Kimberley Coast Cruising, 4WD Tours Kimberley Region, Outback Tours, Bungle Bungles
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Day 6. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight. Discover Mitchell Falls' beautiful cascading waters and Indigenous art. When available, local Indigenous guides will join you. Begin with a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls and view rarely seen rock art. Continue on to Big Mertens Falls and then see the fantastic Mitchell Falls at their best on an included helicopter flight. Should you prefer, hike back with your guide. Longer helicopter flights are also available at an additional expense. BLD Day 7. Gibb River Road, El Questro Wilderness Park. Leaving the magnificent Mitchell Plateau, rejoin the Gibb River Road. Your adventure continues as you ford the Durack and Pentecost Rivers where saltwater crocodiles inhabit the deceptively calm waters. Travel to El Questro Wilderness Park, a one million acre property of rugged wilderness in the heart of the Kimberley. Stay two nights immersed in nature at Emma Gorge Resort in El Questro and explore this spectacular setting. Two Night Stay: El Questro Wilderness Park, Emma Gorge Resort. BLD Day 8. El Questro Wilderness Park. Discover the amazing wonders of El Questro Wilderness Park today. With a local ranger, embark on a cruise along stunning Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterway fringed by tropical vegetation and rugged escarpments. After lunch, head to the beautiful Zebedee Springs, a permanent natural thermal spring tucked away in a secluded pocket of rainforest. Return to Emma Gorge and enjoy dinner later this evening. BD Day 9. Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm. Covering almost 240,000 hectares, Purnululu National Park is home to an amazing array of natural phenomena. It's been around for 350 million years and has long been inhabited by local Indigenous people, however the striking Bungle Bungle Range was a secret from the outside world until 1983. Be amazed by the magnificent sandstone beehive formations along the way to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft with its striking colour variations depending on the angle of the sun. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. BLD Day 10. Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge. Explore the magic of Purnululu for yourself, and discover the depth of the Bungle Bungle Range. Walk along Piccaninny Creek, a winding gorge within the high walls of the Bungle Bungle domes. Marvel at these majestic beehive-like formations and enter the natural amphitheatre of Cathedral Gorge, a spacious cavern where the acoustics are astounding. You may like to experience an optional helicopter flight over the domes (own expense). As the sun begins to set, savour drinks overlooking the magnificent domes. BLD Day 11. Ord River, Lake Kununurra. Travel through rugged red landscapes to Kununurra, the gateway to the eastern Kimberley and the home of the Ord River Scheme, one of Australia's greatest engineering feats. Explore the beauty of Kununurra, then head to the Kununurra Country Club Resort. Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort. BLD Day 12. Northern Territory, Nitmiluk National Park. Cross the border into the Northern Territory on the way to Nitmiluk National Park. Step aboard the unforgettable Katherine Gorge Cruise. Discover the music, stories and ways of the local Jawoyn people as the sun sets. This evening, enjoy canapés and drinks on arrival at the beautiful Cicada Lodge, before indulging in a superb dinner showcasing the region's finest produce, guaranteed to be a trip highlight. Stay: Katherine, Cicada Lodge. BD Day 13. Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Cruise. Marvel at Kakadu's flora, wildlife and beautiful scenery in Australia's largest national park. Journey to Nourlangie Rock within Kakadu and view the unique Indigenous rock art before a Yellow Water Cruise. Tonight, enjoy dinner as you take in the beautiful surrounds. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge. BLD Spot Kakadu's saltwater crocodiles and magpie geese during your Top End adventure Explore rugged Bell Gorge's waterholes Darwin NT Kakadu National Park Katherine River V i c t o r i a Hw y 1 2 Cannon Hill Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge Cicada Lodge East Alligator River 1 1 Broome Prince Frederick Harbour Bigge Island Naturalist Island Careening Bay Jar Island Vansittart Bay Koolama Bay Horizontal Falls Talbot Bay Adele Island Buccaneer Archipelago Nares Point Raft Point Doubtful Bay Montgomery Reef WA King George Falls Cone Bay Cruise Sealed Road 4WD Track No. of nights stay APT's Exclusive Wilderness Lodge Scenic Flight (optional) Ord River 2 1 2 2 Fitzroy River Lake Argyle Purnululu National Park Pentecost River Durack River Tunnel Creek Windjana Gorge G i b b R i v e r R d Kununurra El Questro Derby Emma Gorge Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge 1 10 MS Caledonian Sky Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge 2 Wyndham 1 Drysdale River Station 2 1 57 LAND TOURING AND CRUISING