- Day Trips
- Darwin
- Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Full Day Tour Departs from Darwin
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Full Day Tour Departs from Darwin
- Darwin
- English
- 14 hours (approx.)
- Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
- Instant Confirm
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Transport from/to selected hotels
- 2. Lunch
- 3. Katherine Gorge Cruise
- 4. Experienced Driver Guide
- 5. Comprehensive commentary
- 6. Travel in an air-conditioned coach
$286.00
1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Transport from/to selected hotels
- 2. Lunch
- 3. Katherine Gorge Cruise
- 4. Experienced Driver Guide
- 5. Comprehensive commentary
- 6. Travel in an air-conditioned coach
Not included
- 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 2. Souvenirs
- 3. Travel Insurance
| Destination | Darwin |
|---|---|
| Depature point | ● Departs*: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays * Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December), New Year's Day (01 January) ● Departure Point: - Now until 31 March 2021: The Hilton Darwin (Address: 32 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800) - From 01 April 2021: DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade (Address: 116 The Esplanade, Darwin NT 0800) ● Departure Time^: 06:30 ^ Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time. Must be pre-booked. ^ Departure times are reference only and subject to availability. ● Arrives back to Darwin at approximately 20:30 |
| How to get there | Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation. |
| Reconfirmation requirements | Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, pick up location and time, and departure time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming. |
| Check-in requirements | Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the pick is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check. |
| What to bring/wear | ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months. ● Comfortable enclosed walking shoes ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Water bottle to hold 1 litre, Snacks ● Money/credit card for optional purchases ● Swimmers & towel (if swimming) |
| Other info | 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 Please refer to https://www.aatkings.com/ for the latest updates during the post-Covid period. ************************************************************************************************************ ● Fitness Requirements - Low level of fitness required - 800m walk between Gorges to change boats ● Top End Wet Weather Information During the wet season in the Top End of the Northern Territory (November to April) heavy rain and flooding can preclude access to Ubirr, East Alligator River, Jim Jim Falls and Arnhem Land. Alternative touring will be arranged if access cannot be gained to such areas |
2 Overview
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Full Day Tour Departs from Darwin
Katherine Gorge
A must-see of the Top End is Katherine Gorge, situated just 30 kilometres north-east of Katherine nestled in the heart of Nitmiluk National Park. Katherine is the Top End's third largest town with a pioneering history dating back to the 1860s, it is settled along the banks of the Katherine River, 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin.
Initially named by explorer John McDouall Stuart in the late 1800s after the daughter of an expedition sponsor, the area was later renamed 'Nitmiluk' in 1989 translating to 'cicada place' when traditional owners of the land, the Jawoyn Aboriginal people, gained title to the land.
Highlights
- Travel along Australia’s longest highway, the Stuart, on your way into Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge
- Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, dedicated to those who lost their lives in the north of Australia during WWII
- Enter Nitmiluk National Park, with its rugged landscapes, thundering waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna
- Visit Leliyn (Edith Falls), where during the dry season you can take a refreshing swim in the waterhole beneath the falls
- Throughout Nitmiluk you’ll see Aboriginal rock art that expresses in images the deep spiritual culture of the Jawoyn people, traditional owners of this land
- Enjoy lunch in a shaded outdoor setting
- Browse through the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and see photographs, memorabilia and traditional Aboriginal artefacts
- On your two-hour cruise through the 70-metre-high sandstone walls of Katherine Gorge, keep your eyes peeled for freshwater crocodiles, wonderful birdlife and amazing scenery
Katherine Gorge is located within amazing Nitmiluk National Park, which spans more than 292,000 hectares.
On your two-hour cruise through the 70-metre-high sandstone walls of Katherine Gorge, keep your eyes peeled for freshwater crocodiles, wonderful birdlife and amazing scenery
Enter Nitmiluk National Park, with its rugged landscapes, thundering waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna
Visit Leliyn (Edith Falls), where during the dry season you can take a refreshing swim in the waterhole beneath the falls
A must-see of the Top End is Katherine Gorge, situated just 30 kilometres north-east of Katherine nestled in the heart of Nitmiluk National Park.
Initially named by explorer John McDouall Stuart in the late 1800s after the daughter of an expedition sponsor, the area was later renamed 'Nitmiluk' in 1989 translating to 'cicada place' when traditional owners of the land, the Jawoyn Aboriginal people, gained title to the land.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.