Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls Heli Tour: Remote Landing

You land inside the park, not just fly over it.

A 70-minute helicopter tour of Nitmiluk National Park in Katherine, Australia, that flies over Edith Falls and Katherine Gorge before touching down on the ground for an on-site experience. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide and covers the aerial views and the park itself in a single flight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour and park landing

• Fly over Edith Falls pools
• Fly over Katherine Gorge
• Land in Nitmiluk National Park
• Enjoy on-ground scenery

The experience

The flight covers two major landmarks in one loop: you rise over the emerald pools of Edith Falls and the sandstone cliffs of Katherine Gorge from the air, then the helicopter descends and lands within Nitmiluk National Park itself. That landing is what separates this from a flyover. You step out onto the ancient landscape instead of viewing it only from above. The 70-minute duration includes both the flight time and the ground stop, so the whole experience fits into a single morning or afternoon.

A live guide in English narrates the flight and is with you on the ground, pointing out the geology and the water systems that carved these formations. The park's winding waterways and the scale of the gorge walls read differently from the air than they do from a hiking trail, and the remote landing gives you a moment to stand in that landscape without the logistics of a full day trek.

What’s included

• Helicopter flight over Edith Falls and Katherine Gorge.
• remote landing inside Nitmiluk National Park.
• live English-speaking guide.
• airport or departure tax.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by North Horizon Heli Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls from the air and stand in the park itself, all in a single 70-minute experience: ideal for travelers with limited time who want both the aerial perspective and ground-level access without a full-day hiking commitment.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 exactly do I see from the helicopter on this tour?

You fly over the crystal pools of Edith Falls and the majestic Katherine Gorge, viewing the ancient sandstone cliffs and winding waterways of Nitmiluk National Park from above before the helicopter touches down.

Do I need any special fitness level or health clearance to book this?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.

How long is the actual flight time versus the ground time?

The entire experience is 70 minutes total, which includes both the aerial portion over the gorge and falls and the time spent on the ground after landing in the park.

Is a guide included, and what language do they speak?

A live guide in English is included throughout the tour, narrating the flight and accompanying you on the ground in Nitmiluk National Park.

What is included in the price of this tour?

The tour includes the helicopter flight, the remote landing in the park, and airport or departure tax.