Travelling on the Victoria Highway from Katherine in the Northern Territory to Kununurra in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, a journey of 320 miles, a convenient and popular stopping off point is the Victoria River Region.

This is an area of immensely beautiful scenery, combing majestic sandstone escarpments and gorges, grassy plains and the boab trees that are commonly found in the north west of Australia. The main township in this region is Timber Creek, 180 miles to the west of Katherine on the Savannah Way, and the main attraction of the town is its proximity to some stunning fishing spots on the Victoria River, where the barramundi are plentiful.

Victoria River Crossing: On the Victoria Highway, 120 miles to the West of Katherine, Victoria River Crossing is a small place, but the scenery along the highway is reputed to be some of the best in the whole of the Northern Territory.

Gregory National Park: This National Park, located to the South West of Timber Creek covers around 8000 square miles of gorge country, of which perhaps the most famous is the stunning Limestone Gorge. There is plenty of wildlife to spot, as well as important relics from both the Aboriginal and European settlement of the region. Bushwalking, camping and fishing are all popular pastimes here.

Keep River National Park: Just off the Victoria Highway, and on the border with Western Australia, just over 100 miles west of Timber Creek , this national park is renowned for its sandstone rock formations, best viewed at sunrise and sunset when the colours make them a photo opportunity not to be missed.

There are also some wonderful Aboriginal art sites, and some fascinating geology – past volcanic activity and evidence of glaciation are evident in some of the rock formations. The park is easily accessed during the dry season, and 4WD vehicles are not necessary. There are some lovely walking trails within the park, which are well marked, and there are two camping grounds with limited facilities.