Located at the back of our park on the banks of the Katherine River. This shady, spring-fed, thermal pool is an ideal and safe swimming area, great for soaking your tired muscles. The hot springs are well grassed with shady spots and sunbathing areas. Just right for a picnic.
It features open shady parkland and easy access to the river. Ideal for swimming and fishing is accessible via our back gate and a 3-minute stroll on a bitumen walkway.
The museum houses interesting displays on the pastoral, World War II, communications and early history of the town and the region. The most notable exhibit is the original Gypsy Moth that was flown by Dr Clyde Fenton, the first flying doctor.
Located 30 kilometres from Riverview, Cutta Cutta Caves formed 500 million years ago and is still growing today. The limestone cave formations are about 15 metres below the earth’s surface and are home to the rare Orange Horseshoe and Ghost Bats.
A nice days’ outing, 63 km's from Riverview. Edith Falls consists of a series of falls on the edged of the Arnhem Land escarpment that runs all year round. The main fall runs into the Sweetwater Pool, fringed by pandanus trees. A loop walk takes visitors to the top of the falls.
Paddle your own canoe on the waters of the Nitmiluk Gorge, which is made up of 13 separate gorges. Located in the Northern Territory’s Nitmiluk National Park, this maze of sandstone waterways has been sculpted by the Katherine River over countless millennia.
Other places of interest include NT Rare Rocks, Knott’s Crossing, The Overland Telegraph Pylons, The Railway Museum, and School of the Air. Katherine has 3 cinemas, Lawn Bowls, Golf Course, Art and Craft Galleries and the Town swimming pool.
