The Jawoyn people invite you to experience the beauty of one of Australia’s most spectacular destinations.

Cicada Lodge, Nitmiluk Gorge

Food

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Chef

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Sunset Cruise

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Testimonials

Perfect getaway for some R&R and luxurious rooms, great food and spectacular views. The staff were friendly and hospitable. A big shout out to Jake and Alice.

Highly recommend Cicada Lodge.

Perfect getaway for some R&R and luxurious rooms, great food and spectacular views. The staff were friendly and hospitable. A big shout out to Jake and Alice.

Highly recommend Cicada Lodge.

Perfect getaway for some R&R and luxurious rooms, great food and spectacular views. The staff were friendly and hospitable. A big shout out to Jake and Alice.

Highly recommend Cicada Lodge.

Rooms

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Imagine yourself here

We have 18 exclusive rooms, all with air conditioning, and private balconies overlooking native bushlands.
Immerse yourself in the indigenous culture with original artwork from local artists being displayed in each room.

Where We Are

How to get here

Getting here by air

Katherine Airport is a 45-minute flight from Darwin. Flights operate with Air
North 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in both directions.

Costs range between $270 to $500 each way.

Alternatively, there are a few companies that offer private flights (both helicopter and airplane) from Darwin and other places within the NT.

From Katherine, you can hire a car with Thrifty or Hertz or take a taxi for the 20-minute drive to Nitmiluk Gorge.

Getting here by car

Nitmiluk National Park is a 3.5hr drive from Darwin. Simply head down the Stuart Highway until you reach Katherine. Heading along Gorge Rd, Nitmiluk National Park is located 30mins out of Katherine.

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Getting here by bus

Greyhound Australia travel to and from Katherine every day. The travel time is around 3hrs and 45mins and the cost is around $75-$100.

Once in Katherine, you can hire a car or take a taxi for the 20-minute drive to Nitmiluk Gorge.

Getting here by train

The Ghan runs between Adelaide and Darwin, stopping in Katherine where guests can step off the train for a leisurely cruise on the Katherine River gazing in wonder at towering sandstone cliffs.

You can choose to upgrade your excursion with a helicopter or scenic flight over Nitmiluk National Park to experience the spectacular Gorge from above.

Nitmiluk Is Proudly Part Of Jawoyn Association

When you visit Nitmiluk, you are sharing our vision for the future.

Nitmiluk National Park is owned by the Jawoyn people, made up of 17 clans with the common vision of sharing our country. The collective Jawoyn Association is a progressive, forward thinking business enterprise which provides employment and training for local people.

They have never wavered from the original Elder’s vision of bringing the Jawoyn people together as one nation, caring for country, and developing economic independence.

All proceeds that flow from Jawoyn businesses are re-invested into the community, for human services, employment, education and successful partnerships in tourism and land management.

We look forward to sharing our country with you.

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