Tour Iconic Kimberley With Grand Kimberley Coast Broome Return (2

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Experiences in 26 destinations Stay at APT’s exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges Embark on an exhilarating high-powered fast boat ride through Horizontal Falls Soar over incredible Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight Experience the natural wonder of King George Falls aboard a Zodiac

Transport

MS Island Sky, 4WD

Meals

Locally-inspired dining – a total of 58 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages

Guide

The services of an expert 10-member expedition team and an APT driver guide

Accommodation

Nine nights aboard the MS Island Sky with daily Zodiac excursions Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa Two Nights, APT’s exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge Drysdale River Station Two Nights, APT’s exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge Two Nights, El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort Two Nights, APT’s exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge Kununurra Country Club Resort Nine Nights, MS Island Sky

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Broome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Broome

Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel, Broome’s iconic Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa. Settle in and enjoy the evening at leisure. Head to the Sunset Bar and Grill and soak up the views of Broome’s incredible sunset as you enjoy a welcome dinner.
Day 2 Day 2: Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek

Journey on the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge, where sheer cliffs tower above pristine white sands and fossils lay embedded in the gorge walls. Next it’s on to Tunnel Creek, a 750-metre-long natural tunnel carved through the Napier Range. Wade through the cool waters that fill the tunnel and emerge on the other side to a serene oasis.
Day 3 Day 3: Bell Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Bell Gorge

Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where stunning cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. You might like to hike to the lower pool of the gorge and enjoy a dip in the waterfall below. Alternatively, relax in the shade and enjoy a spot of birdwatching.
Day 4 Day 4: Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Drysdale River Station
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Drysdale River Station

Travel through the heart of Kimberley cattle country to Galvans Gorge, where a refreshing swim awaits. Then, continue to the beautiful Manning Gorge, where you’ll enjoy lunch before arriving at the historic cattle station of Drysdale River Station.
Day 5 Day 5: Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River

Explore the Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art galleries of the Mitchell Plateau before a swim in the clear waters of the King Edward River.
Day 6 Day 6: Mitchell Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Mitchell Falls

A world of waterfalls awaits your discovery today. Begin with a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls and view rarely seen rock art. See Big Mertens Falls, then enjoy an included helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls, or you can hike back to the vehicle with your guide.
Day 7 Day 7: Gibb River Road, El Questro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Gibb River Road, El Questro

Bidding the Mitchell Plateau goodbye, rejoin the Gibb River Road and ford the Durack and Pentecost rivers on the way to El Questro, an incredible cattle station come nature reserve that covers a staggering 700,000 acres.
Day 8 Day 8: El Questro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: El Questro

Hike to Emma Gorge where you’ll be rewarded with a swim beneath a towering droplet waterfall. Afterwards, enjoy a Signature Experience.
Day 9 Day 9: Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm

Journey into Purnululu National Park, home to the famed black and orange striped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. Travel the Spring Creek Track before hiking to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock. Later, arrive at your lodge in the heart of the national park.
Day 10 Day 10: Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge

Explore the magic of Purnululu for yourself and discover the depth of the Bungle Bungle Range. Created by the constant erosion of river movements over 20 million years, the range has both geological and Indigenous cultural significance. Start with a walk along Piccaninny Creek, before stopping at Cathedral Gorge. You might like to take a helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range (own expense).
Day 11 Day 11: Ord River, Kununurra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Ord River, Kununurra

Travel to Lake Argyle today, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. From here, set out on a wildlife cruise along the mighty Ord River. Explore this ecological system that has developed from the damming of the river to create an area rich in native wildlife and flora.
Day 12 Day 12: Kununurra, Wyndham, Embark Ship
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Kununurra, Wyndham, Embark Ship

Transfer from Kununurra to Wyndham, where you will be welcomed on board your ship. A relaxed dinner this evening allows you the chance to meet your fellow travellers and sets the tone for the next nine nights on board your expedition small ship.
Day 13 Day 13: Koolama Bay, King George River And Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Koolama Bay, King George River And Falls

Wake this morning as your ship cruises into Koolama Bay. Hear how this harbour was renamed following the Japanese bombing of the MV Koolama in 1942. Next, it’s on to King George River. Join your expedition team and jump aboard a Zodiac to meander through the river’s gorge system, passing hidden mangrove-fringed coves and soaring red cliffs.
Day 14 Day 14: Vansittart Bay, Jar Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Vansittart Bay, Jar Island

