The small town of Katherine is located 300 kilometers south of Darwin. It is well known to tourists because of its proximity to the Nitmiluk National Park, home of Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls. Katherine is also the birthplace of Cadel Evans, 2009 UCI Road World Champion and the first Australian to win the Tour de France in 2011. Many deny the existence of its Hot Springs (photo), however, they are a natural curiosity and certainly worth a stop in Northern Territory's fourth largest town. Beyond a natural swimming pool, it is a real jacuzzi. The crystal clear water in this spring has an average annual temperature of 32°C. The place is not necessarily well signposted. It lies between the Victoria Highway and the Katherine River about a kilometre south of the city centre. The enchanting landscape and the recent restructure of the area make it a really pleasant place. A must do!
