5 DAY HORIZONTAL WATERFALL THRILLER

Day One

Depending on the tides the cruise normally departs from the Derby jetty at around 7.00am. 90 minutes later you have left the muddy waters of the King Sound behind as you arrive at the turquoise blue waters of the Inland Sea . Breakfast is served is served on board Kimberley Explorer as you view the magnificent rock formations and islands contained in the Inland Sea. After breakfast, depending on the tide it's off to one of the many mangrove lined creek systems for a spot of fishing, mud crabbing or exploring with a good chance of seeing a crocodile or two.

With the fresh sea air, awe inspiring scenery and the excitement of catching some good sized fish, appetites are high so a lunch of home cooked cold roast chicken and salads is served on board.

As you let your lunch settle and you soak up the warm sunshine, we cruise slowly out of the inland sea past Cascade Bay and the neighbouring islands, passing through the turbulent waters of Hells Gate towards a secluded beach where we will set up camp for the night. While Rob helps you set up your tents for the night you have time to explore the island, have a swim, or if you're still keen spend time with a flick rod and lure to catch a Queenfish or Trevally. As the sun sets over the islands on the west side of your secluded beach, you have time for a quiet drink before enjoying the catch of the day for dinner which is served on board Kimberley Explorer. Greg & Rob provide the evenings entertainment which will keep you laughing with jokes and stories of past adventures. Around 8.00pm it's back to shore to sit around the campfire for a nightcap and marvel at the stars before heading for bed.

Day Two

For those early risers, there is time to have a quick refreshing swim, or do some more beach fishing before breakfast. We pack up camp and whilst enjoying that first cup of coffee or tea of the day with breakfast we set off for our next adventure in Cone Bay . Cruising past the Cone Bay Pearl Farms we head for Razor Island for some great fishing.

After lunch its time to visit an old hermits camp set amongst tropical rain forests. We spend the afternoon exploring this magical place. With its beautiful fresh water pools there is time to have a refreshing swim before heading off to Strickland Bay to another secluded beach where you will spend your second night. Once again, as Rob helps set up your camp and Greg prepares the evening meal there is time to explore your surroundings, do some beach fishing or enjoy a quiet reflective moment as the sun sets over the surrounding islands.

Day Three

After breakfast on day 3 it's off to collect some oysters for the evening meals entrée (or for those who love fresh oysters, morning tea with a difference). You then cruise to Edeline Island to visit some old gravesites, which remind us of the risks, and dangers early pearl divers took in search of highly prized pearls. Its then off to do some trawling through a mass of water surrounded by the mainland called the graveyards. After lunch we travel through Whirlpool Passage, which offers spectacular scenery and a sense of just how strong and treacherous the tidal movement is, as you watch whirlpools erupt around you. We continue travelling North towards Cockatoo Island which is still mined for iron ore. We stop at Croc Creek for a very relaxing lunch while we explore the waterfalls and depending on the tides a swim in one of the freshwater pools.

After a relaxing afternoon we cruise through Yampi Sound to another secluded beach to set up camp. By now everyone knows the ropes, and while Rob helps set up camp and Greg prepares the evening meal of Oysters Kilpatrick and Fish of the Day for main course there is time to explore. For those who are keen and time permitting, trawling in the Yampi Sound with Rob in the dingy can result in a good catch.

Day Four

With an early start and breakfast on board White Lightning we set off for the Horizontal Waterfalls. The days activities are worked in around the tides, however at some stage in the day Greg takes Kimberley Explorer through the Horizontal Waterfalls where you can witness the power of tidal water surging through the small opening that causes the horizontal waterfall effect. As the swirling mass of water and ever increasing whirlpools become too strong for White Lightning to pass through we park out in front of the gap where you will see the horizontal waterfall effect at its peak. With some great fishing spots in close proximity to the horizontal waterfalls, we do a spot of fishing while we wait for the horizontal waterfalls to reach its peak. After all the fun and excitement of the Horizontal Waterfalls are over, we head off to Hidden Island and another secluded beach to set up camp for our last night in this spectacular wilderness.

Day Five

After breakfast on board Kimberley Explorer we head off to Silica Beach with its powder soft beaches and crystal clear water there is time for a swim at this pristine location. From here we set off for a high speed run heading south as we traverse the outer islands of the Archipelago with time to explore coral reefs at low tide that offer an array of bird and marine life before making our way back to Derby with the incoming tide.