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Katherine Gorge Tour and Cruise

Enter Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, home to 13 stunning gorges where you join a leisurely cruise between the sheer sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge and take a refreshing swim in the crocodile free waters of Leliyn (Edith Falls).

Your coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to 69 Mitchell Street, the departure point of your tour. At 6.30am join your coach to commence a full day Katherine Gorge Cruise and Edith Falls tour.
Depart Darwin and travel south through tropical country, passing former WWII airstrips enroute to Adelaide River. Make a stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a site dedicated to the many men and women who lost their lives in the north of Australia during WWII in the 1940's. This beautiful memorial is surrounded by lush gardens and native plants.
The adventure continues to Leliyn (Edith Falls), where if the conditions are right, you can take a refreshing swim in the waterhole beneath the falls, among the paperbark and pandanus trees. Next, head to Katherine to enjoy lunch before boarding a 2 hour scenic cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. This park spans more than 292,000 hectares, with rugged landscapes, thundering waterfalls and unlimited flora and fauna. Cruise between the sheer sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge and enjoy a guided commentary detailing the areas plant and wildlife. Keep an eye out for crocodiles and the splendid array of birdlife. The cruise of the first two gorges takes you past sheer rock walls and requires a short walk to reach the second gorge.
After the cruise enjoy a brief tour of Katherine township, the hub of the region's cattle and farming industries. Return to Darwin via Pine Creek, a historic gold mining town. Make a stop for dinner on the way (own expense).
Your tour concludes at approximately 8.30pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.

Experience Includes

  • Visit to the Adelaide River War Cemetery
  • Visit to Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park.
  • 2-hour cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge
  • Refreshing swim at Leliyn (Edith Falls)
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Services of an experienced driver/guide

Experience Excludes

  • Additional refreshments
  • Optional gratuities

Departs

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Start times

6.30am

Duration

Around 14 hours.

Terms & Conditions

  • You will receive a voucher for this experience. Please read it thoroughly.
  • Dress according to the weather for that day. A comfortable pair of walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, camera, jacket in cooler months are recommended.
  • Swimming at Edith Falls is only possible if conditions permit. Seasonal conditions may affect tour inclusions from time to time.
  • A reasonable level of mobility is required for this tour as walking is involved to reach the second gorge during the Katherine Gorge cruise.
  • This tour operates with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 48 passengers.