Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park, NT © Tourism Australia

Nitmiluk Tours

Nitmiluk Tours explores the beauty of Nitmulik (Katherine) National Park with a range of cruises, canoes, hikes, walks, swims, and scenic helicopter flights. With a wide range of options to choose from, Nitmiluk Tours allows you to immerse yourself in the history, rugged beauty and culture of this majestic region.

Featuring some of the most stunning scenery in the Northern Territory, Nitmiluk Gorge boasts waterfalls, a myriad of wildlife, and breathtaking views of the Jawoyn country. Winding along 12 kilometers of sheer rock over 70 meters high, there are 13 separate gorges to explore in Nitmulik National Park.

Running through the centre is Katherine River, which has sculpted a maze of waterways from the sandstone over the millennia.

Nitmiluk Tours offer a wide variety of tours and accommodation options. From the luxurious Cicada Lodges to self contained cabins and our tent village, there is something for everyone.

Experiences

Cicada Lodge
18 room luxury lodge in Nitmiluk National Park. Rate includes drink on arrival, sunset appetisers and drinks and breakfast.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Year round
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: 2

Nitmiluk Chalets
One and two bedroom self-contained chalets centrally located to explore Nimiluk National Park and gorge. Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, balcony, full cooking facilities, flat screen TV and room service.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Year round
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: 2 - One bedroom / 5 - Two bedroom

Tent Village and Safari Tents
Permanent tents located within Nitmiluk Campground, a short walk from pool and amenities block. Tents are unpowered, clean and comfortable. Rate includes accommodation, linen, torch, pancake breakfast, licenced bistro, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, free BBQ areas, communal fridge and amenities blocks.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr-Nov
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: 2 - Tent village / 3 - Safari Tents

Campsite
Centrally located adjacent to the Nimiluk Gorge entrance. Unpowered powered campsites available.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Year round
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: N/A
Max Numbers: N/A

Helicopter Scenic Flights
Three Gorge Flight, Eight Gorge Flight, 13 Gorge Flight, 13th Gorge + 17 Mile Valley Flight.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Year round
Duration: 10 - 40 minutes
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 3

Extended Helicopter Touring
Scenic flights with landing sites in Nitmiluk National Park.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Year round
Duration: N/A
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 2

Timeless Land 3 Gorge Cruise
Cruise along three gorges. Finish tour with a swim and refreshments.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr - Oct
Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours
Min Numbers: 6
Max Numbers: 56

Dawn Cruise
Two Gorge cruise, tea or coffee before boarding.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: May - Oct
Duration: 2 hours
Min Numbers: 8
Max Numbers: 58

Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Cultural Cruise
Two Gorge cruise and cultural experience of the Jawoyn people. Includes candlelit three-course buffet dinner and complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

Days Operating: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Season: Jun - Aug, May, Sep - Oct
Duration: 3.5 hours
Min Numbers: 8
Max Numbers: 40

Ancient Garlarr Safari
Small boat Safari cruise through the first Gorge of Nitmiluk with cultural presentation at Indigenous rock art site and swim in the Gorge. Includes cold drinks.

Days Operating: Tue, Fri
Season: Apr - Oct
Duration: 2.5 hours
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 8

Bolongs Dreaming Safari
Two Gorge cruise including rock art interpretation, gourmet lunch, basket weaving or didgeridoo playing and swimming in Nimiluk Gorge. Includes picnic lunch.

Days Operating: On request
Season: Apr - Oct
Duration: 3.5 hours
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 8

Sharing our Country Safari
Three Gorge cruise including rock art interpretation, breakfast, basket weaving or didgeridoo playing and swimming in Nimiluk Gorge. Includes breakfast.

Days Operating: On request
Season: Apr - Oct
Duration: 4.5 hours
Min Numbers: 2
Max Numbers: 8

Nit Nit Dreaming Two Gorge Country Safari
Cruise the first two Gorges of the Nitmiluk system.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: All year
Duration: 2 hours
Min Numbers: 8
Max Numbers: 56

Malappar Traveller
Half day canoe hire through the second gorge of the river system.

Days Operating: Daily (river levels dependant)
Season: Jul - Oct
Duration: 4 hours
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 2

Kuluyampi Explorer
Full day canoe hire up through the third and fourth Gorges.

Days Operating: Daily (river levels dependant)
Season: Jul - Oct
Duration: 8 hours
Min Numbers: 1
Max Numbers: 2

Cutta Cutta Caves
Explore the Cutta Cutta Cave system some 15 metres.

Days Operating: Daily
Season: Apr - Nov
Duration: 1 hour
Min Numbers: 4
Max Numbers: 16

Getting there

Excellent sealed highway provides ease of access into Katherine, which is located about 300kms south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway (about a 3 hour drive). The Park’s main entrance is located 30kms northeast of Katherine via a sealed road.