2013 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Oceanic Discoverer or Coral Princess Cassini Island Bigge Island Horizontal Falls Lacepede Islands Derby 2 Broome Western Australia 1 Fitzroy Crossing Day 10. Board Ship, Welcome Cocktail Party. After a morning at leisure, board your ship this afternoon and tonight enjoy the Captain's Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party. Ten Night Cruise: Oceanic Discoverer or Coral Princess. d Cascades King Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge 2 Windjana Gorge Tunnel Creek Geikie Gorge Halls Creek Northern Territory BD Day 11. Lacepede Islands, Turtle Nursery. Cruise through Pender Bay and visit the Lacepede Islands, home to colonies of booby and frigate birds, as well as Western Australia's most important breeding ground for green turtles. BLD Day 12. Crocodile Creek, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls. Visit Crocodile Creek and enjoy a swim. Cruise to Talbot Bay and see the amazing Horizontal Falls, a natural phenomenon where a rush of tidal water creates a horizontal waterfall. BLD Day 13. Buccaneer Archipelago, Montgomery Reef. See the idyllic islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago, which experiences tidal ranges of over eleven metres. Walk onto Montgomery Reef this morning as the tide ebbs and the reef rises out of the sea to create a waterfall effect. Visit Raft Point, and walk up to the caves perched on the hill. Inside, you'll view some impressive Aboriginal rock art. Day 18. Vansittart Bay. Enjoy a full day to explore beautiful Vansittart Bay and its many islands and secluded coves. The waters are known for their good fishing, while the eastern shore of the bay also hides the remnants of a WWII allied DC3 aircraft lying in the scrub. Day 19. King George River, Tranquil Bay. Explore the magnificent waterfalls of the King George River, whose sheer cliffs plunge 80 metres. Later, cruise the picturesque waters of Tranquil Bay, admiring its pristine beaches. Tonight, enjoy one more night with your fellow travellers on board at the Captain's Farewell Cocktail Party. BLD Day 20. Disembark Ship, Depart Darwin. Enjoy your final morning of cruising as you glide into the picturesque harbour of Darwin. Disembark and transfer to Darwin airport or your hotel. B To 31 March 2014 Cruise among the islands of Buccaneer Archipelago Emma Gorge 2 El Questro 2 1 2 10 Darwin 4WD Track Sealed Road Cruise No. of nights stay World Heritage Area APT Wilderness Lodge Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge Purnululu National Park BOOK BY 31 DEC. 2012 SAVE $400# BLD SAVE $200# per couple Travel 25 May 2013 per couple Travel June, July or August 2013 2013 DEPARTURES Oceanic Discoverer GBROD20 – 20 Day Tour May 25; June 15; July 6, 27. Coral Princess GBRCP20 – 20 Day Tour July 20; Aug. 31. PRICES (AU$) Includes all sightseeing, park fees, cruises, meals as specified, permits & accommodation. 20 Day GBROD20 Main Deck Stateroom BLD Day 14. Camp Creek, King Cascades. Cruise up the Prince Regent River to Camp Creek and the King Cascades waterfall. See the water cascade down the tiers, then perhaps enjoy a swim in crystal clear waters above the falls. Day 15. Careening Bay, Kuri Bay. Cruise to Careening Bay, site of a large ancient boab tree. After, continue to Kuri Bay, home of the lucrative South Sea pearling industry. Day 16. Prince Frederick Harbour, Naturalist Island. At Prince Frederick Harbour, anchor at Naturalist Island for the day. Perhaps take a helicopter flight to get a different perspective of this panoramic paradise (own expense). Cruise to Bigge Island and explore ancient Aboriginal rock art sites, which feature Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings, including one of the Kimberley's most famous, the Kaiara face. EL QUESTRO HOMESTEAD UPGRADE! BLD Stay two nights at this luxurious homestead, with gourmet meals, drinks and most activities included. This upgrade replaces accommodation and touring at Emma Gorge Resort. Additional $1,695 twin share; $3,050 solo trav. BLD 20 Day GBRCP20 Cabin Stateroom # Twin Share Solo Traveller Promenade Deck (Cat. A) $14,660 $20,995 $11,995 $16,995 $13,995 $19,995 Upper Deck Stateroom $13,325 N/A Deluxe Stateroom $12,945 $18,420 $13,610 N/A APT Club Members – SAVE $100 per person. TOUR NOTES See pages 10-11 for details. Cruising itinerary subject to tidal conditions. This tour includes mainly easy walks and some more moderate. Weather events may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations. See page 83 for terms & conditions. # BLD Day 17. Bigge Island, Aboriginal Art. BLD GHAN EXTENSION Enjoy one of the world's most exciting rail adventures aboard The Ghan with a journey from Darwin in Gold Kangaroo Class. Please enquire for prices and details. Additional accommodation may be required. STAY TWO NIGHTS IN BROOME Stay at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa at the beginning of your tour. See page 41 for details. www.kimberleywilderness.com.au 59 i G R b b R re v i a B c u c A r e e n h c r e p i a l o g

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