Kakadu and Kimberley

Tour Code: ant-ndkb

Highlights

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

  •    EXCLUSIVE! Kimberley Dreamtime experience at Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve and Warriu Park
  •    Explore Kakadu National Park
  •    See wildlife as you cruise on Yellow Water Billabong
  •    View ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr
  •    See wetland birds whilst on the Guluyambi cruise
  •    Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Darwin
  •    Cruise through majestic Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park
  •    See the impressive Lake Argyle
  •    Enjoy a wildlife spotting cruise on the Ord River
  •    Travel to Wyndham for spectacular views from the 5 Rivers Lookout
  •    Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge
  •    Guided tour of the Argyle Diamond Mine
  •    Cruise through Geikie Gorge
  •    Time to relax in Broome, the pearling capital

Transportation

  •    Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

  •    Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

  •    Full Buffet Breakfasts (13) (B)
  •    Lunches (5) (L)
  •    Hotel Dinners (8) YOUR CHOICE

Accommodation

  •    Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

  •    Welcome drink
  •    All purpose travel bag and map
  •    Airport transfers (Day 1 from Darwin Airport – flights anytime; Day 14 to Broome Airport – flights anytime)
  •    Hotel porterage included
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Itinerary

Day 1 Sat: Arrive Darwin

On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel, Darwin.

Day 2 Sun: Kakadu National Park

Join your local AAT Kings Driver/Guide this morning. Travel across the Adelaide River and Marrakai Plains, deep into Kakadu National Park. View ancient Aboriginal art at Nourlangie Rock. At Cooinda, we join a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru. (BL)

Day 3 Mon: Kakadu – Darwin

This morning view rock art at Ubirr. Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River. We have an Aboriginal guide with us and with the special permission of the local people, we will be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre, before returning to Darwin.

Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel, Darwin, 2 nights. (BL)

Day 4 Tue: Darwin

Time at leisure this morning before you join your Tour Director for a sightseeing tour of Darwin. Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink. (B)

Day 5 Wed: Katherine Gorge

Bid farewell to the Northern Capital as we head towards Katherine. Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery before we continue past the gold mining town of Pine Creek. In Nitmiluk National Park we cruise through Katherine Gorge.

Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)

Day 6 Thu: Ord River Cruise

Travel across vast cattle stations into Western Australia. See Lake Argyle, Australia's largest man-made lake. Join an adventure cruise along the Ord River, from Lake Argyle to Kununurra.

Accommodation: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights. (BL)

Day 7 Fri: Kununurra

After breakfast enjoy a tour of Kununurra. See the results of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme and explore Hidden Valley National Park. (B)

Bungle Bungle Options

Scenic flight or full day 4WD adventure available today. Please enquire for details.

Day 8 Sat: Kimberley Dreamtime – Wyndham

This morning travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. Your Aboriginal hosts will welcome you to the Kimberley in a traditional ceremony. See the bird life of this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to El Questro Wilderness Park, spanning over one million acres.

Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort, 2 nights,stay in unique tented cabins with private facilities, power and linen provided. (B)

El Questro Homestead

Upgrade to the luxurious El Questro Homestead. Please enquire for details.

Day 9 Sun: El Questro Wilderness Park

Enjoy a cruise along the Chamberlain Gorge. At Emma Gorge Resort there is time this afternoon to sit by the pool or hike into Emma Gorge for a refreshing swim in the waterhole. Your Tour Director will be able to assist you in booking any options. (B)

Day 10 Mon: Argyle Diamond Mine

Today visit the Argyle Diamond Mine. A local guide will join us for a behind the scenes look at the diamond mining process. Continue south to the isolated town of Halls Creek.

Accommodation: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. (BL)

Day 11 Tue: Geikie Gorge

Travel through the Kimberley to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. This afternoon cruise along spectacular Geikie Gorge. Be sure to look out for crocodiles and sawfish.

Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. (BL)

Day 12 Wed: Broome

Travel to the port of Derby and see the famous Boab Prison Tree, before continuing to the pearling centre of Broome. See Chinatown and Streeters Jetty where pearling luggers unload their harvest of oysters.

Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights. (B)

Day 13 Thu: Broome at leisure

Enjoy your day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. (B)

Day 14 Fri: Depart Broome

Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Broome Airport for your onward flight. (B)

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences

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Prices & Dates

Tour Dates
Departs Returns
2005
A$4250
  16 Apr     29 Apr  
  28 May     10 Jun*
  08 Jun     21 Jun  
  11 Jun     24 Jun  
  22 Jun     05 Jul  
  25 Jun     08 Jul*
  29 Jun     12 Jul  
  02 Jul     15 Jul  
  09 Jul     22 Jul  
  13 Jul     26 Jul  
  16 Jul     29 Jul  
  20 Jul     02 Aug  
  03 Aug     16 Aug  
  06 Aug     19 Aug*
  10 Aug     23 Aug  
  22 Aug     04 Sep*
  24 Aug     06 Sep  
  10 Sep     23 Sep*
  03 Oct     16 Oct  
2006
  15 Apr   28 Apr
  27 May   09 Jun
  07 Jun   20 Jun
  10 Jun   23 Jun
  21 Jun   04 Jul
  24 Jun   07 Jul
  28 Jun   11 Jul
  01 Jul   14 Jul
  08 Jul   21 Jul
  12 Jul   25 Jul
  15 Jul   28 Jul
  19 Jul   01 Aug
  02 Aug   15 Aug
  05 Aug   18 Aug
  09 Aug   22 Aug
  21 Aug   03 Sept
  23 Aug   05 Sept
  09 Sept   22 Sept
  02 Oct   05 Oct
* = Guaranteed Departure
Supplements
Adult Single Supplement   A$1250
Triple Discount Save A$215
Child Discount Save A$850
Concession Card Holders Save A$75
Friendly Fours Save A$215
Frequent Traveller Save A$215
Meal Discount Save A$240

Some tours depart on a different day of the week than the one indicated in the itinerary.