Darwin Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Travelodge Resort Darwin

64 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

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.

What's included:

• Air-conditioned mini-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

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.

What to expect:

Duration: 13 hours

Darwin

Darwin, 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.

1 hour

Adelaide River

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.

1 hour

Nitmiluk National Park

, , Katherine, Northern Territory

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

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Nitmiluk Gorge

Gorge Road, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, 0852, Northern Territory

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.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Edith Falls

Nitmiluk National Park, , Katherine, Northern Territory

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

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Darwin

Darwin, 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.

2 hours