The scenic Victoria River area, located south-west of Katherine, is home to one of Australia’s last wild rivers. The Victoria River teems with fish and other unique wildlife, and is a popular fishing destination. The small, historic township of Timber Creek is located on the Victoria Highway, 285 kilometres west of Katherine. Gregory National Park sits at Timber Creek's doorstep, covers around 13,000 square kilometres, and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Some activities to be enjoyed include escarpment walks, four-wheel driving, swimming, boat cruises and bird watching. A sunrise or sunset river cruise lets travellers see the river and its surrounds, and offers a chance to view the park’s diverse wildlife. Situated 170 kilometres west of Timber Creek is Keep River National Park. This park encompasses towering sandstone landforms and Aboriginal rock art and is best explored on foot following one of its many bushwalking trails.
Boabs and Barramundi
The Victoria River Region is located south-west of Katherine and is most often visited en-route between Katherine and the Western Australia's Kimberley region. The area's colourful scenery features grassy plains, boab trees and majestic gorges carved by rivers out of sandstone escarpments. The small township of Timber Creek, 285 kilometres west of Katherine, is the region's main centre and home to about 70 people. Fishing is Timber Creek's biggest drawcard and the beautiful Victoria River, running through deep valleys and gorges, is one of the Northern Territory's most scenic places to catch barramundi. Gregory National Park sits at Timber Creek's doorstep and covers an area of about 13,000 square kilometres. The park features spectacular escarpment landscapes, prolific wildlife, ancient boab trees and significant remnants of Aboriginal and European history. There is also an extensive network of four-wheel drive tracks in the Park. Further west is the Keep River National Park, which is a photographer's dream. Situated 170 kilometres west of Timber Creek, the park encompasses towering sandstone landforms that radiate a myriad of colours at sunrise and sunset. The area is best explored on foot, following well-marked bushwalking trails. There are two camping areas in the park with barbecues, tables and pit toilets. more
