Nitmiluk 8 Gorge Tour

Jump into a world of breathtaking adventure as you embark on a doors off helicopter flight over the majestic sandstone gorges, canyons, and rock pools of Nitmiluk National Park.
Prepare to have your senses awakened as we lift from the Nitmiluk Gorge helipad and first fly past the Nitmiluk Visitor Information Centre and campgrounds before climbing over the mouth and entering the majestic Katherine Gorge. The sheer magnitude of this ancient formation will stay with you forever. There really is no better way to see it than from above.

Once over the Gorge mouth and with a bird’s eye view, our track will follow:

  • Baruwei Lookout Platform
  • Southern Rockhole
  • Jeddas Rock
  • Butterfly Gorge
  • Lillyponds
  • Smitt Rock

Finally, overhead the cascading 8th gorge we turn for home following the stunning canyons back to our base.

  • Tour departs: Nitmiluk Tours Gorge Helipad
  • Tour duration: 15 minutes
  • Cost per seat: $219 (minimum 2 seats)
  • Maximum passenger weight per seat: 136kg
  • Maximum total combined passenger weight: 260kg

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