Nitmiluk Heli Art Adventure

This is a higher-end Nitmiluk experience that combines a scenic helicopter flight with a guided visit to a secluded Aboriginal rock art site. You’ll fly over the full 13-gorge system, follow the Katherine River through sandstone escarpments, and see remote parts of the park that are hard to access any other way. After the flight, the experience goes beyond standard sightseeing with an on-ground cultural stop guided by your pilot.

You’ll lift off from the helipad inside Nitmiluk National Park and head out over the entire gorge system. Along the way, the route takes in views of Jedda’s Rock, Butterfly Gorge, Lily Ponds and the 8th Gorge cascades, plus other waterfalls deeper in the park. From the air, you may also spot wildlife such as crocodiles and buffalo in more remote areas beyond the 13th gorge. The helicopter then continues further into the landscape before descending at a culturally significant Aboriginal rock art site. Here, your pilot leads a guided walk around ancient rock faces and shares insight into the stories and continuing cultural presence tied to the area. A moderate level of fitness is recommended, and it’s not suitable for travellers with spinal injuries.