Air tours in Katherine, Northern Territory, offer a unique and thrilling way to experience the region's stunning landscapes and natural attractions. Several operators provide a variety of scenic flights and tour packages that cater to different preferences and budgets. Some of the popular options include: Katherine Scenic Flights, Katherine Gorge Water and Air Tour, Katherine Helicopters, and HeliSpirit Helicopter Flights.
Katherine Scenic Flights operate out of Tindal Airport and offer a 40-minute scenic flight over the Katherine and Kakadu region, covering main attractions such as Katherine Gorge and Leliyn (Edith) Falls. The Katherine Gorge Water and Air Tour combines air, water, and ground touring to experience the best of Katherine Gorge, including a scenic flight from Darwin to Katherine, a boat cruise through the winding gorges, and a helicopter tour of the more inaccessible parts of the gorges.
Katherine Helicopters offer helicopter tour flights through the Katherine region, including the Katherine Gorge, Crystal Falls, and Edith Falls. HeliSpirit Helicopter Flights provide award-winning Katherine Gorge helicopter flights with options such as the Full Katherine Gorge Experience, Katherine Gorge & 17 Mile Valley Waterfalls Flight, and the Ultimate Nitmiluk Experience - Katherine Gorge & Waterfalls Flight. These air tours not only allow you to witness breathtaking scenery but also provide informative accounts of the landscape below, including indigenous culture, geology, wildlife, and pastoral history. Flights can be organized in conjunction with other ground-level activities such as hikes, heli-fishing, crocodile spotting, river-boat journeys, picnics, and meeting remote local communities.