Duration:
2h
Tom Curtain’s national award winning Katherine Outback Experience celebrates the Northern Territory’s unique pastoral history and culture through real horse-starting and working dog demonstrations and storytelling.
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This is not your run-of-the-mill type of outback show or tour, rather it is an experience! It is raw and real, the same as if an audience wasn’t present. From the comfort of elevated seating, under the shade of an indoor arena, guests watch and learn as the young horses and working dogs are trained for working life on the land. The team explain the psychology behind the training process, highlighting what can be achieved from a relationship built on trust.
Guests are also invited to pat and feed the station animals including the horses, dogs, buffalo, cattle and goats to name a few. The show wouldn’t be complete without stories from the team’s experiences of living and working on the land.
We offer a 2-hour Outback Show and Tailored Shows for special events.
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The iced facecloths,cold water and ice blocks at different intervals was a beautiful personal touch and kept us feeling refreshed and comfortable!
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Katherine Outback Experience, Agency / Consultant at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2026-06-02
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you had such a lovely morning with us.
It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the demonstrations, animal training and interactions. Our team puts a lot of time, care and passion into both the animals and the guest experience, so your kind words mean a great deal.
We’re also pleased that the cold water, iced facecloths and icy poles helped keep you comfortable throughout the show. Living in the Top End, we know those little touches can make a big difference!
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad you loved it and hope to welcome you back to Katherine Outback Experience again one day.
Tom, Annabel and the team
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Alexandra
26 May 2026
5 stars.
We are 50 and took my parents. We have just done the lap and this was by far one of the best things we have done
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AmandaC6458
04 Oct 2025
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Katherine O, Owner at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2025-09-21
Many thanks for your kind words, we are so pleased you loved you visit and found it both entertaining and informative. Dolly's Dream is close to our hearts and we are proud to help spread the anti-bullying message. We hope you had a wonderful time in Katherine and hope you visit again next time you are here. Thanks again, Tom, Annabel and the team
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Maureen
17 Sep 2025
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Katherine Outback Experience, Agency / Consultant at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2025-09-13
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the show and the chance to get up close with the animals while watching Tom and Jake at work. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back next time you’re in Katherine.
Thanks again,
Tom, Annabel and the team
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Izzihancock
12 Sep 2025
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Katherine Outback Experience, Agency / Consultant at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2025-09-13
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the show and that the passion, care and teamwork between our crew and animals shone through. It means a lot to know you found it both fun and educational. We hope you had a wonderful time in the Top End and look forward to welcoming you back next time you’re in Katherine.
Thanks again,
Tom, Annabel and the team
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Lynda
11 Sep 2025
Great horse and dog knowledge. Ideal for young families with lots of animal contact. Recommended
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Katherine O, Owner at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2025-08-27
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the show and the chance to get up close with the animals. It means a lot that you’d recommend us to other families. We hope you had a wonderful time in the Top End and look forward to welcoming you back next time you’re in Katherine.
Thanks again,
Tom, Annabel and the team
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garycV9537WV
24 Aug 2025
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Katherine Outback Experience, Agency / Consultant at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2025-08-20
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the experience and the chance to see how the horses and dogs are trained. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the music too — Roper River is a special one. We hope you had a wonderful time in the Top End and look forward to welcoming you back next time you’re in Katherine.
Thanks again,
Tom, Annabel and the team
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Kim
18 Aug 2025
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Katherine Outback Experience, Agency / Consultant at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2025-08-13
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the show, the animals, Tom’s music, and the dinner. It means a lot to share what we love with guests like you and to showcase the skills, patience, and teamwork involved. We hope you have an amazing time in the Top End and hope you visit again next time you are in Katherine.
Kind regards,
Tom, Annabel and the team
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Freedom27005038341
13 Aug 2025
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Katherine O, Owner at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2025-08-08
Wow — what an incredible compliment! Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. We’re absolutely stoked you enjoyed the show and felt the warm, welcoming atmosphere we strive to create for all ages. Your support means the world to us and keeps us doing what we love! We hope you had the best time in the Top End and we hope you visit again soon.
Thanks again,
Tom, Annabel and the team
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Karen
02 Aug 2025
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Navigate41767663671
08 Mar 2025
Thanks for the great night, I had so much fun there and my favorite part was the dog race and I can’t believe that my team aka dotty won and loved the part that when the goats standing on the horses back and all of it is great. But I have a challenge for you, can you please make all of the animals run around you whilst you are singing a song please and I will very much enjoy that thank you and I will be at your Pinjarra concert and thanks for doing all of this for this country.
Reed D (age 10)
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Katherine O, Owner at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2025-01-14
Many thanks for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed the Show on the road, it's quite different to the show in Katherine, NT. That's a pretty big challenge, not sure we can achieve all the animals at once (particularly if it's a grass surface) but never say never! See you at the Pinjarra show.
Cheers,
Tom and the team
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Kristy
04 Jan 2025
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Katherine O, Owner at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2024-09-30
Thank you so much for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a heartwarming and engaging experience with us. The team pour their hearts into each show, and it means the world to know the connection between humans and animals came through. We're so glad you appreciated the storytelling, music, and the care we have for our animals. Your kind words inspire us to keep doing what we love. Thanks for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Thanks again,
Tom, Annabel and the team
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Chantal
29 Sep 2024
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Katherine O, Owner at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2024-09-27
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that the kids had a great time during the school holidays, watching the show and feeding the animals. It’s wonderful to know that the cool towels and water helped on such a hot day—our team always aims to make everyone as comfortable as possible. We hope to welcome you back for more fun in the future!
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stephanieaA1190WR
25 Sep 2024
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Katherine O, Owner at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2024-09-15
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience. We take great pride in sharing the stories behind the training of our horses and dogs, and it’s always heartwarming to know it resonates with the audience. It’s also wonderful that you got to meet the animals and enjoy the music – we love creating those special moments! We hope to welcome you back again for more outback fun in the future! Safe travels and thanks again for your kind words,
Tom, Annabel and the team
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Lisa
12 Sep 2024
Seats were made comfortable by cushions and we were served cold water at the start of the experience. Toilets were well maintained.
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Katherine O, Owner at Katherine Outback Experience, responded to this review - 2024-09-12
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear the show exceeded your expectations and that you found it both fascinating and engrossing. Sharing the real work behind training muster dogs and breaking horses is something we’re passionate about, so it’s wonderful to know that it resonated with you. We’re also pleased that the little comforts like cushions, cold water, and well-maintained facilities added to your experience. We hope to welcome you back to the Outback for more insights and fun in the future!
Thanks again,
Tom, Annabel and the team
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