Observe and discover the endemic species of the 'Top End'. Many sites in the region are home to sought after species such as Red Goshawk, Gouldian Finch, Northern Crested Shrike-tit, Hooded Parrot, Banded Fruit Dove, White and Chesnut Quilled Rock Pigeon, White-throated Grasswren, Purple-crowned Fairywren, Rainbow Pitta, Rufous Owl, Grey Falcon etc.
Katherine is situated 324 kilometres south of Darwin. It is closer than Darwin to Top End iconic locations such as, Kakadu, the Kimberley and the Gulf Region. Its premier icon is the Nitmiluk National Park and the Nitmuluk (Katherine) Gorge.
The Katherine Region itself is the heart of Australia's 'Tropical Savanna', an area which is environmentally significant and diverse. It starts about 150km South of Darwin and reaches Eastward to the Gulf of Carpentaria and Westward to Keep River National Park on the WA border.
There are over 220 species of birds situated within the 336,674 sq km area of Escarpment country, Savanna Woodland and Spring fed Rivers.
Basing yourself in Katherine, (a town of 10,000 people), will well position you for day visits to Southern Kakadu, Mataranka, Nitmiluk NP, Gregory NP, (Victoria River) and the many great birding sites available locally. Extended stays in those location will afford you time to travel further afield and increase opportunity for some magnificent observations
If you require help to locate your target species, there are experienced guides available, just enquire at the Katherine visitor information centre:
freecall. 1800 653 142
ph. 08 8972 2650
fax. 08 8972 2655
visitor@ktc.nt.gov.au
info@ktc.nt.gov.au
Well serviced by bus, plane, hire car and 4WD operators, it is an easy place to travel to.yyy
Lists |  | | | | Tour GuideMick Jerram | Try the Katherine 'Big Day Out' 1 Day Tour: Over 100 species regularly seen OR
The 3 Day 'River, Woodlands and Ecotones' Tour offering a chance to view over 220 species.
I have lived in the Northern Territory for 26 years and conducted tours and run a tour company for 13. My specialty is exploring the riverine areas of this vast region, athough I spend alot of time bushwalking and 4 wheel driving as well.
I take guests out for anywhere from 1 to 10 days, from Darwin, Katherine (local region plus Flora Nature Reserve and Nitmiluk NP), across to Kununurra, (Gregory NP), down to Mataranka (Elsey NP) and up through KAKADU. My birding services can encompass a mix of canoe/kayak access, walking and driving.
The Kathering Region is home to Top-End endemic and uncommon species. I am able to customise an itinerary which will be focused on these species, or a species which is of particular interest to you. These include;
Red Goshawk (Katherine Region - Elsey NP), Hooded Parrot (Local Katherine/Nitmiluk/Kakadu Regions), Purple-crowned Fairy-wren (Gregory NP Region), White-throated grasswren (Kakadu Region), Great-billed Heron (Local Katherine), Black Bittern (Local Katherine), Rainbow Pitta (Kakadu and Darwin Region), Gouldian Finch (Local Katherine/Nitmiluk/Kakadu Regions), Banded Fruit Dove (Kakadu), Grey Falcon (Katherine Region - Nitmiluk/Flora River/Victoria River areas).
My touring business includes:
Gecko Canoeing - Award winning river touring
Kookaburra Adventures - Extended Walks and 4WD tours through Kakadu and in the Katherine Region across to Kununurra
Speargrass Experiene - Customised Private Chartersyyy
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