  The Never Never RegionThis area
of the Northern Territory extends from the southern boundaries of Kakadu and
Arnhem Land
south to the start of the Barkly Tableland.
There are no major tourist attractions to
speak of, apart from the Katherine area, that are serviced and promoted by the local
tourist authorities. The area has a long history as a cattle raising area and in days long
gone, some cattle properties were larger than some European countries.
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 Places of
Interest
Pine Creek -
originated as a gold rush town in the 1870's and a few of the old buildings remain. A
recent return to gold mining in the area. Visit the Mine Lookout, Miners Park and National
Park Museum.
Katherine -
the junction of the Stuart Highway and the Victoria Highway which heads west into Western
Australia.
The School of The Air gives an insight into teaching kids in the
Northern Territory outback.
Several tours are available from here including the
Cutta Cutta Caves and their bat
colonies, the recommended Katherine Gorge (see below) and an Aboriginal corroboree at
Springvale Homestead.
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 Katherine Gorge -
situated in the
Nitmiluk National Park, the gorge is actually a series of 13 gorges with
sheer sandstone cliffs dropping to the
Katherine River below. Boat cruises available.
Manyallaluk -
100 km further south from Katherine. Spend a day with Aboriginal people learning about
bush medicine, Aboriginal art and participate in lifestyle activities.
Northern Territory Travel & Holidays
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