Cape York and Outback Wilderness Adventures, Red Centre, Lake Eyre, Flinders Ranges and Western Australia
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63 KIMBERLEY WILDERNESS ADVENTURES INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 9 Sightseeing, park and excursion fees 9 Transfers to and from the airport 9 Small group – maximum 20 travellers 9 The services of an expert Driver-Guide 9 Additional guides on selected walks 9 Travel in a custom-designed 4WD SIGNATURE INVITATIONS 9 Enjoy a Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River 9 Enjoy drinks as the sun sets over the striking Bungle Bungle Range 9 Soak in Zebedee Springs at El Questro Wilderness Park 9 Take an unforgettable helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls 9 Admire impressive Indigenous Wandjina and Bradshaw rock art SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS 9 Explore Kakadu National Park 9 Discover Windjana, Bell, Galvans and Manning gorges 9 Torch in hand, explore Tunnel Creek ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHTS 9 Enjoy one night at Mantra on the Esplanade in Darwin 9 Relax at the exquisite Cicada Lodge 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Stay a total of six nights at APT's fantastic network of Wilderness Lodges, including the new Ungolan Pavilion at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge 9 Stay one night at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa in Broome FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 41 MEALS 9 Enjoy 15 Breakfasts (B), 12 Lunches (L) and 14 Dinners (D) Ord River Tunnel Creek Windjana Gorge G i b b R i v e r R d Katherine River V i c t o r i a Hw y Cannon Hill East Alligator River Emma Gorge 2 El Questro Pentecost River Durack River 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 Fitzroy River WA NT King Edward River Broome Drysdale River Station Purnululu National Park Darwin Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge Kununurra Cicada Lodge Lake Argyle Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge Kalumburu Road Kakadu National Park Sealed Road 4WD Track No. of nights stay APT's Exclusive Wilderness Lodge Cone Bay Derby Day 7. Purnululu National Park, Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek. Hike through Piccaninny Creek to Cathedral Gorge. Perhaps take an optional helicopter flight (own expense). Enjoy drinks as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range. BLD Day 8. Purnululu National Park, El Questro. Farewell the Bungle Bungle Range and travel to El Questro Wilderness Park, a million-acre cattle station in the heart of the Kimberley. Stay two nights immersed in nature, the perfect setting to explore this ancient land. Two Night Stay: Emma Gorge Resort in the picturesque El Questro Wilderness Park. BLD Day 9. El Questro Wilderness Park. With a local ranger, embark on a cruise along the stunning Chamberlain Gorge. After lunch, head to the beautiful Zebedee Springs, a permanent natural thermal spring tucked away in a secluded pocket of rainforest. BD Day 10. El Questro, Gibb River Road, Mitchell Plateau. Journey along the Gibb River Road and ford rivers to arrive at your exclusive accommodation on the Mitchell Plateau. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. BLD Day 11. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight. Discover Mitchell Falls, a true highlight of your Kimberley adventure. Begin with a hike to Little Mertens Falls to view rare Aboriginal art. Continue on to Big Mertens Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Enjoy a dip in the river then take a helicopter flight over the spectacular tiered falls back to the vehicle. Alternatively, hike back with your guide. BLD Day 12. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River, Ancient Rock Art. View unique Wandjina and Bradshaw Art (Gwion Gwion) on the banks of the King Edward River. Stay: Drysdale River Station. BLD Day 13. Manning Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Bell Gorge. Journey to Manning Gorge and perhaps take a swim. Enjoy lunch before heading to Galvans Gorge to see some rock art. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge. BLD Day 14. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming. Journey along the Gibb River Road into King Leopold Range National Park to Bell Gorge. Here, stunning cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Enjoy a picnic lunch then take a dip below the waterfall or go bird-watching. BLD Day 15. Bell Gorge, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Broome. Admire the ancient marine fossils embedded in the walls of Windjana Gorge. Continue to Tunnel Creek and wade through the cool waters to the oasis beyond. Later, travel to Broome for your Farewell Dinner. Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. BLD Day 16. Depart Broome. Be transferred to the airport for your flight home. B 20 MAX. GUESTS G U A R A N TE E D S M A L L G R O U P S 63 OUTBACK WESTERN AUSTRALIA Kimberley Cruise Extension Ask about extending your adventure with a spectacular cruise of the Kimberley's stunning coastline from Broome to Darwin. $1,300 AIR CREDIT PER COUPLE # BOOK BY 15 DECEMBER 2015 2016 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person GKB16R – 16 DAY 4WD ADVENTURE 2016 Twin Share Solo Trav. 16 Day GKB16R May 6ˆ, 9, 13ˆ, 24ˆ, 25, 30. $10,295 $13,295 June 15ˆ, 29ˆ, 30. $10,295 $13,295 July 13ˆ, 18, 20. $10,295 $13,295 Aug. 6ˆ, 6, 14ˆ, 22ˆ, 23. $10,295 $13,295 Sept. 3, 5ˆ, 9. $9,995 $12,895 ˆIndicates itinerary operates in reverse – Broome to Darwin with some slight itinerary amendments (GKB16). PLEASE NOTE: Events may cause disruptions to itinerary. APT highly recommends travel insurance. See pages 70-71 for terms and conditions. # See page 33 for SuperDeals details. Activity Level: Active – this tour contains some longer, more challenging walks.