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Stay in the spiritual land of Kakadu National Park at Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge. Travelling further south discover spectacular art, gorges and scenery before journeying to the Kimberley to gain insight into this ancient region.
Your Guided Holiday Includes:
- 16 nights accommodation
- All meals, sightseeing, national park fees & airport transfers
- All-inclusive sightseeing experiences in 17 locations
- Expert Driver-Guide and additional guides on selected walks
- APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
- Travel in a custom-designed 4WD vehicle
Price is based on 4 May and 11 May 2020 departures.
Trip Highlights:
- See Mitchell Falls from above - Hike to Mitchell Falls, seeing ancient rock art, then return by helicopter, flying over the impressive cascade.
- Admire Indigenous Rock Art - Explore the remote Mitchell Plateau to see ancient Gwion Gwion and Wandjina rock art styles hidden in caves.
- Yellow Waters Billabong Cruise - Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife and watch the spectacular landscapes unfold on a Yellow Water Billabong cruise.
Day 1 / Arrive Broome
Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel, Broome's iconic Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa. Settle in and enjoy the evening at leisure. Head to the Sunset Bar and Grill and soak up the views of Broome's incredible sunset as you enjoy a welcome dinner. Accommodation: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa Meals: Dinner
Day 2 / Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek
Journey on the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge, where sheer cliffs tower above pristine white sands and fossils lay embedded in the gorge walls. Next it's on to Tunnel Creek, a 750-metre-long natural tunnel carved through the Napier Range. Wade through the cool waters that fill the tunnel and emerge on the other side to a serene oasis. Accommodation: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 / Bell Gorge
Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where stunning cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. You might like to hike to the lower pool of the gorge and enjoy a dip in the waterfall below. Alternatively, relax in the shade and enjoy a spot of birdwatching. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 / Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Drysdale River Station
Travel through the heart of Kimberley cattle country to Galvans Gorge, where a refreshing swim awaits. Then, continue to the beautiful Manning Gorge, where you'll enjoy lunch before arriving at the historic cattle station of Drysdale River Station. Accommodation: Drysdale River Station Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 / Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
Explore the Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art galleries of the Mitchell Plateau before a swim in the clear waters of the King Edward River. Accommodation: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 / Mitchell Falls
A world of waterfalls awaits your discovery today. Begin with a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls and view rarely seen rock art. See Big Mertens Falls, then enjoy an included helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls, or you can hike back to the vehicle with your guide. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 / Gibb River Road, El Questro
Bidding the Mitchell Plateau goodbye, rejoin the Gibb River Road and ford the Durack and Pentecost rivers on the way to El Questro, an incredible cattle station come nature reserve that covers a staggering 700,000 acres. Accommodation: Two Nights, El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8 / El Questro
Cruise Chamberlain Gorge today, a fresh waterway fringed by tropical vegetation and rugged red escarpments. After lunch, enjoy a Signature Experience. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9 / Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm
Journey into Purnululu National Park, home to the famed black and orange striped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. Travel the Spring Creek Track before hiking to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock. Later, arrive at your lodge in the heart of the national park. Accommodation: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 / Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge
Explore the magic of Purnululu for yourself and discover the depth of the Bungle Bungle Range. Created by the constant erosion of river movements over 20 million years, the range has both geological and Indigenous cultural significance. Start with a walk along Piccaninny Creek, before stopping at Cathedral Gorge. You might like to take a helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range (own expense). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11 / Ord River, Kununurra
Today will be spent travelling to Kununurra, the gateway to the eastern Kimberley. Accommodation: Two Nights, Kununurra Country Club Resort Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12 / Lake Argyle, Ord River Cruise
Travel to Lake Argyle today, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. From here, set out on a wildlife cruise along the mighty Ord River. Explore this ecological system that has developed from the damming of the river to create an area rich in native wildlife and flora. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13 / Nitmiluk National Park
Cross the border into the Northern Territory on the way to Nitmiluk National Park. This evening, be treated to canapes and drinks on arrival at Cicada Lodge, followed by a three-course dinner showcasing local produce. Accommodation: Katherine, Cicada Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14 / Nitmiluk Gorge, Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
After breakfast, set out on a cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, as you learn about the music, stories and ways of the local Jawoyn people. Next it's on to Kakadu, Australia’s largest national park. Here, enjoy a Signature Experience, then journey to Nourlangie Rock. See its ancient rock art, dating back some 20,000 years. Accommodation: Two Nights, Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15 / Arnhem Land, Hawk Dreaming, Cannon Hill
A local guide will join you today as you cross the East Alligator River into spiritual Arnhem Land. Experience the ancient art and natural beauty of this special place. This afternoon, return to Kakadu to discover the rock art and billabongs of Cannon Hill and Hawk Dreaming (please note that Arnhem Land may be inaccessible for cultural reasons or when tides prevent the crossing of the East Alligator River). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 16 / Ubirr Rock, Darwin
Located within Kakadu National Park, visit the sacred site of Ubirr and explore its galleries of ancient Indigenous rock art. There are some works that have been continuously painted and repainted since 40,000BC. Later, travel to Darwin, where the time has come to look back on the journey just passed as you enjoy a farewell dinner. Accommodation: Hilton Darwin Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 17 / Depart Darwin
Your epic adventure draws to a close today as you are transferred to Darwin Airport for your onward flight. Meals: Breakfast