Top 4 Waterfall Boat Tours and Cruises in Australia

1.Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · from $247Our pick

Travel from Darwin to Nitmiluk National Park with an accredited outback guide, cruise between 70-meter gorge walls, and walk to Edith Falls. Guides such as Pascal, Boggie, Aaron, and Naomi add local stories and Jawoyn cultural context. Expect a rewarding but very long day in a small coach.

“This is a very long day tour. 12 hours on the road with a two hour scenic boat cruise through the gorge is a very long day. Chris our driver was very professional in his interactions with his 12 tour members, but being mindful of his long, planned out day, it all went very well. Time is allowed for your brought along lunch at a shady spot by a gallery. Stopping at Edith Falls with an optional swim/bush walk and calling in at the Adelaide River pub all made for a memorable if tiring day. The MINI-BUS. Needs more comfy seats. The non-reclining seats are hard to endure over a…”

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2.Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $182Best value

Join guide Allister for an 8 to 9-hour Daintree day from Port Douglas or Mossman. Hike a private rainforest trail to a waterfall swim, enjoy chef-made lunch with several choices, then take a solar-powered crocodile cruise. Groups are capped at 11.

“Allister was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the rainforest. We had an amazing hike to a secluded waterfall for a swim. Pick-up time was spot on and the pace of the day was just right.”

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3.Cygnet Bay Unique Tidal Waterfall Reefs Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $184

From Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, you ride an amphibious vessel to a 12-seat rigid inflatable boat with twin 250-horsepower engines. An English-speaking guide, including guides such as Ben, explains the pearling operation, whirlpools, islands, and the reef that appears to pour like a waterfall at low tide.

“This is an awesome experience making you appreciate the beauty of nature that happens daily with few people being aware. The tour is well organised, informative and life-time memorable! If you want to see one of the awesome feats of nature join the waterfall reefs scenic tour!”

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4.PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Wentworth Falls & Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $534

Travel from Sydney to the Blue Mountains in a private vehicle with a guide such as Joseph, Yousaf, or Shevy. See Wentworth Falls, Echo Point, Katoomba Falls, and quiet lookouts, then ride Scenic World’s Railway, Skyway, Cableway, and Walkway. The day can be adjusted for your pace, interests, and mobility needs.

“Our guide seriously was amazing. Courteous, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Visiting these amazing places was wonderful. We got to see great views, learn about the history and culture of the land and the people, and our guide was kind enough to adjust the schedule to accommodate our mobility needs. Everyone should take a trip like this.”

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