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.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
• Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, dedicated to those who lost their lives in the north of Australia during WWII
Visit Leliyn (Edith Falls), where during the dry season you can take a refreshing swim in the waterhole beneath the falls
Enjoy lunch here and browse through the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and see photographs, memorabilia and traditional Aboriginal artefacts
On your two-hour cruise through the 70-metre-high sandstone walls of Katherine Gorge, keep your eyes peeled for freshwater crocodiles, wonderful birdlife and amazing scenery.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Tour from Darwin with Lunch lasts about 14 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $266 per person for this Darwin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM.
Children aged 2–15 pay from $188, adults from $266. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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. Pickup points include Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin, The Leea Darwin.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap 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.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 441 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by AAT Kings.
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Very long day when you go from Darwin, lots of very interesting stops and sites to see. We had an amazing driver and guide called Mark who was so helpful and full of great info covering the cruise and places we stopped at, but do please understand that the whole day lasts a little over 14 hours.
Booked this tour with AAT Kings and had a great day out. It was a long day but well worth it. Left at 6.25am and returned around 8.30pm. The gorge was magnificent, a wonderful experience. You are on a schedule so the dinner at the pub is a bit rushed but other than that it was very good.
Dear Guest, It’s great to hear that you had such a memorable day exploring Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls. It is certainly a full day, but we’re pleased you felt the experience was well worth the journey and enjoyed the spectacular scenery at the gorge. We also appreciate your feedback about the timing of dinner. We understand that travelling on a set itinerary can make some stops feel a little rushed, and your comments are valuable to us. Thank you for choosing AAT Kings and for sharing your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another adventure in the Northern Territory! AAT Kings Team
Well organized excellent guide Very long day Ridiculous having to write a minimum of 100 Totally put me off writing a review Anyway on our tour who talked all the way there and back made it hard to hear what tge guide was saying didn't return to the bus at given times and we all had to wait for them
Dear Jenni, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the tour well organised and the guide excellent. We’re sorry to hear that the behaviour of other guests affected your experience, particularly when it made it difficult to hear the guide and resulted in delays to the group. We understand how frustrating this can be, especially on an already long day. We’ll share your comments with the relevant team as part of our ongoing review of the tour experience. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing AAT Kings.
This was a great day, Adelaide river cemetery, Edith Falls, Katherine Gorge and then back to Adelaide River pub for dinner. Even though it’s a long day there was so many highlights and Katherine Gorge was the Jewel. The stories from Matt our coach driver was fantastic and gave context along the way. Though loved the swim at Edith Falls, was surprised you don’t go under the falls themselves. Also could cut the breakfast stop in half and spend more time at the cemetery.
Dear Matt, It’s fantastic to hear that you had such an enjoyable day exploring the Top End! We’re glad you enjoyed the many highlights, especially the stunning Katherine Gorge, and that Matt’s stories and commentary added to the experience. We’re also pleased you had the opportunity to enjoy a swim at Edith Falls. We appreciate your suggestions regarding the time allocated at the breakfast stop and Adelaide River Cemetery, and we’ll pass these comments on to the relevant team. Thank you for choosing AAT Kings and for sharing such detailed feedback. We hope to see you again on another Northern Territory adventure!
Great day, tour guide Milo was fantastic. Nitmiluk Gorge is incredible and cruise tour guide Landon was awesome. but Edith Falls was underwhelming… would have been better to either have twice as much time there (so could swim or go for a walk) or skip it altogether. The narrative was detailed and informative however very heavily weighted to white history with almost no mention of indigenous culture.
Our trip to Katherine (Nitmiluk) was very interesting as our tour guide Mel explained many things about the people, areas and history along our travels. Our plunge into pretty Edith Falls was well worth it and very refreshing. Afterwards our boat ride through the calming passage of Katherine Gorge was very relaxing and our charming tour guide filled us with more knowledge about the Indigenous people and history of this sacred area. The trip was definitely a long day out but well worth it. A great experience.
Long 320km drive from Darwin, but totally worth it for the views. The Katherine Gorge boat cruise was the absolute highlight. Floating between those massive, ancient sandstone cliffs is breathtaking, and we were lucky enough to spot 3 crocs basking on the riverbanks. The scenic stop along the way to Leliyn-Edith Falls was beautiful. Thanks to Warren for a good overview of the itinerary and Milo for a safe and comfy ride. Next time, we would definitely take a heli-tour to see that incredible landscape from above.
A good day and a good tour, but, a long way to go there and back in one day. Next time would probably make it a combined two or theee night tour to Kakadu, Litchfield and Katherine all together, to cut down on the back and for the hours in the bus. Tour itself was great with a good and helpful guide / driver - Ajay
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Ajay provided great service throughout the day. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future. Kind Regards, AAT Kings Team.
It was a very lovely day, long but worth it. Loved the boat trip, would have been nice to do the two George’s. But fully understand the damage the cyclone did only months before. Lunch was amazing. But we loved pulling into Adelaide river pub on the way home. Best meal and a lovely atmosphere. Well worth the money and the long day.
Dear Leanne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so pleased to hear you found the experience rewarding and that the cruise, dining, and return stop were memorable highlights. We also appreciate your understanding of the recent cyclone's impact on the region. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. Kind Regards, AAT Kings team.
Didn't start well as pick up never arrived as scheduled. After waiting 20 minutes beyond pick up time (6am) I had to contact operator to find out where the bus was. Was told sorry been delayed will be there in 10 minutes. 20 minutes later still no bus so had to call again. Bus eventually arrived 1hr late only for the driver to tell us the original bus was faulty so had to wait for replacement. This was understandable but total lack of communication and truthful information from operator. After finally getting on our way the trip itself was enjoyable. Lunch was included but this was not good. 2 members of our group have food allergies and was just advised you can't have this and that but no alternative was offered just make do with whatsoever else was available. Although we did enjoy the boat ride around the gorge, it was a very long day and don't think it is worth the cost.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delayed pick-up on the day of your tour. Unfortunately, an unexpected mechanical issue with the original coach required us to source a replacement vehicle before departure. While guest safety must always be our highest priority, we acknowledge that our communication regarding the delay could have been clearer and more accurate, and we are sorry for the frustration this caused. Despite the delayed departure, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour itself and the boat cruise through the gorge. Our operations team worked hard to ensure that no scheduled sightseeing or experiences were missed, although we understand that the later return made for a longer day than anticipated. We are also sorry to learn that the lunch arrangements did not adequately cater to members of your group with dietary requirements. We have shared your feedback with our catering partner to review their processes and ensure guests with dietary restrictions are provided with suitable alternatives whenever possible. Thank you again for your comments. Feedback such as yours helps us identify areas where we can improve both our communication and guest experience, and we appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Tour from Darwin with Lunch | 14 hours | 4.4 (441) | $266 | |
 Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin | 13 hours | 4.5 (206) | $259 | View |
 From Darwin Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip | 13h 30min | 4.7 (15) | $225 | View |
 1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch | 8 hours | 4.9 (518) | $167 | View |
 Darwin: Kakadu & Nourlangie Trip Plus Billabong Cruise with Lunch | 13 hours | 4.1 (370) | $266 | View |
 Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin with Lunch | 9h 15min | 4.2 (269) | $167 | View |
 Jumping Crocodile Cruise with lunch | 6 hours | 4.6 (92) | $138 | View |