2013 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Admire spellbinding landscapes as you cruise along the Kimberley Coast Kimberley, Kakadu & MS Caledonian Sky 28 Day Small Group 4WD Tour & Expedition Cruise SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a cruise along Geikie Gorge Visit the Kimberley's secluded gorges Discover Bungle Bungle Range See rock galleries of ancient Aboriginal art Explore spectacular Kakadu National Park Cruise Nitmiluk National Park at sunset GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS NEW & EXCLUSIVE for 2013! Ten night Kimberley cruise aboard the luxurious MS Caledonian Sky Two night stays at APT's Bell Gorge, Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungle and Hawk Dreaming wilderness lodges Stay at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro All accommodation is fully ensuited Travel in a deluxe 4WD vehicle Helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls Small boat Zodiac excursions ACTIVITY LEVEL Wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner throughout your cruise Expert services of an Expedition Team All sightseeing, park and cruise fees 74 meals included – 27 breakfasts (B), 23 lunches (L) and 24 dinners (D) Expert services of the Kimberley's best Driver-Guides and Operations team Cruise the stunning Kimberley coastline and discover its many treasures, including the majestic Horizontal Falls Day 1. Depart Broome, Geikie Gorge Cruise. Start our magical journey into the Kimberley. Enjoy a spectacular river cruise along Geikie Gorge, before arriving in Fitzroy Crossing. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. Day 2. Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge. Explore the 750 metre-long Tunnel Creek. Head to Windjana Gorge, where sheer cliffs tower above white sands. Then traverse the outback highway, the Gibb River Road, to our exclusive lodge. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, with private ensuites, Gibb River Road. LD Day 7. Gibb River Road, El Questro Wilderness Park. Rejoin the Gibb River Road and head for El Questro Wilderness Park. Two Night Stay: Tented cabins with private ensuites at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro. BLD Day 8. Zebedee Springs, Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, Emma Gorge. Discover Zebedee Springs. Cruise Chamberlain Gorge, before hiking into stunning Emma Gorge. BLD BLD Day 3. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming. Visit the tiered waterholes of Bell Gorge, and enjoy a swim below the waterfall or go for a hike. BLD Day 4. Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge. Explore picturesque Galvans Gorge, then enjoy a picnic lunch at Barnett River Gorge, before heading for the remote Mitchell Plateau. Stay: Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road. BLD Day 5. King Edward River, Mitchell Plateau, Aboriginal Art. Visit Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art galleries and take a swim at King Edward River Crossing. Continue to our own wilderness lodge on the Mitchell Plateau. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuite bathrooms at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. Day 9. World Heritage Purnululu National Park. Discover the unique beauty of the Bungle Bungle Range as you hike into Echidna Chasm. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuites at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Purnululu National Park. Day 10. Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek. Explore Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge, and walk among the beehive domes with a local guide and enjoy sunset drinks. BLD Day 11. Kununurra, Ord River Scheme. Travel to Kununurra, viewing the Ord River Scheme. Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort. BLD Day 6. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight over the Falls. Hike to Little Mertens Falls to view rare Aboriginal art. Continue on to Big Mertens Falls before arriving at the spectacular four-tiered Mitchell Falls. Swim in the river above the falls, then take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls, or alternatively, you may hike back to the vehicle. BLD 52 Day 12. Nitmiluk National Park, Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Cultural Cruise. Head into the Northern Territory to Nitmiluk National Park. Here, board the Nabilil Dreaming Sunset Cultural Cruise, and enjoy dinner on board. Stay: all Seasons Hotel, Katherine. Day 13. Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Cruise, Nourlangie Rock. Discover the beauty of Kakadu. Cruise along Kakadu's Yellow Water Billabong, then visit Nourlangie Rock to view Aboriginal rock art. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuites, Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge, Kakadu National Park. BLD BLD BD BLD APT EXCLUSIVE CHARTER

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