2013 - APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures

Oceanic Discoverer or Coral Princess Cassini Island Bigge Island Hunter River Horizontal Falls Broome 2 Drysdale River Station Western Australia King Cascades Lacepede Islands 2 1 10 Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge Mitchell Plateau 1 2 2 Kununurra El Questro 2 Windjana Gorge Tunnel Creek 1 Fitzroy Crossing 1 2 10 Geikie Gorge Sealed Road 4WD Track Cruise Darwin 1 Kakadu Nat. Park 2 1 Katherine Northern Territory Wilderness Lodge Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge Bell Gorge Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge No. of nights stay World Heritage Area APT Wilderness Lodge Day 12. Barnett River Gorge, Galvans Gorge. Today, hike into Barnett River Gorge and Galvans Gorge, en route to the Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, located on the Gibb River Road. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, with private ensuites, Gibb River Road. Day 13. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming. Explore the beautiful setting of Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround a series of waterfalls. Hike into the gorge and perhaps have a swim. Day 14. Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Fitzroy Crossing. Journey to Windjana Gorge and look out for freshwater crocodiles. At Tunnel Creek National Park wade through the tunnel. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. Day 21. Camp Creek, King Cascades. Cruise up the Prince Regent River to Camp Creek and the King Cascades waterfall. BLD Day 22. Careening Bay, Kuri Bay. Cruise to Careening Bay, site of a large boab tree, then continue to Kuri Bay, home of the South Sea pearl industry. BLD Learn the ancient stories behind Aboriginal rock art BOOK BY 31 DEC. 2012 BLD SAVE $1,000# BLD Day 23. Prince Frederick Harbour, Naturalist Island. At Prince Frederick Harbour, anchor at Naturalist Island for the day. BLD Day 24. Bigge Island. Continue your cruise along the coast to Bigge Island and explore ancient Aboriginal rock art sites. BLD Day 15. Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome. Join a cruise through striking Geikie Gorge, before continuing to the beautiful beaches of Broome. Two Night Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, Broome. BLD Day 25. Vansittart Bay. Today, enjoy a leisurely day cruising and enjoying the captivating scenery of Vansittart Bay. Day 16. Broome. Spend the day at leisure. Day 17. Board Ship, Welcome Cocktail Party. This morning is at your leisure, then board your ship and tonight, enjoy the Captain's Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party. Ten Night Cruise: Oceanic Discoverer or Coral Princess. Day 18. Lacepede Islands, Turtle Nursery. Spend the morning cruising through picturesque Pender Bay and visit the Lacepede Islands, home to a turtle nursery. BL B BLD Day 26. King George River, Tranquil Bay. Explore the waterfalls of the King George River. Enjoy the Captain's Farewell Cocktail Party. BLD Day 27. Arrive Darwin, Disembark Ship. This morning your holiday of a lifetime comes to a conclusion, with a departure airport transfer. B per couple Travel May or September 2013 SAVE $600# 2013 DEPARTURES Oceanic Discoverer GKDOD27 – 27 Day Tour & Cruise May 24† Aug. 16† ^ ; June 3^ , 26^ , 14† ; Sept. 6† , 29. July 15^ . ; 26† ; Operates in reverse direction. 26 day itinerary. Enquire for details. Code GKBOD26R Coral Princess GKDCP27 – 27 Day Tour & Cruise June 22; July 8^ ^ , 13; Sept. 14. Operates in reverse direction. 26 day itinerary. Enquire for details. Code GKDCP26R PRICES (AU$) Includes all sightseeing, park fees, cruises, meals as specified, permits & accommodation. Twin Share BD STAY LONGER IN DARWIN Why not add a stay in the tropical Darwin? See page 82 for details. BLD Day 19. Crocodile Creek, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls. Visit Crocodile Creek and enjoy a swim. Cruise to delightful Talbot Bay and then be prepared to be spellbound as the amazing Horizontal Falls comes into view. Day 20. Buccaneer Archipelago, Montgomery Reef. Cruise the pristine waters of the Buccaneer Archipelago, which experiences tidal ranges of over 11 metres. Later, walk onto Montgomery Reef and visit Raft Point to see an Aboriginal rock art gallery. 27 Day GKDOD27 Main Deck Stateroom 27 Day GKDCP27 Cabin Stateroom # Promenade Deck (Cat. A) $18,860 $26,395 $16,195 $22,395 $18,195 $25,395 Upper Deck Stateroom $17,525 N/A Deluxe Stateroom $17,145 $23,820 $17,810 N/A APT Club Members – SAVE $100 per person. TOUR NOTES # BLD EL QUESTRO HOMESTEAD UPGRADE! Stay two nights at this luxurious homestead, with gourmet meals, drinks and most activities included. This upgrade replaces accommodation and touring at Emma Gorge Resort. BLD Additional $1,695 twin share; $3,050 solo trav. www.kimberleywilderness.com.au 57 See pages 10-11 for details. Cruising itinerary subject to tidal conditions. Tour includes some longer, more challenging walks. Cruise touring subject to tidal conditions. Weather events may cause disruptions to itinerary. See page 83 for terms & conditions. Solo Traveller Operates in reverse direction. 26 day itinerary. Enquire for details. Code GKDOD26R † per couple Travel June, July or August 2013 u B c n a c r e e r A h c p i e a l g o

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