Kakadu Yellow Waters Cruise & Katherine Gorge Helicopter Scenic

About this tour

This 10-hour aerial and water tour combines fixed-wing flights from Darwin with helicopter access into Nitmiluk National Park's 13 gorges, then continues to Kakadu National Park for a Yellow Waters boat cruise. You'll see remote landscapes unreachable by foot, spot wildlife along the waterways, and fly over the Mary and Adelaide Rivers on the return to Darwin. Window seats and private transport included.

Highlights

• Helicopter deep into Katherine Gorge's 13 separate gorges
• Fixed-wing scenic flights over rugged Northern Territory terrain
• Yellow Waters afternoon cruise spotting crocodiles and birdlife
• Views of Mary and Adelaide Rivers en route back to Darwin
• All-day aerial perspective of two national parks
• Window seats guaranteed on all flights

What to expect

You'll start with a fixed-wing flight from Darwin to Katherine, taking in the landscape below. The helicopter ride into Nitmiluk's gorges follows—tight valleys and cliff faces only visible from the air. After landing, you'll have time for lunch before boarding the Yellow Waters boat. Expect close encounters with saltwater crocodiles, brolgas, and other wildlife around the wetlands. The return flight traces the Mary and Adelaide Rivers back toward Darwin. This is a full day of transit and viewing; bring a camera and patience for small aircraft.

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