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Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise
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Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise
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icon14 hours  (Approx.)
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Overview

Take a full-day detour from Darwin to explore the beautiful natural playground of Katherine Gorge. Cruise between ancient sandstone cliffs for an up-close perspective of Aboriginal rock art and crocodiles lounging on the riverbanks. Take a dip in a natural swimming hole at the base of Edith Falls, and recharge with a delicious picnic lunch. Get a glimpse of local cattle culture on a coach tour of Katherine, and pass through the historic gold mining town of Pine Creek.
  • Katherine Gorge day tour from Darwin
  • Visit Adelaide River War Cemetery
  • Take a swim at Edith Falls
  • Delicious lunch
  • Enjoy a 2-hour cruise through Katherine Gorge
  • See crocodiles sunning on the banks of the river
  • Tour the township of Katherine the hub of the cattle and farming industries

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This comprehensive coach tour visits Katherine’s top sights and includes a cruise on Katherine Gorge.
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Super comfortable luxury vehicle including: free wifi, in seat USB, air conditioning and W/C
Professional Local Guide
Learn all about the spectacular Top End with your expert local guide
Pickup from selected Darwin hotels. Pick up locations appear in a drop down box at time of booking
2 hour Nit Nit Dreaming Katherine Gorge Cruise
Lunch at Katherine Gorge in a setting overlooking the Katherine River; dietary needs catered for
Swimming opportunity at Edith Falls (conditions permitting)
Gratuities
Food and drink unless stated

Departure Point

Traveler 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.

Departure Time

6:30 AM
Nestled in the rocky wilderness of Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Gorge is one of the Northern Territory’s natural treasures. After early morning pickup at your Darwin hotel, travel via comfortable coach approximately 3 hours inland while your knowledgeable guide shares commentary on the passing landscape. Stop to stretch your legs and pay tribute to fallen World War II soldiers at the Adelaide River War Cemetery. 

Once inside the park, take a refreshing swim in the natural rock pool at the base of Edith Falls (weather conditions permitting). Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the serene and picturesque surroundings. 

In the afternoon, embark on a 2-hour cruise down the river that winds between the sheer sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge. Learn about the area’s geologic history from your guide, and catch a glimpse of ancient Aboriginal rock art on the gorge walls. Keep an eye out for native wildlife including turtles, colorful birds and even crocodiles sunning on the riverbanks!

Hop back on the coach for a brief tour of the township of Katherine, heart of the Northern Territory’s cattle and agricultural industries. On the return drive to Darwin, pass through the historic gold mining town of Pine Creek and stop in Adelaide Creek for dinner at a local restaurant (own expense). Your full-day tour concludes with drop-off at your Darwin hotel in the evening.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Adelaide River War Cemetery
• Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, dedicated to those who lost their lives in the north of Australia during WWII
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Edith Falls
Visit Leliyn (Edith Falls), where during the dry season you can take a refreshing swim in the waterhole beneath the falls
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Nitmiluk Visitor Center
Enjoy lunch here and browse through the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and see photographs, memorabilia and traditional Aboriginal artefacts
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
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.
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • During the booking process you will be required to choose your hotel pick-up details. If your hotel does not appear in the drop down list the supplier does not pick-up from your hotel and you will be required to contact the supplier to arrange a suitable alternative
  • Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit. If travelling with a wheelchair, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure your wheelchair can be accommodated.
  • 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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • Special diertary requirements must be advised prior to travel to ensure your needs are catered for at lunch
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • OPERATED BY AAT Kings
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Good tour guide but unnecessary stop at Pines Creek on the way to gorge." See review
  • "Very long day, home at 9pm but was worth it.!" See review
  • "Suggest offer an "express tour" with coffee/drinks/ snacks/ lunch packs on board..allow for toilet breaks of course, with the sole destination being the gorges!" See review

