Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip Escape from Darwin

Darwin, AU
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Highlights

  • Journey through the middle of 70m high cliff faces
  • Enjoy the ever-changing colors throughout the landscape
  • Learn about the stories of the traditional owners
  • Visit the picturesque Edith Falls
  • Meander back to Darwin while enjoying the natural beauty

Meeting Point

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.

Meeting point

64 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800 , Australia

End point

End Point

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.

Meeting point

64 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800 , Australia

End point

What to expect

1

Darwin

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 60 minutes
2

Adelaide River

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

Duration 60 minutes
3

Nitmiluk National Park

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 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included
4

Nitmiluk Gorge

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 180 minutes
Admission Admission Included
5

Edith Falls

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 180 minutes
Admission Admission Included
6

Darwin

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 120 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
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    Child policy 6 years old and over, not suitable for children 5 years old and under.
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    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.
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    Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
  • Additional information
    Prior to booking, we strongly recommend guests purchase travel insurance.
Provided by Autopia Tours

What our experts say

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    Pack swimwear for Edith Falls
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    Bring water and snacks for hikes
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    Check seasonal conditions beforehand
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    Wear sturdy shoes for the walks
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    Consider lunch at local cafes

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