Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge National Park) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Nitmiluk National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 2-Hour Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise

• Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour

• Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip From Darwin

• 4 Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge With Guluyambi Cultural Cruise

• Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Tour From Darwin With Lunch

A Northern Territory (NT) Parks Visitor Pass is required for Nitmiluk National Park. A 1-day pass costs AU$10 for adults, AU$5 for children (5 to 17 years old), or AU$25 for a family (two adults and up to four children); a 3-day pass costs twice as much.

Yes, the Nitmiluk National Park centers on the Nitmiluk Gorge, a series of rugged sandstone gorges formed by the Katherine River, and it’s a spectacular destination for hikers, kayakers, and canoers. A popular day trip destination from Darwin, the park is also home to Edith Falls and ancient Jawoyn rock art sites.

The Nitmiluk Gorge is the star attraction of the Nitmiluk National Park, and there are several ways to explore it. Take a boat cruise or kayaking/canoeing excursion along the Katherine River, hike to scenic viewpoints along the gorge, or admire the natural wonders from above on a helicopter flight.

Plan 1–3 days at Nitmiluk National Park. It’s possible to cover the highlights, including a Katherine River cruise or helicopter flight, on a day trip from Darwin, but tours take 12 or more hours. With extra time, you can explore both the Nitmiluk Gorge and Edith Falls sections of the park.

Yes, the Nitmiluk National Park is home to freshwater and saltwater crocodiles, and a boat cruise along the Katherine River is one of the best ways to spot crocs in the Northern Territory. However, there are also some crocodile-free swimming holes, including Edith Falls and the Northern and Southern Rockholes.