13 Day Kimberley & Kakadu Escape: Broome to Darwin

Itinerary

Day 1: Sat. Broome, Cable Beach.
Welcome to the gateway of the Kimberley! Broome lies between a vast red desert and an azure blue sea and was founded as a pearling port over a century ago. On arrival into Broome, transfer to the luxurious Cable Beach Club Resort and unwind as you watch the changing colours of the sun setting over amazing Cable Beach.Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort, right opposite the spectacular beach.

Day 2: Sun. Broome, Freedom of Choice Touring, Ocean Sunset, Dine Around Dinner.
Choose your touring and let APT pay the bill! Experience a hovercraft flight over the Roebuck Bay mudflats, take a Pearl Lugger museum tour and discover Broome's history or enjoy a sunset camel ride on Cable Beach. This evening, enjoy our Dine Around Dinner where food lovers will be spoilt for choice, with plenty of world-class epicurean delights on offer, from modern Australian to exotic Asian cuisine.Bx1 Dx1

Day 3: Mon. Derby, Boab Prison Tree, Windjana Gorge, Fitzroy Crossing.
Visit Derby to see the massive Boab Prison Tree. From here journey through truly majestic country to Windjana Gorge. Explore the gorge, look for freshwater crocodiles lazing on the riverbank and admire the ancient fossils in the towering limestone cliffs that were once a coral reef.Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge.Bx1 Dx1

Day 4: Tue. Geikie Gorge Cruise, China Wall, Halls Creek.
Travel to Geikie Gorge National Park and admire Geikie's limestone cliffs and embedded fossil remains on a cruise with a ranger. This is one of Australia's most spectacular waterways and home to an abundance of wildlife, including freshwater crocodiles, fruit bats, wallabies, dingoes and many species of birds. Afterward, take some interesting photographs of China Wall, a sub-vertical quartz vein protruding up to six metres from the surrounding surface. This afternoon head to nearby Halls Creek, a small, predominantly Aboriginal settlement.Stay: Halls Creek, Kimberley Hotel.Bx1 Dx1

Day 5: Wed. Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine Tour, El Questro Station.
Tour the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine and gain an insight into Argyle's diamonds from the operation of the open pit mine to the sorting, processing and selling of these beautiful, polished diamonds around the world. Later this afternoon, arrive at El Questro Station and Wilderness Park. APT UPGRADE! - El Questro Homestead. Upgrade your two night stay at the station to the luxurious El Questro Homestead, an exclusive retreat overlooking the Chamberlain River. Featuring exceptional service, gourmet meals, drinks and most activities included. (Replaces accommodation at Emma Gorge). Additional Charge.
Two Night Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort, tented cabins with private ensuites.Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 6: Thur. El Questro Station, Freedom of Choice Touring, Zebedee Springs, Emma Gorge.
This morning explore El Questro with our Freedom of Choice Touring. Choose a guided horse ride, join the Bush Tucker and Historical Tour or cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a long fresh waterhole fringed by tropical vegetation and 60 metre-high escarpments. Later there will be time to relax and sit by the pool at Emma Gorge Resort or join a walk to the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs and Emma Gorge for a refreshing swim in the waterhole.Bx1 Dx1

Day 7: Fri. Wyndham, Kununurra.
Head to Wyndham, Australia's most northerly port. Enjoy spectacular views from Five Rivers Lookout then on to Kununurra. APT EXCLUSIVE! Bungle Bungle 4WD and Walking Tour PLUS Overnight Experience Join a scenic flight into Purnululu National Park. On arrival journey by 4WD to the northern side of the Bungle Bungle Range and walk into Echidna Chasm, considered to be one of Australia's most amazing walks. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the gorge before travelling to the south side of the range to join a trek into Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek. Watch the evening landscape change colour with sunset drinks and canapés. Retire at APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge with private ensuite facilities. Take in the spectacular sights as you fly out of Purnululu NP to rejoin the tour the next morning. Additional charge. (Includes picnic lunch, dinner and breakfast. Conditions apply.)Two Night Stay: Kununurra, All Seasons Hotel, in the gateway to the Kimberley.Bx1 Dx1

Day 8: Sat. Kununurra Town Tour.
Enjoy your morning at leisure and in the afternoon tour the town of Kununurra and discover its history. SPECIAL OFFER! Bungle Bungle Full Day 4WD and Walking Tour Upgrade your Day 8 touring and take a scenic flight into World Heritage Purnululu National Park. Join a guide and travel by 4WD to trek among the domes along Piccaninny's dry creek bed and into Cathedral Gorge. Seats are limited and must be pre-booked. Additional charge (includes picnic lunch).Bx1

Day 9: Sun. Ord River Cruise, Katherine.
Take a fascinating cruise on the spectacular Ord River and watch for the region's wildlife, including more than 130 species of birds. Journey on to Katherine as you cross over the border to the Northern Territory.
Stay: Katherine, Knotts Crossing Resort. Bx1 Dx1

Day 10: Mon. Katherine Gorge Breakfast Cruise, Darwin.
Visit Nitmiluk National Park and enjoy a breakfast cruise along Katherine Gorge with commentary on Aboriginal art, local plants and wildlife. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner tonight in Darwin.
Three Night Stay: Darwin, Novotel Atrium Hotel, overlooking Darwin Harbour.Bx1 Dx1

Day 11: Tue. Darwin Tour, Botanic Gardens
Tour the sights of Darwin which includes the tropical Botanic Gardens and Fannie Bay. Enjoy this afternoon and evening at leisure. Bx1

Day 12: Wed. Kakadu National Park, Ubirr Rock Art, Guluyambi Cruise.
Travel to Kakadu National Park and visit rock art sites at Ubirr, then cruise the East Alligator River with an Aboriginal guide. Gain an insight into local Aboriginal mythology and bush survival skills required for this wilderness environment. (Note: Mar.-Apr. departures may be affected by seasonal conditions, alternatively cruise Yellow Water billabong and visit Nourlangie). Lx1

Day 13: Thur. Darwin.
Enjoy a morning at leisure before your airport transfer. Bx1