About this tour
Cruise through Nitmiluk's layered sandstone canyons as the sun drops over the Katherine River. This 3.5-hour expedition navigates two of the gorge's 13 distinct waterways, carved by millennia of flow, while you eat a three-course meal prepared in the boat's galley. The Northern Territory's cultural heartland unfolds from the water, with sparkling wine in hand.
Highlights
- Navigate two of thirteen interconnected gorges by boat
- Watch sunset light transform red sandstone cliffs
- Three-course dinner cooked aboard during cruise
- Complimentary sparkling wine included
- Learn Indigenous and geological history en route
What to expect
You'll board a purpose-built vessel and head into the Katherine River's narrow canyon system. As you drift between towering rock formations, crew prepare your meal in a compact kitchen below deck—expect the rhythm of cooking to mix with the hum of the engine and your fellow passengers' conversations. The light shifts warmly across the gorge walls; the boat stops or slows at key points so you can absorb the landscape. Dinner arrives course by course, eaten at tables on deck or inside depending on weather and your preference. By the time dessert comes, the sky darkens and the gorge takes on an intimate, almost dreamlike quality.
Good to know
Vegetarian meals available with advance notice. Gratuities not included. You'll need your own transport to the boat ramp—no hotel pickups provided. Flat shoes recommended for boarding. The boat operates year-round, though wet season (November–March) can affect water levels and viewing.
Frequently asked
- How long does Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour take?
- Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour runs for approximately 3h 30m.
- How much does Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour cost?
- Prices start from AUD $269 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. The Australian Explorer earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original The Australian Explorer summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.