Katherine Gorge Day Tour & Cruise
Traveling from Darwin to Katherine Gorge where you will experience a cruise and view ancient Aboriginal rock art on the canyon walls & the abundant flora and fauna of the region. The tour provides lunch and an opportunity to take a refreshing swim at Edith Falls, before returning to Darwin.
Features
- Darwin Hotel Transfers
- Lunch Included
- Expert Local Guide
- Visit Katherine Gorge
- Aboriginal rock art
- 2 Hour River Cruise
- Swim at Edith Falls
- Visit Pine Creek
Katherine Gorge
Katherine Gorge is located within amazing Nitmiluk National Park, which spans more than 292,000 hectares. With rugged landscapes, thundering waterfalls and unlimited flora and fauna, Nitmiluk is a haven for adventurers and nature lovers alike. The name Nitmiluk, meaning ‘Cicada Place’, came from the Jawoyn people who are the traditional custodians of the Park.
Luxury Vehicle
Comfortable luxury vehicle including: free wifi, in seat USB, air conditioning and water cooler.
Lunch with a view
Lunch is at Katherine Gorge in a shaded outdoor settingsetting overlooking the Katherine River.
All dietary needs catered for.
Departure times & locations
Departs Darwin City at 6:30am.
Default Meeting Point
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
88 The Esplanade
Hotel Transfers Available
When booking you will be prompted to select your hotel and given a pick-up time. If your hotel does not appear in the list please meet the tour at the default departure point.
Returns to Darwin
8.30pm approximately
Tour Itinerary
Leaving Darwin we travel south through tropical country, passing former WWII airstrips en route to Adelaide River. We make a short stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a site dedicated to those killed in the air raids in Darwin in the 1940s.
We then continue to Edith Falls, where there is time for a refreshing swim in the paperbark and pandanas fringed waterhole beneath the falls. After your included lunch, we join a 2 hour scenic cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, with a chance to see freshwater crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks of the river and many interesting species of birdlife.
Our cruise of the first two gorges takes us past sheer rock walls and requires an 800 metre walk to reach the second gorge.
Enjoy a drive back through the township of Katherine, the hub of the region’s cattle and farming industries. Travel via Pine Creek, an historic gold mining town.
Adelaide River War Cemetery
The Adelaide River War Cemetery is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the north of Australia during WWII
Edith Falls
During the dry season you can take a refreshing swim in the waterhole beneath the falls.
Aboriginal rock art
Throughout Nitmiluk you’ll see Aboriginal rock art that expresses in images the deep spiritual culture of the Jawoyn people.
Two Hour Katherine Gorge Cruise
On your two-hour cruise through the 70-metre-high sandstone walls of Katherine Gorge, keep your eyes peeled for freshwater crocodiles, wonderful birdlife and amazing scenery
Things To Bring
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Swimmers & towel (if swimming)
Wheely Friendly
Wheelchair accessible. Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit. If travelling with a wheelchair, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure your wheelchair can be accommodated.
Instant Booking & Mobile Friendly Tickets
Check availability & book here to secure you spot on Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise. Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.
Special Child & Family Rates
We offer special rates for familes. Please check the booking for form for up to date family pricing.
Departure times & locations
Departs Darwin City at 6:30am.
Default Meeting Point
Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin
88 The Esplanade
Hotel Transfers Available
When booking you will be prompted to select your hotel and given a pick-up time. If your hotel does not appear in the list please meet the tour at the default departure point.
Returns to Darwin
8.30pm approximately
