Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The traditional owners are the Jawoyn Aboriginal people who jointly manage Nit-
miluk with Parks & Wildlife. Nitmiluk Tours (
Click here
) manages accommodation,
cruises and activities within the park.
1
Sights
Leliyn (Edith Falls)
NATURE RESERVE
Reached off the Stuart Hwy 40km north of Katherine and a further 20km along a sealed
road, Leliyn is an idyllic, safe haven for swimming and hiking. The moderate
Leliyn
Trail
(2.6km loop, 1½ hours) climbs into escarpment country through grevillea and spi-
nifex and past scenic lookouts (Bemang is best in the afternoon) to the Upper Pool,
where the moderate
Sweetwater Pool Trail
(8.6km return, three to five hours) branches
off. The peaceful Sweetwater Pool has a small
camping ground
(per person $3.30, plus
$50 refundable deposit)
; overnight permits are available at the kiosk.
The main Lower Pool − a gorgeous, mirror-flat swimming lagoon − is a quick 150m
dash from the car park. The Parks & Wildlife
camping ground
( 08-8975 4869; adult/
child $12/6)
next to the car park has grassy sites, lots of shade, toilets, showers, a laundry
and facilities for the disabled. Fees are paid at the
kiosk
( 8am-6pm May-Oct,
9.30am-3pm Nov-Apr)
, which sells snacks and basic supplies. Nearby is a picnic area with
BBQs and tables.
2
Activities
Bushwalking
The park has around 120km of marked walking tracks, ranging from 2km stretches to
66km multinight hikes. Overnight hikers must register at the Nitmiluk Centre. There's a
$50 refundable deposit for any overnight walk and a camping fee of $3.30 per person per
night. The Nitmiluk Centre has maps and info on the full range of walks.
Barrawei (Lookout) Loop
BUSHWALKING
Starting with a short, steep climb this walk (3.7km loop, two hours, moderate difficulty)
provides good views over the Katherine River.
