17 Mile + Nitmiluk Entire Gorge

Unleash your sense of adventure, feel the wind on your face and embark on an exhilarating journey through the vast expanse of Nitmiluk National Park. See the Entire Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge before then exploring 17 Mile Valley.
This longer flight starts by flying the entire 17kms of sandstone gorges that make up the breathtaking Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. Once exiting the mouth of the gorge we’ll venture further into the untamed wilderness of Nitmiluk National Parks and fly along the eastern escarpment of 17 Mile Valley. Here we’ll track the Jatbula trail and visit the campsites alongside crystal clear spring feed rock pools and cascades. These remarkably pristine waterfalls flow year round so you won’t miss out if you’re visiting during the dry season (May – August).

Flying this tour will have you tracking past the following sights:

  • Baruwei Lookout Platform
  • Southern Rockhole,
  • Jeddas Rock,
  • Butterfly Gorge,
  • Lillyponds,
  • Smitt Rock,
  • 8th Gorge Cascades,
  • 13th Gorge,
  • Yellow Rock,
  • Northern Rockhole
  • Biddlecomb Cascades
  • Crystal Falls
  • The Amphitheatre
  • 17 Mile Falls

Adjusted Tour duration with remote landing add on is 1 hour.

  • Tour departs: Nitmiluk Tours Gorge Helipad
  • Tour duration: 40 minutes
  • Maximum passenger weight per seat: 136kg
  • Maximum total combined passenger weight: 230kg

What to Bring

  • Camera
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
  • Water bottle
  • Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage