Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, May to Oct; Tue, Thu, Sat, Nov to Apr
Depart from:
Darwin
Duration:
1 Day
Highlights:
Katherine Gorge set deep within the stone country of Nitmiluk National Park is a dramatic setting. The towering rock wall ramparts above the Katherine River, ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, prolific birdlife and a boat
journey into the 'never never' land highlight the grandeur of this spectacular gorge.
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Katherine Gorge set deep within the stone country of Nitmiluk National Park is a dramatic setting. The towering rock wall ramparts above the Katherine River, ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, prolific birdlife and a boat
journey into the 'never never' land highlight the grandeur of this spectacular gorge. Edith Falls cascading down the sheer rock wall face into a paperbark encompassed plunge pool, Pine Creek historic town and the Adelaide River War Cemetery offer amazing contrasts in a powerful outback land.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Head south out of Darwin on the Stuart Highway
Endless outback scrub and WWII air strips
Take a break at Adelaide River - perhaps a light or cooked country breakfast (own expense)
Visit Adelaide River War Cemetery - a memorial of the Darwin air raids in the 1940's
Wallabies can usually be seen in this area
Look for kytes soaring overhead, cockatoos, brolgas and jabirus
Look for massive roadtrains
Historic Pine Creek Railway Station and town
Visit superb Edith Falls - there's time for a swim in the waterhole below the falls (conditions permitting)
Tour the outback township of Katherine - the third largest in the Territory
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Katherine Gorge Visitors Centre in Nitmiluk National Park
Take a guided 2 hour scenic cruise through Katherine Gorge
Look for freshwater crocodiles on the banks
After the first gorge there is a short walk along the side to the second gorge
Marvel at the stark, sheer, richly coloured escarpments of the Katherine Gorge canyon
Look for birdlife and plants along the gorge escarpment
Stop at Adelaide River for dinner (own expense) - perhaps try the local delicacy ' Barra and chips'.
A reasonable level of mobility is required. Our itinerary is subject to seasonal conditions.
Departure and Return Details
Complimentary hotel pick-up service is available from fllowing hotels in Darwin area, please enter your hotel name and address in the 'Pickup Hotel Info' field. Click here to check available pickup service.
Passengers will be picked-up from their hotel between 06:10am-07:00am, depending on the hotel location. Exact pick-up time will be provided upon reconfirmation 24 hours prior to tour.
Children ages 4 to 14 eligible for child discount price.
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Currency Fluctuations:
All tour prices are current at the time of publication and are susceptible to currency fluctuations. We reserve the right to alter the tour price in accordance with changes in foreign exchanges rates and changes in prices for services. The rate that you pay when you reserve your tour will protect you against future currency fluctuations; on the other hand, no price adjust (refund) will be made based upon change in tour prices.
All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day.
Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers
although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
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