crocs at Nitmiluk (Katherine George ) National park

John

people regularly kayak and swim (less regularly) normally when they fall out of their kayak... the visitor centre hires kayaks/canoes

There are a lot of freshies around there, and I guess the chance of a salty, but generally I think its pretty safe, just stay away from the nests (they're signed)

zook

Gday,
Dont make any desicions until you get there.

Is it possible to get taken by a salty?.....Yes
Is it likely?.....No

Salties do get into Katherine George and they do live there.
Rangers trap them when they know of them and some years are worse than others.
Wait until you get there and ask a local or a ranger, dont ask the mob hiring canoes because they will tell you its alright.
Last time I was there i didnt canoe because I was told by a few mates ( locals ) how many had been trapped recently and the rangers still had their traps set......we took the tour bout with the kids.

Its not regarded as a dangerous spot and I have and probably will swim and canoe in there again. Just be sensible about it. ( but I wont let my kids in )

Cheers
Hairy

Recommend the Dawn breakfast boat cruise.
Consider Edith falls further north for swimming after checking with the Ranger on site. Freshies there also but the ranger advised out by 7pm was wise.

Its considered pretty safe but they do regulary pull salties out of there

Hi johnj

I was there a week ago, and there were signs advising not to swim due to possible saltwater crocs. Once the rangers are sure that no salties made it into the Gorge during the Wet, you'll be able to swim there again. Just follow the advice on the signs.
If you want a dip, the Katherine Hot Spring is worth a look - no crocs there and the water is crystal clear.

Cheers
John

Or go up the road to Edith falls for a swim, just got to worry about the tortoise.

John



Every year they put traps in the Katherine River after the wet to trap salties. They normally get quite a few. A couple of years ago it was 10.

There is always a trap in the Gorge and the official statement is that there has never been a saltie in the Gorge.

After last years wet there was a big salty in the gorge. They set traps and stopped all swimming or canoes. They couldn't find it so they opened it up again.

Lots of people swim and canoe there and none have been taken yet. It is relatively safe. On the positive side if you were the first one taken you would be famous.



Tjilpi