2016 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

APT-KWA-2016-AU$

Kimberley Wlderness Adventures , 4WD Tours, Coast Cruising, Western Australia Tours, Northern Territory Holidays, Air Safaris

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83 INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 9 Ten night cruise aboard the expedition small ship Oceanic Discoverer 9 Daily excursions on your Xplorer vessel 9 Exclusive beverages package included with lunch and dinner 9 The services of an APT Expedition Leader 9 Learn about this stunning region from your Expedition Team and guest lecturers 9 Transfers to and from your small ship SIGNATURE INVITATIONS 9 Take an exhilarating Zodiac ride through the iconic Horizontal Falls 9 Explore the amazing Montgomery Reef 9 Enjoy a gourmet Australian beach barbecue in a majestic setting 9 Admire the tallest falls in Western Australia at King George River SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS 9 Visit the Lacepede Islands, the site of Green Turtle breeding grounds 9 Walk on Silica Beach on Hidden Island 9 With a guide, see Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art on Bigge Island 9 View the stunning King Cascades 9 Enjoy a swim at Camp Creek and see Hathaway's Hideaway 9 Visit the site of the HMC Mermaid's repair in 1820 at Careening Bay 9 View the wreckage of a DC3 ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHTS 9 Choose from a range of cabins aboard the Oceanic Discoverer FINEST DINING – INCLUDES ALL MEALS 9 Enjoy 10 Breakfasts (B), 9 Lunches (L) and 10 Dinners (D) Cruise to the base of the King Cascades adventure today as the magnificent Montgomery Reef 'rises' out of the ocean as the tidal waters cascade down into the surrounding deep channels. View the abundant marine life around this natural phenomenon, including giant clams, reef sharks, turtles, rays and sea snakes. BLD Day 6. Prince Regent River, King Cascades. Board your Xplorer vessel and get up close to the terraced King Cascades. Cruise up Prince Regent River to Camp Creek, where you will stop to enjoy some refreshments. Indulge in a swim before heading back to the ship for dinner later this evening. BLD Day 7. Careening Bay, Bigge Island. Travel to Careening Bay and visit the iconic double- trunked boab tree bearing the engraving 'HMC Mermaid – 1820'. Carved by one of the crew, the inscription commemorates the site where the ship was grounded and repaired. Accompanied by your guide, learn about Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art as you uncover incredible Indigenous artwork on Bigge Island. BLD Day 8. Hathaway's Hideaway, Mitchell Falls, Beach Barbecue. Anchor in Winyalken Bay and head to the winding maze of Hathaway's Hideaway. Later, perhaps take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls (own expense). Later this evening, indulge in a gourmet barbecue on the beach. BLD Day 9. Vansittart Bay, Jar Island. Head out across the sand flats of Vansittart Bay to view the wreckage of the US Air Force DC3 plane. Later, guest lecturers will guide you through the Aboriginal art of Jar Island. BLD Day 10. King George River and Falls. Explore Tranquil Bay on a beach stroll. Later, arrive at King George River, accompanied by an experienced Expedition Team member, where the highlight is sure to be a cruise to King George Falls. The highest single drop falls in Western Australia, which plunges around 80 metres over a magnificent sandstone cliff. BLD Day 11. Disembark Ship, Darwin. Disembark your ship and be transferred to the airport. B King Edward River King George River Pentecost River Prince Regent River Durack River Ord River Broome WA NT Darwin King George Falls Litchfield National Park 10 Oceanic Discoverer Purnululu National Park Montgomery Reef Talbot Bay King Cascades Mitchell Falls Jar Island Vansittart Bay Bigge Island Doubtful Bay Raft Point Horizontal Falls Cruise Scenic Flight (optional) No. of nights stay Lacepede Islands Buccaneer Archipelago Cape Leveque Cone Bay 83 COASTAL CRUISING ADVENTURES GKOD11 – 11 DAY CRUISE Oceanic Discoverer May 16; June 6; July 18; Aug. 8, 29. Twin Share Solo Trav. Main Deck (Cat. B) $9,995 $14,695 Cruise Upgrades – per person Main Deck (Cat. A) $295 $445 Promenade Deck (Cat. B) $595 $895 Promenade Deck (Cat. A) $995 $1,495 Bridge Deck Stateroom $1,395 $2,790 PLEASE NOTE: Cruising itineraries are subject to change due to tidal conditions. Weather events may cause disruption to itineraries. Travel insurance is mandatory on all cruises. See pages 112-113 for conditions. See page 107 for deck plans. # See pages 44-45 for SuperDeals details. Activity Level: Moderate – this tour includes mainly easy walks, with some more challenging. 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person $500 AIR CREDIT PER COUPLE # BOOK BY 15 DECEMBER 2015

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