Batchelor is a relatively prosperous town. It survives on the Batchelor Institute, an Aboriginal training college, and its position as the entrance to Litchfield National Park, a major tourist attraction less than a hour south of Darwin. Historically Batchelor came to into existence with the discovery of uranium at Rum Jungle which drew miners to the town and saw the building of houses and facilities for 600 workers. Visitors to the area will spend most of their time in Litchfield National Park but it is also worthwhile investigating the interesting history of Batchelor's role as a major air force base during World War II and its importance as a uranium mine during the early years of the Cold War.
Batchelor is located 98 km south of Darwin via the Stuart Highway
