2013 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Take in the views of Raft Point from aboard the Oceanic Discoverer El Questro, Purnululu & Kimberley Coast 20 Day Small Group 4WD Tour & Small Ship Cruise SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Journey on the famed Gibb River Road Torch in hand, wade through Tunnel Creek Discover the beauty of Windjana, Bell and Galvans gorges Soak in the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs and explore Emma Gorge Cruise along Chamberlain Gorge Explore the wonders of World Heritage- listed Purnululu National Park See the unusual China Wall formation Explore ancient Geikie Gorge on a cruise GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS Two night stays at APT's Bell Gorge and Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodges Stay two nights at Emma Gorge Resort Two nights at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa All accommodation is fully ensuited 10 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 53 meals included – 19 breakfasts (B), 17 lunches (L) and 17 dinners (D) ACTIVITY LEVEL Cruise the stunning Kimberley coastline and discover its many treasures, including the spectacular Horizontal Falls Day 1. Broome, Boab Prison Tree, Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge. Begin your exploration of the awe-inspiring Kimberley region. Visit the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be more than 1,500 years old and measuring an incredible 14 metres in diameter. Turn on to the Gibb River Road, a remote 660 km outback highway stretching between Broome and Kununurra. Travel to Tunnel Creek and, with torch in hand, wade through the cool waters to view the wonderful oasis. At Windjana Gorge, see ancient marine fossils embedded in the gorge walls. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, with private ensuites, Gibb River Road. Day 5. Purnululu National Park. Journey to Purnululu National Park, one of Australia's most fascinating landmarks. The national park is home to the famed black and orange striped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. Hike along a Livistona palm-fringed trail into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular cleft in the rock massif, and walk between 200 metre high walls. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuites at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Purnululu National Park. Day 6. Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral LD Day 2. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming. Journey into King Leopold Ranges National Park, covering more than 900,000 acres, and home to Bell Gorge, where stunning cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Take a swim below the falls, or perhaps go bird-watching or hiking. BLD Day 3. Galvans Gorge, Durack River. Discover one of the region's most beautiful and most secluded gorges, Galvans Gorge. Inspect the rock art on the gorge walls and perhaps take a swim in the refreshing waters. Rejoin the Gibb River Road and ford the mighty Durack and Pentecost rivers into El Questro Wilderness Park. Two Night Stay: Tented cabins with spacious ensuites at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro. BLD Day 4. Emma Gorge, Zebedee Springs, Chamberlain Gorge Cruise. Discover Zebedee Springs, and soak in the natural thermal pools surrounded by lush ferns and palms. Then, join a local ranger and cruise Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterway lined by rugged escarpments. Later, you may like to hike into Emma Gorge, and swim under a droplet waterfall. 58 Gorge. Walk along Piccaninny Creek, a winding gorge within the high walls of the Bungle Bungle domes. Your next stop is the natural amphitheatre of Cathedral Gorge, a spacious cavern rising high into the sky. Marvel at the beehive domes while your guide brings the natural history of the range to life. You may like to take an optional helicopter flight over the domes (own expense). As the sun sets, enjoy a complimentary drink as you savour the magnificent scenery. Day 7. Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing. Visit Halls Creek, and see the unusual natural quartz formation which rises from a creek and up over a small hill. Continue to the small settlement of Fitzroy Crossing, on the Fitzroy River. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. BLD BLD BLD Day 8. Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome. Journey into Geikie Gorge National Park and enjoy a scenic cruise along Geikie Gorge, as you learn more about its surrounding flora and fauna. Afterwards, travel back to beautiful Broome. Two Night Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, Broome. BLD Day 9. Broome at Leisure. Today is at your leisure for relaxing or independent touring. BL B

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