Katherine Gorge Flight from Darwin, with Cruise and Heli Scenic

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Darwin, Australia

8 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Katherine Gorge from every angle on a thrilling 8-hour excursion by air and water. The adventure begins with a flight from Darwin over Adelaide River, Pine Creek, and the iconic Australian Outback. After landing, it's time to take to the skies again. Discover the hard-to-reach places within the gorge by helicopter. The last leg of the adventure includes a picturesque boat cruise through the gorge, before your return flight to Darwin.

Immerse yourself in the Australian Outback
Photograph the from a unique perspective
Enjoy a 2-hour cruise through Catherine Gorge
Experience the thrill of a helicopter ride

What's Included

Scenic Flight
Fixed-wing Aircraft
Window Seat
Boat Cruise
13 Gorges Helicopter Flight
Free Parking
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Bottled water

Food and Drink

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kookaburra Air Darwin
3 Lois Lane Darwin International Airport, Eaton NT 0820, Australia
Drive down Charles Eaton Drive, turn right onto Lois lane, look for the the Kookaburra Air sign.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Northern Territory

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Katherine

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Nitmiluk National Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Nitmiluk Gorge

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
Minimum of two adults for the tour to proceed.
Infants (0-2 years inclusive) are free, however seating cannot be guaranteed and infants may have to sit on the parents lap if seating is not available.
Total duration includes travel time.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 11 reviews

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An exhilarating day out

Julie_M, Jul 2025

From the moment you board the light plane, to cruising down the Katherine Gorge, to the helicopter flight over the gorge it is exhilarating made all the better by Jake our pilot from Kookaburra Air.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi Julie, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with feedback for the day, we are stoked to hear you had an awesome experience and we'd all love to see you again when you're next visiting the NT! Thanks, Kookaburra Air

Katherine Gorge

Terry_T, Apr 2025

Great trip, well organized, beautiful scenery, our pilot Jake was informative and very knowledgeable about the area

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hi Terry, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are glad to hear you had a great trip. I have passed this onto Jake. Thanks, Jack - Kookaburra Air