2013 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Discover the remote Kimberley coast aboard the Coral Princess, custom-built for these waters Breathtaking Kimberley 25 Day Small Group 4WD Touring & Small Ship Cruising SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Journey on the Gibb River Road and discover secluded gorges and waterholes See impressive Wandjina and Gwion rock art Ascend the remote Mitchell Plateau NEW & EXCLUSIVE! Home Valley Station tour Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls Discover El Questro Wilderness Park Explore the Bungle Bungle Range Cruise Ord River and Geikie Gorge Cruise the stunning Kimberley coastline and discover its many treasures, including the majestic Horizontal Falls GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS Two night stays at APT's Bell Gorge, Mitchell Falls and Bungle Bungle wilderness lodges Stay at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro All accommodation is fully ensuited Spend two nights at luxurious Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Ten night Kimberley cruise aboard the Oceanic Discoverer or Coral Princess Expert services of the Kimberley's best Driver-Guides and Operations team Travel in a deluxe 4WD vehicle with a guaranteed maximum of 20 passengers All sightseeing, park and cruise fees ACTIVITY LEVEL 66 meals included – 24 breakfasts (B), 21 lunches (L) and 21 dinners (D) NEW & EXCLUSIVE! Home Valley Station stay Day 1. Broome, Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge. From Broome, travel the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge. Afterwards, spend time exploring Tunnel Creek. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, with private ensuites, Gibb River Road. Day 6. Mitchell Plateau, Gibb River Road, Home Valley Station. Travel to the vast cattle station of Home Valley Station, home to scenery that captivated audiences in the movie 'Australia'. Stay: Home Valley Station, Guesthouse Rooms. BLD LD Day 2. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming. Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Take a refreshing swim below the waterfall which feeds the lower pool, or perhaps enjoy a hike around the gorge. Day 3. Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge. Visit some of the Kimberley's most secluded and beautiful gorges. Begin at Galvans Gorge then travel to Barnett River Gorge for lunch. Continue to a legendary working cattle station, where you'll stay tonight. Stay: Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road. BLD Day 4. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River. As you ascend the Mitchell Plateau, see Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art and swim in the waters of King Edward River Crossing. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuite bathrooms at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. Day 7. Home Valley Station, El Questro Wilderness Park. Tour the cattle station, then travel to El Questro Wilderness Park. Hike into Emma Gorge, where you can enjoy a swim. Stay: Tented cabins with spacious ensuites at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro. BLD BLD Day 8. El Questro, Wyndham, Parry's Lagoon. Soak in the hot pools of Zebedee Springs and visit the station, then travel to Wyndham and see Cambridge Gulf. Afterwards, visit Parry's Lagoon. Two Night Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra. Day 9. Cruise Ord River and Lake Kununurra. Travel to Lake Argyle, then join a cruise along the mighty Ord River, keeping an eye out for the spectacular wildlife. BLD Day 5. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight over the Falls. Take a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls to see rare Aboriginal art. When available, you'll be joined by local Aboriginal guides. Continue to Big Merten Falls before arriving at the magnificent four-tiered Mitchell Falls. Swim in pools above the falls and take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to your vehicle (or hike back with your guide). Longer flights are available at additional expense. 54 Day 10. Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm. Head to Purnululu National Park. On arrival, hike into spectacular Echidna Chasm. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented ensuite cabins at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Purnululu National Park. Day 11. Bungle Bungle Range, Cathedral Gorge. Hike along dry Piccaninny Creek and into Cathedral Gorge. Enjoy sunset drinks as you take in the changing colours of the beehive domes. BLD BLD Day 12. Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing. Visit Halls Creek and see China Wall, a natural quartz formation. Continue to Fitzroy Crossing. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. B BLD BLD BLD

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