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Katherine Gorge Cruise: Explore Nitmiluk Park
4.5
157 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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(157 Ratings)
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Scenic06910700660
Oct 5, 2025
Nitmiluk Gorge September 2025 - "I had an absolutely fantastic time with Autopia Tours! Daryl was an exceptional guide, his knowledge and professionalism combined with his cheery nature was just what I needed as a solo traveller, he made me feel very welcome and comfortable, we had a very long drive to get there, but it was dotted with enough rest spots to keep us comfortable and while we were on a time schedule, Daryl ensured we were always keeping up the pace without feeling rushed, we had plenty of time in each place.
We got to experience the true essence of the top end, from marveling at the towering termite mounds, listening to Daryl's expert knowledge of indigenous culture and history, to taking a refreshing swim at Edith Falls. And the Nitmiluk Gorge boat cruise was simply breathtaking. Every moment was filled with wonder and joy. Highly recommend this adventure!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars and if you're lucky enough to have Daryl as you're guide you'll be well looked after.
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Jane_l
Sep 20, 2025
This trip was a very long... - This trip was a very long day but with our driver, Bogdan, the time passed quickly. He was a great guide, teaching us about the flora and fauna, while being an excellent driver. The boat trip through the gorge was fascinating. The walk between boats would have been challenging for me, but the pathway was well designed with plenty of handrails and non-slip mats and I was able to keep up. The design fitted in well with the natural surroundings, which were pristine. The various stops along our drive were well organised and we enjoyed ourselves, learning so much .
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Azeminam
Sep 13, 2025
BEST TRIP EVER! Katherine Gorge and Edith Fall - Awesome! Breath taking - Charlotte was our tour guide to Katherine Gorge. She was the best!. Very informative with her information. She gave us plenty of time at each stop, she encouraged me to have a dip at Edith Falls... which was amazing. Highly recommended. Will be letting everyone how awesome this trip was. Thanks Charlotte.
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Greg_f
Sep 11, 2025
Katherine gorge day tour - A full day mini bus trip from Darwin to Katherine gorge and back was very enjoyable. Bus was full but still comfortable enough for all and Alex our driver was very informative whilst driving. We were given sufficient time at various stops to do our own thing. Katherine Gorge boat cruise was great our boat captain Holly ensured we knew as much as about the gorge as possible.
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Passport33557525149
Sep 6, 2025
A magical place - A magical experience. A spiritual place with deep connection to country. I would recommend anyone to add this to their bucket list.
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Paul_j
Sep 15, 2025
Long day trip. - It was a very long day, 14 hours. But the boat trip through the gorge was very special. Staff during the day were very knowledgeable and provided a lot of relevant information.
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Michelle_m
Sep 6, 2025
Katherine Gorge - Fantastic Day, once in a lifetime experience. Great atmosphere and very knowledgeable tour guides.A+
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Lesley4577
Oct 1, 2025
Absolutely DON'T DO IT!!!! - My review is not about Katherine Gorge or Edith Falls - more about the abysmal transport we were subjected to. Our minibus was so cramped that even though I am very short, my knees were up against the seat in front. My husband had to twist in his seat to try to fit in. There was no room for storage of bags, so we also had to compete with our bags for feet room. It's just disgusting that anyone would be expected to travel like this for about ten hours of driving. I ended up with my knees aching and shooting pains in my legs. If I could give our tour a zero, I would have.
Edith Falls and Katherine Gorge were pretty, but most definitely not worth the torture of ten hours driving in these conditions.
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Michael_p
Sep 28, 2025
Don’t do it!!! - Review by Lesley Pring - Terrible experience travelling 10 driving hours on a mini bus where my knees touched the back of the seat in front - and I am short. My husband had to try to twist sideways to fit in. In addition, there was nowhere to store bags. These had to be placed on the floor at our feet, making it almost impossible to place our feet. People complain about cramped seats in economy on planes but this was so much worse than any plane I have ever been on. I ended up with shooting pains in my knees and legs.
Edith Falls and Katherine Gorge were scenic and enjoyable but I would not advise anyone to take the trip on this sort of transport. We left our hotel at 6:30 am and were dropped back at 8:45 - a very long, uncomfortable day.
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Ani19ta
Sep 19, 2025
They want your money 💰 - We decided to take a walk to the 1st waterhole instead taking a boat. We followed a walking path by using a flyer received at the reception. After a 2hrs walk we reached the southern waterhole with boats on the river. We had signs all the way encouraging + showing a pathway to the swimming waterhole, but a boat skipper started screaming at us saying that we are not alowed to swim, if we do they will charge us with $1000 fine. We felt conned! They want you to spend money 💰 🤑 for cruise trips, they don't want you to have a great time on your own, that's for sure!
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