25 day breathtaking kimberley: broome/darwin

staterooms	2009
	Twin share
Main Deck B	$13,910 pp
Main Deck A	$14,110 pp
Promenade Deck B	$14,410 pp
Promenade Deck A	$14,610 pp
Bridge	$15,110 pp

Shoulder season - save up to $1000 per couple, $500 per person. Valid for only 2 departures April 17 and September 11 2009. Note - does not apply to Main Deck b Staterooms.

"A showcase of the Kimberley's best. Visit World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, take a small group 4WD trip on the Gibb River Road and visit remote locations like the Mitchell Plateau and El Questro Station. Finish the journey with a fantastic cruise along the Kimberley Coast. Experience Australia's last undiscovered region in style, enjoying exclusive Wilderness Camp stays, luxury cruising, amazing wildlife and breathtaking scenery."

Cruise Inclusions

• On board accommodation

• Services of expedition staff including lectures, briefings, slide/film presentations, and other group activities

• Shore excursions (excludes helicopter)

• Meals where specified (KEY B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

• 24 hour tea/coffee station on board Oceanic Discoverer 

• Landing and port fees

DAY 1: Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge

Travel the Gibb River Road, to Tunnel Creek. At Windjana Gorge, see marine fossils embedded in the gorge walls. Continue to our wilderness camp, in Ngarinyin country.
Two Night Stay: APT Imintji Wilderness Camp.
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DAY 2: Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming

Travel to Bell Gorge and take a swim below the waterfall or go birdwatching.
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DAY 3: Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge

Visit Galvans Gorge then travel to Barnett River Gorge for lunch. Ford the Drysdale River to our camp on the banks of the upper King Edward River.
Stay: Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp.
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DAY 4: Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River

Ascend the Mitchell Plateau to see Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) art and swim in the waters of King Edward River Crossing.
Two Night Stay: Ungolan Wilderness Camp.
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DAY 5: Mitchell Falls, Helicopter Flight over Mitchell Falls

Take a guided hike to Little Merten Falls to see rare Aboriginal art. View Gwion (Bradshaw) art and Big Merten Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Swim in pools above the falls and take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to the vehicle, or hike back with your guide. Extended helicopter flights over the remote coastline are also available, at an additional cost - Contact Us for details.
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DAY 6: Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River

View galleries of Aboriginal rock art and descend the Mitchell Plateau. Head south on Kalumburu Road to Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp.
Stay: Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp.
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DAY 7: El Questro Station, Emma Gorge

Ford the Durack and Pentecost rivers and travel the rugged Gibb River Road to El Questro where we will stay for the night.
Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort. Tented cabins with private facilities.
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DAY 8: El Questro, Wyndham, Kununurra

Explore El Questro. Hike into Emma Gorge and take a swim over to the droplet waterfall. Soak in the hot pools of Zebedee Springs and visit the station. Travel to Wyndham and see Cambridge Gulf from Five Rivers Lookout.
Two Night Stay: Kununurra, All Seasons Hotel.
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DAY 9: Cruise Ord River and Lake Kununurra

Travel to Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere with 18 times the capacity of Sydney Harbour. In the afternoon, join a cruise along the mighty Ord River, keeping an eye out for the spectacular wildlife. Watch the sunset while cruising Lake Kununurra.
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DAY 10: Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, Echidna Chasm

Head to Purnululu National Park and hike into Echidna Chasm. Stay in the national park in comfort at our award-winning Wilderness Lodge.
Two Night Stay: Stay at the award-winning Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, in the heart of World Heritage wilderness.
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DAY 11: Bungle Bungle Range, Cathedral Gorge

Hike to Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. An optional helicopter flight is available at additional cost - Contact Us for details. Enjoy drinks and watch the sun set over the domes.
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DAY 12: Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing

Visit Halls Creek and see China Wall, a natural quartz formation before heading to Halls Creek.
Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge.
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DAY 13: Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome

Geikie Gorge, joining a traditional Bunuba land owner for a cruise. Travel onwards to Broome.
Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort.
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DAY 14: Broome at Leisure

in Broome, with Cable Beach on your doorstep.
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day 15: Board Your Luxury Small Ship, Welcome Cocktail Party

The morning is at leisure. This afternoon board your ship. Enjoy the Captain's Welcome Aboard Cocktail Party.
Ten Night Cruise: Aboard the Oceanic Discoverer.
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day 16: Lacepede Islands, Turtle Nursery

We cruise through Pender Bay and visit the Lacepede Islands
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day 17: Crocodile Creek, Talbot Bay, Horizontal Waterfalls

Visit Crocodile Creek and enjoy a swim. Cruise to Talbot Bay and the amazing Horizontal Falls.
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day 18: Buccaneer Archipelago, Montgomery Reef

See Buccaneer Archipelago, which experiences tidal ranges of over 10 metres. Walk onto Montgomery Reef and visit Raft Point to see an Aboriginal rock art gallery.
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day 19: Camp Creek, King Cascades

We cruise up the Prince Regent River to Camp Creek and the King Cascades waterfall.
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day 20: Careening Bay, ‘HMC Mermaid' Boab Tree

Cruise to Careening Bay and visit the large boab tree inscribed ‘HMC Mermaid -1820' nearly 200 years ago. Continue to Kuri Bay, home of the South Sea pearl industry.
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day 21: Prince Frederick Harbour, Naturalist Island

At Prince Frederick Harbour we anchor at Naturalist Island for the day. Optional scenic helicopter flights are available for an aerial view of this stunning region.
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day 22: Bigge Island, Gwion (Bradshaw) Rock Art

Cruise to Bigge Island and explore ancient Aboriginal rock art sites, which feature Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings.
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day 23: Vansittart Bay

Today enjoy a leisurely day cruising Vansittart Bay.
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day 24: King George River, Tranquil Bay, Farewell Dinner

Explore the magnificent waterfalls of the King George River. Enjoy the Captain's Farewell Cocktail Party.
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day 25: Arrive Darwin

Cruising overnight we arrive in Darwin this morning where your tour of a lifetime comes to an end.
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