About this tour
Cruise through Nitmiluk National Park's layered sandstone gorges as the sun drops over the Katherine River. This 3.5-hour evening voyage takes you through two of the thirteen interconnected waterways that carve through the Wet Season landscape. A three-course meal prepared galley-side pairs with sparkling wine, while a guide unpacks the park's Indigenous heritage and geological story. Minimal walking, maximum scenery.
Highlights
- Navigate thirteen interconnected gorges carved by river over millennia
- Watch light change across rust-red sandstone cliffs at dusk
- Three-course dinner cooked fresh aboard the vessel
- Sparkling wine included; vegetarian meals available
- Indigenous cultural context woven through the cruise
- All fitness levels welcome, no strenuous hiking required
What to expect
You'll board near Katherine township and motor upstream into the gorge system as afternoon light softens. The boat moves slowly enough to absorb the scale of the landscape—towering cliff faces, pockets of river red gum, occasional freshwater crocodiles basking on banks. Halfway through, staff transition from tour guide to kitchen crew, preparing your meal course by course in the galley while you watch the sky deepen. Conversation tends toward the geological and cultural layers visible in the rock itself. By the time dessert arrives, you're dining in dusk light, the water mirror-still.
Good to know
Bring a light jacket; evening breeze picks up on the water. Book vegetarian meals at reservation time. No hotel transfers included—arrange your own transport to the departure point. Gratuities aren't factored into the price.
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