Explore our bus routes to Minyerri and Ngukurr (Dry Season June 4th onwards) and check all the information's for your next trip. Please feel free to contact us if you require any further information.
ORIGIN | PICKUP LOCATION | DEPARTURE TIME | |
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Darwin (Palmerston) | Bus Exchange (check in) | 7:30 | |
Darwin (Palmerston) | Bus Exchange (depart) | 8:00 | |
Check in Katherine | BP Carpark | 11:30 | |
Depart Katherine | BP Carpark | 12:00 | |
Mataranka | Shell Mataranka | 13:15 | |
Jilkminggan (on demand) | Old Shop | 14:00 | |
Roper Valley Stn (on demand) | Near front gate | 15:15 | |
Minyerri | Council Office | 15:45 | |
Urapunga on demand | Roper Bar T/O | 18:00 | |
Ngukurr | Ngukurr | 18:30 |
ORIGIN | PICKUP LOCATION | DEPARTURE TIME | |
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Check in Ngukurr | Football Oval | 7:30 | |
Depart Ngukurr | Football Oval | 08:00 | |
Urapunga on demand | 08:30 | ||
Minyerri | Council Office | 10:30 | |
Roper Valley Stn (on demand) | Near front gate | 11:30 | |
Jilkminggan (on demand) | Old Shop | 12:45 | |
Mataranka | Shell Roadhouse | 13:30 | |
Katherine drop off | BP Carpark | 14:45 | |
Check-in Katherine | BP Carpark | 16:00 | |
Depart Katherine | BP Carpark | 16:30 | |
Arrive Darwin (Palmerston) | Bus exchange | 20:30 |
Please be ready at your location 30 minutes prior to departure for check in. Ticket prices are one fare and are based on lowest possible rates. Children 3 years and under are free of charge. Please refer to Terms and Conditions below for more information.
Ngukurr | Urapunga R Bar T/O | Minyerri | Roper Valley Stn | Jilkminggan | Mataranka | Katherine | |
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Ngukurr | $40 | $100 | $90 | $100 | $110 | $120 | |
Urapunga R Bar T/O | $40 | $90 | $80 | $90 | $100 | $110 | |
Minyerri | $100 | $90 | $40 | $80 | $90 | $100 | |
Roper Valley Stn | $90 | $80 | $40 | $70 | $80 | $90 | |
Jilkminggan | $100 | $90 | $80 | $70 | $40 | $80 | |
Mataranka | $110 | $100 | $90 | $80 | $40 | $60 | |
Katherine | $120 | $110 | $100 | $90 | $80 | $60 | |
Palmerston | $170 | $160 | $150 | $140 | $130 | $110 | $90 |
Minyerri and Ngukurr, both located in the Northern Territory, are twin cultural oases amidst the Australian outback. Surrounded by vast desert landscapes and lush riverbanks, these towns provide a unique window into the traditions and stories of the Mara and Gudanji peoples, who have nurtured this land for countless generations.
Minyerri is a town located 240 km south-east of Katherine, Northern Territory. The town has a population of 400 people, and is part of the Roper Gulf Shire Council area. The languages spoken in this community include Alawa, Kriol and English.
For travelers seeking to explore Ngukurr, the journey from Katherine is an adventure in itself. The drive from Darwin to this town spans approximately 600 kilometers, taking you through the heart of the Northern Territory’s wilderness.
As you venture from Darwin to Minyerri and Ngukurr, you’ll witness the transformation of the landscape from lush greenery to arid outback and finally to the fertile riverbanks. The journey offers glimpses of the vast Australian wilderness, with opportunities to stop and appreciate the unique beauty of the region.
Our drivers are permitted to provide basic assistance to passengers i.e. a steadying arm, helping hand. Passengers who wish to travel on Katherine Coaches must be able to understand and act upon directions given to them by the driver, passengers should not require any additional assistance beyond that normally offered to all passengers.
If a passenger requires assistance to:
the passenger does not meet the conditions to travel independently.
Passengers who do not meet the conditions to travel independently will require a Carer to accompany them.
*Please note if a passenger attempts travel who does not meet the independent travel conditions, Katherine Coaches reserves the right to refuse travel. Prepaid fares will remain open dated for alternative travel arrangements to be made.