Discover stunning national parks while staying at exclusive APT lodges during this 26 Day adventure. Enjoy extended two night stays in some of the most remote and beautiful locations in the world, including Purnululu National Park, the Mitchell Plateau and Bell Gorge. Complete your Kimberley discovery with a cruise along the tranquil coastline.

Tour Code: GBROD/CP19
Duration: 19 Days/18 Nights

Departure dates for 2012:
Oceanic Discoverer - GKDOD26 - 26 Day Tour and Cruise
July 22

GKBOD27/28 - 27 and 28 Day Tour and Cruise
May 30*
August 21+, 27^
* 27 Day Tour and Cruise (GKBOD27)
^ 27 Day Cruise and Tour (GKDOD27R)
+ 28 Day Tour and Cruise (GKBOD28)

Coral Princess - APT Exclusive Sailings
GKDCP28 - 28 Day Tour and Cruise
July 9*, 13
* Operates in reverse. Cruise Broome to Darwin and enjoy 3 nights at the Crowne Plaza before joining your tour back to Broome (GKDCP28R)

ITINERARY
Day 1. Darwin, Ubirr Rock Art, Guluyambi Cruise
Depart Darwin and travel to Ubirr in Kakadu National Park to explore galleries of ancient aboriginal rock art. Then enjoy the Guluyambi Cruise. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuites, Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge, Kakadu National Park. Lx1 Dx1

Day 2. Arnhem Land, Cannon Hill, Hawk Dreaming
Accompanied by a local guide, cross the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land. This afternoon return to Kakadu and enjoy the art and billabongs of Cannon Hill and Hawk Dreaming (order of touring may vary, Arnhem Land may be inaccessible for cultural reasons or when tides prevent crossing East Alligator River). Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 3. Nourlangie Rock, Yellow Water, Katherine
Travel to Nourlangie Rock before boarding a guided cruise along Kakadu’s Yellow Water Billabong. Keep an eye out for estuarine crocodiles and the extensive bird and plant life. Stay: All Seasons Hotel, Katherine. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 4. Dawn Break Breakfast Cruise, Kununurra
Journey into beautiful Nitmiluk National Park and join a Dawn Break Breakfast Cruise. Depart Katherine and continue to Kununurra, the eastern gateway to the Kimberley. Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort, Kununurra. Bx1 Dx1

Day 5. Echidna Chasm, Purnululu National Park
Travel to Purnululu National Park. Walk into the spectacular Echidna Chasm. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented ensuite cabins at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Purnululu National Park . Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 6. Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge
Hike among the famous Bungle Bungle domes along Piccaninny Creek and to Cathedral Gorge to test the acoustics of this natural amphitheatre. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 7. Purnululu National Park, El Questro
Farewell the Bungle Bungle Range this morning and travel to El Questro Wilderness Park, where you will stay at the iconic Emma Gorge Resort. Two Night Stay: El Questro, tented cabins with private facilities at Emma Gorge Resort.

Day 8. Zebedee Springs, Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, Emma Gorge
This morning take a walk into Zebedee Springs, and enjoy a relaxing soak in the thermal pools, followed by a hike into Emma Gorge. Then, enjoy a cruise through Chamberlain Gorge. Bx1 Dx1

Day 9. El Questro, Mitchell Plateau
Departing El Questro this morning, journey to the remote and stunning Mitchell Plateau. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuite bathrooms at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 10. Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight over the Falls
Today you have a full day to discover the iconic Mitchell Falls. Included is a special helicopter flight over the Mitchell Falls. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 11. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
View the Kimberley’s unique Gwion (Bradshaw) Art. Later, see a Wandjina rock art gallery on the banks of the King Edward River. Stay: Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

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. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 13. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming
Enjoy a short drive this morning before leaving the vehicle behind and hiking into Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround a series of waterfalls. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 14. Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Fitzroy Crossing
Journey into Windjana Gorge and look out for freshwater crocodiles. At Tunnel Creek National Park wade through the tunnel. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 15. Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome
Join a cruise through the spectacular Geikie Gorge this morning and view the white limestone cliffs. This afternoon travel on to Broome. Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Broome. Bx1 Lx1

Day 16. Board Ship, Welcome Cocktail Party
This morning is at your leisure to relax and enjoy the resort’s facilities. This afternoon, board your ship and tonight, enjoy the Captain’s Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party. Ten Night Cruise: Oceanic Discoverer or Coral Princess.

Day 17. Lacepede Islands, Turtle Nursery
Cruise through Pender Bay and visit the Lacepede Islands, home to a turtle nursery. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 18. Crocodile Creek, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls
Visit Crocodile Creek and enjoy a swim. Cruise to Talbot Bay and the amazing Horizontal Waterfalls. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 19. Buccaneer Archipelago, Montgomery Reef
See Buccaneer Archipelago, which experiences tidal ranges of over 11 metres. Walk onto Montgomery Reef and visit Raft Point to see an Aboriginal rock art gallery. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 20. Camp Creek, King Cascades
Cruise up the Prince Regent River to Camp Creek and the King Cascades Waterfall. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 21. 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. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 22. Prince Frederick Harbour, Naturalist Island
At Prince Frederick Harbour, anchor at Naturalist Island for the day. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 23. Bigge Island
Cruise to Bigge Island and explore ancient Aboriginal rock art sites. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 24. Vansittart Bay
Today, enjoy a leisurely day cruising Vansittart Bay. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 25. King George River, Tranquil Bay
Explore the waterfalls of the King George River. Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Cocktail Party. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 26. Arrive Darwin, Disembark Ship
This morning your holiday of a lifetime comes to a conclusion, with a departure airport transfer. Bx1

Ghan Extension
Enjoy one of the world’s most exciting rail adventures aboard The Ghan. Extend your KWA adventure with a journey to or from Darwin. Additional accommodation may be required. Please enquire for prices.

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. Please enquire for prices.

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