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North Horizon Heli Adventures · Nitmiluk Gorge helipad

All 13 gorges, then a drink on the escarpment

North Horizon flies you over the full gorge system as the sandstone turns red, then lands on a remote escarpment where you watch the sun go down with a drink and nibbles. Pick it if you want one flight that does both the view and the moment.

Helicopter Sunset Flight with Landing & Drinks

About this experience

Forty minutes, door to door at the helipad. The flight runs the length of the system: all 13 gorges, past Baruwei Lookout, Southern Rockhole, Jedda's Rock, Butterfly Gorge, the Lily Ponds and Smitt Rock, with the falls and cascades that only show from above. Then the helicopter sets down on a stretch of escarpment no road reaches, and you get a drink (alcoholic or not) and some nibbles while the sun drops.

It's weather-dependent. If the flight is cancelled for weather or maintenance, the listing offers a new date, another tour of the same value, or a full refund. Departure times shift with sunset, and the team confirms yours beforehand. Transport to the departure point is in the price, which is unusual for the gorge flights.

No written reviews on GetYourGuide yet, so there's nothing to quote. You're flying with North Horizon, the company the Nitmiluk Tours helicopter page sends its helicopter bookings to, and its sunrise flight has two 5-star reviews from 2026. A sunset at the gorge also pairs well with a morning cruise booked direct with Nitmiluk Tours.

  • All 13 gorges in sunset light
  • Landing on a remote escarpment above the gorge
  • A drink and nibbles on the rock as the sun goes down
  • Transport to the departure point included
  • Rebook or full refund if weather cancels the flight

How the day runs

  1. Late afternoonCheck in

    Your flight time is confirmed in advance, set by the sunset. Transport to the helipad is included.

  2. Minutes 1 to 15Through the gorges

    Gorges 1 to 3, then Lily Ponds, Smitt Rock and on to the 13th gorge in low, warm light.

  3. About 20 minEscarpment landing

    Touch down on the escarpment overlooking the gorge. Drinks and nibbles while the sun sets.

  4. DuskFly back

    A short hop back to the helipad as the light fades.

A river bend in gold evening light seen from a clifftopThe gorge seen from a helicopter window

What's included

Included

  • Scenic flight over all 13 gorges
  • Remote landing on the escarpment for sunset
  • One drink each (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) with nibbles
  • Transport to the helicopter departure point

Not included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • NT parks pass (A$10 per adult per day)
  • Dinner afterwards

Who it suits

Book it if

  • You want all 13 gorges and a landing in one flight
  • You're marking an occasion
  • You're staying at the gorge or in Katherine
  • You'd rather fly in the evening than get up at 5 am

Skip it if

  • You only want a quick look: the 10-minute flight does gorges 1 to 3
  • You need reviews before you book: there aren't any written ones yet
  • You want longer on the ground: the 70-minute flight gives about 20 minutes

Tips before you book

  • Book it for your first evening, so a weather cancellation leaves room to rebook.
  • Bring a light layer: the escarpment cools quickly once the sun is down.
  • Ask about dinner at Cicada Lodge or the Jatti Pool Bar & Bistro afterwards, both at the gorge.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the sunset flight cover all 13 gorges?

Yes. The route takes in all 13 gorges before the landing on the escarpment.

What happens if weather cancels the flight?

The listing offers a new date, a different tour of the same value, or a full refund if the flight didn't happen.

What's included in the sunset helicopter flight?

The flight, the escarpment landing, one drink each (with or without alcohol), nibbles and transport to the departure point. More food and drinks cost extra.

How long are you on the ground?

The whole experience is 40 minutes, and the stop is long enough to watch the sun go down with your drink. For a longer landing, look at the 70-minute flight.

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Book Sunset helicopter flight

Fly all 13 gorges, then land on the escarpment for a drink as the sun goes down.

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Compare with

13 Gorges Sunrise Helicopter FlightAll 13 gorges in 20 minutes as the sun comes up. Dry season only (May to October), from the Nitmiluk helipad.★ 5.0 · 20 minutes · from $25270-Minute Helicopter Tour with Remote LandingSeventy minutes over the gorge and Leliyn (Edith Falls), with about 20 minutes on the ground somewhere no road reaches.★ 5.0 · 70 minutes · from $492Katherine Gorge Helicopter Scenic FlightThe cheapest flight at the gorge: 10 minutes over gorges 1 to 3 from the Nitmiluk helipad, with pilot commentary.★ 4.8 · 10 minutes · from $133

Plan your date before you go

Fly all 13 gorges, then land on the escarpment for a drink as the sun goes down.

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