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Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise
4.4
392 Ratings
Adelaide River
Embark on a spectacular Katherine Gorge day tour from Darwin, Australia. Explore ancient Aboriginal rock art, witness diverse flora and fauna, and cruise along the stunning Katherine Gorge.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Adelaide River War Cemetery -
Visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a memorial for those who perished in Northern Australia during the Second World War.
- Edith Falls -
Explore Leliyn (Edith Falls), and during the dry season, enjoy a dip in the natural pool at the base of the cascades.
- Nitmiluk Tours Visitor Centre -
Have lunch at this location and take time to peruse the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre, which displays photographs, keepsakes, and indigenous Aboriginal items.
- Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge -
Embark on a two-hour journey through the towering 70-meter sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge, and be on the lookout for the local freshwater crocodiles, diverse bird species, and breathtaking vistas.
What's Included
- Super comfortable luxury vehicle with free Wi-Fi, USB ports, air conditioning, and on-board restroom
- Pickup from selected Darwin hotels with a choice of locations during booking
- Opportunity to swim at Edith Falls, weather permitting
- Lunch at Katherine Gorge with views of the Katherine River and options for different dietary needs
- 2-hour Nit Nit Dreaming Katherine Gorge Cruise
- Engaging local guide sharing knowledge of the Top End
- Travel with an experienced and professional local guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drink unless stated
Additional Information
A spectacular Katherine Gorge day tour is one of the many unforgettable experiences available to you in the Top End in Australia’s Northern Territory. Traveling from Darwin to Katherine Gorge, 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 cruise – a highlight of Katherine Gorge tours – and take a refreshing swim at the crocodile-free Edith Falls, before returning to Darwin.
- During the booking process you will be required to choose your hotel pick-up details. If your hotel does not appear in the drop down list the supplier does not pick-up from your hotel and you will be required to contact the supplier to arrange a suitable alternative
- Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit. If travelling with a wheelchair, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure your wheelchair can be accommodated.
- If travelling with an infant that requires a stroller, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure the can be accommodated.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- Special diertary requirements must be advised prior to travel to ensure your needs are catered for at lunch
Location
Adelaide River War Cemetery
97&105 Memorial Terrace,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(392 Ratings)
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Danielle_w
Jun 2, 2024
Beautiful Kathrine Gorge - People should know this is a very long day before they book. The coach was very comfortable & quite luxurious, so that helped with the long drive. Shawn, our driver & captain for the day was very informative and spoke about interesting things along the way. Edith Falls was a lovely place for a very quick dip & a drink. The lunch buffet was delicious & plentiful too! Katherine Gorge itself was stunning. The boat ride was very enjoyable & we saw a few freshwater crocs.
This tour was worth doing & we enjoyed it very much.
Please read the description carefully & look at a map to decide for yourself if you can go the distance! Highly recommended.
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Garylk4560wn
May 22, 2024
An excellent full day for a tour with a few extra days stay in Darwin. - Coming from the South west Districts of Victoria to be in Darwin is a huge change, add on the tour to Katherine Gorge. The full day tour was great and ,amazing to see the countryside so similar to the national parks of South Africa, almost expecting to see a herd of Zebra or Elephant.
The tour Company, AAT King, what a professional slick and accomplished tour company with our coach Captain, Sean an absolute delight.
I highly recommend the day tour to Katherine Gorge including a fabulous lunch.
Just be prepared for a full day.
Gary Ludlow.
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Greg_p
May 16, 2024
A Great Experience - This was a great trip. The coach was very comfortable, and Maurie and Chris were great as guide and driver respectively. Maurie's commentary was mist informative and interesting. The Adelaide River War Cemetery and Edith Falls are worth a visit, but the highlight was the cruise down the Gorge - stunning.
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Ashleybx402fv
May 14, 2024
Edith falls. Katherine gorge - Was amazing. Really scenic. Sean from AAT tours was a top oka bloke. The Dingos breakfast was a little bit average though.
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Michelle_p
Apr 28, 2024
Spectacular - Katherine Gorge was amazing. Tour guide was excellent with a vast array of knowledge throughout the whole trip.
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Greta_p
Apr 21, 2024
Great trip (long day but well worth it) - Mark our driver and guide was excellent with the right amount of informative explanation and quiet time so we could catch some sleep on this long drive. Jamie on the Nitmiluk boat was also fantastic in his detailed commentary. Both ensured our safety. Mark’s stops ran smoothly to time and we had adequate time at each including him being flexible in allowing us to climb up to the upper pool when swimming was not allowed at the main pool at Edith falls. The lunch was wonderful and I loved the crocodile roll.
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Barry_p
May 16, 2024
Very good - Sean our operator was excellent,beautiful lunch at Katherine Gorge,a lot of distance to cover in 1 day so you had to limit the amount of sites you could stop at.
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Malcolm_b
Apr 18, 2024
Long road to a great experience - Katherine Gorge was a most memorable time for us. The tour was run like clockwork with really no issues. Except, the online itinerary stated the opportunity to swim at Edith falls. We took the appropriate clothing only to be told there was no swimming because of crocodiles. Wifi and in seat USB connections were unavailable.
It is a long day of travelling, however the destinations are well worth it. 14 hours in total.
April is just before the peak season starts, therefore a little quieter and not a full coach.
Our pick up point was the Vibe Hotel which is where we stayed.
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David
Mar 24, 2024
Great time spent in Darwin - Trip to Darwin was great except for 2 tours being cancelled due to lack of numbers, beautiful weather and scenery. Museums where great.
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Steveanne_s
Jun 10, 2024
Long commute - Beautiful Katherine Gorge - Katherine Gorge + cruise of two gorges is memorable + beautiful. Edith Falls, particularly for the swimmers, is refreshing + scenic. The war cemetary was poignant + interesting. Buffet lunch excellent. Coffee-tea-food breaks morning + afternoon were a bit ordinary
6am pickup from the hotel + 8.50pm return. Approximately 15 hours not including the taxi to the pick-up point. For a day tour it is an extremely long time in the bus for relatively short time at stops + exhausting. But if you want to see Katherine Gorge + do not have your own transport the tours offer the opportunity to do so.
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