Explore Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Katherine, NT map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Northern Territory or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Katherine and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Katherine.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Katherine |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Katherine Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -14.45233 |
| Longitude | 132.27435 |
| Population | 5,980 |
| Density | 1417.1 /km² |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 110 m |
| Postcode | 0850 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 270 km southeast |
Katherine is a locality in the Katherine Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,980. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km², giving a population density of about 1417.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 110 m above sea level. It lies approximately 270 km southeast of Darwin. Katherine is located at 14.4523°S, 132.2743°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0850. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Katherine unfolds across a landscape sculpted by ancient waterways, where the arid rust-red earth meets the vibrant green of the tropical north. It lies 269.9 km south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 145°T), and is situated 1.7 km north-west of Katherine East. The Katherine River, the lifeblood of this region, carves a dramatic gorge, its sheer rock faces echoing with the calls of unseen birds. The air, especially as the sun dips low, carries a dry, mineral scent, a testament to the sun-baked terrain that stretches towards the horizon. This is a place of broad skies, where the light can shift from a blinding, bleached white at midday to a soft, golden hue that bathes the surrounding scrublands in an ethereal glow. The general character of Katherine is one of resilient practicality, a frontier spirit tempered by the sheer, undeniable beauty of its natural surroundings, a place where the vastness of the land is always present, a quiet reminder of nature's enduring power.
The history of Katherine is deeply interwoven with its strategic position and the enduring presence of Indigenous peoples, who have traversed this land for millennia. European settlement began to take hold in the late 19th century, driven by pastoral ambitions and the eventual construction of the Overland Telegraph Line, a vital link that cemented Katherine's importance as a waypoint. The economy has long been anchored by cattle grazing, with vast stations stretching across the surrounding plains, and more recently, by the growing tourism sector, drawn to the natural wonders of the Katherine region. The presence of a significant Australian Army base also contributes to the local economy, bringing a constant hum of activity to the town. The land itself, though often appearing stark, holds mineral wealth, and while mining has played a role, it is the enduring strength of the land and its ability to sustain life that truly defines Katherine's economic backbone.
The cultural pulse of Katherine beats with a rhythm set by its natural environment and the diverse people who call it home. While major professional sporting leagues are distant, the spirit of competition thrives in local clubs, particularly in the codes that resonate with the Northern Territory lifestyle. Katherine's annual calendar is punctuated by events that celebrate its unique identity, from rodeos that showcase the region's pastoral heritage to festivals that highlight local arts and Indigenous culture. The iconic Katherine Gorge, a natural amphitheatre of towering sandstone, is the undisputed star attraction, drawing travellers from across the globe. Nearby, the verdant Elsey National Park offers opportunities for bushwalking and swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Bitter Springs and Mataranka Thermal Pool, oases that shimmer with an almost otherworldly luminescence. While Katherine may not boast world-renowned universities or a litany of globally recognised celebrities, its fame lies in its raw, untamed beauty and the quiet strength of its people, individuals who embody the spirit of resilience and connection to this extraordinary corner of Australia.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Katherine, Northern Territory. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Katherine, in the Katherine Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Katherine includes the postcode (0850), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Katherine Municipality), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Katherine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |