Nitmiluk Ultimate Adventure

Combine the exhilaration of a full Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge scenic flight, a swim in a stunning natural rock pool and a visit to an ancient Aboriginal rock art site.
Swimming within Nitmiluk National Park is a truly magical experience and a visit to the Aboriginal rock art site is both spiritual and awe-inspiring. To combine these two special tours and fly over the entire Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge is a once in a lifetime experience that you will cherish for the rest of your life. There is a special quiet, deep within the Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and to experience this is a precious opportunity. Your pilot will guide you through the Aboriginal art sites and to the best swimming locations. They will also point out the best vantage points to view the beautiful waterfalls, cascades, rock pools and Aboriginal rock art from above and below. This tour often allows guests to view wild brumbies, cattle, buffalo and limitless birdlife from above. Switch off and enjoy this magical, once in a lifetime adventure.

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
  • Tour departs: Nitmiluk Tours Gorge Helipad
  • Tour duration: 2 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes flight time)
  • Maximum passenger weight per seat: 136kg
  • Maximum total combined passenger weight: 230kg

What to Bring

  • Camera
  • Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
  • Insect repellent spray
  • Water bottle (cold water to refill your water bottle will be provided)
  • Comfortable shoes to walk in
  • Bathers and small towel
  • Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage