Edith River Crossing - Katherine
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Edith River Crossing is a permanent swimming spot along the Jatbula Trail. This 58 kilometre Trail in Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) takes between four and five days to complete. It is a one way walk from Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) to Leliyn / Edith Falls.
Many trekkers choose to either stop at Edith River Crossing for lunch or camp the night. The trail actually follows the river for some time so there are plenty of opportunities for a swim and to fill water bottles. Approaching the actual Crossing, the track becomes sandy and passes through sandstone outcrops.
There is a basic campsite on the northern bank of Edith River Crossing with permanent drinking water and an Emergency Call Devise (ECD). The crossing is easy to traverse during from May to November. Trekkers of the Jatbula Trail must register at the Nitmiluk Centre before starting the Jatbula Trail and deregister at Edith Kiosk upon return.