Robyn in Darwin Katherine Katherine is another 190km south of Pine Creek and is known or promoted as the Jewel of the Territory. It was once a central cattle slaughtering and transportation area, although these activities have scaled down somewhat in recent years. It was fantastic, although we were a little stiff and sore. For those who don't wish to be quite so adventurous, tours on flat-bottomed barges are available on a daily basis. Established by Austrian Franz Weber, who was active in most world conservation movements, this massive property is a sanctuary for wild brumbies and horses, but is a beautiful getaway for a weekend or more.
Accommodation is excellent, meals are excellent.
There are two swimming pools and accommodation to take 60 people. It is not a big destination with Australians, but it is HUGE with Europeans. Telephone contact is 08-89761450. 4-5 May. In the late 1800s Pine Creek was the hub of the Northern Goldfields in the Northern Territory and attracted a number of Chinese and European fossickers, some of whom made fortunes. Pine Creek is now a very small town about 300km south of Darwin but has a fascinating history and a number of good historical and heritage sites.