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Katherine Amazing
Charles_C
, Oct 2021
The Gorge is amazing. It was a long day. Unfortunately made longer as we were forced to stop for dinner, at our cost. Not the best meal. Would have preferred to get back to the hotel earlier and feed ourselves as it was a long long day.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Dear Charles, Thanks very much for your review and we are delighted that you enjoyed exploring the Gorge with us. I will pass along your feedback to our Senior Management Team and thanks for taking the time to provide us with this as it helps improve our service in the future. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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star-5
Great experience
Scott_K
, Sep 2021
Well organised and very experienced tour guide Michael. Highly recommend. Long day but we’ll worth it
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hello Scott_K, Thanks for your feedback and it sounds like you had an amazing day exploring with AAT Kings. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Top End soon. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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Rainbow Snake
Miranda_S
, Sep 2021
Very peaceful and beautiful. The stories were great to hear on how it was made and that the rainbow snake is still there sleeping. Maybe do it in the cooler months.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear Miranda_S, Thanks very much for your feedback, and it sounds like you had a brilliant day exploring Katherine and surrounds with AAT Kings. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in the Top End, and look forward to welcoming you back on board an AAT Kings tour in the future. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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star-5
Stunning Katherine Gorge was amazing
Margaret_C
, Sep 2021
I am not sure why that we were picked up in different buses and then had to wait a the Mantra for the actual bus - seemed unorganised and added to an already extremely long day. The 5 starts is for the stunning Katherine Gorge. We stopped at a terrible place for coffee (out of a machine) and then had 20 mins at a War Memorial at Adelaide River - this was an excessive amount of time. At Edith Falls we were given 45 mins… barely enough time to enjoy a swim. But grateful to cool down. Lunch was a delicious buffet. The cruise along the Katherine Gorge was the highlight. We were told that we had to purchase something at Katharine because our dinner stop was closed down (COVID). It took an excessively long time to drop off passengers, barely enough time to pack and get to the airport with no opportunity to have dinner. Overall the experience was worth the arduous trip
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear Margaret_C, Thanks very much for taking the time to review our tour, and we are delighted to read that you enjoyed touring the Katherine region with us. At the start of the tour we have a central meeting point where you meet another coach, this is so we can lessen the amount of hotels we pick-up guests from at the start of the day, as we appreciate that we are travelling a lot of distance when the tour commences. Each of our stops are timed to maximise the experience, and we try to balance this out as much as we can. Unfortunately, due to the current situation with Covid our dinner stop is closed down, which is why we advised you to purchase something in Katherine. At the end of the tour we make sure our passengers are dropped off at their hotel. We hope that you enjoyed your time in the Top End, and we look forward to welcoming you back on board again in the future. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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star-5
Unforgettable experience
renata_W
, Sep 2021
Absolutely amazing trip. Cruise and guard so good. The highest things to see in Darwin. We spent whole day with beautiful weather and view .
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear renata_W, Thanks for your feedback and it sounds like you had an awesome day seeing Katherine with us. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Darwin. Hopefully see you soon on another AAT Kings tour. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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star-4
Good day, but too much travel
Lexley_C
, Sep 2021
Edith falls was great, lovely scenery. Katherine gorge enjoyable. Lunch was good. The only downfall was the drive there and back, but you can’t do anything about that.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear Lexley, Thanks very much for your review and we are delighted to read that you enjoyed seeing Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls. We cover a lot of distance on this trip, but we do have 3-Day trips available instead, and we would love to host you again in the future. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in the Top End. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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star-5
Amazing scenery
Lorraine_M
, Aug 2021
Both Katherine Gorges were amazing tour guide a wealth of knowledge, would highly recommend doing this tour if visiting Darwin, Adelaide War Cemetery and Edith Falls were great too , scrumptious buffet lunch with plenty of choices
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear Lorraine_M, Thanks very much for taking the time to review our Katherine Gorge Day tour, and it sounds like you had a fantastic time exploring all of the spots, and we are glad you enjoyed lunch. We hope to welcome you back on board again in the future. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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star-5
The Gorge is amazing but be prepared for a very long day
Kylie_B
, Aug 2021
A very long day, we got picked up at 6.10am and dropped off at 8.45pm, a lot of stops, we would have preferred to just keep on the road but understand some people need to stop a lot if they aren’t used to long drives Edith Falls was a good stop and that would of been enough for us Lunch was really good, a buffet selection which catered for all and a comfortable setting The Gorge tour was amazing and our guides were great, well worth the long trip Bus was comfortable, our guide was Lovely but really hard to hear him and understand him so we missed a lot of what he was saying, which is why we did a tour rather than drive ourselves to hear all the information from the guide along the way so that was a shame
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear Kylie_B, Thanks very much for taking the time to review our tour and we are delighted that you enjoyed the stop at Edith Falls and The Gorge cruise. We are very sorry you were not able to hear the guide and we will pass this feedback along to our team in Darwin. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in the Top End, and thanks very much for choosing to travel with AAT Kings. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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star-5
Unbelievable
Christine_H
, Aug 2021
We were picked up by Damien our tour guide and bus driver and the experience began. His knowledge was very impressive of Darwin and Katherine. The tour around the Katherine Gorge was amazing and we had the most incredible time. Highly recommend it.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
Dear Christine_H, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and we are delighted to read that you enjoyed your time exploring Katherine with us. We will pass along your comments to Damien and he loves sharing his amazing array of knowledge with our guests. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in the Top End and cannot wait to welcome you back on board another AAT Kings tour. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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star-4
A long day Just a stunning brilliant trip
Catherine_P
, Jul 2021
AAT trip to Katherine was a brilliant day. Glad I didn’t drip myself. Our Guide Mark just a great fellow. Precessional and fun. Katherine Gorge is truely spiritual, like nothing else. Edith Falls could of spent the day there swimming and relaxing. Everything in between eye opening. Thank you
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Hello Catherine_P, Thanks for your wonderful review, and it sounds like you had an awesome time exploring Katherine with us and it is a stunning part of our country. We will be sure to pass along your comments to our Guide Mark, he really enjoys sharing is amazing wealth of knowledge with our guests and bringing the destination to life. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in the Top End. Thanks, The Team at AAT Kings
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