Kimberley and Kakadu - Darwin to Broome

Highlights

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

• EXCLUSIVE! Kimberley DreamtimeExperience at Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve and Warriu Park
• Time to relax in Broome, the pearling capital
• Enjoy a cruise through Geikie Gorge
• Tour the Argyle Diamond Mine
• Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge
• Time to relax and swim in the thermal pools at El Questro Wilderness Park
• Stroll through Hidden Valley National Park
• Enjoy a wildlife spotting cruise on the Ord Rivern   Visit the historic Durack Homestead
• Cruise through majestic Katherine Gorge
• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Darwin
• Explore Kakadu National Park
• Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong
• See wetland birds on the Guluyambi cruise
• View ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr

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 Broome Airport – flights to arrive anytime;
• 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 (see page 35). (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, 2 nights. (B)

INDEPENDENT TOURING DAYS 11-14

Day 11 Sat: Darwin at leisure

Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore the Top End city of Darwin. (B)

Day 12 Sun: Kakadu National Park

Join your local AAT Kings Driver/Guide this morning. Travel into Kakadu National Park. View ancient Aboriginal art at Nourlangie Rock. At Cooinda join a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Later, visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru. (BL)

Day 13 Mon: Kakadu – Darwin

Join the Guluyambi cruise along the spectacular East Alligator River. We have special permission of the local people to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Next stop is Ubirr, with a short walk to view rock art.Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre, before returning to tropical Darwin.

Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel. (BL)

Day 14 Tue: Depart Darwin

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

Aboriginal Cultural Experiences

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