Kimberley Coast Cruising, 4WD Tours Kimberley Region, Outback Tours, Bungle Bungles
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43 KIMBERLEY COAST CRUISING INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 9 Ten night cruise aboard the stylish expedition small ship L'Austral 9 Daily excursions on Zodiac vessels 9 Exclusive all-day beverages package 9 The services of two APT Cruise Directors 9 Learn about this stunning region from your Expedition Team 9 Transfers to and from your small ship SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES 9 See the seabird breeding location of Adele Island 9 Take a high powered fast boat ride through the iconic Horizontal Falls 9 Explore amazing Montgomery Reef 9 Marvel at the incredible wildlife and Indigenous art of Bigge Island 9 Admire King George Falls, the tallest single drop falls in Western Australia SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS 9 See Indigenous art at Raft Point 9 Discover the amazing stone warriors at Langii 9 Witness the soaring red cliffs at Prince Frederick Harbour 9 View the wreckage of a DC3 ACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHTS 9 Choose from a range of cabins aboard L'Austral, the most luxurious ship to cruise the coastline FINEST DINING – INCLUDES ALL MEALS 9 Enjoy 10 Breakfasts (B), 9 Lunches (L) and 10 Dinners (D) Discover more as you head out on Zodiac vessels 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 excursion to Mitchell Falls departs (own expense). BLD Day 7. Bigge Island. Off the coast of the Kimberley, approximately 6 kilometres from the mainland, Bigge Island is filled with fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities and is well known for its Indigenous Australian rock art, created by the Wunambal people. In caves throughout the island, you will be able to see paintings including fascinating examples of first contact art and Wandjina figures. BLD Day 8. Vansittart Bay, Jar Island. After breakfast this morning, set off with your Expedition Team, walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3 which crash landed on the beach during World War II. Later, visit Jar Island and discover the island's outstanding rock art gallery. During your exploration here, you will see examples of the Kimberley's mysterious Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) paintings, dating back some 20,000 years. BLD Day 9. Koolama Bay, King George River and Falls. Wake up in Koolama Bay, named after a merchant ship bombed by the Japanese in World War II. Arriving at King George River, the highlight is sure to be King George Falls. The highest single drop falls in Western Australia, it plunges approximately 80 metres over a magnificent sandstone cliff. BLD Day 10. At sea. Today you have the opportunity to become familiar with your luxury ship with a full day at sea. Relax and enjoy the many public areas available to you, or simply sit back and enjoy the incredible views as they pass by. BLD Day 11. Disembark Cruise, Depart Darwin. Disembark your ship after breakfast, and be transferred to either Darwin Airport for your flight home, or to your Darwin hotel. B 10 L'Austral Broome Darwin Prince Frederick Harbour Bigge Island Naturalist Island Careening Bay Jar Island Vansittart Bay Koolama Bay Horizontal Falls Talbot Bay Adele Island Buccaneer Archipelago Raft Point Doubtful Bay Langii Montgomery Reef Mitchell Falls WA NT King Edward River King George Falls Cone Bay Cruise No. of nights stay Scenic Flight (optional) 43 KIMBERLEY CRUISING Tour notes: Cruising itineraries are subject to change due to tidal conditions and may be modified on board your ship. Weather events may cause disruption to itineraries. Travel insurance is mandatory on all cruises. See pages 72-73 for conditions. See page 65 for deck plans. # See pages 38-39 for SuperDeals details. Activity Level: Moderate – This tour includes mainly easy walks, with some optional more challenging hikes. Indicates whale migration season. 2017 DATES & PRICES L'AUSTRAL COMPANION FLY FREE # BOOK BY 31 July 2016 GKLA11 – 11 Day Cruise July 13; Aug. 2, 22. Twin Share Solo Trav. Deluxe Stateroom $10,195 $14,745 Prestige Stateroom (Deck 4) $10,895 $15,795 Prestige Stateroom (Deck 5) $11,195 $16,245 Prestige Stateroom (Deck 6) $11,495 $16,695 Deluxe Suite $15,695 $26,095 Prestige Suite $22,095 $38,895 Owner's Suite $23,595 $41,895 (A$) per person