Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise

Darwin, Australia

A cruise through the spectacular Katherine Gorge is one of the many unforgettable experiences available to you in the Top End (Northern Territory). Traveling from Darwin you will journey to Nitmiluk National Park where you will view ancient Aboriginal rock art on the canyon walls, the abundant flora and fauna of the region and maybe even see a few crocodiles! Enjoy a refreshing swim at the crocodile free Edith Falls, before returning to Darwin.

Your full day Top End tour from Darwin to Katherine Gorge will see you first stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, the resting place for many World War II soldiers. Continue to the Adelaide River Inn for a comfort and breakfast stop (own expense) before continuing on to Edith Falls via Pine Creek where there's time for a refreshing swim (conditions permitting).

After lunch, enter Nitmiluk National Park, home to 13 stunning gorges. Stop by the Visitor Centre before joining your guided cruise between the sheer sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge. As you glide along the tranquil waters, enjoy commentary from your guide detailing the area's plant and wildlife and explaining the Aboriginal rock art, which adorns the walls of the gorge. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, turtles and the splendid array of birdlife.

You will then begin the return journey to Darwin, making an early evening stop for dinner. Take this opportunity to sample one of the specialties' of the Top End, Barramundi and chips (own expense).

Please note: Edith Falls closed due to weather conditions

USD $207.42

Review by: Barry Thomas J	September 2011
Excellent tour and our tour guide, Chris, was very good, interesting and informative. The trip up the gorge was one of our holiday highlights.

Review by: Robert S	August 2011
How could Katherine Gorge rate anything under 5 stars? It's stunning! Of course you spend a long time travelling from Darwin and some of the stops are more about driver breaks than points of interest, but that's to be expected and is inevitable. Big compliments to Taffy, the guide at Katherine Gorge (and not just 'cos he's a fellow Welshman!) I'd recommend the trip but you do need to consider whether you want to travel for 13 hours to see Katherine Gorge. We did and would go again.

Review by: Arie K	February 2011
Great Trip ended up with a small group -n just the 5 of us in an SUV which made things easy. pleasant and comfy. Best part was the less than lazy cruise on the river - we ended being taken for a ride by Chris - "Mario Andretti" on a Speed Boat to three of the Gorge.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	May 2010
Wonderful. We will be back soon.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	November 2009
Really good tour, really good guide, really good lunches, price and achievement were very well. Any time again!

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	October 2009
A fantastic day! I would recommend the trip if you have a short stay in Darwin and what to see a lot!

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	July 2009
Fantastic cruise, lots of information about Darwin, Cyclone Tracy, WWII, a stop over at Adelaide River War Cemetery. Lunch on the cruise was great.

Review by: Anonymous	April 2009
Great day.

Review by: Cliff H, Australia	April 2007
Great day and wonderful scenery - it is a must do journey. Driver gave good and entertaining commentary with consideration of all guests. We were let down by our lunch venue where we were served under cooked cold chicken rushed through our meal and then charged 5.00 each for a cup of coffee we had to make ourselves which was not included with the meal.

Review by: Kamarulzaman O, Singapore	August 2006
I thought this tour was excellent.

Review by: KAMARULZAMAN O	August 2006
I thought this tour was excellent.