Location
Katherine NT
Address: 115 Collins Road, Uralla, Northern Territory, Australia
Coordinates: -14.483299 / 132.317628
We operate the Show in Katherine, Northern Territory over the Dry Season months from May to October. Our property is located just 7kms east of the Katherine townsite at 115 Collins Road, Uralla.
From the Katherine townsite, drive south-east along Stuart Highway for 7kms. Turn right onto Byers Road (sometimes spelt Buyers), turn right at the T-junction onto Collins Road and right at the third gate. Look out for the Katherine Outback Experience Signage on Stuart Highway and Collins Road.
Driving times to Katherine Outback Experience :
- Katherine Town Centre: 6 minutes
- Big 4 Katherine Holiday Park and Knotts Crossing Resort: 10 minutes
- Katherine Airport: 10 minutes
- Nitmiluk Kiosk (Katherine Gorge): 30 minutes
- Mataranka: 1 hour
- Darwin: 3 hours
About the Katherine Region
Katherine is ideally located on the Stuart Highway, just 3 hours south of Darwin. Katherine is known as the crossroads of the north. It is the pivot point for travellers making their way north-south between Darwin, NT and Adelaide in South Australia, or east-west along the Savannah Way ‘Australia’s Adventure Drive‘ from Cairns in Queensland to Broome in Western Australia.
Katherine is within a few hours drive of some of the Top End’s most sensational natural landscapes including the Kakadu, Lichfield and Gregory National Parks as well as the magnificent Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, Borroloora and the Gulf Region across the Roper River – Elsey National Park, Mataranka thermal pools, Victoria River Region, Pine Creek and the Douglas and Daly River hinterlands.
The Katherine region is adventure territory, stretching from Dunmarra in the south, to the Daly River in the north. from east to west we embrace the Queensland and Western Australian boarders and cover a total of 480,000 square kilometres.
Best Things to Do in Katherine, Northern Territory
Planning a trip to Katherine NT? Discover the ultimate bucket list of things to do, from outback shows and hot springs to cultural tours, hikes and hidden swimming holes.
Discover What’s Around Katherine Outback Experience
Katherine is where the outback meets the tropics, and there’s a stack of unforgettable spots to explore just beyond our front gate. Within an hour’s drive, you can cruise through the iconic Nitmiluk Gorge, hike the trails, or cool off at Leliyn (Edith Falls) — a local favourite with clear swimming holes and scenic views.
Right in town, Top Didj Art Gallery, Mimi Arts, and Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre showcase incredible Aboriginal art from across the region. You’ll find works that tell powerful stories and support local artists.
If you’re after more action, Gecko Canoeing & Trekking offers guided adventures on the Katherine River, or you can take to the skies with HeliSpirit or Katherine Helicopters for a bird’s-eye view of the gorge and beyond. Prefer your own pace? Hire a boat from Katherine Boats & Floats for Hire and head out to the Roper or Victoria River for a day on the water.
There’s plenty to do with the family too — visit the Katherine Museum for a deep dive into local history, head underground at Cutta Cutta Caves, or enjoy a soak at the Katherine Hot Springs, just minutes from the town centre.
And if you’re planning your trip, don’t miss our blog on the Best Things to Do in Katherine — it’s full of up-to-date local tips, hidden gems and must-see experiences.
