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<ul>
	<li>Reservations cancelled inside of 72 hours (3 days) from departure will forfeit payment in full</li>
	<li>Reservations cancelled between 72hours and 168 hours (7 days) from departure are refunded 50%</li>
	<li>Reservations cancelled beyond 7 days will receive a full refund</li>
	<li>If cancelled due to COVID-19, passengers will be given the option of an alternative time and/or date. In the instance that rescheduling is not a possibility, Kakadu Air will be able to offer a credit voucher or refund the amount</li>
	<li>Reservations cancelled inside of 72 hours (3 days) from departure are not given refunds. &nbsp;Reservations are transferable to alternative dates or people. Passengers travelling are required to provide 24 hours&#39; notice</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Optional&nbsp;Heli flight of 10,12 or 15 minutes over the Gorge System (dry season only)</li>
</ul>

The Katherine Tour requires a high aircraft speed to complete a satisfactory itinerary in the planned time. To achieve this, and when confirming low numbers, you will fly in twin engine Cessna aircraft; these have a low wing; however, with a practised technique, the pilot will lower the wing for views of various attractions.

Darwin air tours leave from the departure lounge at 2 Slade Court, Eaton NT 0820 (Darwin Airport). The drive time to the Darwin CBD is approximately 15 minutes. Pre-booking a taxi is recommended, as car parking is not provided. However, there&nbsp;is a public car park on Pedersen Road, 250 meters away.

A visit to the Top End isn&#39;t complete until you visit Nitmiluk (Katherine)&nbsp;Gorge. Consisting of 13 separate gorges, Nitmiluk Gorge winds along 12km of sheer rock&nbsp;extending more than 70m high.

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Make the most of your time with this scenic air adventure to visit Nitmiluk&nbsp;National Park for a well planned day filled with must-do experiences and spectacular sights.&nbsp;

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In addition to 2 hrs of scenic flying, you&#39;ll see the gorge from a different angle with a spectacular&nbsp;cruise. Plus, learn more about the world&#39;s oldest living culture with a stop at an Aboriginal cultural and arts centre.&nbsp;

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The&nbsp;Northern Territory experiences two seasons &ndash; wet and dry. While this incredible experience runs year-round, the&nbsp;itinerary varies slightly between the two seasons&nbsp;to accommodate changes in the landscape and varying access.&nbsp;

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<h4>Dry Season &ndash; April to September</h4>

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7:15&nbsp;am

Check-in at Kakadu Air Terminal.

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8:00 am&ndash;10:00 am

Start your day with a 2-hr scenic flight over Mary River, Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks. Immerse yourself in the history, rugged beauty and culture of this majestic region with live commentary from the pilot. The highlights of this&nbsp;flight include iconic river systems such as the Adelaide, South and East Alligator, Mikinj Valley, Arnhem Land Plateau and Lightning dreaming.

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10:00 am&ndash;10:45 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Land transfers to the cruise departure site.&nbsp;

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11:00 am&ndash;1:00 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Jump onboard a 2 hr NitNit Dreaming 2 Gorge Boat Tour. A boat will take you to the end of the first gorge, where you will experience the beauty of the large boulders, rock pools and sands that make up the crossover to the second gorge. Surrounded by the limestone escarpment, the scenery is second to none. Along the way, cultural guides will share their knowledge about plants, animals, Dreamtime stories and culture.

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1:00 pm&ndash;2:00 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Refuel after an exciting morning with lunch at a local cafe.&nbsp;

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2:00 pm&ndash;2:15&nbsp;pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

After lunch, you&#39;ll have the opportunity to add on an additional scenic helicopter flight&nbsp;over the Gorge System. Choose from flight times of 10,12 ,or 15 minutes.&nbsp;

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2:15 pm&ndash;2:30 pm&nbsp;

Take the short land transfers to the arts and cultural centre.&nbsp;

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2:30 pm&ndash;3:00 pm

Spend time exploring either Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts &amp; Culture Centre or Mimi Aboriginal Art &amp; Craft (depending on the day of booking).&nbsp;

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Godinymayin&nbsp;seeks to showcase and nurture the creative and cultural diversity of the Big Rivers Region by providing a meeting place for all and&nbsp;to be the cultural oasis of the Northern Territory and the hub to connect the arts and culture of the Big Rivers region.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile,&nbsp;Mimi Aboriginal Art &amp; Craft was established in 1978 and is a 100% Aboriginal community-owned not-for-profit art centre based in the township of Katherine, Northern Territory.

