2013 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Darwin Litchfield National Park Bell Gorge Windjana Gorge Broome Western Australia Explore the beauty of Katherine Gorge on a guided cruise Wilderness Lodge 1 El Questro Kununurra 2 2 Purnululu National Park 2 Fitzroy Crossing 1 2 Katherine 1 Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge 1 Geikie Gorge Northern Territory 4WD Track Sealed Road No. of nights stay World Heritage Area APT Wilderness Lodge Darwin to Broome Highlighter 10 Day Small Group 4WD Tour GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS Two night stay at APT's Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Purnululu National Park, and overnight at APT's Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge Stay at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro All accommodation fully ensuited Travel in a deluxe 4WD vehicle Guaranteed maximum of 20 passengers All sightseeing, park and cruise fees ACTIVITY LEVEL 26 meals included – 9 breakfasts (B), 8 lunches (L) and 9 dinners (D) Expert services of the Outback's best Driver-Guides and Operations team Day 4. Kununurra, Purnululu National Park, Spring Creek Track, Echidna Chasm. Travel to Purnululu National Park, home to the famous Bungle Bungle Range. Walk along the towering rock walls of Echidna Chasm. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuites at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Purnululu National Park. BOOK BY 31 DEC. 2012 SAVE $200# BLD Day 5. Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge, Sunset Drinks. Enjoy a hike among the famous domes, along the ancient dry river bed of Piccaninny Creek and into Cathedral Gorge, before sunset drinks overlooking the Bungle Bungle Range. BLD Day 6. Purnululu National Park, El Questro. Travel to El Questro Wilderness Park, a million acre cattle station in the heart of the Kimberley. Two Night Stay: Tented cabins with private ensuites at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro Wilderness Park. Day 1. Darwin, Litchfield National Park, Katherine, Welcome Dinner. Set off in a 4WD for Litchfield National Park. Visit Florence Falls and Wangi Falls, where you can swim underneath the waterfalls. Marvel at the Magnetic Termite Mounds. Visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery, before arriving at Katherine. Stay: all Seasons Hotel, Katherine. per couple Travel May or September 2013 SAVE $100# 2013 DEPARTURES GBD10R – 10 Day Tour May 4, 17*, 30; June 8*, 20; July 4*, 16, 25*; Aug. 6, 11*, 22, 22*; Sept. 3, 15*. *Operates in reverse with slight alterations. Code GBD10. Refer to pages 62-63. PRICES (AU$) BLD Day 7. Zebedee Springs, Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, Emma Gorge. Discover the wonders of El Questro. Walk to the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs then, with a local ranger, cruise Chamberlain Gorge. Later, hike into Emma Gorge, where you can swim under a waterfall. BD LD Day 2. Dawn Break Sunrise Cruise, Kununurra, Ord River. Journey into Nitmiluk National Park and join a Dawn Break Sunrise Cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge, with a guide who will detail the region's rich flora and fauna. Travel into Western Australia to Kununurra, home to one of Australia's great engineering feats, the Ord River Scheme. Two Night Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra. Cruise. Visit Lake Argyle, then enjoy a wildlife cruise down the Ord River. Watch for an array of birdlife and fish that inhabit the region. 64 Day 8. El Questro, Gibb River Road, Galvans Gorge. Journey along the Gibb River Road, fording the Pentecost and Durack rivers. Arrive at Galvans Gorge, see Wandjina rock art and perhaps enjoy a refreshing swim. Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, with private ensuites, Gibb River Road. BLD BLD Day 3. Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Ord River BD Day 9. Windjana Gorge, Fitzroy Crossing. Travel to Windjana Gorge, and discover ancient marine fossils, before arriving in Fitzroy Crossing. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. Day 10. Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome. Cruise spectacular Geikie Gorge, marvelling at its unique bleached walls and beautiful surroundings. Enjoy the scenery as you travel the Great Northern Highway towards Broome, where your 10 day 4WD adventure concludes. Includes all sightseeing, park fees, cruises, meals as specified, permits & accommodation. To 31 March 2014 10 Day GBD10R # Twin Share $5,395 Solo Traveller $6,595 APT Club Members – SAVE $100 per person. TOUR NOTES See page 10-11 for details. 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. # per couple Travel June, July or August 2013 BLD STAY LONGER IN DARWIN & BROOME BL Extend your trip with an overnight stay at Darwin's Mantra Pandanas at the start of your tour, as well as a night at Broome's Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa at the end of your tour. Price includes full buffet breakfasts. 2 night price from $390 per person, twin share. G i b b R i v e r R d

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