2013 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Discover an untouched paradise aboard the Kimberley Quest II Kimberley Complete & Kimberley Quest II 22 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, Galvans and Barnett River gorges Ascend the Mitchell Plateau See Wandjina and Gwion rock art Cruise the Ord River NEW & EXCLUSIVE! Home Valley Station tour Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls Discover El Questro Wilderness Park Explore the Bungle Bungle Range Cruise the stunning Kimberley coastline and discover its many treasures, including the majestic Horizontal Falls GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS NEW & EXCLUSIVE! Home Valley Station stay Two night stays at APT's Bell Gorge, Mitchell Falls and Bungle Bungle wilderness lodges Two nights Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa All accommodation is fully ensuited Seven night Kimberley cruise aboard the Kimberley Quest II 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 57 meals included – 21 breakfasts (B), 18 lunches (L) and 18 dinners (D) ACTIVITY LEVEL Day 1. Broome, Boab Prison Tree, Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek. Visit the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be more than 1,500 years old. Travel the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge. Hike into this tranquil gorge, where you can see ancient marine fossils embedded in the gorge walls. Wade through Tunnel Creek, before driving on to our wilderness lodge. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, with private ensuites, Gibb River Road. Day 2. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming. Travel to Bell Gorge, where you'll enjoy the day among tiered waterholes and waterfalls. Day 6. Mitchell Plateau, Gibb River Road, Home Valley Station. Travel the Gibb River Road towards Home Valley Station. This vast cattle station is home to some spectacular scenery that was used as backdrops in the movie 'Australia'. Stay: Home Valley Station, Guesthouse Rooms. BLD LD BLD Day 3. Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge, Drysdale River Station. Discover the beauty of Galvans Gorge. View Aboriginal rock art on the gorge walls and swim in the waterhole. Stop for lunch at Barnett River Gorge, and take a dip, before heading towards an historic cattle property. Stay: Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road. BLD Day 4. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River, Gwion (Bradshaw) Art. Drive into the Mitchell Plateau and stop to view Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) art galleries. Stop alongside the clear waters of King Edward River for a swim, before arriving at our unique permanent wilderness accommodation for an enchanting two-night stay. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuite bathrooms at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. BLD Day 5. Mitchell Falls, Aboriginal Art, Helicopter Flight over the Falls. See Aboriginal art as we hike into Little Mertens Falls, Big Mertens Falls, and the awe-inspiring Mitchell Falls. You'll also see the spectacle from the air as we've included a helicopter flight over the falls. BLD 60 Day 7. Home Valley Station, El Questro Wilderness Park. Take an entertaining tour of cattle station, then travel to El Questro Wilderness Park. Hike into Emma Gorge, where you can enjoy a swim under the droplet waterfall. Stay: Tented cabins with spacious ensuites at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro. BLD Day 8. El Questro, Wyndham, Parry's Lagoon. Relax in the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs before travelling to a lookout to see five Kimberley rivers merge into the sea. Enjoy lunch at a pub before visiting Parry's Lagoon, a bird watcher's paradise. Two Night Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra. Day 9. Ord River and Lake Kununurra Cruise. Visit Lake Argyle, then enjoy a guided cruise on the Ord River. Admire the scenery, and witness the sunset while cruising Lake Kununurra. B Day 10. Echidna Chasm, Purnululu National Park. Drive to Purnululu National Park. Hike into the striking rock formation of Echidna Chasm. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuites at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Purnululu National Park. BLD Day 11. Cathedral Gorge, Beehive Domes. Hike into Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. With an expert guide, learn about bushtucker, bush medicine and the area's cultural significance. Then, enjoy sunset drinks with a backdrop of the Bungle Bungle Range. BLD BLD

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