Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls
Departs from Darwin on MON, WED, SAT (meet at the front entrance of the Mantra on the Esplanade Hotel) - Minimum Numbers are needed to run this tour
For urgent bookings during the weekend or within 24 hours, call us on +61 8 9221 2400.
- Adult: AUD $286
- Child: AUD $143
- Departs: 6:30 am
- Returns: Darwin at appx. 8:30 pm
Lunch is included.
Katherine Gorge is located within the 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.
Highlights of this tour
- Stuart Highway - Travel along Australia’s longest highway en route to your destination.
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Adelaide River War Cemetery - Dedicated to the casualties of the Bombing of Darwin
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Nitmiluk National Park - See varied landscapes, waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna.
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Leliyn (Edith Falls) - Visit here (and take a refreshing swim in the dry season).
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Aboriginal rock art - Throughout Nitmiluk view ancient art that expresses in images the deep spiritual culture of the Park’s custodians.
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Jawoyn people - Learn about the traditional owners of Nitmiluk.
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Lunch - Relax in a shaded outdoor setting.
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Nitmiluk Visitor Centre - You’re free to spend time here to see photographs, memorabilia and traditional Aboriginal artefacts.
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Katherine Gorge - Enjoy a two-hour cruise through the stunning gorge with its 70-metre-high walls.
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Freshwater Crocodiles - Keep your eyes peeled for these, as well as wonderful birdlife and amazing scenery.
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.