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Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise

Name: Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise
Brand: AAT Kings
SKU: 2230D23
Price: 237.94 USD
Rating: 4.5 (385 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceDarwin, Australia

14 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a full-day detour from Darwin to explore the beautiful natural playground of Katherine Gorge. Cruise between ancient sandstone cliffs for an up-close perspective of Aboriginal rock art and crocodiles lounging on the riverbanks. Take a dip in a natural swimming hole at the base of Edith Falls (conditions permitting), and recharge with a delicious lunch.

Visit Adelaide River War Cemetery
Take a swim at Edith Falls (conditions permitting)
Enjoy a delicious lunch and a cruise through Katherine Gorge
See crocodiles sunning on the banks of the river

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This comprehensive coach tour visits Katherine’s top sights and includes a cruise on Katherine Gorge.

What's Included

Super comfortable luxury vehicle including: free wifi, in seat USB, air conditioning and W/C
Professional Local Guide
Learn all about the spectacular Top End with your expert local guide
Pickup from selected Darwin hotels. Pick up locations appear in a drop down box at time of booking
2 hour Nit Nit Dreaming Katherine Gorge Cruise
Lunch at Katherine Gorge in a setting overlooking the Katherine River; dietary needs catered for
Swimming opportunity at Edith Falls (conditions permitting)

Gratuities
Food and drink unless stated

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:00 AM

Pickup details

Hotel pick-ups commence prior to the tour start time. Please refer to your voucher for your hotel pick-up time or call AAT Kings on 1300 228 546. You will be collected from the hotel you have selected in the down list. If you wish to change your pick-up location, you must call AAT Kings at least 24 hrs prior to travel. If your hotel does not appear on the dropdown list, AAT Kings does not pick-up from your hotel. Please phone AAT Kings to arrange an alternate pick-up time and location.

What To Expect

Nestled in the rocky wilderness of Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Gorge is one of the Northern Territory’s natural treasures. After early morning pickup at your Darwin hotel, travel via comfortable coach approximately 3 hours inland while your knowledgeable guide shares commentary on the passing landscape. Stop to stretch your legs and pay tribute to fallen World War II soldiers at the Adelaide River War Cemetery.

Once inside the park, take a refreshing swim in the natural rock pool at the base of Edith Falls (weather conditions permitting). Enjoy a lunch amidst the serene and picturesque surroundings.

In the afternoon, embark on a 2-hour cruise down the river that winds between the sheer sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge. Learn about the area’s geologic history from your guide, and catch a glimpse of ancient Aboriginal rock art on the gorge walls. Keep an eye out for native wildlife including turtles, colorful birds and even crocodiles sunning on the riverbanks!

Your full-day tour concludes with drop-off at your Darwin hotel in the evening.

Adelaide River War Cemetery

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edith Falls

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nitmiluk Tours Visitor Centre

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.

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Featured review

Tia_V

The Katherine Gorge was absolutely beautiful. So worth the long travel, and the tour guides were wonderful.

Reviews

4.5

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Great trip (long day but well worth it)

Greta_P, Apr 2024

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.

Long road to a great experience

Malcolm_B, Apr 2024

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.

Beautiful

Tia_V, Mar 2024

The Katherine Gorge was absolutely beautiful. So worth the long travel, and the tour guides were wonderful.

Wonderful!...

Sam_R, Dec 2023

Wonderful! Katherine Gorge is very nice Well worth to go and spend time. AATkings was very well organized a day trip company. Highly recommend to others. A good commentary by tour guide.we had a great time.

Fantastic Day

Marcus_D, Nov 2023

Great day - albeit very long AAT Kings were well planned, and the lunch was fantastic. Michael (Tour Guide/ Driver) was amazing. Thanks.

The stunning Katherine Gorge

Michelle_F, Oct 2023

Great day. Well organised and well run. Highly recommend. Would not hesitate to use this company again.

Gorgeous gorge trip

Suzan_P, Oct 2023

Fantastic day tour by AAT Kings. Definitely recommend. Relaxing, with plenty of time for all the sites, including a fantastic lunch.

Great informative trip

Leigh_C, Oct 2023

This is an experience my father wanted to have and I would like to thank you for making it informative and comfortable for him.

We’ll organised. Bus driver was courteous and informative

DavidHansfordSmith, Sep 2023

Swimming at Edith Falls and boat trip through Katherine Gorge. Tour guides at the gorge also very informative

Wonderful way to connect to Country

Karan_T, Sep 2023

The tour guide was welcoming and very informative. He was very attentive to everyone’s needs and showed patience. Well organised agenda and just the right amount of time at each location.

stunner views

Louise_S, Sep 2023

had an excellent tour guide, and the tour is great because you get to see the best parts of Katherine. would just say to get a good nights rest the day before because it's a full on day

Bloody awesome

Jennifer_G, Sep 2023

The sights were jaw dropping...mother nature is amazing! As was the Rainbow Serpent 🐍 The boat driver was very informative and looked after us well and he was great at informing us on the aboriginal story's of the gorges.

Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls

Alison_N, Sep 2023

The highlight of the trip for me was swimming at Edith Falls, the water was beautiful and the scenery was amazing! Would have loved to have spend an extra 30 minutes here to really enjoy the place! Lunch was served fresh and plentiful - Lasagne and veggies, cold meats and salad. Beautifully prepared! The Katherine Gorge did not disappoint and some amazing photos taken that still could not capture the beauty of the gorge.

Long Day Touring, but well worth it

BrianPeter_A, Sep 2023

Adelaide River war cemetery - beautifully maintained Edith Falls - ideallic swimming hole Katherine Gorge - very very scenic

Great schedule and...

Adriana_D, Aug 2023

Great schedule and experience. Beautiful scenery. Comfortable transport. The guide was very nice and helpful

Magic

DeborahAnn_K, Aug 2023

One of the most memorable was the painting on the rocks Also the tranquillity around us The greens the water was magical

Highly recommend this...

Elaine_B, Aug 2023

Highly recommend this trip. It’s a long day but worthwhile. Our coach driver was very informative and we felt safe at all times. We were a little disappointed in the lunch. Not enough for such a large group. Also, no sanitizer available pre self serve. A few passengers had coughs on board, so this made it even worse. Overall, a beautiful day.

Excellent day out to see a great part of NT

Karen_F, Aug 2023

Mel, our coach driver/tour guide was fantastic. She was really informative and interesting. Lunch at the Katherine Gorge information centre was excellent, a great range to choose from the buffet and beautiful spot to sit and eat. The gorge cruise was worth the long day trip. Our stop at Edith falls was also a beautiful spot.

Spectacularly beautiful

Casey_D, Aug 2023

Michael our driver was very knowledgeable and full of facts and stories. Supplied lunch was great. It was great to hear the stories of The tour guids on the cruise. The love for their land shows.

Lovely cruise in the Katherine gorges but a very long day

Alok_C, Jul 2023

Katherine Gorge cruise was very good. The guides provide helpful commentary. Tour guide, Sandy was very good. It is a very long day, almost 15 hours, with very early start. AAT KINGS should consider an “express” version of the tour with the primary focus of the Katherine gorge. Apart from the gorge cruise the rest of the stops can be skipped. Alternatively for those with time, a 2 day tour with overnight at Nitmulik would be a great option with sunset cruise, morning cruise and helicopter flight options.

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