Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin
Overview
About
Nitmiluk National Park (formerly Katherine Gorge National Park) is one of the Top End’s most dazzling destinations—but at a 7-hour round trip from Darwin, it’s a challenging drive. Leave navigation to your accredited Outback driver/guide on this low-stress package, which includes a cruise between the glowing sandstone walls of Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and a guided bush walk (fitness permitting) to the tumbling Edith Falls cascades.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 6-85, max of 28 per group
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 13h
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Darwin, Darwin, Top End, Northern Territory
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: 1 hour
Stop At: Adelaide River NT 0846, Australia
After leaving Darwin in the morning, we travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through Adelaide River and Pine Creek towards Katherine.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, Northern Territory Australia
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: 2 hours
Stop At: Nitmiluk Gorge, Gorge Road Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, Northern Territory 0852 Australia
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: 3 hours
Stop At: Edith Falls, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, Northern Territory Australia
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: 3 hours
Stop At: Pine Creek, Pine Creek, Top End, Northern Territory
If time permits we stop here for travellers to have a stretch their legs and have a rest stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Darwin, Darwin, Top End, Northern Territory
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: 2 hours
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- A boat cruise through Katherine Gorge
- Guided bush walks (1-2km, subject to fitness level)
- Hosted by an accredited outback driver guide
- Comprehensive local tour commentary
- Air-conditioned comfortable mid-sized coach travel
- Entry/Admission - Nitmiluk National Park
- Entry/Admission - Nitmiluk Gorge
- Entry/Admission - Edith Falls
What is not included?
- Meals not included. Guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
- Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
- Child policy 6 years old and over, not suitable for children 5 years old and under.
- 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.
- Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
- Prior to booking, we strongly recommend guests purchase travel insurance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
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Itinerary
Darwin Adventure Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin in Darwin, Australia. This adventure tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
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.
Adelaide River
After leaving Darwin in the morning, we travel south along the famous Stuart Highway through Adelaide River and Pine Creek towards Katherine.
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
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.
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
Pine Creek
If time permits we stop here for travellers to have a stretch their legs and have a rest stop.
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.
This concludes the tour.
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