2013 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Explore the majestic waterfalls of King George River as you cruise the Kimberley Coast Ultimate Kimberley 27 Day Small Group 4WD Touring & Small Ship Cruising SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS See ancient Aboriginal art at Ubirr Explore spectacular Kakadu National Park Cruise Nitmiluk National Park at sunrise Explore the striped beehive domes of Bungle Bungle Range See Echidna Chasm's towering rock walls Explore the wonders of El Questro, including Emma Gorge and Zebedee Springs Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls Enjoy a cruise along Geikie Gorge Cruise the stunning Kimberley coastline and discover its many treasures, including the majestic Horizontal Falls GUARANTEED INCLUSIONS Two nights at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Ten night Kimberley cruise aboard the Oceanic Discoverer or Coral Princess Two night stays at APT's Hawk Dreaming, Bungle Bungle, Mitchell Falls and Bell Gorge wilderness lodges Stay at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro All accommodation is fully ensuited Expert services of the region'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 ACTIVITY LEVEL 73 meals included – 26 breakfasts (B), 23 lunches (L) and 24 dinners (D) Day 1. Darwin, Ubirr Rock Art, Guluyambi Cruise. Depart Darwin and travel to Ubirr in Kakadu National Park to explore galleries of ancient Aboriginal art. Then enjoy the Guluyambi cruise. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuites, Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge, Kakadu National Park. Day 2. Arnhem Land, Cannon Hill, Hawk Dreaming. Accompanied by a local guide, cross the East Alligator River into spiritual Arnhem Land. Return to Kakadu and enjoy the art and billabongs of Cannon Hill and Hawk Dreaming, as well as sunset drinks (order of touring may vary; Arnhem Land may be inaccessible for cultural reasons or when tides prevent crossing the East Alligator River). Cruise, Katherine. Travel to Nourlangie Rock before boarding a guided cruise along Kakadu's Yellow Water Billabong. Keep an eye out for estuarine crocodiles and the extensive bird and plant life in this pristine environment. Stay: all Seasons Hotel, Katherine. Day 4. Dawn Break Breakfast Cruise, Kununurra. Journey into beautiful Nitmiluk National Park and join a Dawn Break Breakfast Cruise that serves up a spectacular sun rise. Glide along stunning Katherine Gorge with a guide who will detail the region's rich flora and fauna. After, depart Katherine and continue to Kununurra. Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort. Day 6. Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge. Hike among the famous Bungle Bungle domes along Piccaninny Creek. Test the acoustics of Cathedral Gorge, then enjoy sunset drinks. BLD LD Day 7. Purnululu National Park, El Questro. Farewell the Bungle Bungle Range this morning and travel to El Questro Wilderness Park, where you'll stay at the iconic Emma Gorge Resort. Two Night Stay: El Questro, tented cabins with private facilities at Emma Gorge Resort. BLD BLD Day 3. Nourlangie Rock, Yellow Water Day 8. Zebedee Springs, Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, Emma Gorge. This morning take a walk into Zebedee Springs, and enjoy a relaxing soak in the thermal pools. Later, cruise through spectacular Chamberlain Gorge, followed by a hike into beautiful Emma Gorge. BLD BLD Day 9. El Questro, Mitchell Plateau. Cross the Pentecost and Durack rivers along the Gibb River and Kalumburu roads, arriving at the remote and stunning Mitchell Plateau. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuite bathrooms at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. Day 10. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight over the Falls. Today you have a full day to discover the iconic Mitchell Falls. Included is a helicopter flight over the Mitchell Falls, one of Australia's most spectacular waterfalls. BD Day 5. Echidna Chasm, Purnululu National Park. Travel to Purnululu National Park. Walk into the spectacular Echidna Chasm. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented ensuite cabins at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Purnululu National Park. 56 Day 11. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward BLD River. View the Kimberley's unique Gwion (Bradshaw) art, and see a Wandjina rock art gallery on the banks of the King Edward River. Then, journey to a million acre cattle station for an overnight stay at Drysdale River Station. Stay: Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road. BLD BLD BLD

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