Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls (D11)
Additional Information
Note: A reasonable level of mobility is required. Seasonal conditions may affect inclusions from time to time.
- Included in price:
- Lunch
- What to bring:
- Hat, sunscreen, water bottle and camera
- Fitness level required:
- Not specified
- Child policies:
- Children 15 years and under are entitles to child rates.
- Departure points:
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Departure time:
-
6:30 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Departs from & returns to Darwin. Complimentary Hotel Pick ups available on request. Departs: 6.30am Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat (May – Oct) and Tue, Thu & Sat (Nov – Apr) from Darwin (or earlier from your hotel) Returns: 8.30pm approximately to Darwin
- Duration:
- 14 hours
- Approximate Return Time:
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8.30pm approximately to Darwin
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Tour Details
- Operator
- AAT Kings
- Destinations
- Adelaide River and Katherine Gorge
- Departs From
- Darwin
Tour Description
Katherine Gorge is a network of thirteen gorges carved from billion-year-old sandstone country by the Katherine River in Nitmiluk National Park.
Aboriginal culture is strong in the area and there are many Aboriginal rock art sites dotted throughout the Park. It is a haven for nature lovers, with its rugged landscapes, dramatic waterfalls and lush gorges providing an abundance of flora and fauna. Leaving Darwin we travel south through tropical country, passing former WWII airstrips en route to Adelaide River. We make a short stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a site dedicated to those killed in the air raids in Darwin in the 1940’s. Continue to Edith Falls, where there is time for a refreshing swim in the paperbark and pandanas fringed waterhole beneath the falls (conditions permitting).
After your included lunch, we join a 2 hour scenic cruise through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, with a chance to see freshwater crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks of the river and many interesting species of birdlife (between May – September lunch may be onboard cruise).
Our tour of the first two gorges takes us past sheer rock walls and requires a short walk to reach the second gorge. Enjoy a brief tour of Katherine, the hub of the region’s cattle and farming industries.
Travel via Pine Creek, an historic gold mining town, to our evening stop at Adelaide River where you may purchase dinner (own expense) before returning to Darwin.
Prices & Availability
Prices for 26 May 2012.
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Tour
Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls (D11)
Rates
| Adult | Child | Family | Pensioner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Now | $209.00 | $165.00 | – | $190.00 |