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3:30 pm&ndash;4:30 pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Depart Katherine on a 1 hr ferry flight back to Darwin before bidding farewell to your pilot.&nbsp;

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<h4>Wet&nbsp;Season &ndash; October to March</h4>

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7:15 am&nbsp;

Check in at Kakadu Air Terminal Darwin

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8:00 am&ndash;9:30 am&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Start the day tour with a 1 hr&nbsp;30 min&nbsp;scenic flight over Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks. Departing Darwin, passengers will be treated to spectacular aerial views of the&nbsp;Adelaide and Mary Rivers en route to&nbsp;Kakadu. Next, take in the sights of the Arnhem land escarpment and plateau before viewing the impressive and prominent waterfalls, Jim Jim and Twin. Finally, finish the scenic flight with views over the Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge.

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10:00 am&ndash;10:45 am

Land transfers to the cruise departure site.&nbsp;

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11:00 am&ndash;13:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jump onboard a 2 hr to 2 hr 30 min&nbsp;NitNit Dreaming 2 Gorge Boat Tour. A boat will take you to the end of the first gorge, where you will experience the beauty of the large boulders, rock pools and sands that make up the crossover to the second gorge. Surrounded by the limestone escarpment, the scenery is second to none. Along the way, cultural guides will share their knowledge about plants, animals, Dreamtime stories and culture.

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Bring your swimwear and a towel as there may be an optional swim &ndash; depending on the&nbsp;weather and water levels!

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1:30 pm&ndash;2:15pm

Refuel after an exciting morning with lunch at a local cafe.&nbsp;

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2:15 pm&ndash;2:45 pm

Take the short land transfers to the arts and cultural centre.&nbsp;

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2:45 pm&ndash;3:15pm

Spend time exploring either Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts &amp; Culture Centre or Mimi Aboriginal Art &amp; Craft (depending on the day of booking).&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Godinymayin&nbsp;seeks to showcase and nurture the creative and cultural diversity of the Big Rivers Region by providing a meeting place for all and&nbsp;to be the cultural oasis of the Northern Territory and the hub to connect the arts and culture of the Big Rivers region.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Mimi Aboriginal Art &amp; Craft was established in 1978 and is a 100% Aboriginal community-owned not-for-profit art centre based in the township of Katherine, Northern Territory.

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3:30 pm&ndash;4:30 pm

Depart Katherine on a 1 hr ferry flight back to Darwin before bidding farewell to your pilot.&nbsp;

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<h4>Where we Visit:</h4>

<ul>
	<li>From the air
	<ul>
		<li>Mary River</li>
		<li>Adelaide River</li>
		<li>South and East Alligator rivers</li>
		<li>Mikinj Valley (dry season only)</li>
		<li>Arnhem Land Plateau</li>
		<li>Jim Jim and Twin Waterfalls (wet season only)</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>From land
	<ul>
		<li>Nitmiluk (Katherine)&nbsp;Gorge</li>
		<li>Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts &amp; Culture Centre or Mimi Aboriginal Art &amp; Craft</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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Katherine in a Day Flight Tour

Katherine in a Day Flight Tour Deals

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Katherine in a Day Flight Tour Special

Katherine National Park Tour

Nitmiluk Gorge Scenic Flight

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Nitmiluk Gorge Scenic Flight Discount

