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This vessel has itineraries in the following regions
Great Barrier Reef, Kimberley, Over The Top of Aus,
Coral Princess
25 day breathtaking kimberley broome-darwin
CABINS |
25 days - 2011 |
26 days - 2011 |
| Cabin | $14,180 pp | $14,410 pp |
| Stateroom | $15,180 pp | $15,410 pp |
| Upper Deck Stateroom | $15,380 pp | $15,610 pp |
| Deluxe Stateroom | $15,680 pp | $15,910 pp |
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Seniors and Pensioners - $50 pp discount |
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This tour has it all - the best the Kimberley has to offer, with the magnificent World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungles and a small group 4wd journey along the Gibb River Road, plus small ship cruising along the Kimberley's spectacular coastline. Experience Australia's last undiscovered region in style, from the exclusive wilderness camps to the amazing wildlife, waterfalls and friendly locals.
DAY 1: depart darwin
10:00am: Board Coral Princess for an 11:00am departure. Departing Darwin Harbour we cross Cambridge Gulf and sail into Western Australian waters. This evening meet your fellow travellers and friendly crew as we enjoy the Captain's Welcome Aboard Cocktails.
Daily meals included: • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 2: King George River
Today we discover the first of the Kimberley's ‘big' rivers, the mighty King George. Aboard Explorer, our specially designed excursion vessel, we'll explore scenic gorges, and in our inflatable zodiacs we'll cruise close to the base of magnificent King George Falls, the tallest waterfalls in Western Australia towering some 80 metres above the river below. Later, we visit Tranquil Bay for beach walking and exploration.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 3: Bigge Island and Aboriginal Art
This morning we visit the sea bird rookeries on Low Rocks, followed by a stop at Cape Voltaire for a swim and beach exploration. This afternoon we discover the amazing rock art gallery on Bigge Island.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 4: Prince Frederick Harbour
Cruising into Prince Frederick Harbour we anchor at Naturalist Island. This evening, enjoy a spectacular Indian Ocean sunset as we indulge in a gourmet Aussie Beach BBQ.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 5: Careening Bay
Careening Bay was named by Phillip Parker King after his ship, ‘HMC Mermaid', was careened during his first voyage of discovery in the Kimberley. Our lecturers lead us to the site of a large boab tree baring the inscription "HMC Mermaid - 1820", still clearly visible almost 200 years later. This afternoon we cruise into the very scenic Prince Regent Basin.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 6: Prince Regent River and King Cascade
We cruise the mighty Prince Regent River aboard Explorer to the breathtaking King Cascade, an unusual and picturesque waterfall cascading over terraced rock formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch at beautiful Camp Creek, where there is time for a leisurely swim in the fresh water pools. The more adventurous may wish to join a nature walk, keeping an eye out for native Kimberley birdlife.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 7: Kuri Bay and Raft Point
Today we cruise through Kuri Bay, home of the south sea pearl industry. Travelling ashore at Raft Point we visit a secluded and very interesting Aboriginal rock art gallery to view Wandjina art and the mysterious Bradshaw Paintings (Gwion), thought to be the world's oldest indigenous art, dating back over 20 000 years. Enjoy time to discover one of the bay's many uninhabited islands and enjoy a cooling dip in the freshwater pools.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 8: Montgomery Reef and Horizontal Falls
Today we cruise through the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to over 800 islands, and experience two of the unforgettable highlights of the Kimberley Coast. See Montgomery Reef ‘rise' out of the ocean as the tide ebbs, before joining a reef walk and marine life study. In Talbot Bay, the region's 12 metre tides create an amazing spectacle, the unique Horizontal Falls. Board the zodiacs for an exhilarating, up-close view of this natural phenomenon.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 9: King Sound and Crocodile Creek
Cruising through King Sound we witness the effects of the iron ore mining operations on Koolan and Cockatoo Islands. We visit Crocodile Creek to enjoy exploration and fresh water swimming.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner
DAY 10: Lacepede Islands
Cruising Yampi Sound we visit the Lacepede Islands. These islands are situated well off shore and are known for the turtle nestings and booby and frigate bird colonies. This evening we farewell new-found friends as we enjoy the Captain's Farewell Cocktail Party.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 11 (and 12): Broome
8:00am. Our unforgettable cruise along the Kimberley coast concludes in Broome this morning. Stay at the Cable Beach Club. Independent touring of Broome today and tomorrow (an additional free day to explore Broome on the 26 day tour). Perhaps spend time relaxing on Cable Beach, exploring Chinatown, or wandering through pearl and art galleries. Optional tours such as the pearl farm, hovercraft and star gazing available.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast
DAY 13: Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge
From Broome, travel the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge. Afterwards, spend time exploring Tunnel Creek.
Stay: Two Night Stay: APT EXCLUSIVE! Imintji Wilderness Camp, Gibb River Road
Daily Meals Included: • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 14: Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming
Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Take a refreshing swim below the waterfall which feeds the lower pool or go bird-watching. The energetic can choose from a number of hiking opportunities.
Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 15: Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge
Visit Galvans Gorge then travel to Barnett River Gorge for lunch. Continue to your overnight wilderness accommodation.
Stay: Stay: APT EXCLUSIVE! Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp, Kalumburu Road
Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 16: 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.
Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with private ensuite bathrooms at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Daily Meals Included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 17: Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight over Mitchell Falls
Take a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls to see rare Aboriginal art. View Gwion (Bradshaw) art before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Swim in pools above the falls and take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to your vehicle, or (hike back with your guide).
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 18: Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
Travel through Livistona palm forests, and view galleries of ancient Aboriginal art.
Stay: Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp or Drysdale River Station, Kalumburu Road
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 19: 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
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 20: Camp Creek, King Cascades
Cruise up the Prince Regent River to Camp Creek and the King Cascades waterfall.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 21: 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.
Daily meals included: • Breakfast
DAY 22: Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, Echidna Chasm
Head to Purnululu National Park. On arrival, hike into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular cleft in the rock massif.
Two Night Stay: APT EXCLUSIVE! Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, ensuite bathrooms
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 23: 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).
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 24: 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
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
DAY 25: Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome
Cruise between the bleached limestone walls of Geikie Gorge, where annual flooding has created a bleached effect on the limestone walls. Board a unique cruise along this stunning gorge and learn more about its surrounding flora and fauna. After lunch, travel to Broome, where the tour concludes (suggest evening flight out of Broome or next day).
Daily meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch
This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit and activities on offer. While every effort will be made to follow this itinerary we do reserve the right to vary this itinerary to make allowances for weather, tidal conditions and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel.
