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Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park - a stunning geological canvas of layered sandstone cliffs in rich ochre and rust tones, carved by ancient waterways through rugged Northern Territory terrain. Massive rocky escarpments rise dramatically from a boulder-strewn riverbed, revealing intricate horizontal stratification that tells millions of years of geological history. Sparse vegetation clings to cliff faces, highlighting the harsh yet beautiful landscape of this remote Australian wilderness. Smooth river rocks and fractured stone platforms dominate the foreground, creating a textural landscape of weathered surfaces in warm earth tones contrasting against a brilliant azure sky. The scene captures the raw, primordial essence of Australia's northwestern landscapes - a testament to the enduring geological forces that have shaped this continent's remarkable terrain. This image embodies the rugged spirit of outback station country, where water and stone have collaborated over millennia to create breathtaking natural formations.