Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise
by Nitmiluk Tours
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$278Overview
Nitmiluk Gorge in Northern Territory consists of 13 gorges carved by the Katherine River through sandstone over thousands of years. This boat tour lasts about two hours and includes live commentary from the guide. Guests board a boat where the guide explains the cultural and natural significance of the area to the Jawoyn people and the Katherine region. Between each gorge, passengers can disembark for a short 500-meter walk to the next boat pick-up point. Those not wanting to walk can rest in a shaded area on the boat. The walk between the first and second gorge provides a chance to see ancient rock art. Several cruise options are available: the Two Gorge Cruise takes about two hours and explores the first two gorges with cultural insights. The Three Gorge Cruise lasts three hours and travels further into the gorge system, including time for a swim and light refreshments before returning to the Nitmiluk Boat Jetty. The Dawn Cruise, also two hours, offers early morning views with mist over the water and wildlife activity, ideal for photography. Food, drinks, transportation, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nitmiluk National Park
Passengers board the boat where the driver and guide explain the ancient heritage and significance of the area to the Jawoyn people and Katherine region. Between each gorge, there is a 500-meter walk requiring disembarking the vessel before rejoining the boat at the next gorge. Those who do not walk can remain in a shaded area on the boat. The walk between the first and second gorge includes viewing ancient rock art.
1 min
Nitmiluk Tours
The Two Gorge Cruise lasts about two hours, focusing on the first two gorges and their cultural importance to the Jawoyn people. The Three Gorge Cruise is a three-hour trip traveling through all three gorges, with opportunities to swim and enjoy light refreshments before returning to the Nitmiluk Boat Jetty. The Dawn Cruise, lasting two hours, takes place early morning with views of mist on the water and wildlife activity.
1 min
Nitmiluk Gorge
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1 min
Meeting point
Tour departs from Nitmiluk National Park Boat Ramp. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to you departure time. Please allow yourself 30 minutes travel time from the township of Katherine to get to Nitmiluk National Park.
End point
Tour departs from Nitmiluk National Park Boat Ramp. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to you departure time. Please allow yourself 30 minutes travel time from the township of Katherine to get to Nitmiluk National Park.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise
by Nitmiluk Tours
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$278Overview
Nitmiluk Gorge in Northern Territory consists of 13 gorges carved by the Katherine River through sandstone over thousands of years. This boat tour lasts about two hours and includes live commentary from the guide. Guests board a boat where the guide explains the cultural and natural significance of the area to the Jawoyn people and the Katherine region. Between each gorge, passengers can disembark for a short 500-meter walk to the next boat pick-up point. Those not wanting to walk can rest in a shaded area on the boat. The walk between the first and second gorge provides a chance to see ancient rock art. Several cruise options are available: the Two Gorge Cruise takes about two hours and explores the first two gorges with cultural insights. The Three Gorge Cruise lasts three hours and travels further into the gorge system, including time for a swim and light refreshments before returning to the Nitmiluk Boat Jetty. The Dawn Cruise, also two hours, offers early morning views with mist over the water and wildlife activity, ideal for photography. Food, drinks, transportation, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nitmiluk National Park
Passengers board the boat where the driver and guide explain the ancient heritage and significance of the area to the Jawoyn people and Katherine region. Between each gorge, there is a 500-meter walk requiring disembarking the vessel before rejoining the boat at the next gorge. Those who do not walk can remain in a shaded area on the boat. The walk between the first and second gorge includes viewing ancient rock art.
1 min
Nitmiluk Tours
The Two Gorge Cruise lasts about two hours, focusing on the first two gorges and their cultural importance to the Jawoyn people. The Three Gorge Cruise is a three-hour trip traveling through all three gorges, with opportunities to swim and enjoy light refreshments before returning to the Nitmiluk Boat Jetty. The Dawn Cruise, lasting two hours, takes place early morning with views of mist on the water and wildlife activity.
1 min
Nitmiluk Gorge
...
1 min
Meeting point
Tour departs from Nitmiluk National Park Boat Ramp. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to you departure time. Please allow yourself 30 minutes travel time from the township of Katherine to get to Nitmiluk National Park.
End point
Tour departs from Nitmiluk National Park Boat Ramp. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to you departure time. Please allow yourself 30 minutes travel time from the township of Katherine to get to Nitmiluk National Park.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.