Landmark
Nitmiluk Centre
KM 0 · ≈121 m (397 ft)
Booked by the day you start
Jatbula Trail Permit
Nitmiluk National Park · Northern Territory, Australia
One-way walk from the Nitmiluk Centre to Leliyn (Edith Falls) over four or five nights, one night at each campground, with no campground skipped. The five campgrounds are Biddlecombe Cascades, Crystal Falls, 17 Mile Falls, Sandy Camp Pool and Sweetwater Pool. Up to 15 walkers may start each day, and the trail is open from 1 June to 30 September.
Get an alert when Jatbula Trail opens on your dates.
How booking the Jatbula Trail works
Jatbula Trail: Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. NT Parks takes the bookings. Departures are booked on the NT Parks Booking System at parkbookings.nt.gov.au. The agency sets a limit of 15 people a day.
Jatbula Trail elevation profile
Landmark
Nitmiluk Centre
Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 61.7 km (38.3 mi)
0 km Nitmiluk Centre61.7 km Leliyn (Edith Falls)
- Distance
- 0 km (0 mi)
- Elevation
- ≈121 m (397 ft)
Jatbula Trail landmarks
Map of the Jatbula Trail, Nitmiluk Centre to Leliyn (Edith Falls)
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How to get a Jatbula Trail permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
- Daily limit
- 15 people a day
- Distance
- 61.7 km (38.3 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Departures are booked on the NT Parks Booking System at parkbookings.nt.gov.au.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Jatbula Trail on parkbookings.nt.gov.au. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check parkbookings.nt.gov.au and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 000. From a mobile phone, 112 also reaches Triple Zero.
Jatbula Trail FAQ
How long is the Jatbula Trail?
Nitmiluk Tours gives 62 km (38.5 mi) for the Jatbula Walk, from Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge to Leliyn (Edith Falls).
Can I walk the Jatbula Trail without a guide?
Yes. Nitmiluk Tours says the Jatbula Trail can be walked independently using the public campsites.
How do I get to the start of the Jatbula Trail?
Independent walkers who want the ferry transfer to the trail head can book it with Nitmiluk Tours.
Can I get a Jatbula Trail place if my dates are full?
Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.