Katherine Gorge Scenic Flight

Katherine Gorge Scenic Flight Deals

Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise

Katherine Gorge Cruise

Kakadu Air Services Pty Ltd

<ul>
	<li>Get up to $80&nbsp;cash back per person when you book with us</li>
	<li>A&nbsp;full-day tour to Nitmiluk (Katherine)&nbsp;National park, flying out of Darwin</li>
	<li>A 1 hr 30 min to&nbsp;2 hr scenic plane flight&nbsp;over Mary River, Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks</li>
	<li>A&nbsp;2 hr to 2 hr 30 min&nbsp;NitNit Dreaming 2 Gorge Boat Tour, along the incredible&nbsp;Nitmiluk (Katherine)&nbsp;Gorge</li>
	<li>A delicious outback&nbsp;lunch&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Spend time at either Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts &amp; Culture Centre or Mimi Aboriginal Art &amp; Craft&nbsp;learning more about the world&#39;s oldest living culture</li>
	<li>Return 1-hr&nbsp;flight&nbsp;from Nitmiluk National Park&nbsp;to Darwin</li>
	<li>All national park entry fees</li>
	<li>The minimum number of guests to book this tour is two</li>
	<li>Departs from the meeting point&nbsp;at Kakadu Air Terminal,&nbsp;2 Slade Ct, Eaton NT 0820</li>
</ul>

In these terms and conditions, The Company means Kakadu Air Services Pty Ltd ABN 65 009 624 088, including its employees, agents and representatives and any party with which the company may have made arrangements with.

Passenger means the person who is booked or carried on a flight with the company whether or not that flight departs on time or at all. &nbsp;These Terms and Conditions have their origin on the Kakadu Air website, this site is primarily concerned with scenic flights, Air Tours and casual charter, based but not limited to Jabiru and Darwin.

RESERVATIONS, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS:

The Company reserves the following rights, to cancel, or to postpone any flight without notice should a circumstance occur that might represent a threat to the safe conduct of the flight or tour. &nbsp;That a minimum number of passengers may be required to conduct a flight at the brochure price, that number is four persons.

It is common that flight bookings for our product is made at very short notice. It is important that bookings are confirmed. Reservations are considered confirmed only after a cash transaction, i.e. if made at a tour or travel agency including select accommodation properties. A convenient method of making a confirmed booking is by booking online on this website. As you might be remotely located when required to make a confirmed booking it is possible to make arrangements with our reservations service by phone.

When making a reservation you may be asked your approximate weight, don&rsquo;t be offended or concerned, Kakadu Air operates light aircraft, take-off weight is a safety issue, we will not fly overweight, or compromise safety

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Reservations cancelled inside of 72 hours (3days) from departure will forfeit payment in full

Reservations cancelled between 72hours and 168 hours (7 days) from departure are refunded 50%; and

Reservations cancelled beyond 7 days will receive a full refund.&nbsp;

If cancelled due to COVID-19, passengers will be given the option of an alternative time and/or date. In the instance that rescheduling is not a possibility, Kakadu Air will be able to offer a credit voucher or refund the amount.&nbsp;

Reservations cancelled inside of 72 hours (3 days) from departure are not given refunds. &nbsp;Reservations are transferable to alternative dates or people. Passengers travelling are required to provide 24 hours&#39; notice.

In some circumstances consideration for refund or transfer may be given on compassionate grounds, subject to the following conditions:

Compassionate Grounds &mdash; Death

Passengers can apply for a credit or booking change in circumstances concerning the unfortunate death or imminent death of a direct family member. Kakadu Air Services will require a letter of proof from a member of the Clergy, Funeral Director or Police Officer. A decision to grant an exemption from our general cancellation policy will be wholly at the discretion of Kakadu Air Services.

Compassionate Grounds &mdash; Serious Illness

Passengers can apply for a credit or booking change due to serious illness. Kakadu Air Services will require a letter of proof from a General Practitioner or Specialist Doctor. A decision to grant an exemption from our general cancellation policy will be wholly at the discretion of Kakadu Air Services.

DEPARTURE INFORMATION:

This website refers to scenic flights and tours from Jabiru, Cooinda, and Darwin.

Jabiru scenic flights depart from the Jabiru Airport, this is located near the end of the Arnhem Highway, about 5klm beyond the turn off into the township of Jabiru. It is clearly signed. Check in and information is available inside the Terminal. A mini bus transfer service is available between Jabiru accommodations and the Jabiru Airstrip. Cost is $10.&nbsp;

Cooinda flights, depart from the Cooinda Airstrip. Information, bookings and check in is available at the Cooinda reception. Departure to the airstrip is also from the Cooinda reception area, where a Kakadu Air representative will meet passengers and transfer to the Airport by minibus. Private vehicle access to the airport, which is on private property is dissuaded.

