Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip Escape from Darwin

A must-do day trip when visiting the Top End! We travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through the townships of Adelaide River and Pine Creek towards Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park.

Explore this wonderful region in the Northern Territory and relax as your guide provides historical and cultural commentary throughout your journey. A must-see inclusion is the NitNit Dreaming two-hour Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) boat cruise where you will journey through the middle of cliff faces 70m high with the sun’s natural lighting providing ever-changing colours throughout the landscape and rock formations.

Soak in the stories of the traditional owners of the land, the Jawoyn people of Katherine as you are guided through this spectacular area before we head to the picturesque Edith Falls (Leliyn).*subject to boat cruise timing, Edith Falls (Leliyn) will be visited either prior to or after the Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) boat cruise. Then it's time to meander our way back to Darwin.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Darwin, Darwin, Top End, Northern Territory

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Adelaide River NT 0846, Australia

After leaving Darwin in the morning, we travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through Adelaide River and Pine Creek towards Katherine.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, Northern Territory Australia

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

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, Gorge Road, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, Northern Territory 0852 Australia

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.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Edith Falls, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, Northern Territory Australia

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

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Darwin, Darwin, Top End, Northern Territory

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.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:30 AM
Duration: 13 Hours
Start location: Travelodge Resort Darwin, 64 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• A boat cruise through Katherine Gorge
• Guided bush walks (1-2km, subject to fitness level)
• Hosted by an accredited outback driver guide
• Comprehensive local tour commentary
• Air-conditioned mini-coach travel
• Entry/Admission - Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
• Entry/Admission - Nitmiluk National Park
• Entry/Admission - Edith Falls

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.

Facilities