine Barunga is well known for its annual indigenous cultural and sporting festival which is usually held over the Queen s Birthday long weekend in June Aboriginal people from all parts of the Northern Territory gather ...
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King Ash Bay
King Ash Bay is located around kilometres past Borroloola on the McArthur River and is a popular fishing spot all year round The King Ash Bay Boat and Fishing Club is a primary destination for visiting anglers and hosts the ...
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Victoria River
Known as Victoria River Victoria River Crossing and the Victoria River Inn this tiny settlement is located on the Victoria Highway kilometres west of Katherine The settlement itself is little more than a roadhouse and campground but the scenery along ...
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