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Katherine Gorge guides

Everything to sort out before you book Nitmiluk: which cruise sees which gorges, whether a day from Darwin is worth it, the helicopter question, where you can swim, and the drive south.

Katherine Gorge Cruises 2026: 1, 2 or 3 Gorges?One, two or three gorges: which boat, what time, what it costs.Read the guide →Darwin to Katherine Gorge Day Trip 2026: Tours ComparedFour ways to do it in a day, and when not to.Read the guide →Katherine Gorge Helicopter Flights 2026: Which One?Ten minutes or 100: gorges covered, landings and prices.Read the guide →Swimming at Katherine Gorge 2026: Where, When, CrocsWhere you can swim, when the pools open, and the crocs.Read the guide →Is Katherine Gorge Worth It? 2026 Honest VerdictWho it suits, how long to stay, the best way to see it.Read the guide →Darwin to Katherine Drive 2026: Stops, Times, TipsStops, fuel, road trains, and how to go without a car.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your gorge tour

The three tours most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with the gorges you see and what guests say.

Two-Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls from Darwin Lowest price ★ 4.713.5 hoursFree cancellation

Two-Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls from Darwin
2-hour cruiseAges 6+Meals extra

The cheapest way to cruise the gorge from Darwin: the same 2-hour Nitmiluk Tours cruise and Edith Falls, in a smaller coach. You buy your own meals on the way.

What's included
  • NitNit Dreaming 2-hour cruise ticket
  • Edith Falls (Leliyn) stop, swimming when open
  • Guided bush walks of 1 to 2 km
  • Pickup at central Darwin points, 6:30 am
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$223per person Reserve
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Day Tour Most booked ★ 4.514 hoursFree cancellation

Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Day Tour
2-hour cruiseLunch includedEdith Falls

The classic coach day from Darwin with AAT Kings: a 2-hour cruise through the first two gorges, a buffet lunch and a swim at Edith Falls when it is open.

What's included
  • 2-hour cruise through gorges 1 and 2, with a walk between boats
  • Buffet lunch (on board from May to September)
  • Edith Falls stop, swimming when the pool is open
  • Air-conditioned coach from Darwin, back about 8:30 pm
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$240per person Reserve
Katherine Gorge Helicopter Scenic Flight Already in Katherine ★ 4.810 minutesFree cancellation

Katherine Gorge Helicopter Scenic Flight
3 gorgesPilot commentarySmall group

Ten minutes over the first three gorges, Jedda's Rock and Butterfly Gorge, from the helipad by the Nitmiluk Centre. Short, but the view a boat never gives you.

What's included
  • Helicopter flight over gorges 1 to 3
  • Live commentary from the pilot
  • Departs from the Nitmiluk Gorge helipad
  • Pairs well with a cruise on the same morning
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$133per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

From Darwin with lunch included: the 2-hour gorge cruise, Edith Falls and the war cemetery, back by about 8:30 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Check dates for the AAT Kings day tour