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25 Day Breathtaking Kimberley 2012 (Dinner & Breakfast)


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25 Day Breathtaking Kimberley 2012 (Dinner & Breakfast)
Tour Code: GKCCP25
Tour Type: Cruising
Tour Duration: 25 days
Tour Country: Australia
Prices From: $14895 AUD

Introduction
Join us for a showcase of the Kimberley’s best. Visit World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, journey by 4WD along the rugged Gibb River Road and visit remote locations like the Mitchell Plateau and El Questro Wilderness Park. Step aboard Coral Princess small ship for a unique perspective of the Kimberley. Cruising along the coast between Darwin and Broome giving you access to sites that are well beyond the reach of most larger vessels.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1. Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge
From Broome, travel the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge. Afterwards spend time exploring Tunnel Creek, then head to the Imintji Wilderness Camp.

Day 2. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming
Travel to Bell Gorge and take a swim below the waterfall or go bird watching.

Day 3. Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge
Visit Galvans Gorge then travel to Barnett River Gorge for lunch. Continue to your camp on the banks of the upper King Edward River.

Day 4. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
As you ascend the Mitchell Plateau, see Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art and swim in the waters of King Edward River Crossing.

Day 5. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight over Mitchell Falls
Take a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls to see rare Aboriginal art. View Gwion (Bradshaw) art and Big Mertens Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Swim in pools above the falls and take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to your vehicle, or if you prefer, hike back with your guide.

Day 6. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
Travel through Livistona palm forests, view galleries of ancient Aboriginal art, stop on the banks of the King Edward River for lunch.

Day 7. El Questro Wilderness Park.
Ford the Durack and Pentecost rivers and travel into El Questro Wilderness Park.

Day 8. El Questro, Wyndham, Kununurra
Hike into Emma Gorge and take a swim under the droplet waterfall. Soak in the hot pools of Zebedee Springs and visit the station, then travel to Wyndham and see Cambridge Gulf from Five Rivers Lookout.

Day 9. Cruise Ord River and Lake Kununurra
Travel to Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. In the afternoon, join a cruise along the mighty Ord River, keeping an eye out for the spectacular wildlife. Watch the sun set while cruising on Lake Kununurra.

Day 10. Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, Echidna Chasm
Head to Purnululu National Park, and on arrival hike into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular cleft in the rock massif.

Day 11. Bungle Bungle Range, Cathedral Gorge
Hike along dry Piccaninny Creek and into Cathedral Gorge. Perhaps take a scenic helicopter flight over the domes (own expense).

Day 12. Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing
Visit Halls Creek and see China Wall, a natural quartz formation. Continue to Fitzroy Crossing.

Day 13. Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome
Cruise between the bleached limestone walls of Geikie Gorge. Continue to Broome.

Day 14. Broome at Leisure
Today is at your leisure for independent touring. Perhaps spend time relaxing on Cable Beach.

Day 15. Board Ship, Welcome Cocktail Party
After a morning at leisure, board your ship and tonight enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party.

Day 16. Lacepede Islands, Turtle Nursery
Cruise through Pender Bay and visit the Lacepede Islands, home to colonies of booby and frigate birds.

Day 17. Crocodile Creek, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls
Visit Crocodile Creek and enjoy a swim. Cruise to Talbot Bay and the amazing Horizontal Falls.

Day 18. Buccaneer Archipelago, Montgomery Reef
See Buccaneer Archipelago. Walk onto Montgomery Reef this morning as the tide ebbs, and the reef rises out of the sea. Visit Raft Point to see an Aboriginal rock art gallery.

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Main Highlights

25 Days Small Group Touring and Small Ship Cruising

Explore the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park


Additional Highlights
  • Discover Windjana Gorge and explore Tunnel Creek
  • Visit the remote Mitchell Plateau
  • See Lake Argyle and cruise the Ord River
  • Explore the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park
  • Visit the beautiful Lacepede Islands
  • View Aboriginal rock art at Bigge Island
  • Enjoy an overnight stay at the tranquil Emma Gorge Resort
  • Stay two nights in permanent tented cabins at our exclusive, award-winning Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
  • Stay two nights at the luxurious Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
  • Relax for ten nights aboard your small ship as your cruise the Kimberley coast
  • Cultural Touring Experiences
  • Small Group Adventure 4WD with expert Driver/Guide
  • Free travel kit including stylish travel bag
  • 24 Breakfasts (B), 21 Lunches (L) and 20 Dinners (D)
  • Reverse cruise Darwin to Broome on Oceanic Discoverer, refer to tour code GKCOD25R
  • Oceanic Discoverer cruise only, refer to tour code WOD11
  • Cruise on Oceanic Discoverer, refer to tour code GKCOD25
  • Coral Princess cruise only, refer to tour code WCP11
  • Contact Us for 24 day versions and reverse itineraries
  • Cruise touring subject to tidal conditions
  • Land content only
  • At the time of making your booking, let APT’s experts secure you the best airfares available
  • Contact Us for further details

Tour Dates
Start Date End Date Price
25 Jun 201219 Jul 201214895 AUD
16 Jul 201209 Aug 201214895 AUD

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