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Our Sunrise Flight
Highlights
- Experience the breathtaking sunrise over Nitmiluk National Park as it bathes sandstone escarpments in soft morning light.
- Soar above all 13 gorges during a 20-minute flight, witnessing the stunning landscape transition from cool dawn to warm gold.
- Depart from our helipad within the park, ensuring a unique and convenient access to this natural wonder.
- Enjoy the serenity of the Dry Season from May to October, with flight times adjusted to the sunrise schedule.
Fly the full 13 Gorge system at first light, as sunrise illuminates the sandstone escarpments of Nitmiluk National Park.
Experience all 13 gorges of Nitmiluk as sunrise washes the sandstone escarpments in soft morning light. Departing from our helipad inside Nitmiluk National Park, this 20 minute flight tracks the full gorge system while the landscape transitions from cool dawn tones to warm gold.
Operating during the Dry Season from May to October, exact departure times vary slightly with the sunrise schedule. Our team will confirm your flight time prior to departure.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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