Darwin air tours, Depart from the departure lounge at 2 Slade Court, Eaton NT 0820 (Darwin Airport) Darwin Airport transfers are not included. The drive time to the Darwin CBD is approx. 15 minutes. Pre-booking a taxi is recommended. &nbsp;Car parking is not provided. &nbsp;There is a public car park on Pedersen Road, 250 meters away.

Check In: All flights require a check in 30 minutes prior to the advertised departure time. A late departure is likely to affect passengers on following flights. Our Goal is to remain on time, if your arrival is likely to be delayed please inform us urgently, we will offer you alternative options.

Aircraft: In Kakadu, most scenic flights are operated in Gippsland Airvans. Purchased new from the Gippsland factory, these Australian built aircraft were designed for outback utility work and a credible alternative to the aging Cessna range of similar sized aircraft, at this time they are regarded as simply the best light aircraft available worldwide from which to conduct aerial surveillance and scenic flights. At times our fourteen seat turbine powered Cessna Caravan aircraft can be used for scenic flights.

Aircraft from Darwin (tour) The Darwin / Kakadu Tour requires a high aircraft speed to be able to complete a satisfactory itinerary in our planned time. To achieve this and when confirming low numbers we will fly in twin engine Cessna aircraft, these have a low wing, however with practiced technique the pilot will lower the wing for views of various attractions.

JIM JIM AND TWIN FALLS:

Kakadu Air respects the &ldquo;Kakadu National Park managements&rdquo; voluntary code of conduct. Known as the &ldquo;The fly neighbourly policy&rdquo; which limits flights to a certain minimum height above terrain, and distance lateral from about 30 locations in Kakadu, in order to improve the experience of those on the ground at those locations. Jim Jim Falls and Twin falls are two of those locations. These falls are fantastic viewing and are able to be seen freely in the WET Season, when the road is closed and there is nobody on the ground, however in Dry Season, the road is open there are people on the ground, and there are NO SIGNIFICANT WATER FLOWS, nor significant views. Kakadu Air has been flying Kakadu since 1981, we know the area. In the dry season we have an opportunity to explore country that is much more varied and spectacular than dry waterfalls

CHARTER:

The Company and or the pilot in command has absolute discretion as to the operation of the aircraft, its final or interim destination, or whether it operates at all, such interruptions to service will generally be made in the interest of the continued safety of the aircraft its passengers or its crew and will not be questioned.

The passenger must not carry in person or within passenger&rsquo;s baggage or other goods, any alcoholic liquor, matches. explosives, weapons, volatile or corrosive liquids or any goods that are regarded in aviation as dangerous goods. Such goods will not be carried, and at the company&rsquo;s sole discretion may be returned, confiscated, and or destroyed.

The Company and the pilot in command may refuse the carriage of a passenger, if that passenger could be regarded as likely to cause annoyance or offence to, or threaten the safety of the flight or any person on that flight.

In refusing service to any person or persons for reason of drunkenness, annoyance, offence, or threat to flight passengers or crew, the company refuses liability for any inconvenience or cost related to our refusal for the passenger or freight to travel.

The Company regularly charters into Arnhem Land, all passengers are responsible for obtaining all permits and travel documents that might be required at the point of landing. The Company does not assume to be aware of all the restrictions that might be applicable at the point of destination, nor that might be applied to the individual that is traveling to that destination. Such permits are absolutely the responsibility of the passenger, refusal for access at the destination is the responsibility of the passenger, and any cost involved in removing the passenger or freight including the return airfare is the responsibility of the refused passenger.

<ul>
	<li>The minimum number of guests to book this tour is two</li>
	<li>The Company reserves the following rights, to cancel or postpone any flight without notice should a circumstance occur that might represent a threat to the safe conduct of the flight or tour</li>
	<li>Guests must provide their approximate weight; as the Company operates light aircraft, take-off weight is a safety issue, the pilot will not fly overweight, or compromise safety</li>
	<li>All flights require a check-in 30 minutes prior to the advertised departure time</li>
</ul>

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