Jatbula Trail
60 km oneway 
5 days to 6 days
Jatbula Trail
60 km
Oneway
5 days to 6 days
Starting after the short ferry ride over Katherine River, this great walk takes you to Edith Falls via the Jatbula Trail. You'll be visiting many rockpools like Northern Rockhole, waterfalls such as 17 Mile Falls, and The Amphitheatre, which has some exquisite Jawoyn paintings inside. Embark on this cultural and rewarding 6-section journey where you'll make your way through some prehistoric landscapes and get to enjoy the cool waters of Edith River every single day. A typical day on the Jatbula looks like this: Get up early and get to the next campsite (preferably before the hottest time of day), set up camp, cool off in the water source nearby, read a book, enjoy some alone time or do whatever you want for the rest of the day. Spend a peaceful night with a high chance of a fantastic sky above you, then repeat the process. The trail can be booked online, but you should be on time and quick as it usually sells out within 30 minutes. Edith Falls is also quite busy, so best to pre-book that too. Keep in mind that you'll need to pay $15 for the ferry (as of August 2022) and a $25 per person fee for each night you spend. Remember to attend the compulsory briefing before starting the trail (at 8 AM or 3 PM). Lastly, please treat any water you find before using it. Let us begin by acknowledging the Jawoyn people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Transport options
To start
Car
Ferry
From end
Car