Located 3.5 hours drive from Darwin and just 6kms outside of Katherine on the way to Nitmiluk Gorge is Discovery Parks – Katherine (formerly Shady Lane Tourist Park) - the perfect holiday base to experience the beauty and wonder of Katherine from.
Often described as where the outback meets the tropics, Katherine leaves you breathless with natural beauty like no other. A region full of gorges, misty waterfalls, thermal springs, and ancient cultures, a trip to Katherine will leave you wanting more.
There is no shortage of activities in Katherine – cruise, canoe or fly along Nitmiluk Gorge, bushwalk up the Jatbula Trail, visit Cutta Cutta Caves, enjoy a dip in Mataranka’s sandy-bottomed thermal pool, or learn about the local indigenous culture and history of the land.
Discovery Parks – Katherine offers a range of accommodation types from elevated to ground level studio cabins, villas, and large-powered sites for caravanners and campers.
Exciting upgrades are on the way at Discovery Parks – Katherine. You may notice a bit more hustle and bustle as we're in the progress of enhancing the park experience. Reach out to our friendly team for any assistance. We can't wait to unveil our improvements soon.
Important Safety Messages
Electric Scooters (eScooters): Guests may only operate an eScooter in parks where state laws permit the operation of an eScooter in public places, outside of an approved eScooter trial. We advise that you consider state laws before arriving in park.
Park features
- Accessible
- BBQ
- Camp Kitchen
- Dump Point
- Laundry
- Swimming Pool
- WiFiAccessibility varies throughout park
- Dogs allowed
Useful downloads
Katherine Park Map