Experience Australia's last undiscovered region in style, first explore in a small group with our all-terrain vehicle, as we discover all the unique Kimberley icons by land. Then join the legendary Coral Princess and cruise along the Kimberley's spectacular coastline from Broome to Darwin. Tour Code: GKCCP25 Duration: 25 Days/24 Nights Departure dates for 2011: June 26*, 27 July 17*, 18 * operates on 26 Day itinerary. Code GKCCP26 - please enquire for itinerary ITINERARY Day 1. Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge From Broome, travel the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge. Afterwards spend time exploring Tunnel Creek, then head to the Imintji Wilderness Camp. Two Night Stay: APT EXCLUSIVE! Imintji Wilderness Camp, Gibb River Road. Lx1 Dx1

Day 2. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming
Travel to Bell Gorge and take a swim below the waterfall or go bird watching. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 3. Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge
Visit Galvans Gorge then travel to Barnett River Gorge for lunch. Continue to your camp on the banks of the upper King Edward River. Stay: Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 4. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
As you ascend the Mitchell Plateau, see Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art and swim in the waters of King Edward River Crossing. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 5. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight over Mitchell Falls
Take a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls to see rare Aboriginal art. View Gwion (Bradshaw) art and Big Mertens Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Swim in pools above the falls and take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to your vehicle, or if you prefer, hike back with your guide. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 6. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
Travel through Livistona palm forests, view galleries of ancient Aboriginal art, stop on the banks of the King Edward River for lunch. Stay: Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 7. El Questro Wilderness Park
Ford the Durack and Pentecost rivers and travel into El Questro Wilderness Park. Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort, tented cabins with ensuite bathrooms. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 8. El Questro, Wyndham, Kununurra
Hike into Emma Gorge and take a swim under the droplet waterfall. Soak in the hot pools of Zebedee Springs and visit the station, then travel to Wyndham and see Cambridge Gulf from Five Rivers Lookout. Two Night Stay: Kununurra, Country Club Resort. Bx1 Lx1

Day 9. Cruise Ord River and Lake Kununurra
Travel to Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. In the afternoon, join a cruise along the mighty Ord River, keeping an eye out for the spectacular wildlife. Watch the sun set while cruising on Lake Kununurra. Bx1

Day 10. Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, Echidna Chasm
Head to Purnululu National Park, and on arrival hike into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular cleft in the rock massif. Two Night Stay: APT EXCLUSIVE! Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, ensuite bathrooms. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 11. Bungle Bungle Range, Cathedral Gorge
Hike along dry Piccaninny Creek and into Cathedral Gorge. Perhaps take a scenic helicopter flight over the domes (own expense). Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 12. Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing
Visit Halls Creek and see China Wall, a natural quartz formation. Continue to Fitzroy Crossing. Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 13. Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome
Cruise between the bleached limestone walls of Geikie Gorge. Continue to Broome. Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa. Bx1 Lx1

Day 14. Broome at Leisure
Today is at your leisure for independent touring. Perhaps spend time relaxing on Cable Beach. Bx1

Day 15. Board Ship, Welcome Cocktail Party
After a morning at leisure, board your ship and tonight enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party. Ten Night Cruise: Coral Princess. Bx1 Dx1

Day 16. Lacepede Island, Turtle Nursery
Cruise through Pender Bay and visit the Lacepede Islands, home to colonies of booby and frigate birds. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 17. Crocodile Creek, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Waterfalls
Visit Crocodile Creek and enjoy a swim. Cruise to Talbot Bay and the amazing Horizontal Falls. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 18. Buccaneer Archipelago, Montgomery Reef
See Buccaneer Archipelago. Walk onto Montgomery Reef this morning as the tide ebbs, and the reef rises out of the sea. Visit Raft Point to see an Aboriginal rock art gallery. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 19. Camp Creek, King Cascades
Cruise up the Prince Regent River to Camp Creek and the King Cascades waterfall. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 20. Careening Bay, Kuri Bay
Cruise to Careening Bay, site of a large boab tree, then continue to Kuri Bay, home of the South Sea pearling industry. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 21. Prince Frederick Harbour, Naturalist Island
At Prince Frederick Harbour, anchor at Naturalist Island for the day. Perhaps take an helicopter flight (own expense). Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 22. Bigge Island, Aboriginal Art
Cruise to Bigge Island and explore ancient Aboriginal rock art sites, which feature Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 23. Vansittart Bay
Enjoy a full day to explore beautiful Vansittart Bay and its many islands and secluded coves. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 24. King George River, Tranquil Bay
Explore the magnificent waterfalls of the King George River. Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Cocktail Party. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 25. Disembark Ship, Depart Darwin
Arrive in Darwin this morning where your tour concludes. Transfer to the airport. B

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