• Bookings are on request and require 72 hours’ notice prior to departure. After you have made your booking request, you will automatically receive confirmation of your requested date (if available) to your nominated email address
• Please note: Nautilus Aviation will be in contact within 48 hours to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly

• Camera
• Sun-smart clothing including hat
• Sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
• Dress code applies for Finniss River Lodge. Closed-in shoes and smart casual dress is required (no thongs/ singlets permitted)

By appointment

Availability:

• Available by booking: Departs 9.45am. Please arrive at your departure location no less than 15-30 minutes prior to flight
• Departure point: Darwin Airport, 15-22 Lancaster Road, Eaton NT 0820
• Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
• Bookings can be made between April and September only

Important:

• Exclusions: Accommodation transfers, food and drink not mentioned
• Please allow up to 3 days for Nautilus Aviation to receive a permit to visit Sandy Creek Falls
• Minimum of two passengers are required for all packages and tours
• The tour menu is seasonal and always two courses plus drinks
• All tours are subject to availability and weather. All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure. Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability. In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
• Reservations are held only when weights are received and full payment is made – unless credit facilities have previously been arranged
• Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage

Terms & Conditions:

• A fuel surcharge may apply to the ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure, payable directly to Nautilus Aviation. No fuel surcharge is presently applicable
• Passengers aged 3+ are legally required to occupy their own seat and are therefore required to pay full ticket price. Subject to conditions, children under 3 may travel free of charge when seated on a parent’s/guardian’s lap. For bookings of more than one infant (0-2), please contact Nautilus Aviation as aviation conditions apply
• Nautilus Aviation operate a fleet of helicopters with individual specifications. The maximum single seat payload is 130kg. For passengers exceeding 130kg, aircrafts seating four or more (4+) passengers are required for private charters and for listed tours and packages, an additional seat at 50% of ticket price may need to be purchased directly with Nautilus Aviation for passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance
• For Nautilus Aviation Terms & Conditions, please see here

Cancellations

• Cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations made between 24–48 hours before departure date: 50% cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

Changes to Booking

48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

Please Note:

• Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

• The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
• Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Nautilus Aviation

Nautilus Aviation specialises in helicopter fishing tours and adventures to remote areas of the Northern Territory. Your knowledgeable guide will give you insights into the region, as well as sharing their best fishing tips and tricks. The team also provides a range of scenic sightseeing tours to iconic locations like Litchfield National Park and Kakadu, so explore their unforgettable tours and adventures on offer.

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