2015 APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Welcome to the Kimberley CONTENTS 5 The APT Difference 6 APT's Epic Kimberley – Unforgettable Inclusions 8 Choose Your Dream Adventure 10 The Kimberley Experts 12 Our Passionate People 14 Indigenous Partnerships 16 The Small Group Experience 18 Signature Experiences 20 Freedom of Choice TM Sightseeing Inclusions 22 Ambient Dining 24 Stations, Hotels & Resorts 26 APT Wilderness Lodges Covering over 420,000 square kilometres and three times the size of England, the vast expanses of the Kimberley once presented hardship to the early explorers and first settlers. Their stories of courage and adventure remain. As does the untouched wilderness of Australia's last frontier, where fiery red landscapes and emerald flora are set off against cobalt blue skies. Towering rock faces send water tumbling into crystal blue seas and secluded gorges hide ancient Aboriginal art, welcoming waterholes and palm-filled oases. It's a spectacular land. APT has been revealing the many secrets of the Kimberley to travellers for over 40 years. In this time, we have built unique partnerships with the traditional landowners and created the best network of exclusive wilderness lodges with superb access to the Kimberley's gems. Welcome to the Kimberley CONTENTS 5 The APT Difference 6 APT's Epic Kimberley – Unforgettable Inclusions 8 Choose Your Dream Adventure 10 The Kimberley Experts 12 Our Passionate People 14 Indigenous Partnerships 16 The Small Group Experience 18 Signature Experiences 20 Freedom of Choice TM Sightseeing Inclusions 22 Ambient Dining 24 Stations, Hotels & Resorts 26 APT Wilderness Lodges 28 Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge 32 Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge 34 Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge 36 Your Cruising Experience 38 MS Caledonian Sky 40 Oceanic Discoverer 42 APT Club 43 SuperDeals 2015 44 Kimberley Complete 15 Days 48 Horizontal Falls & Kimberley Complete 15 Days 52 Kimberley Complete, Pilbara & Ningaloo Reef 23 Days 56 Kimberley, Kakadu & Arnhem Land Explorer 16 Days 60 Top End & Kimberley Discovery 16 Days Covering over 420,000 square kilometres and three times the size of England, the vast expanses of the Kimberley once presented hardship to the early explorers and first settlers. Their stories of courage and adventure remain. As does the untouched wilderness of Australia's last frontier, where fiery red landscapes and emerald flora are set off against cobalt blue skies. Towering rock faces send water tumbling into crystal blue seas and secluded gorges hide ancient Aboriginal art, welcoming waterholes and palm-filled oases. It's a spectacular land. APT has been revealing the many secrets of the Kimberley to travellers for over 40 years. In this time, we have built unique partnerships with the traditional landowners and created the best network of exclusive wilderness lodges with superb access to the Kimberley's gems. Rob, Geoff and Lou McGeary Main image: see the beautiful landscapes of the Cockburn Range Front cover image: travel through the striking Bungle Bungle Range

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