Jatbula Trail
The Jatbula - waterfalls, rock art, the Amphitheatre and pandanus-fringed pools of Nitmiluk
The route
The line through Nitmiluk NP, NT, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)Trailhead
Start; ferry across the gorge
- 2Biddlecombe CascadesCamp
Swimming-hole camp
- 3The AmphitheatreJunction
Rock-art/pool
- 4Sweetwater PoolCamp
Final camp
- 5Leliyn (Edith Falls)Trailhead
Finish
Season & conditions
Dry season (May-Sep)
Warm dry-season days, cool nights; wet-season closed
Dry-season only (~May-Sep); one direction; places book out within minutes of release. Confirm.
On the trail
Stone-country escarpment, monsoon forest and countless swimming holes
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Tiny quota; feels remote
None - fixed one-way itinerary
Getting there & staying
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) to Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Bush campsites at swimming holes; no huts - self-sufficient
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Katherine; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
NT Parks booking, one-direction, tiny daily quota that sells out instantly. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Heat, remoteness; check for crocodiles at pools (freshwater generally)
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.