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Katherine Gorge Cruise: Explore Nitmiluk Park
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149 Ratings
Darwin City
Embark on an intimate day trip to Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls in Nitmiluk National Park. Explore stunning landscapes, take a boat cruise through the gorge, and learn about the rich history and culture of the Jawoyn people.
Embark on an intimate day trip to Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls in Nitmiluk National Park. Explore stunning landscapes, take a boat cruise through the gorge, and learn about the rich history and culture of the Jawoyn people.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Darwin - The journey begins early in the morning from Darwin’s city center, allowing ample time to explore the stunning Nitmiluk National Park and its surroundings on the Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls day tour.
- Adelaide River - Departing Darwin in the morning, the route heads south along the renowned Stuart Highway, passing through Adelaide…
- Darwin - The journey begins early in the morning from Darwin’s city center, allowing ample time to explore the stunning Nitmiluk National Park and its surroundings on the Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls day tour.
- Adelaide River - Departing Darwin in the morning, the route heads south along the renowned Stuart Highway, passing through Adelaide River and Pine Creek en route to Katherine.
- Nitmiluk National Park - With a knowledgeable guide providing historical and cultural insights, explore the unique flora and fauna of the Northern Territory in Nitmiluk National Park. The Katherine River and Edith Falls are among the most celebrated attractions here.
- Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge - The NitNit Dreaming boat cruise offers an unparalleled experience of Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk). As you navigate between towering 70m cliffs, witness the sun’s natural light transform the colors of the landscape and rock formations.
- Edith Falls - Edith Falls (Leliyn) features a vast natural plunge pool, perfect for a refreshing swim or simply relaxing in the serene environment. (*Swimming is subject to seasonal conditions.) Several lookout points along the walk offer views over the escarpment.
- Pine Creek - If time allows, a stop here provides travelers with an opportunity to stretch their legs and take a break.
- Darwin - After a day filled with breathtaking natural wonders, the return journey to Darwin is leisurely, with arrival expected 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
- 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.
- 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.
Additional Information
When visiting the Top End, be sure not to miss this day trip! Our journey takes us south on the renowned Stuart Highway, passing the communities of Adelaide River and Pine Creek, and heading towards Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park.
Discover the beauty of this area in the Northern Territory. Sit back and listen as your tour guide shares historical…
When visiting the Top End, be sure not to miss this day trip! Our journey takes us south on the renowned Stuart Highway, passing the communities of Adelaide River and Pine Creek, and heading towards Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park.
Discover the beauty of this area in the Northern Territory. Sit back and listen as your tour guide shares historical facts and cultural insights. The tour includes the unmissable NitNit Dreaming two-hour Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) boat cruise. You’ll find yourself travelling amid 70m high cliff faces, the changing hues of the sun illuminating the landscape and rock formations in a constantly shifting display.
Immerse yourself in the lore of the land’s original inhabitants, the Jawoyn people of Katherine, as you explore this impressive site. Afterwards, we travel to the beautiful Edith Falls (Leliyn).*Based on the schedule of the boat cruise, Edith Falls (Leliyn) may be visited either before or after the Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) boat cruise. Our trip concludes with a leisurely journey back to Darwin.
- 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.
Location
Travelodge Resort Darwin
Cavenagh Street
Our main meeting point for this tour will be outside the entrance to the Travelodge Darwin, 64 Cavenagh Street at 6.30am. Please wait out the front gates and not in the hotel foyer, to avoid missing the bus.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ina_k
Jul 20, 2025
Great sights and a great guide - Perfekt day experiencing the Nitmiluk National Park. Our guide Aaron was awesome. Friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. It"s well worth the long drive.
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Rhelma_e
Jul 19, 2025
Long but exciting day... - Long but exciting day with a great tour guide.Leigh was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and entertaining. Scenery was spectacular and the Katherine Gorge cruise -breathtaking.
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Jaewyn_m
Jul 18, 2025
Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls - This was a great day but quite long.
Beautiful scenery cruising the gorge. The swim at Edith Falls was a welcome relief on a hot day.
The coach on this tour was not as comfortable as the other tour we did 2 days later but both were the same type of coach so not sure why.
Tour guide (young Spanish man, I have forgotten his name)did a great job especially with one traveller that had a medical episode, very compassionate ensuring he was comfortable and ok. A credit to him.
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Philip_d
Jul 13, 2025
Katherine gorge is a must see ancient place - Stunning day trip and amazing cruise through Katherine Gorge which is an ancient wonderland.
You can feel the age of the place- the guide was very informative about how the landscape was formed and the indigenous history of the area. Highly recommended.
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Dreamer21240173336
Jul 12, 2025
“Gorgeous Day”. Excellent day trip to Katherine Gorge. - Excellent trip. Fantastic guide / driver. Knowledgeable. Safe. Friendly and accomodating. Chris was great to be led by. Beautiful part of the NT not to be missed by fellow Australians or those from afar.
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Jackief828
Jul 11, 2025
Edith Falls and Nitmiluk tour with Autopia - Tim our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable on the history of the area, including indigenous history and the natural history of the plants and animals of the area also. Plenty of rest stops. Opportunity to swim at the falls. Top Didj Art Gallery was great. Local tour guide for Nitmiluk gorge was also excellent. Good to have locals providing the tour. Well worth it.
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52janey
Jul 9, 2025
Katherine Gorge and Edith falls - Alex was a fantastic guide he was very knowledgeable and Nitmiluk was worth the massive day in the bus. I loved it and recommend the tour greatly.
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Michael_v
Jul 5, 2025
A VERY long day…built for memories. - This is a very long day tour. 12 hours on the road with a two hour scenic boat cruise through the gorge is a very long day. Chris our driver was very professional in his interactions with his 12 tour members, but being mindful of his long, planned out day, it all went very well. Time is allowed for your brought along lunch at a shady spot by a gallery. Stopping at Edith Falls with an optional swim/bush walk and calling in at the Adelaide River pub all made for a memorable if tiring day.
The MINI-BUS.
Needs more comfy seats. The non-reclining seats are hard to endure over a long distance, however the USB ports were welcome. Chris had a good supply of drinking water to cater for all weathers.
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Sheila
Jun 23, 2025
A beautiful place and the cruise was very informative. - Had a great day. Great bus driver, Chris, was very knowledgeable and made the long drive very interesting. The cruise in Katherine Gorge was a wonderful experience.
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566estag
Jul 16, 2025
Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls - This tour felt incredibly rushed from start to finish. We were meant to have 60 minutes for breakfast but were only given 10, with the guide insisting that no one order coffee because it would take too long. When we arrived at Katherine Gorge, the boat tour itself was enjoyable, informative, and the scenery was stunning. However, the rushed pace continued—during lunch, we were told to grab our food and eat it on the bus so we could keep moving.
We then stopped at an art gallery, which was interesting to walk through, but the prices were extremely high and far from affordable for the average traveller. At Edith Falls, we were told we had two hours, but in reality, it was a quick 20-minute hike to the swimming area, followed by just 20 minutes in the water before being rushed back down the track.
Dinner was no different—only 10 minutes to eat before being hurried back onto the bus. Speaking of the bus, it was uncomfortable for such a long day, with no onboard toilet. Although the tour guide was kind and tried their best, their strong Spanish accent made it difficult to understand most of the commentary.
Overall, the constant rushing severely impacted the experience. It felt like we were constantly being herded from one place to the next without time to properly enjoy or appreciate the destinations. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend this tour.
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