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Nitmiluk Gorge Sunset Tour with landing
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking views as you fly over all 13 Gorges of Nitmiluk Gorge in a comfortable helicopter.
- Land on a remote escarpment to savour a refreshing drink while watching the stunning sunset.
- Marvel at iconic sights like Baruwei Lookout and Butterfly Gorge during your unforgettable flight.
- Enjoy the peaceful beauty of the landscape, immersing yourself in nature's tranquillity from above.
Fly over the all 13 Gorges in the majestic Nitmiluk Gorge in the comfort of our helicopter before landing on remote escarpment to watch the sunset and enjoy a refreshing drink. The quiet and beauty of the location will take your breath away. It really is the best way to immerse yourself in the stunning landscape with the comfort and convenience of a helicopter.
The following is just a few of the sights you will see from our flight path:
Baruwei Lookout Platform
Southern Rockhole
Jedda’s Rock
Butterfly Gorge
Lily Ponds
Smitt Rock
8th Gorge Cascades
13th Gorge
Yellow Rock
Tour departs: Nitmiluk Tours Gorge Helipad
Tour duration: 40 minutes (20 minutes flight time)
Minimum Passenger Quantities: 2 seats
Maximum passenger weight per seat: 136kg
Maximum total combined passenger weight: 260kg
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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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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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