Katherine Outback Show | Katherine Outback Experience

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Immerse yourself in authentic, rural Australian culture and history at the Katherine Outback Show!
- Highlights Australian pastoral culture through live demonstrations and storytelling
- Learn about the unique relationships between workers and the station animals
- Feed and pat the dogs, horses, buffalo, goats, cows, and more
- An inclusive experience for people of all ages and mobility levels
Experience the real Northern Territory at Tom Curtain’s award-winning Outback Show in Katherine! This 2-hour spectacle includes demonstrations of horse-starting and dog-training, accompanied by raw, fascinating stories from the locals. Watch the animal training process, chat with the trainers, and even have the chance to interact with the loveable animals after the show. For families and animal lovers travelling through the Outback, this is an amazing way to connect with the culture and traditions of the rural Northern Territory.
Highlights
- 2-hour Katherine Outback Show
- Wheelchair and pram-friendly venue
- Shaded, indoor arena
- Hear Tom Curtain’s chart-topping hits
- Watch the fascinating horse starting process
- See working dogs in action
- Listen to stories about farm life from the team
- Pat and feed the station animals after the show
- Learn about the Northern Territory's pastoral industry
- Multiple show times available throughout the day
- Family-friendly
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Arrive at the accessible venue
Katherine Outback Show is located in the heart of the Northern Territory. The venue has lots of parking that caters to all types of vehicles, making it a convenient stop on your Outback road trip! With facilities that suit families, groups, and travellers of all ages or mobility levels, Katherine Outback Experience prides itself on being accessible to all.
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Arrive at the accessible venue
Katherine Outback Show is located in the heart of the Northern Territory. The venue has lots of parking that caters to all types of vehicles, making it a convenient stop on your Outback road trip! With facilities that suit families, groups, and travellers of all ages or mobility levels, Katherine Outback Experience prides itself on being accessible to all.
Head into the indoor, shaded arena and relax in the elevated seating areas for the 2-hour show!
Animal demonstrations and stories
Throughout the Katherine Outback Show, you will catch a glimpse of what real, authentic Outback life is like. The locals will demonstrate horse starting, where the expert trainers begin to form a relationship with an untrained horse. You can also see working dog demonstrations and learn how they muster the cattle and sheep on a farm.
As you watch the delicate dance between humans and animals, the team will share their own stories and experiences about farm life in rural Australia.
After show animal interactions
When the 2-hour performance has finished, there will be free time to roam the grounds and chat with the team. Mingle with the farm animals and have the chance to pat or feed the local horses, dogs, cattle, buffalo, goats, and more. If you're lucky enough to visit when there are baby farm animals, you might be able to give them a cuddle!
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What To Bring
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Money for extra purchases
What's Included
- 2-hour Outback show
- Ample parking
- Accessible facilities at the venue
- Live demonstrations and storytelling
- Opportunity to chat with team and pat or feed farm animals after the show
What's Extra
- Snacks, meals, and drinks purchased on-site
- Souvenirs
- Transport to and from the venue
Terms and Conditions
Terms & Conditions
All inform...
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What To Bring
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Money for extra purchases
What's Included
- 2-hour Outback show
- Ample parking
- Accessible facilities at the venue
- Live demonstrations and storytelling
- Opportunity to chat with team and pat or feed farm animals after the show
What's Extra
- Snacks, meals, and drinks purchased on-site
- Souvenirs
- Transport to and from the venue
Terms and Conditions
Terms & Conditions
All information provided at any time by Outback Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.
Your Responsibilities
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours and itineraries prior to travel as specified on your voucher or ticket. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Outback Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers/tickets are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and the individual tour check-in agent, before boarding, of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions. Guests unable to attend their ticketed tour, transport or accommodation due to delay or lateness will not be eligible for a refund.
If you are undertaking any scuba diving activities, please read and meet the scuba diving medical requirements and information before travel.
Prices/Extra Costs
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Accountability/Misconduct
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based on feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Outback Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Travel Risk/Insurance
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Guests embarking on activities such as scuba diving, jet skiing, skydiving and hiking experiences should purchase insurance appropriate for the risks involved with these activities.
Transport
It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Outback Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.
Merchant Fees
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Transfers
The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.
Itinerary tours, accommodation and transport subject to change
Any specific accommodation, tours, transport, activities or product listed in our itineraries is subject to change according to availability. Our travel agents will do their best to secure you the specific listed accommodation, however, if not possible according to availability, Outback Tours reserves the right to swap and substitute certain products for similar experiences, accommodation or transport that works with your timeframe.
Information & Advice
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Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours prior to 9am the day of the show forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to: admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Outback Tours/Mr Travel online department.
Refunds
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Outback Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Thank you for booking with our Australian travel experts here at Outback Tours/Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Happy travels!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Katherine Outback Show accessible?
All shows are wheelchair and pram friendly. There are also designated disabled parking bays, ambulant toilet and shower facilities, and a team of friendly staff who are happy to help anyone that might need extra assistance.
Are dogs allowed?
Travellers are not allowed to bring their own dogs into the show, as there are working dogs and other animals on the property. Service dogs are allowed.
Can we park caravans or motorhomes at the show?
Yes, the parking areas are spacious enough to accommodate large vehicles like caravans, buses, and motorhomes.
Are there any age restrictions?
The Katherine Outback Show it suitable for all ages! Children 5 and under have free entry, and seniors ages 60 and above get discounted entry (with a valid senior card).
Where is the show located?
Katherine Outback Experience is located at 115 Collins Road, Uralla, 0852 NT Australia.
What should we wear to the show?
Wear comfortable clothes. Though the arena is indoors and cleaned every day, it is a working farm and the area can get dusty!