2013 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Marvel at the spectacle of Horizontal Falls from the air and by sea Horizontal Falls & Kimberley Complete 15 Day Small Group 4WD Tour SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a boat ride through Horizontal Falls Take a flight over Buccaneer Archipelago Journey on the famed Gibb River Road Ascend beautiful Mitchell Plateau See Wandjina and Gwion rock art Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls Discover El Questro Wilderness Park Visit Wyndham and Parry's Lagoon Cruise the majestic Ord River Explore the Bungle Bungle Range Cruise ancient Geikie Gorge GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS NEW & EXCLUSIVE! Home Valley Station stay Two night stays at APT's Bell Gorge, Mitchell Falls and Bungle Bungle wilderness lodges Stay at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro Spend two nights at luxurious Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa All accommodation is fully ensuited Expert services of the Kimberley's best Driver-Guides and Operations team Travel in a deluxe 4WD vehicle Guaranteed maximum of 20 passengers All sightseeing, park and cruise fees ACTIVITY LEVEL 38 meals included – 14 breakfasts (B), 12 lunches (L) and 12 dinners (D) NEW & EXCLUSIVE! Home Valley Station tour Discover Tunnel Creek, Windjana, Bell, Galvans and Barnett River gorges Day 1. Arrive Broome, Cable Beach. Arrive in Broome where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Two Night Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. Day 2. Horizontal Falls, Broome. Start the day with a spectacular half-day scenic seaplane flight to Horizontal Falls. Ride through the falls on a high-powered boat and perhaps try your hand at fishing. This afternoon, relax in the beautiful surrounds of Cable Beach, then maybe take a camel ride at sunset (own expense). Day 5. Galvans Gorge, Barnett River BD Day 3. Broome, Boab Prison Tree, Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek. Today, begin your 13 day tour of the Kimberley. Travel to Derby and visit an ancient boab tree, whose hollowed 14 metre girth once acted as a prison cell. Then, we traverse the famed Gibb River Road, a remote outback highway that helped open up the rugged Kimberley. Stop for a short walk at Windjana Gorge, where towering cliffs rise out of the sandy banks to an audience of freshwater crocodiles. Continue to imposing Tunnel Creek, and wade through a 750 metre tunnel to an oasis, before driving on to our wilderness lodge in the heart of Ngarinyin country. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, with private ensuites, Gibb River Road. Gorge, Drysdale River Station. Venture across the sweeping landscapes of Kimberley cattle country to discover some of the secluded gorges that seem to be caught in time. Be spellbound by the seductive scenery of Galvans Gorge, as you stroll to an ancient waterhole framed by boab trees. Witness how the gorge walls hold their own magic, as you view ancient Aboriginal rock art. There's also opportunity for a refreshing swim, before heading to nearby Barnett River Gorge, where we'll enjoy a picnic under a canopy of paperbark trees. Jump in for another swim or just relax admiring the scenery and abundant birdlife. Back in the 4WD, we'll turn off the Gibb River Road and follow the scenic stretches of Kalumburu Road. Tonight, we spend a night at the Drysdale River Station. Stay: Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road. BLD BLD Day 4. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming. Continue along the Gibb River Road to one of the Kimberley's most picturesque spots, the beautiful Bell Gorge. Marvel at this pristine wilderness of tiered waterholes and folded rock formations. Take a hike around the spectacular gorge, swim beneath a tumbling waterfall, or perhaps enjoy a spot of bird watching. Return to our lodge that offers views of the King Leopold Range. 42 BLD Day 6. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River, Gwion (Bradshaw) Art. Start today with a bit of adventure as we ford the Drysdale River, before heading up into the remote yet strikingly beautiful Mitchell Plateau. Arrive at the majestic King Edward River, where you can take a refreshing swim in its inviting water. Journey onwards, traversing a landscape of Livistona palm forests, and dramatic rock formations dotted with peaceful waterholes and cascading waterfalls. This timeless land also hides some of the most impressive examples of Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) art. Your guide will help you discern the myths and traditions that are captured in the rock faces, and remind us of the deeply spiritual Aboriginal people. We finish today at our exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy the luxury of a two-night stay immersed in nature. Take a dip at the camp's waterhole. Relax on your private deck and unwind. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuites at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. BLD

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