Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls
Katherine Gorge is located within amazing Nitmiluk National Park, which spans more than 292,000 hectares. With rugged landscapes, thundering waterfalls and unlimited flora and fauna, Nitmiluk is a haven for adventurers and nature lovers alike. The name Nitmiluk, meaning 'Cicada Place', came from the Jawoyn people who are the traditional custodians of the Park.
• Travel along Australia's longest highway, the Stuart, on your way into Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Gorge
• Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, dedicated to those who lost their lives in the north of Australia during WWII
• Enter Nitmiluk National Park, with its rugged landscapes, thundering waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna
• Visit Leliyn (Edith Falls), where during the dry season you can take a refreshing swim in the waterhole beneath the falls
• Throughout Nitmiluk you'll see Aboriginal rock art that expresses in images the deep spiritual culture of the Jawoyn people, traditional owners of this land
• Enjoy lunch in a shaded outdoor setting
• Browse through the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and see photographs, memorabilia and traditional Aboriginal artefacts
• 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
What's Included
- Buffet Lunch (1)
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach