Kimberley Coast Cruising, 4WD Tours Kimberley Region, Outback Tours, Bungle Bungles
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50 Day 12. Adele Island, Buccaneer Archipelago, Nares Point. Arrive at Adele Island today, an important area for breeding seabirds like the Lesser Frigatebird and the Brown Booby. Later, cruise through Buccaneer Archipelago's islands before arriving at Nares Point for a relaxing sunset cocktail. BLD Day 13. Yampi Sound, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls. Cruise through Yampi Sound before heading to Talbot Bay, known for its massive 12-metre tides that create the unique Horizontal Falls. Subject to tidal conditions, embark on a high powered fast boat ride here. You may get to see Tawny Nurse Sharks. Later, take a Zodiac cruise through stunning Cyclone Creek, home to beautiful birdlife. BLD Day 14. Raft Point, Doubtful Bay, Montgomery Reef. Visit a Wandjina art site at Raft Point before a Doubtful Bay cruise. From your Zodiac, witness the magnificent Montgomery Reef 'rise' out of the ocean as tidal waters cascade into the surrounding channels and discover the reef's diverse marine life. BLD Day 15. Careening Bay, Prince Regent Reserve, St George's Basin. Explore Careening Bay, where Phillip Parker King was forced to beach his damaged ship HMC Mermaid in 1820. While here, you will also see the bay's Mermaid boab tree. Later, you'll visit Prince Regent Nature Reserve, a significant protected natural area of the Kimberley. After discovering this area, you'll take a picturesque cruise through St George's Basin. BLD Day 16. Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River. Arrive at Prince Frederick Harbour, home to soaring red cliffs, green rainforest and mangroves. With its extreme tide system and pristine eco-system, there is an incredible range of wildlife to discover here including saltwater crocodiles, mudskippers and birds. Explore the Hunter River and visit Naturalist Island where an optional helicopter flight to Mitchell Falls departs (own expense). BLD Day 17. Bigge Island. Off the coast of the Kimberley, approximately 6 kilometres from the mainland, Bigge Island is filled with fantastic Enjoy a full day at stunning Bell Gorge PLEASE NOTE: This cruise is based on the MS Caledonian Sky. For L'Austral and Coral Discoverer, refer to pages 42-43 & 44-45 and see page 51 for pricing. kimberleywilderness.com.au