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Kimberley and Top End with Grand Kimberley Coast
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Map & Itinerary
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Travel & Accommodation
Your Vacation Includes
- Experiences in 26 destinations
- Locally inspired dining – a total of 73 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- The services of an expert APT driver-guide and 10-member expedition team
- Nine nights aboard the MS Caledonian Sky with daily excursions on Zodiac vessels
- Stay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
- Discover ancient Indigenous rock art in a number of Kimberley locations
- View the incredible natural phenomenon Horizontal Falls
- Soar over Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight
Map & Itinerary
Signature Experiences
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
Arrive Broome
Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. This evening, a relaxed dinner gives you the chance to meet your fellow travellers.
Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
Daily :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. The gorge is home to an array of wildlife, including freshwater crocodiles. 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.
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge
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Bell Gorge
Travel to Bell Gorge, where towering 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.
Daily :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.
Stay: Drysdale River Station
Daily :Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Admire ancient Indigenous Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art.
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.
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Daily :Mitchell Falls
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy an included helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls or if you prefer, hike back to the vehicle with your guide.
A world of waterfalls awaits your discovery today. Take to the skies on an unforgettable Signature Experience.
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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.
Stay: Two Nights, El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort
Daily :El Questro
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Head to Zebedee Springs, a permanent natural thermal spring tucked away in a secluded pocket of rainforest. Relax as you soak in the hot springs and leave feeling revitalised.
Hike to Emma Gorge where you'll be rewarded with a swim beneath a towering droplet waterfall. Afterwards, enjoy a Signature Experience.
Daily :Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm
Journey deep into Purnululu National Park and travel the Spring Creek Track before hiking to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock.
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
Daily :Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Toast the day with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range.
Today starts 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). Tonight, end your day with a special Signature Experience.
Daily :Ord River, Kununurra
Today will be spent travelling to Kununurra, the gateway to the eastern Kimberley.
Stay: Two Nights, Kununurra Country Club Resort
Daily :Lake Argyle, Ord River Cruise
Travel to Lake Argyle and set out on a wildlife cruise along the mighty Ord River.
Daily :Nitmiluk National Park
Cross the border into the Northern Territory on the way to Nitmiluk National Park. This evening, be treated to canapes and drinks on arrival at Cicada Lodge, followed by a three-course dinner showcasing local produce.
Stay: Katherine, Cicada Lodge
Daily :Nitmiluk Gorge, Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
After breakfast, set out on a cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge. Next it's on to Kakadu, Australia’s largest national park. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.
Keep exploring: Time stands still in ancient Kakadu National Park, where the land has many stories to teach us | Read article
Stay: Two Nights, Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge
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Arnhem Land, Hawk Dreaming, Cannon Hill
A local guide will join you today as you cross the East Alligator River into spiritual Arnhem Land. This afternoon, return to Kakadu to discover the rock art and billabongs of Cannon Hill and Hawk Dreaming.
Daily :Ubirr Rock, Darwin
Located within Kakadu National Park, visit Ubirr and explore its galleries of ancient Indigenous rock art. Later, travel to Darwin, where you'll enjoy a final farewell dinner.
Stay: Hilton Darwin
Daily :Darwin, Embark Ship
After a leisurely breakfast, bid Darwin farewell and board your expedition ship. A relaxed dinner this evening sets the tone for the next nine nights on board.
Stay: Nine Nights, MS Caledonian Sky
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Day at Sea
Get acquainted with your expedition ship as you enjoy informative lectures from your Expedition Team on board while spending a day at sea en route to the spectacular Kimberley Coast. Learn about the fascinating ecology of Australia’s most remote coastline, one that is dominated by some of the most dramatic tidal conditions on Earth. Hear stories of the rich World War II history and get prepared to discover ancient Indigenous culture that dates back for tens of thousands of years. Take time to relax as you feel the pleasant pristine air of the Timor Sea fill your lungs and then take advantage of the Open Bridge policy for the chance to make acquaintances with your ship’s Captain. After dinner tonight, make your way to the Lounge for the evening entertainment.
Daily :Koolama Bay, King George River and Falls
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Anticipation builds as your Zodiac approaches King George Falls, plunging 80 metres over a towering sandstone cliff. Edge closer to this epic cascade and learn how it turns to a raging torrent during the monsoonal wet season.
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. It is here you’ll experience your first Signature Experience.
Daily :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.
Daily :Bigge Island
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
In caves throughout the island, see examples of first contact art depicting European tall ships dating from the 15th to 18th century. Having been repainted annually for the past 5,000 years, it is thought to be the oldest continuous sacred painting tradition on the planet.
Discover Bigge Island today, known for its Indigenous rock art created by the Wunambal people. During your time here, take in a Signature Experience.
Daily :Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River, Mitchell Falls
Your expedition ship arrives at Prince Frederick Harbour today, home to soaring 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. Keen birdwatchers should keep an eye out for kingfishers, egrets, herons and white-bellied sea eagles. It's time to jump aboard your Zodiac vessels for an 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 the natural spectacle of Mitchell Falls from above (own expense).
Daily :Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay, Raft Point
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Excitement builds this morning as you join your expedition team for an in-depth exploration of Montgomery Reef by Zodiac. Witness the reef rise out of the ocean as the tidal waters cascade rapidly into the surrounding channels. Keep an eye out for unique bird life and turtles who may pop their heads up from time to time.
Start your day with a phenomenal Signature Experience. Then, 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. When available, you'll be joined by a local Indigenous guide.
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Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Today your ship cruises through to Talbot Bay, known for its massive 12-metre tides that create the unique Horizontal Falls. Subject to tidal conditions, board a zodiac with your Expedition Team to view this incredible natural phenomenon.
Explore Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek. Accompanied by your Expedition Team Leader, you’ll weave nimbly past the dramatic folds of rock formations, keeping a look out for local wildlife. You might also choose to take a thrilling ride through the falls aboard a high-powered fast boat (own expense).
Daily :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.
Daily :Disembark Ship, Broome
Arriving into Broome this morning means it’s time to say goodbye to your ship and to be transferred to the airport.
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