The 7 Best Waterfall Boat Tours and Cruises in Australia

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

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

Review of the Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls day trip from Darwin, with cruise details, walking advice, costs, comfort, and practical tips.

“A long day (6am start, returning at 8.45pm) but worth it. There are stops along the way for comfort breaks, food and drink purchase and to stretch your legs. The bus is a bit cramped for those over 6ft. Scenery is amazing on the drive and you get to see both the sunrise and sunset over the outback. The Gorge cruise (2hrs) is stunning as are the pools at Edith Falls - beware the 1km to get there is quite a trek.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $182Top rated

Review of a Daintree rainforest tour with a waterfall swim, gourmet lunch, small-group hiking, and a solar-powered crocodile cruise.

“I could give this experience more stars, I would! Allister was absolutely amazing throughout the entire day. The walk to the waterfall was a little slick and humid, but not strenuous at all. Along the way, we learned so much about local fruit treRead more”

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3.Cygnet Bay Unique Tidal Waterfall Reefs Scenic Cruise

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

See Cygnet Bay’s remarkable tidal waterfall reef on a fast two-hour sea safari, with practical advice on timing, transport, cost, and what to bring.

“Amazing experience. Very informative and great to be so close to the reef to watch it all happen. Friendly staff and well organised.”

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4.Darwin: Nitmiluk Edith Falls Tour & Katherine Gorge Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 13h 30m · from $244

Review of Darwin’s Nitmiluk and Edith Falls day tour, with Katherine Gorge cruise, Jawoyn culture, swimming, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“Our guide and driver Lee was informative, professional and pleasant. Ten out of ten”

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

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

Review of a private Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Scenic World, Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, private lookouts, and cruise options.

“I had a great time with this travel company! The host was incredibly knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable throughout the experience. I particularly appreciated how we followed my pace, which made the trip much more enjoyable. However, my only suggestion would be to include more attractions or activities in the itinerary. After a while, I found myself wishing there were more things to do. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would recommend them for a relaxing and well-guided trip!”

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6.Daintree Rainforest: Waterfall Walk, Swim & Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $173Best value

Review of a Daintree rainforest tour with a waterfall swim, gourmet lunch, tropical fruit tasting, and Daintree River crocodile cruise.

“Our experience was nothing short of amazing. Allistar goes above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable for each and every guest. He offers an exclusive experience which not many tours do, allowing a private waterfall experience for the tour group and the lunch we received was incredible. His knowledge about the area and history is extensive allowing him to answer any questions with ease and providing us with an abundance of insight into the local community and its botanical history. I would highly encourage anyone wanting to visit the Daintree rainforest to take this tour an experience it for themselves as it exceeded our expectations by a mile.”

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7.Darwin: Katherine Two Gorge Cruise Edith Falls Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 13h 30m · from $225

Review of Darwin’s Katherine Gorge cruise and Edith Falls tour, with practical advice on timing, costs, swimming, fitness, and what to bring.

“Thanks for the 5 star rating, Barry. We're thrilled you had a great time exploring Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls with us. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!”

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