Tours

Nitmiluk Tours. Although you can explore Katherine Gorge on foot on one of the many bushwalking trails, the best way to see the gorge is to hit the water. Jawoyn-owned Nitmiluk Tours offer a range of cruises, starting at A$84 for a two-hour trip that departs several times each day. Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is some walking involved between gorges. The best time to go is during the late afternoon, when you'll get the best photo opportunities as the walls of the gorge glow a deep red. Canoe hire is A$55 for half a day, A$75 for a full day. Helicopter flights over the gorge start at A$99. Nitmiluk National Park, Gorge Rd., Katherine, Northern Territory, 0850. 08/8972–1253; www.nitmiluktours.com.au. From A$84.