Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise and Edith Falls Guided Tour
Nitmiluk National Park (formerly Katherine Gorge National Park) is one of the Top End’s most dazzling destinations—but at a 7-hour round trip from Darwin, it’s a challenging drive. Leave navigation to your accredited Outback driver/guide on this low-stress package, which includes a cruise between the glowing sandstone walls of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and a guided bush walk (fitness permitting) to the tumbling Edith Falls cascades.
Highlights
- ✓Spend the day exploring Nitmiluk National Park with a driver/guide
- ✓Cruise between 230-foot (70-meter) sandstone cliffs in Nitmiluk Gorge
- ✓Take a leisurely walk to Edith Falls, where there’s also swimming in season
- ✓Hear tales of the Jawoyn people, traditional owners of this majestic land
What you'll see & do
- ✓We depart Darwin's inner-city early, so we can make the most of our time exploring the Nitmiluk National Park and surrounding areas onboard our Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls day trip.
- ✓After leaving Darwin in the morning, we travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through Adelaide River and Pine Creek towards Katherine.
- ✓Discover the endemic flora and fauna of this fascinating region of the Northern Territory with your guide's historical and cultural commentary as we journey through Nitmiluk National Park. The Katherine River and Edith Falls are two of the most famous attractions in this region
- ✓There is no better way to experience Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) than with the NitNit Dreaming boat cruise. On the NitNit Dreaming cruise, you will travel through the middle of cliff faces 70m high as the sun's natural lighting changes the colours of the landscape and rock formations as you travel through the gorge.
- ✓Edith Falls (Leliyn), with its huge natural plunge pool, is a great place to take a refreshing dip or simply relax and enjoy your surroundings. (*swimming is subject to seasonality) Views over the escapement can be seen from several lookout points along the walk
- ✓If time permits we stop here for travellers to have a stretch their legs and have a rest stop.
- ✓After enjoying an action-packed day of natural beauty, we slowly make our way back to Darwin arriving sometime between 7:30pm and 8:00pm.
What's included
- ✓Air-conditioned comfortable mid-sized coach travel
- ✓Guided bush walks (1-2km, subject to fitness level)
- ✓A boat cruise through Katherine Gorge
- ✓Comprehensive local tour commentary
- ✓Hosted by an accredited outback driver guide
What's not included
- ✓Meals not included. Guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
- ✓Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
Child policy 6 years old and over, not suitable for children 5 years old and under.
This itinerary may vary to adapt to seasonal changes and occasionally spots in the parks close or do not allow swimming. As safety is our top priority we plan accordingly to ensure our guests have the most fun and best experience possible while on tour.
Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
Prior to booking, we strongly recommend guests purchase travel insurance.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise and Edith Falls Guided Tour
Nitmiluk National Park (formerly Katherine Gorge National Park) is one of the Top End’s most dazzling destinations—but at a 7-hour round trip from Darwin, it’s a challenging drive. Leave navigation to your accredited Outback driver/guide on this low-stress package, which includes a cruise between the glowing sandstone walls of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and a guided bush walk (fitness permitting) to the tumbling Edith Falls cascades.
Highlights
- ✓Spend the day exploring Nitmiluk National Park with a driver/guide
- ✓Cruise between 230-foot (70-meter) sandstone cliffs in Nitmiluk Gorge
- ✓Take a leisurely walk to Edith Falls, where there’s also swimming in season
- ✓Hear tales of the Jawoyn people, traditional owners of this majestic land
What you'll see & do
- ✓We depart Darwin's inner-city early, so we can make the most of our time exploring the Nitmiluk National Park and surrounding areas onboard our Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls day trip.
- ✓After leaving Darwin in the morning, we travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through Adelaide River and Pine Creek towards Katherine.
- ✓Discover the endemic flora and fauna of this fascinating region of the Northern Territory with your guide's historical and cultural commentary as we journey through Nitmiluk National Park. The Katherine River and Edith Falls are two of the most famous attractions in this region
- ✓There is no better way to experience Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) than with the NitNit Dreaming boat cruise. On the NitNit Dreaming cruise, you will travel through the middle of cliff faces 70m high as the sun's natural lighting changes the colours of the landscape and rock formations as you travel through the gorge.
- ✓Edith Falls (Leliyn), with its huge natural plunge pool, is a great place to take a refreshing dip or simply relax and enjoy your surroundings. (*swimming is subject to seasonality) Views over the escapement can be seen from several lookout points along the walk
- ✓If time permits we stop here for travellers to have a stretch their legs and have a rest stop.
- ✓After enjoying an action-packed day of natural beauty, we slowly make our way back to Darwin arriving sometime between 7:30pm and 8:00pm.
What's included
- ✓Air-conditioned comfortable mid-sized coach travel
- ✓Guided bush walks (1-2km, subject to fitness level)
- ✓A boat cruise through Katherine Gorge
- ✓Comprehensive local tour commentary
- ✓Hosted by an accredited outback driver guide
What's not included
- ✓Meals not included. Guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
- ✓Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
Child policy 6 years old and over, not suitable for children 5 years old and under.
This itinerary may vary to adapt to seasonal changes and occasionally spots in the parks close or do not allow swimming. As safety is our top priority we plan accordingly to ensure our guests have the most fun and best experience possible while on tour.
Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
Prior to booking, we strongly recommend guests purchase travel insurance.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.