2014 - APT Kimberley Coast Cruising

Day 5. Dawn Breakfast Cruise, Kununurra. Journey to the beautiful Nitmiluk National Park and delight in a Dawn Breakfast Cruise through Katherine Gorge. A guide will highlight the region's rich flora and fauna for a truly immersive experience. Travel across the border into Western Australia and on to Kununurra. Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort. BD Day 6. Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm. Travel to Purnululu National Park, home of the famous beehive domes of the spectacular Bungle Bungle Range. Journey along Spring Creek Track into the heart of this World Heritage-listed national park. Walk to Echidna Chasm along a Livistona palm-fringed trail on a hike widely regarded as one of the best in Australia. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. BLD Day 7. Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge. Embrace the opportunity to experience an optional helicopter flight over the national park (own expense). Later, take a hike among the famous Bungle Bungle domes and along the picturesque Piccaninny Creek to Cathedral Gorge. Test out the acoustics of this fascinating formation. Before another sumptuous dinner, enjoy drinks as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range, turning the landscape into a spectacle of colour. BLD Day 8. El Questro. Farewell the Bungle Bungle Range and travel to El Questro Wilderness Park, a one million acre cattle station in the heart of the Kimberley. Stay two nights immersed in nature, exploring this spectacular primordial setting. Two Night Stay: Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro Wilderness Park. BLD Day 9. Zebedee Springs, Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, Emma Gorge. Enjoy the day exploring the wonders of picturesque El Questro. Walk to the beautiful Zebedee Springs for a refreshing dip in the warm waters. A local ranger guides you through a spectacular cruise on Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterway fringed by tropical vegetation and rugged red escarpments. Hike into Emma Gorge where you can indulge in a swim under the tumbling waterfall. BLD Enjoy the fascinating Guluyambi Cruise 1 2 10 Sealed Road 4WD Track Cruise No. of nights stay 2 W.A. Kakadu National Park Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge Pentecost Kununurra River Montgomery Reef 1 Horizontal Falls King Drysdale 2 Cascades River El Station Questro Cape Leveque Bell Gorge 2 Wilderness Lodge Windjana Tunnel Gorge 2 Creek Broome 1 Geikie Gorge Fitzroy River 1 1 10 Jar King George Island Falls Bigge Island Doubtful Bay Darwin Coral Princess 2 2 Katherine 1 1 1 Lake Argyle Ord River 2 Purnululu National Park Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge N.T. 1 Fitzroy Crossing Day 10. Gibb River Road, Mitchell Plateau. Depart El Questro and journey along the rugged, meandering Gibb River Road. After fording the Pentecost and Durack rivers, climb the Mitchell Plateau to arrive at our exclusive accommodation set in idyllic natural surroundings. Perhaps take a swim in the pristine waterhole nearby or simply relax in the tranquillity of the lodge. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. BLD Day 11. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight. Discover the beauty of one of Australia's most spectacular waterfalls. When available, local Aboriginal guides will join you to tour this area. Hike to Mitchell Falls and beyond to visit Little Merten and Big Merten Falls. A special helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls is included and is highly recommended for a fascinating perspective of these beautiful falls. Alternatively, you can hike back to your vehicle with your guide. Longer flights over this stunning region are available at an additional charge. BLD Day 12. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River. View the Kimberley's unique and intriguing Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw Art) at a rarely seen gallery on the banks of the upper King Edward River. Visit the ancient Wandjina rock art gallery, followed by a refreshing swim at King Edward River Crossing. Stay: Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road. BLD Day 13. Barnett River Gorge, Galvans Gorge. Journey to the beautiful Barnett River Gorge to see the rock art and take a swim. Enjoy lunch before travelling to Galvans Gorge, where a short walk leads to a stunning waterhole. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge. BLD Day 14. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming. Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround a series of tiered waterfalls. Take a swim below the prettily cascading waterfall, go bird watching, or enjoy a explorative hike. BLD Discover stunning Windjana Gorge www.kimberleywilderness.com.au 31

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