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| States: | NT, WA |
| Regions: | Top End, Kimberley |
| Themes: | History & Heritage, Aboriginal Culture |
| Days: | 12 |
THE TOP END & KIMBERLEY
TOP END TERRITORY AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Wild and wonderful, the Kimberley is one of the world's last great wilderness areas. Three times the size of England, there are fewer people per kilometre than almost any other place on the planet. Remote and rugged, its landscape is truly spectacular. With wide horizons, ancient gorges, picture-book rock pools and pristine beaches, it is a special place that will linger in your mind long after you have left.. See Lake Argyle, more like an inland sea than a lake. Cruise from the dam wall... [view more]
Day 1 |
Arrive DarwinWelcome to our KIMBERLEY TOUR. On arrival in Darwin we transfer to our hotel which is located near the city centre, within walking distance to the main shopping areas. The... read more... |
Meals Dinner |
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Day 2 |
Darwin to KatherineA little free time in Darwin this morning before we make our way south on the Stuart Highway, named after John McDouall Stuart – the first European to cross Australia from the... read more... Accommodation Knotts Crossing Resort Motel |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Day 3 |
Katherine to KununurraWe have an early start today as we head into Western Australia. The state of Western Australia is the largest in the country and covers approximately one third of the whole of... read more... Accommodation Kununurra Lakeside Resort |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Day 4 |
Kununurra TouringThis morning we have time for optional flights over Purnululu National Park ex Kununurra (early morning is the best time to fly over the Bungle Bungles). After a slightly later... read more... Accommodation Kununurra Lakeside Resort |
Meals Breakfast Dinner |
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Day 5 |
Kununurra to El QuestroDeparting Kununurra, we make our way to Wyndham. Wyndham, 100 kilometres north of Kununurra is a small frontier town that typifies the character of the Kimberley. Established... read more... |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Day 6 |
El Questro StationThis morning we enjoy a cruise through Chamberlain Gorge. We cruise through a three kilometre waterhole with towering cliffs, lively and interesting bird life. We are rewarded... read more... |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Day 7 |
El Questro to Halls CreekAn early breakfast before departing El Questro to travel south to the Argyle Diamond Mine where we meet a guide for a tour of the mine. The Argyle Diamond has put Australia on... read more... |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Day 8 |
Halls Creek to Fitzroy CrossingHalls Creek is the site of Western Australia's first gold rush. The ruins of Old Halls Creek, a few kilometres from the existing town, bear testament to those early harsh days... read more... |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Day 9 |
Fitzroy Crossing to BroomeToday we are off to Broome, situated on the coast at the southern tip of the Kimberley region. We have a short detour from the highway as we stop to see the Boab Prison Tree, 7... read more... Accommodation Mercure Inn Continental Broome |
Meals Breakfast Dinner |
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Day 10 |
BroomeThis morning we take the time to explore this romantic town of the north west, with its history entrenched in the pearling industry. We'll see Gantheaume Point with its... read more... Accommodation Mercure Inn Continental Broome |
Meals Breakfast Dinner |
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Day 11 |
BroomeFree day for personal sightseeing or to just soak up the atmosphere of this isolated town. Alternatively take a Hovercraft Cruise, ride a camel on Cable Beach or visit Willie... read more... Accommodation Mercure Inn Continental Broome |
Meals Breakfast Dinner |
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Day 12 |
Depart BroomeAfter breakfast we make arrangement to transfer to the airport for our flight home or continue on the next part of our tour read more... |
Meals Breakfast |
