• Scenic flight over the Adelaide River and Pine Creek
• Aerial views over Katherine Gorge
• Two-hour cultural cruise
• Helicopter flight to remote, hard-to-reach gorges

Your journey begins with a scenic flight south from Darwin over the rugged outback, the Adelaide River and Pine Creek, extending over Katherine Gorge for an all-encompassing view of its grandeur.

Next, take a two-hour cruise through the gorge and see every remarkable detail up close. The highlight continues with a helicopter flight to remote gorges that are as stunning as they are hard to reach. Relax over lunch before boarding your flight back to Darwin.

Nitmiluk National Park is owned by the Jawoyn people and jointly managed with the Northern Territory Government. Its name means ‘place of the cicada dreaming’. At its heart is Katherine Gorge – a series of thirteen gorges carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River, with towering red walls rising straight from the water.

The gorge system stretches for around 12 km, and many of its upper reaches are accessible only by boat, on foot over rugged trails, or from the air. Along the way you’ll find Jawoyn rock art, quiet swimming holes and some of the most dramatic river scenery in northern Australia.

Must-See in Katherine Gorge

• The first and second gorges – the classic cruise route
• Remote upper gorges, best seen from a helicopter
• Jawoyn rock art along the gorge walls
• Baruwei Lookout – sweeping views over the river
• Leliyn (Edith Falls) – a picturesque falls and plunge pool in the park’s west

• Departs: Kookaburra Air, Darwin International Airport, 15 Murphy Dr, Eaton NT 0820 (View on Google Maps)
• Duration: approx. 9 hours
• Includes: scenic flight, gorge cruise and helicopter flight
• Not included: lunch and beverages
• Helicopter weight limit: 120 kg per person
• Minimum of 2 adults per booking.

Save around 10% when you book here instead of through third-party booking sites. There’s no middleman commission, so the saving goes straight to you.

• Rated 4.9★ on Google by our Darwin guests
• Australian-owned air tour specialists with over 30 years flying guests from Perth and Darwin
• Small aircraft, personal service – an intimate experience, never a crowded coach
• Talk to the people who fly you – our own team helps you tailor times, stops and extensions
• See more in a day – fly over the long drives and spend your time where it counts

From Kookaburra Air, Darwin International Airport, 15 Murphy Dr, Eaton NT 0820. Our team will confirm your check-in time when you book. (View on Google Maps)

Approx. 9 hours. See the itinerary above for the full timings.

Katherine Gorge is around a 3.5-hour drive from Darwin each way. Flying gets you there in about 90 minutes and leaves time for both the cruise and a helicopter flight.

Your tour includes scenic flight, gorge cruise and helicopter flight. Not included: lunch and beverages.

Yes – the helicopter weight limit is 120 kg per person for safety and balance.

Lunch isn’t included in the base price, so you can choose what you’d like at the gorge.

Many of Katherine’s thirteen gorges can’t be reached by boat. The helicopter takes you over remote upper gorges that most visitors never see.

Yes – a minimum of 2 adults per booking applies. Travelling solo or in a bigger group? Contact us and we’ll help find the best option.

Bring a camera, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen. Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes.

Yes. As a specialist air tour operator, we can tailor departure times, add stops and extensions, or arrange a private charter for families, groups and special occasions. Just ask our team.

Booking direct on our website saves you around 10% compared with buying the same tour through third-party booking sites, because there’s no middleman commission. You also deal directly with our own team, and our Darwin guests rate us 4.9 stars on Google.