Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip Escape from Darwin feedback The worst trip we have experienced. The places were delightful but the tour guide/driver was appalling. We were picked-up at 6.20am was from a site six blocks from the hotel. No confirmation received prior to the trip. No good morning or his name given as being ticked off the list/told no first toilet break as we were in a hurry/as we are boarding. The “accredited Outback driver/guide” hardly spoke a word, he spent most of his time trying to get the radio/music to play and when he did, it was poor quality and very poor choice. We asked for some explanation of the trip. There was no opportunity to purchase breakfast or lunch “Meals not included. Guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.” We were taken to servos/service stations where there was only deep-fried foods and highly processed foods. So, no food for us. At Edith Falls the driver had his shirt off, uncertain if he had been swimming and did not put it on until our next stop. Late in the afternoon he offered us two muesli bars and said “ I hope these aren’t too processed for you, as we had not eaten all day. Katerine Gorge was amazing and the Aboriginal guide Brandon was excellent.

That cool one day travel , i am very happy! Thank you so much for team autopia tour and best thank for drive guide Mr kiwi. He such a best duide ever and he best Explains a lot about tourist attractions。

Great trip with a lot of activity fitted in. Comfortable 4wd tour bus, good picnic lunches, very comfortable accommodation in jabiru. Danny our guide was a fount of information and anecdotes , really helpful and looked after us well.

It's a long drive to see the sights and nothing much to see along the way but Tom our guide provided a running commentary that made the trip interesting. On our trip there were 2 major sites. The first was Fogg Dam where we sit did see brolga's jabiru buffalo and pigs but not many birds. They were a long way off and I was fortunate to have a telephoto lens to view them. On 2 Ubirr which was the highlight with impressive aboriginal paintings and great views from the summit of grasslands and ranges. We also saw several crocodiles and were lucky to visit a pub that had crocodile feeding. Tom was great but I think experience could be complemented by an aboriginal guide particularly at Ubirr.

The tour was excellent, our tour guide was the most knowledgeable person and just made the trip so much better. Highly recommend the tour.

A great full day out. This is a hi speed trip with a lot to pack into a day. Its a long trip on a small coach but worth it. Driver was excellent and factual all day. The Gorge was impressive and worth a visit the guide on the boat was informative a witty, a great combination.

Had a fantastic day trip to Edith Falls & Katherine Gorge. Our driver Ethan was full of knowledge & was able to answer any question asked. Added bonus was his play list & singing voice

I was on a 5-day tour with my family as the first part of our journey in Australia. It really became hard to top after that. From the first stop with the crocodile cruise, I was sold. The tour in Ubirr was absolutely fantastic. We saw a lot of rock art, and our very knowledgeable guide, Elliott, told us all about it. The sunset was beautiful, but the timing was too touristy for my taste. Jim Jim Falls was a highlight, and the camp in Jabiru was with good service. The trip continued to Katherine Gorge, more waterfalls, and Katherine Hot Springs. Then a new camp, which also did not disappoint! Bonfire and lots of fun. On the last day, we drove towards Litchfield, where we stopped to see termite mounds, and the last stop was Wangi Falls. The best way to round off the trip. Despite many kilometers driven on this trip, it didn't feel so long, as the trip was perfectly planned with small stops and visits to cultural centers along the way. I can highly recommend this trip, and it definitely wouldn't have been the same without Elliott. He is extremely respectful of the land, and he informed and taught us a lot about native life, nature, and the country. Even with a full bus, he always lifted the mood with stories and jokes, good music, and high spirits. Elliott is the most passionated and dedicated guide I've ever had, and I highly recommend him. He arranged the trip to fit our group perfectly, and he really made sure that everyone was comfortable all the time. So, thanks to him for making my journey in Australia truly special!!

It's an epic day but well worth it to see Katherine Gorge. Breathtaking! My only feedback to the tour guide is to be less flippant with comments such as: 'oh well, if they're late we'll just leave', and then not seeming to check numbers very thoroughly. I was previously been left behind in regional WA by a thoughtless tour guide who decided to leave five minutes before the agreed time and didn't do a proper head count. When we book these tours we put our trust in the tour guide to look after us - particularly in remote locations where there isn't always wifi or a way to get home! I know NT has a very relaxed approach, but there are some things we shouldn't be relaxed about.

Whilst our tour guide Naomi was very knowledgeable and informative, and the boat cruise along the river was spectacular, the rest of the trip was very rushed. There was nowhere to buy food at the national park (other than chips or ice cream), so we stopped along the way at a petrol station at 8am and was told we had 10 minutes to go to the bathroom and buy our lunch there (pre made sandwhiches) before getting back on the bus. Once we completed our boat cruise at Katherine Gorge we were told we had 15 minutes to eat lunch before being rushed off to Edith Falls. No time to relax while eating lunch and take in the serenity or to see the visitor centre, explore any of the bush walks or take photos from vantage points above the gorge as described in the tour description and shown in photos. When we got to Edith falls we only had 1 hour which included getting changed into and out of swimming gear and exploring the gift shop before needing to get back on the bus. Again, tour description said we would be there for 3 hours but this was certainly not the case. No time to explore the upper pools or walking trails at Edith falls as shown and described. To summarise it was 9 hours of driving in a small bus with no wifi for a 2 hour boat cruise and a 15 minute swim at Edith falls. I don’t feel like we got to spend enough time at each place or do everything that was described. We physically couldn’t have done it any quicker to allow for the guided walks or anything. The swimming spots at Litchfield are much better (and 3 hours each way closer to Darwin) than Edith Falls and looking back it would have been better to spend the full day at Katherine Gorge exploring the bush trails and swimming instead of being rushed off. Although we did experience some delays due to roadworks, it would’ve only accumulated to 15 minutes max and still wouldn’t have allowed for more time if there were no delays. The time limits described at each place includes the travel time, not actual time at each location. I’m glad I experienced it but for costing over $300, next time I think I will do it myself at my own pace so I can experience everything.

I spent a great 3 days with our guide Eliott who was a wealth of knowledge on the First Nations Culture. We had a good group of 14 people. The tour reached places I would not have gone by myself like Jim Jim Falls. Camp accommodation was comfortable and clean, with hot showers

Really enjoyed this small group tour. 10 was the perfect number to travel with. Elliott - " the outback guide" showed and shared his passion and knowledge of the Territory. His indigenous knowledge about the bush included food, medicine and rock art. We had busy days seeing many different sights and got to swim in some beautiful waterholes . The campsites were comfortable. The nights included some wonderful camp-fires and amazing sunsets. The tour show cased some of the best of the top end. Would definitely recommend this tour .

Elliott, our guide and driver for our 5 day tour was extremely knowledgeable and motivated. It was a great experience. I learnt so much about local areas, bush Tucker and rock art.

This 4 day trip was so enjoyable, well paced and organised. Our guide, Becs, was knowledgeable and sensitive to First Nation culture as well as being a good, safety conscious driver and all round fun person. We saw an abundance of wildlife, learnt from local First Nation guides and ate well.

The trip to Fogg Dam and Kakadu was well worth it. The sites and information provided was excellent and Rachel our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only down side is the length of time on the road particularly on the way home