Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre


This beautiful arts and culture centre is housed in a landmark contemporary building. The centre is designed to be a meeting place for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and a chance to share cultures. The centre houses a gallery space hosting Territory artworks and a performing arts venue seating up to 400 people. It's 1km east of Katherine, signposted off the Stuart Hwy.


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1.88 MILES

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2. Katherine Low Level Nature Park

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4. Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park

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5. Pat's Lookout

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This fine elevated lookout over the inner reaches of first gorge is accessible along the Windolf Walk.

6. Nitmiluk National Park

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7. Leliyn

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