Map of Katherine – Northern Territory, CBD & Outback Guide

Map of Katherine – Northern Territory, CBD & Outback Guide

This map of Katherine provides a detailed overview of one of the Northern Territory’s major regional towns, including the CBD, Katherine River, transport routes and surrounding outback region.

Katherine is known for its outback setting, Katherine Gorge region, tourism connections and role as a key inland service centre in the Northern Territory. Key areas include the CBD, Katherine East, Katherine South, Tindal direction and nearby regional districts.

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Katherine is located in the Northern Territory south of Darwin. Major areas include the CBD, Katherine East, Katherine South and nearby outback districts.

Interactive Katherine Map (Reference View) Explore Katherine’s CBD, river corridors, outback highways and Northern Territory regional connections.
Tip: Katherine maps are useful for understanding how the town connects with Nitmiluk National Park, inland NT highways and remote outback regions.

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Where Is Katherine Located?

Katherine is located in the Northern Territory, south of Darwin along major inland transport routes. It serves as one of northern Australia’s key regional and tourism centres.

  • North: Darwin and Top End direction
  • South: Alice Springs and central Australia direction
  • East: Arnhem Land and remote NT regions
  • West: Victoria River district and WA border direction

Main Areas and Districts of Katherine

  • Katherine CBD — central retail, business and civic district
  • Katherine East — residential suburb east of the river
  • Katherine South — southern residential and service district
  • Tindal direction — military and airport-related precinct south-east of town
  • Riverbank districts — areas adjoining the Katherine River
  • Industrial and logistics precincts — support transport and regional services
  • Rural outback surrounds — cattle station and remote NT landscapes
  • Nitmiluk tourism corridor — route toward Katherine Gorge and national park areas

How Katherine Is Laid Out

  • Compact inland town centre — CBD positioned near river and transport corridors
  • River-oriented development — suburbs spread around the Katherine River area
  • Outback highway connections — major roads link remote NT regions
  • Industrial and service precincts — concentrated near transport infrastructure
  • Tourism and national park access routes — connect Katherine with natural attractions

Key Geographic Features

  • Katherine River — major river system flowing through the region
  • Nitmiluk National Park — national park east of Katherine
  • Katherine Gorge — major tourism and natural attraction
  • Top End and outback landscapes — define the surrounding environment
  • Remote inland terrain — shapes transport and settlement patterns

Katherine Transport and Road Map Overview

  • Stuart Highway — major north-south highway through the NT
  • Victoria Highway — route west toward Western Australia
  • Katherine Terrace — key road corridor through the town centre
  • Regional rail corridor — freight and long-distance transport route
  • Tindal Airport direction — major regional aviation and defence access point

Why People Search for a Map of Katherine

  • To locate Katherine within the Northern Territory
  • To understand access to Katherine Gorge and Nitmiluk National Park
  • To explore suburbs and regional service districts
  • To find transport routes through northern Australia
  • To plan outback travel and NT tourism trips

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Katherine Map FAQs

  • Where is Katherine located?
    Katherine is located in the Northern Territory south of Darwin.
  • What is Katherine known for?
    Katherine is known for Katherine Gorge, outback tourism and regional transport connections.
  • What are the main areas of Katherine?
    Main areas include the CBD, Katherine East, Katherine South and nearby outback districts.
  • Is Katherine considered outback Australia?
    Yes, Katherine is widely considered part of northern Australia’s outback region.

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