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Gecko Canoeing

Gecko Canoeing offer a variety of guided canoe tours of the Katherine River with fully accredited guides, using high quality equipment. The tours explore the non gorge section of the river, in secluded reaches of this interesting river system, exploring its many different habitats and abundant wildlife. This is a nature lovers dream and a truly unique Top End experience.

As fully guided and highly accredited guides and Savannah Operators, the company target is to totally engross our client guests in an unforgettable environment experience of the tropical savannah of the Katherine region. Trips comprise the most serene and pristine camp sites you may ever encounter. In the past, Gecko Canoeing has worked with a huge range of guests including families, youth groups, corporate executives and backpackers, all wanting a unique and memorable experience.

Touring Options

6 Day Best of Both Explorer

Enjoy a 6 day safari through an undisturbed wilderness as you canoe 110 kilometres the Katherine River to the upper reaches of the Daly River, both located south of Darwin in the Katherine region. Follow an experienced guide as you explore this engaging landscape, where the tropical savannah forms a sanctuary for native wildlife. Spend time fishing in the clean waters, relax under the stars as you camp and see fascinating mineral formations and cascading waterfalls on this unique and memorable tour.

Please quote tour code KD6 when booking.

Katherine River 3 Day Safari

The Katherine River winds through forests of paperbark and pandanus, over gentle rapids and past the rocky banks of a tropical wilderness. On this tour you will explore 55 kilometres of the beautiful Katherine River, located south of Darwin in the Katherine region. Encounter wildlife in its natural habitat, camp under the stars by night and enjoy great food and service as you listen to stories by the campfire on this truly unique and memorable tour.

Please quote tour code KR3 when booking.

Activites and Experiences at Gecko Canoeing

  • National Ecotourism Certification Program (EcoCertification)
  • Nothern Territory Tourism Accreditation Program
  • Savannah Guide
  • Off Road Driving
  • Barbecue
  • Birdwatching
  • Bushwalking
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing – Estuary
  • Flora
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming
  • Direct
  • Car park
  • Active
  • Adventure
  • Caravan and Camping
  • Eco Tourism
  • Environmental
  • Fishing
  • Flora and Fauna
  • Nature based
  • Off road
  • Remote
  • Soft Adventure
  • Water based
  • Wilderness
  • Wildlife
  • English
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation Katherine Regional Tourist Association, Tourism Top End
  • Cash
  • Visa

Website: www.geckocanoeing.com.au

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