An intriguing exploration of Vansittart Bay awaits today. Join your expedition team and set out across the bay’s vast salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force C-53 that crash landed on the beach during World War II. Later, step ashore at Jar Island and see examples of mysterious Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) paintings, dating back some 20,000 years.
Day 15 Day 15: Bigge Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Bigge Island

After a busy day of exploring, return to your ship and perhaps dine al fresco this evening.
Day 16 Day 16: Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River, Mitchell Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River, Mitchell Falls

Your expedition ship arrives at Prince Frederick Harbour today, home to towering red cliffs and mangroves. With its extreme tides and pristine ecosystems, the harbour is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles and mudskippers. For the keen birdwatchers among you, be sure to keep an eye out for kingfishers, egrets, herons and white-bellied sea eagles. Then, once again, it’s time to jump aboard your trusty Zodiac vessels, this time for an exhilarating exploration of the Hunter River and Naturalist Island. As your day of discovery draws to a close, you might choose to set out on a helicopter flight and view Mitchell Falls from above (own expense).
Day 17 Day 17: Careening Bay, Prince Regent Reserve, St George’S Basin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Careening Bay, Prince Regent Reserve, St George’S Basin

Reach Careening Bay today, home to the historic Mermaid Boab Tree. It was here in 1820 that Lieutenant Phillip Parker King used the area’s massive tides to beach his damaged ship, the HMC Mermaid. During this time, King’s carpenter carved the ship’s name into a boab tree that overlooks the bay. Continue on to Prince Regent Nature Reserve, only accessible by boat. Explore this protected area and see why it is recognised as a national biodiversity hotspot. Next, it’s on to the untouched coastal area of Hanover Bay. While you’re here, you might like to hop aboard your Zodiac for an enthralling visit to St George’s Basin. If the tide allows, perhaps catch a glimpse of a saltwater crocodile, among other marine life. Enjoy dinner back on board this evening.
Day 18 Day 18: Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Raft Point
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Raft Point

After an in-depth exploration of Montgomery Reef, cruise through Doubtful Bay, a hotspot for whale watching during the season. Later, step ashore at Raft Point to visit an ancient Wandjina rock art site. These unique art figures are ritually repainted each year, however scientific estimates show that the originals date back as far as 5,000 years. When available, a local Indigenous guide will join you.
Day 19 Day 19: Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls

Today your ship cruises through to Talbot Bay, known for its epic 12-metre tides that create an astonishing natural spectacle, the Horizontal Falls. The adventure continues later as your Zodiac explores Cyclone Creek. See dramatic folds in the rock formations as you navigate through the creek, accompanied by your expedition team member.
Day 20 Day 20: Buccaneer Archipelago, Adele Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Buccaneer Archipelago, Adele Island

There’s promise of yet more turquoise waters today as your ship arrives in the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to more than 800 islands. Cruise to Adele Island and join your expedition team member for an exploration of this remote coastal area by Zodiac. The island is surrounded by Adele Reef, teeming with an array of coral and marine life, including reef sharks and stingrays. Back on board, toast the end of an epic adventure during a farewell dinner. Then, take in the amber glow of a Kimberley sunset for the last time as your ship sets sail towards Broome.
Day 21 Day 21: Disembark Ship, Depart Broome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Disembark Ship, Depart Broome

Arriving into Broome this morning means it’s time to say goodbye to your ship and be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

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Itinerary of your trip Iconic Kimberley With Grand Kimberley Coast Broome Return (2

Day 1: Arrive Broome

Day 2: Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek

Day 3: Bell Gorge

Day 4: Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Drysdale River Station

Day 5: Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River

Day 6: Mitchell Falls

Day 7: Gibb River Road, El Questro

Day 8: El Questro

Day 9: Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm

Day 10: Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge

Day 11: Ord River, Kununurra

Day 12: Kununurra, Wyndham, Embark Ship

Day 13: Koolama Bay, King George River And Falls

Day 14: Vansittart Bay, Jar Island

Day 15: Bigge Island

Day 16: Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River, Mitchell Falls

Day 17: Careening Bay, Prince Regent Reserve, St George’S Basin

Day 18: Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Raft Point

Day 19: Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls

Day 20: Buccaneer Archipelago, Adele Island

Day 21: Disembark Ship, Depart Broome

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