Katherine Hot Springs

Katherine Hot Springs, located in the eponymous Northern Territory town, are a series of naturally warm calcium-rich pools along the Katherine River, managed as a free public recreational resource by the local council. The springs emerge at a pleasant 32°C and are surrounded by lush monsoon vegetation, offering year-round bathing in a shaded riverine setting. Katherine is the gateway to the famous Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park, and the hot springs provide a relaxing counterpoint to the region's dramatic red sandstone gorges and rich Jawoyn cultural heritage.