Katherine Gorge

Gorge Country

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October 16th 2009
14th October 09 - 16th October 09 Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge National Park Oh my god it is getting hotter and hotter! Today is too hot. I seek the relief of the air con at the Visitor's Centre in Katherine before heading out to the Gorge. Plan on spending a few days out in the Gorge. Since Lawn Hill NP I haven't stopped anywhere for more than a day so it will be nice to just hold up for a few da ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more