Best of Kimberley

Highlights

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

• EXCLUSIVE! Kimberley Dreamtime experience at Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve and Warriu Park
• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Darwin
• Explore the picturesque Adelaide River War Cemetery
• Cruise through majestic Katherine Gorge
• Visit the historic Durack Homestead
• Enjoy a wildlife spotting cruise on the Ord River
• See impressive Lake Argyle
• Discover Hidden Valley National Park
• Time to relax and swim in the thermal pools at El Questro Wilderness Park
• Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge
• Tour the Argyle Diamond Mine
• Cruise through spectacular Geikie Gorge
• Relax on Cable Beach, Broome

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

Transportation

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

Professionally Escorted

• Discover Western Australia with our professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Accommodation

• Rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels, on a Twin Share basis 

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (10) (B)
• Lunches (3) (L)
• Hotel Dinners (9)

Plus

• Welcome Drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Special Discount Airfares – see specials page.
• Airport transfers included
• Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1 Wed: Arrive Broome

On arrival in Broome you will be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director this evening.
Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights.

Day 2 Thu: Broome at leisure

Today is at leisure to explore this tropical hideaway. Directly opposite the hotel is Cable Beach, 22km of white sand and clear tropical water. (B)

Day 3 Fri: Fitzroy Crossing

Travel to the port of Derby, situated on the edge of King Sound. Visit the famous Boab Prison Tree, used by the first police as an overnight holding cell. Travel through some of Australia’s biggest pastoral properties, to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing.

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

Day 4 Sat: Geikie Gorge

This morning cruise through Geikie Gorge, formed by the waters of the Fitzroy River, tunnelling through the Napier Range. Watch for wildlife as the 30 metre high walls of the gorge tower above us. Travel to Halls Creek, situated on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert.

Accommodation: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. (BL)

Day 5 Sun: Argyle Diamond Mine

Journey north of Halls Creek and enter the Argyle mining lease. A local guide will join us and conduct a tour of Argyle Diamond Mine, the world’s largest diamond mine. Travel to El Questro Wilderness Park this afternoon.

Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort, 2 nights, tented cabins with private facilities, power and linen provided (ask for details). (BL)

Day 6 Mon: El Questro

This morning cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole abounded by tropical vegetation. At Emma Gorge Resort there is time to hike into Emma Gorge. (B)

Day 7 Tue: Wyndham

This morning travel along the Gibb River Road to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. Your Aboriginal hosts will welcome you to the region in a traditional ceremony. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout for sensational views over the Cambridge Gulf. Visit Warriu Park to see the Dreamtime Statues and rock art mural, before continuing to Kununurra.

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

Day 8 Wed: Kununurra

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

Day 9 Thu: Ord River Cruise

This morning cruise along the Ord River from Kununurra to Lake Argyle. Visit the historic Durack Homestead. Cross vast cattle stations en route to Katherine.

Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (BL)

Day 10 Fri: Katherine Gorge

Cruise the placid waters of the Katherine River through the towering cliffs of two gorges. This afternoon travel through to Darwin for an orientation tour.

Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel. (B)

Day 11 Sat: Depart Darwin

You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)

Aboriginal Cultural Experience

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Prices & Dates

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