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The Nitmiluk Scenic Express Flight: The 8 Gorges
Highlights
- Soar above Nitmiluk National Park to witness the breathtaking sandstone gorges and shimmering rock pools from a unique perspective.
- Experience the thrill of flying over towering cliffs and winding waterways, immersing yourself in the rugged beauty of the Top End.
- Capture unforgettable memories as you glide through the eighth gorge, feeling the vastness of Australia's iconic landscapes beneath you.
- Enjoy a family-friendly adventure with convenient facilities like carparks and public toilets, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Jump into a world of adventure on a helicopter flight over the majestic sandstone gorges, deep canyons, and shimmering rock pools of Nitmiluk National Park, near Katherine. Flying as far as the eighth gorge, you’ll take in towering cliffs, winding waterways, and rugged bushland, all revealed in spectacular detail from above. With nothing between you and the vast Top End below, every twist of the gorge feels thrillingly close.
The memory of this flight will stay with you long after you land. The magnitude and beauty of Nitmiluk Gorge are awe-inspiring, and the perspective from above leaves an unforgettable impression of one of Australia’s
most iconic landscapes.
Itinerary highlights
A scenic flight from the gorge helipad to the 8th gorge and back!
Once over the Gorge mouth and with a bird’s eye view, our track will follow:
* Baruwei Lookout Platform
* Southern Rockhole
* Jedda’s Rock
* Butterfly Gorge
* Lily Ponds
* Smitt Rock
Finally overhead the cascading 8th gorge we turn for home following the stunning canyons back to our base.
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.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
Operation information
North Horizon Heli Adventures
Experience Nitmiluk Gorge (formerly known as Katherine Gorge) by helicopter with North Horizon Heli Adventures. They have exclusive landing rights at Nitmiluk Gorge, allowing you to experience Nitmiluk in a truly unique way.
Their scenic helicopter flights, cultural tours and tailor-made helicopter adventures allow you to discover the spirit of this vast landscape and its people. Their tours access the rich cultural heritage, with its traditions, stories and landscapes that are significant to Aboriginal people. You will tick off bucket-list experiences that create lifelong memories.
They are the only Indigenous-owned helicopter operator in the Northern Territory. They involve the local Traditional Owners in their business, allowing them, and their guests, to foster meaningful cultural experiences while contributing to the preservation and promotion of Indigenous culture.
They have been operating helicopters in the Norther Territory for over 30 years and have an exceptional safety record. Your safety is their number one priority.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- NT – Tourism Top End
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