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Blake's national park page

my national park is Nitmiluk National park in the Northern territory

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Nitmiluk national park video and pictures

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__ Cruises __

​ The essential cultural cruise, Nitnit Dreaming incorporates travel along two gorges, where you’ll discover the customs of the traditional land owners, the Jawoyn people. Ideal if you have limited time but want to capture as much of the surrounds as you can. This is the most frequent Nitmiluk Tour cruise and departs four times in a day (due to the weather/seasonal conditions). Adults: AU$73.00 Prices valid until 31 March 2013 Children/Child (5-15): AU$41.00
 * There is a walk of around 400m each way.
 * Special wheelchair access is available to the top of the first gorge only.
 * Water and toilets are available on board.

Departure Times: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm (extra tours available during peak season - please enquire)

__ Canoeing __ This option is all about exploring the first gorge at your own speed – you have the right to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, with plenty of time to admire the scenery and wildlife, swim, bushwalk or picnic. One or two man canoes can be hired at 8am or 1pm Please make sure you wear a shirt, hat and sunscreen to protect you from the sun. Take plenty of water and don't bring too many personal belongings. A small splash proof container for your canoe can be purchased, note: it's not waterproof. Deposit: A $20 refundable deposit per canoe is required at the time of booking. This will be refunded in cash at the end of the tour.
 * Double: AU$35.50pp**


 * Single: AU$48pp**

These rates are only valid until 31 March 2013 Departure Times: > //Canoes available when weather and river level permits.// > //During Dec-Mar canoe hire is closed for safety reasons//
 * 8am, Apr-Nov, 12 noon return
 * 12:30pm Apr-Nov, 4:30 return

__ Helicopter flights __ If you’re short on time this is the perfect outback jaunt for you. An experienced pilot will take you into the air, giving you an adrenalin-filled adventure and an interesting and unique perspective on the gorge system and flora below.
 * Per Person: AU$85.00** new rates valid until 31 March 2013 //A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 passengers are required for each flight. Jawoyn Aviation will endeavor to consolidate passenger bookings.//

//Departs daily between 8:30am - 5:30pm all year round due to weather conditions//

Nitmiluk National Park the best place to be!!!!

__ History __
Nitmiluk is the Jawoyn name for Katherine Gorge. It is pronounced Nit-me-look, and literally means Cicada Place. The name was given by Nabilil, important figure of the Creation Time. As he travelled through the country he came to the Gorge where he hears the song of the Cicada, “Nit, Nit, Nit!”

The Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park and Jawoyn Association logo is a painting by a deceased traditional owner of Nitmiluk. It depicts Bolung (the rainbow serpent), Nitmi (the cicada), mussels, fish and rocks. By tradition, Bolung still inhabits the deep pools of the second Gorge at Nitmiluk and care must be taken not to disturb him.

__ Special or normal animals and flora __

Bolung (rainbow serpent) wallabies trees hedges grass and normal plants and animals you would find anywhere.

__ Threats __ The threats to Nitmiluk National Park is Human impact and Bolung (the rainbow serpent) because Bolung is said (in dreamtime stories) to be a huge threat if disturbed or disrespected. The introduced species that harm the Park are plants such as weeds and other animals that eat the plants or hurt other animals that aren't native.

__ Unique characteristics __ the Unique characteristics are Bolung (rainbow serpent) a great view of wildlife a chance of seeing one of the rarest serpents (the rainbow serpent Bolung) a variety of activities to do while also getting one of the best views of wildlife the Jawoyn (aboriginal tribe) people teach you about their parents or grandparents lives in Nitmiluk Can have a 5 day bushwalk and explore many things you can't see in many places

__ Built environments __ there are no built environments

__ Ecosystems found in Nitmiluk National Park __ there are no ecosystems recorded (so far)