Witness the breathtaking beauty of Nitmiluk Gorge from a unique vantage point with the Nitmiluk Sunset Flight and Landing. This helicopter tour offers an unforgettable aerial journey over 13 magnificent gorges, following the Katherine River as dawn breaks. Experience the soft golden hues illuminating the ancient sandstone formations and hidden waterfalls. Your pilot will land in a secluded spot, where you can celebrate with complimentary sparkling wine and light bites, immersing yourself in the tranquility of this iconic Top End landscape. Marvel at stunning views of Baruwei Lookout, Butterfly Gorge, and the majestic Yellow Rock during this seasonal adventure from May to October.
Along the flight path, you’ll marvel at the panoramic views from Baruwei Lookout Platform, the serene Southern Rockhole, and the dramatic Jedda’s Rock. You’ll fly past the vibrant Butterfly Gorge, the peaceful Lily Ponds, and the rugged Smitt Rock, before spotting the cascading waters of the 8th Gorge and the remote majesty of the 13th Gorge. Finally, take in the striking sandstone formations of Yellow Rock, each feature revealing the ancient beauty and scale of Nitmiluk Gorge.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nitmiluk Sunset Helicopter Tour with Landing lasts about 40 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $344 per person for this Katherine 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is There is only one road into Nitmiluk park and you will easily spot our signage on the left as you near the main visitor centre, which is another 2.5kms down the road. At the helipad, there is a carpark where you can leave your vehicle. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 3 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by North Horizon Heli Adventures.
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Amazing experience flying over Nitmiluk Gorge with North Horizon Heli Adventures. Our pilot Miriam was very knowledgeable and friendly which made the whole experience even more incredible. For anyone wanting to view the Gorge by air, you can’t go past these mob!!
We couldn't recommend this company highly enough! We had the pleasure of flying with Aysia, who was an incredibly knowledgeable pilot and went above and beyond to make our 30-minute flight over Katherine Gorge truly unforgettable. The option to fly with the doors off made the experience even more spectacular, and the smaller helicopter meant we enjoyed a private, personalised flight with incredible views. If you're visiting Katherine, this is an absolute must-do. And if you can request Aysia as your pilot, do it—you'll be in the very best hands!
This was excellent. We hadn't been in a helicopter before and I'd do it again that's for sure. Our pilot was very informative and showed us places of interest. Great it was.
Very glad to hear David, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your thoughts. It's a joy to know we were your first and even happier to know it won't be your last!
Great pilot very knowledgeable about the area. Felt very safe as we flew over the canyons and gorges.
We had an extended sunset flight over Katherine George, it was an amazing experience which was made better by our pilot Asia being enthusiastic to share the area
What a truly magical part of the world. Being able to fly over the gorges and land was a truly breathtaking and humbling experience from beginning to end. Asia was a fantastic pilot and she absolutely added to this experience with her deep love and respect for the land and her clear joy in doing what she does. This was an unforgettable experience and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to do it.
We did the Nitmiluk Gorge, 17 Mile Valley with the remote landing. We had two choppers and it was such an amazing experience getting to fly over and then explore some of the country. Big shout out to Ollie and Aysia! Absolutely recommend this!
A magical experience seeing all the colours of the gorge at golden hour. The pilot was so knowledgeable and made the experience so fun. Was so amazing ✨
Very many thanks for this review - sunset is our favourite time of the day! We hope to see you again soon.
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Easy to book, super friendly and professional staff. Gave us interesting information whilst flying over the gorge and even a little tour after landing at the 8th. Big thank you to Asia our pilot, Ollie our pseudo-guide and Sonam for booking.
The very best team. Many thanks for leaving this review! It means a lot to us and we're just so happy that you had a great time with us over the gorge. Until we meet again!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitmiluk Sunset Helicopter Tour with Landing | 40 min | 5.0 (9) | $344 | |
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