Katherine Gorge Hotspring- Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour (Ex:Darwin)

​Tour Highlights

• Guided Tour of Nitmiluk National National Park - luscious monsoonal rainforest, sandstone escarpments, exceptional wildlife & woodland walks. 
• 2 Hour River Cruise - informative educational river cruise led by the local indigenous tribe, learn the culture, history and language of the land, spot fresh water crocodiles & wildlife.
• Float in the hot water springs and healing waters of Katherine Springs.  
• Visitor Information Centre & Aboriginal Art Gallery​ visit. 
• Enjoy short walks in the serenity of this magnificent environment with luscious rain forest surroundings.

Relaxation Meets Exploration in the Heart of the Top End, Step into nature’s embrace with this unforgettable 13-hour full-day journey to Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Gorge,  Katherine Hot Springs (May-Oct) Or Leliyn (Edith Falls Nov-April) and  — an experience designed to reconnect you with the wild, the warm, and the wonderful.

**Please note: If you are booking this tour for departure in November, December, January, February, March, or April,  the Hot Springs are closed, due to the rivers rising and crocodiles, during these  summer months we visit Leliyn / Edith Falls instead. Swimming is not always possible during these months, as Leliyn /Edith Falls can also close for swimming due to floods & crocodiles**

Departing Darwin at 6:30am, we hit the open road for a scenic 3-hour drive into one of the Northern Territory’s most iconic landscapes. Our first destination Nitmiluk National Park – home of the jaw-dropping Katherine Gorge.

2-Gorge Cruise – A Cultural & Natural Wonder

The highlight of your day begins here. Join a local Aboriginal guide for a 2-Gorge Cultural Cruise, winding through the majestic sandstone cliffs carved by the river. Along the way, disembark for a 400m scenic walk to the second gorge – a sacred landscape echoing with the stories of the Jawoyn people. Learn about ancient traditions, wildlife, and the land’s deep spiritual connection.

Explore, Eat & Unwind

After your cruise, enjoy a relaxing lunch at the on-site café with a selection of fresh meals. You’ll then have time to explore the park at your own pace.
* Hike to a stunning lookout (900m uphill) for sweeping views of the gorge system
* Or Stroll the peaceful riverfront trail instead of the hike.
* Visit the Nitmiluk Cultural Centre for deeper insight into Jawoyn culture and heritage

Soak in the Serenity of Katherine Hot Springs

On the way back to Darwin, we stop for a rejuvenating soak at the Katherine Hot Springs. These natural thermal pools are the perfect way to unwind and reflect on the day’s adventure. Surrounded by lush greenery and spring-fed waters, it’s a blissful finale to your journey.

During the wet season, when the hot springs are closed, we visit the beautiful Leliyn (Jawyon Language) also known as Edith Falls instead – swimming is seasonal at the falls, during the wet season, swimming is not always possible on this tour in the wet season, due to floods and crocodile risks.*