2-day Katherine tour: Litchfield, Nitmiluk & hot springs

Two days of swimming, walking and gorge views with a local guide who knows the country

A 2-day small-group tour from Katherine combines bush walking, a boat cruise through Nitmiluk National Park and swimming at Edith Falls and Katherine hot springs. Led by a knowledgeable local guide with decades of experience, the tour includes the Katherine Museum, a guided walk through Katherine Gorge, and buffet lunch and snacks. Minimum group size is six people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Katherine Museum

• Visit Katherine Museum

Day 2: Cruise and swim in Katherine area

• Boat cruise in Nitmiluk Gorge
• Swim at Katherine hot springs
• Swim at Edith Falls
• Visit war memorial park
• Visit arts and history museum

The experience

The tour runs two days and moves between Katherine's main attractions without requiring a rental car or separate bookings for each site. Day one starts at the Katherine Museum for an hour of local history and art, then moves to the water: a boat cruise through Nitmiluk National Park's Katherine Gorge, where the guide points out the landscape and wildlife as you travel by water. Swimming at Katherine hot springs and Edith Falls fills the afternoon, with time to walk into the bush around the falls.

Day two centers on Nitmiluk National Park and a second swim at Edith Falls, with the option of an Adelaide River crocodile cruise if the group chooses it. The guide leads walks through the park and explains the country (its geology, plants and history) as you move through it. Buffet lunch and snacks come both days, and the small-group size (minimum six people) means the pace stays manageable and the guide can answer questions as you go.

The tour operates with a live English-speaking guide and includes hotel pickup from Katherine. National Park entry fees ($15) and the optional crocodile cruise ($150) are separate, so you can decide on the cruise when you book or after you arrive.

What’s included

• Buffet lunch and snacks both days.
• hotel pickup from Katherine.
• live English-speaking guide.
• access to the Katherine Museum, Katherine Gorge by boat, Edith Falls and Katherine hot springs.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Mar 2027

AgesUp to age 75

GroupUp to 20 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Litchfield Park Adventures

Is this one for you?Two full days lets you move through multiple sites without rushing, though the early start on day one and the walking pace mean this suits travelers comfortable with a structured day outdoors. The optional crocodile cruise on day two gives you a choice: add it if you want a third water activity, or skip it to keep the pace easier.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

2 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Katherine Museum like, and how much time do you spend there?

The Katherine Museum holds local arts and history exhibits and sits at 20 Christie Road in Katherine. You spend about an hour there on the first day of the tour, with free admission included.

Can you swim at both Edith Falls and Katherine hot springs on this tour?

Yes. Katherine hot springs are part of day one, and Edith Falls (where you can swim in the pools below the cascades) appears on day two. Both days include time in the water.

What happens on the boat cruise through Nitmiluk National Park?

The boat cruise travels through Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, where the guide narrates the landscape, wildlife and geology as you move through the water. It is part of the itinerary on day one.

Is the crocodile cruise included, or do you pay extra?

The Adelaide River crocodile cruise is optional and costs $150 if your group chooses to add it. You decide whether to include it when you book or after you arrive in Katherine.

Do you need to pay for entry to Nitmiluk National Park separately?

Yes. National Park entry fees of $15 are not included in the tour price and are paid separately when you arrive.