Nitmiluk National Park
national park, Northern Territory, Australia
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Nitmiluk National Park: Edith Falls
Edith Falls, Nitmiluk National Park, near Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia.
Nitmiluk National Park is located in the Northern Territory, Australia, near the town of Katherine. The park is renowned for the Katherine Gorge, a series of stunning gorges carved into quartzite with walls of red and brown. It is a significant natural and cultural area, jointly managed by the Australian government and Aboriginal landowners. The name "Nitmiluk" is derived from the local Jawoyn language. The park offers opportunities for activities such as four-wheel driving, camping, and bushwalking.123
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