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known to those on marathon cycling trips. It's a converted home where the owner chats
with the guests and offers sage advice on didgeridoos from his tin shed gallery. Aborigin-
al artists are often here painting didgeridoos.
Palm Court Kookaburra Backpackers HOSTEL $
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( 08-8972 2722, 1800 626 722; www.palmcourtbackpackers.com ; cnr Third & Giles Sts; dm $27,
motel d $69, self-contained unit $89; ) This well-equipped, welcoming backpackers
occupies a retired motel, clad in faux stone in an attempt to resemble some kind of castle.
Scruffy international knights and maidens enjoy rooms with bathrooms, fridges and TVs.
It's a short walk to town or there's a free shuttle to the Transit Centre.
Katherine Low Level Caravan Park CARAVAN PARK $
( 08-8972 3962; www.katherinelowlevel.com.au ; Shadforth Rd; unpowered/powered sites $37/
40, en suite cabin d $175; ) A well-manicured park with plenty of shady sites, a
great swimming pool adjoining a bar and an excellent bistro (mains $20 to $25) that is
sheltered by a magnificent fig tree. The amenities are first rate, making it the pick of the
town's several caravan parks. It's about 5km along the Victoria Hwy from town and
across the Low Level bridge.
Springvale Homestead CARAVAN PARK, MOTEL $
( 1800 089 103, 08-8972 1355; www.travelnorth.com.au ; Shadforth Rd; unpowered/powered
sites $20/27, d/f $69/79; ) In a bushland setting by the Katherine River, about 7km
west of town, this historic homestead is a lovely place to camp. There's plenty of space, a
palm-shaded pool and a bistro open for breakfast and dinner (mains $19 to $25). Rooms
are motel-style (old but clean and good value), and there are free homestead tours at 3pm
daily (except Saturday) in the Dry.
Knott's Crossing Resort RESORT $$$
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( 08-8972 2511, 1800 222 511; www.knottscrossing.com.au ; cnr Cameron & Giles Sts; un-
powered/powered sites $27/39, cabin/motel d from $99/149; ) Knott's Crossing is
more a motel and cabin resort than camping ground, but it's a great spot for caravans and
campervans, too. Everything is packed pretty tightly into the tropical gardens here, but
it's very professionally run and there's a bar and bistro.
Katherine River Lodge Motel MOTEL $$$
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