Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise
Take a Nitmiluk cruise through the towering gorge
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Your Vacation Includes
- Experiences in 19 destinations
- Locally inspired dining - a total of 47 meals
- The services of an expert APT driver-guide
- Stay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
- Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art
- Soar over Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight
- Relax as you soak in Zebedee Springs and leave feeling revitalised
- Toast the day with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range
Map & Itinerary
Broome → Darwin
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
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Arrive Broome
Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. This evening, a relaxed dinner gives you the chance to meet your fellow travellers.
Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
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Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek
Journey on the Gibb River Road 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
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.
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Galvans Gorge, Manning Creek, 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 Creek, where you'll enjoy lunch before arriving at the historic cattle station of Drysdale River Station.
Stay: Drysdale River Station
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Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art.
Explore the Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) 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
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Mitchell Falls
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Soar over incredible Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight.
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.
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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, an incredible cattle station and nature reserve that covers a staggering 700,000 acres.
Stay: Two Nights, El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort
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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.
Enjoy a hike to picturesque Emma Gorge, where you can indulge in a refreshing swim beneath the stunning towering droplet waterfall. After lunch, enjoy a Signature Experience.
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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.
Discover the Kimberley: There’s no better way to explore this spectacular region than on foot | Read article
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
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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.
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).
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Ord River, Kununurra
Today will be spent travelling to Kununurra, the gateway to the eastern Kimberley.
Stay: Two Nights, Kununurra Country Club Resort
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Lake Argyle, Ord River Cruise
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.
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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
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Nitmiluk Gorge, Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Yellow Water Billabong, home to incredible landscapes and wildlife.
After breakfast, set out on a cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, as you learn about the music, stories and ways of the local Jawoyn people. Next it's on to Kakadu, Australia’s largest national park. Here, enjoy a Signature Experience.
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. Experience the ancient art and natural beauty of this special place. This afternoon, return to Kakadu to discover the rock art and billabongs of Cannon Hill and Hawk Dreaming (please note that Arnhem Land may be inaccessible for cultural reasons or when tides prevent the crossing of the East Alligator River).
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Ubirr Rock, Darwin
Located within Kakadu National Park, visit the sacred site of Ubirr and explore its galleries of ancient Indigenous rock art. There are some works that have been continuously painted and repainted since 40,000BC. Later, travel to Darwin, where the time has come to look back on the journey as you enjoy a farewell dinner.
Stay: Hilton Darwin
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Depart Darwin
Your epic adventure draws to a close today as you are transferred to Darwin Airport for your onward flight.
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