Swim hole · Free
Katherine Hot Springs
Katherine, Northern Territory
Free thermal pools on the Katherine River bank in the mango-harvest capital; dry-season only (closed roughly Oct, Apr when the river rises: croc access), obey closures.
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- Only swim where it is signposted as safe. In the tropics that means crocodile and stinger warnings apply, whatever it looks like.
- Spots are added by backpackers, not verified on site by Matey. If it has changed, flag it in the app so the next person knows.
- Working nearby? Katherine is 1km away: farm work in Katherine.
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