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The Nitmiluk Ultimate Adventure
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.
Itinerary highlights
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 details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Operation information
Nitmiluk Heli-Touring performed by North Horizon Heli
Nitmiluk Scenic Flights depart from the helipad located 3km from the Nitmiluk Centre within the spectacular Nitmiluk National Park. There are a variety of flights to choose from and all offer magnificent views from the air, with photo or video opportunities of Nitmiluk Gorge, the Arnhem Land escarpment and local wildlife.
Whether it’s an intense 3 gorge buzz, a breathtaking 13 gorge flight or private journey to your very own water fall or ancient Jawoyn rock art site. A Helicopter flight will give you a great perspective of Nitmiluk Gorge system.
Accreditations
- China Ready and Accredited Program
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Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- NT – Tourism Top End