• Scenic flight over the Adelaide River, Darwin River Dam and Pine Creek
• Aerial views over Katherine Gorge
• Two-hour cultural cruise through two gorges
• Optional walk along the cultural trail

Your day begins with a scenic flight south from Darwin over the rugged outback, the Adelaide River, Darwin River Dam and Pine Creek, extending over Katherine Gorge itself for a sweeping view of its scale.

After landing, join a two-hour cruise through two of the gorges and take in every remarkable detail. Back at the dock, relax over lunch or walk the cultural trail to learn about the area’s spiritual and cultural heritage, 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: fixed-wing scenic flight and gorge cruise
• Not included: helicopter flight, lunch and beverages
• 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. Our scenic flight gets you there in about 90 minutes, over the Adelaide River, Darwin River Dam and Pine Creek.

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

No – this tour includes the fixed-wing scenic flight and the two-hour gorge cruise. If you’d like to see the remote upper gorges from a helicopter too, choose our Katherine Gorge Flight with Cruise & Heli Tour.

Lunch and drinks aren’t included in the base price, so you can choose what you like at the gorge.

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, plus a refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes for the cultural trail. 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.