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Speargrass Experience

Speargrass Experience offers luxury, small group, personalised and professional touring around the Katherine region exploring the surrounding historic towns and national parks in the Top End. These accommodated tours coincide with the Ghan train services and are focussed on client interests.

Touring Options

3 Day Kakadu Splendour

This tour explores the Aboriginal culture and heritage of the Territory’s World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park in style. Witness its natural wonders and experience waterfalls, rock art, wetlands and the local flora and fauna with an Aboriginal guide. Relax on the water with two boat cruises (Yellow Water and Guluyambi East Alligator River) and travel in style with accommodation included.

Please quote Tour Code KKD3DLX when booking.

2 Day Katherine and Mataranka Splendour

This two day tour offers the adventure of discovering local historic sites through the stunning Katherine and Mataranka regions. Explore Mataranka’s ‘Never Never’ country and thermal pools, the original Elsey Homestead and cruise the Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk). Enjoy the luxury four wheel drive travelling and stay overnight at a working cattle station.

Please quote Tour Code KMK2DLX when booking.

3 Day History and Heritage Tour

Explore the rich history of exploration, outback struggles, mining, and war heritage of this tour. Visit the Mataranka’s ‘Never Never’ country, Hayes Creek’s World War II airfield and the history of gold mining at Pine Creek. Relax on the Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) on the local cruise, travel in style in a luxury four wheel drive and stay in deluxe accommodation. This tour can end in Katherine or Darwin.

When booking, please quote Tour Code KMD3DLX if you wish to finish your tour in Darwin and KMK3DLX if you wish to complete your tour in Katherine.

Popular Activities

  • Cruising
  • National Park
  • Wilderness
  • Outback
  • World Heritage

Accommodation In Katherine

When planning your visit to Katherine, finding the perfect place to stay is essential to making the most of your trip. Located conveniently near Speargrass Experience, you can find accommodation that provide comfort and easy access to all the exciting activities and attractions Katherine has to offer.

More Tours Around Katherine

Katherine is a treasure trove of unique experiences. From thrilling outdoor adventures to cultural and historical explorations, theres no shortage of exciting tours to enjoy in and around Katherine. Whether you are seeking breathtaking natural landscapes, fascinating local stories, or a taste of the regions finest cuisine, theres a tour perfectly suited to your interests.

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