True North
ONE WEEK NORTHERN KIMBERLEY CRUISES
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| Twin share | Sole use* | Twin share | Sole use* | Twin share | Sole use* | |
| Ocean Class | $8,995 pp | $14,392 | $9,495 pp | $15,192 | $10,495 | $16,792 |
| River Class | $9,995 pp | $15,992 | $10,995 pp | $17,592 | $12,495 | $19,992 |
| Exporer Class | $11,995 pp | $19,192 | $12,995 pp | $20,792 | $14,495 | $23,192 |
| Whole Boat Charter | Pls Enquire | Pls Enquire | Pls Enquire | |||
| *Single travellers can share a cabin with another traveller of the same gender and pay the twin share rate. We can advertise for a stranger to share. | ||||||
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Shoulder season cruises - deduct a 20% discount! See 'Cruise Calendar' for applicable cruises. |
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Kununurra-Kununurra Fly-Cruise: |
kununurra-kununurra FLY/CRUISE ITINERARY
DAY 1
Your "welcome aboard" the magnificent True North will be amidst the untouched wilderness that surrounds the Hunter River. Our light aircraft will transfer you from Kununurra to the spectacular Mitchell Plateau. Here you will join your first flight in the air-conditioned/leather seated luxury of our Bell 407 helicopter. The Hunter River is about as far away as you can get in Australia, and your transfer to the True North will be over a stunning river system that is lined with dense mangrove forests, surrounded by rainforest encrusted mountains and home to man-eating crocodiles. Once onboard there will be time to settle into your cabin and, to sample the True North's famous cuisine! Then it's back to the business of adventure - and ‘the Hunter' has it all - fi shing, mud crabbing, bird-watching and simply exploring "where few have been before!" Join one of our expedition boats, it's only a short hike to Jackson Falls and there's even more splendour from the helicopter! Hopefully we'll have time for a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island and then it's an overnight cruise to the Montague Sound.
DAY 2
Start the day with the ‘hunt for the black-lip oyster' and then visit a Kailis pearl farm off Winyalkin Island. Farm staff will explain the intriguing process of ‘growing' pearls and one of our guests might be lucky enough to keep a treasure from the sea! There are also some excellent examples of both Wandjina and Bradshaw art nearby and the waters are alive with light game species such as queenfi sh, giant trevally and mackerel. In the afternoon we will explore Voltaire Passage and the many surrounding islands.
DAY 3
The Mitchell River is renowned for big barra and even bigger crocs! The expedition boats will head ‘up river' to the scenic 
Surveyors Creek - a great place for a swim (no crocs here!) The fishermen will join the hunt for the elusive barramundi and, there will be more opportunities for helicopter fl ights over an ancient land! Then, join the crew for cocktail hour before experiencing another unique dining experience complimented by a leisurely cruise to Vansittart Bay.
DAY 4
Today you will have an opportunity to see the "Bradshaws" - ancient rock art that pre-dates other examples of Aboriginal culture. 
In fact, they are possibly the oldest ‘paintings' known to man. The heli-picnic at Eagle Falls is always a ‘big hit' - another breathtaking helicopter fl ight and, True North's mouth-watering fare alongside a pictureperfect waterfall in remote far-north Western Australia! The tenders will be busy exploring local beaches and rivers, and, we also visit an isolated site in the rainforest where a lone bomber crashed during WWII.
DAY 5
Yet another mighty Kimberley river - The King George! As soon as the tide is high enough, we'll cross the sand bars at the mouth to reveal even more breathtaking river vista! Then our journey upstream will take us to the very ‘jewel in the crown' - The King George Falls! Here we anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will fi nd endless places to explore! Climb, or take the helicopter, to the top of the falls for a cruise highlight! Visit waterholes, swim at the crevice or just relax with a drink whilst eating fresh oysters off the rocks! Just the thought of leaving this magnifi cence will inspire mutiny! Visit Koolama Bay and learn about the bombing of a state-ship during WWII, then take a stroll at Tranquil Bay before we continue onto the Berkeley River.
DAY 6
Start the day with a walk to one of the Kimberley's most beautiful waterholes. Then the Berkeley River is your last chance to 
‘land' a barra! Again, fishing and exploring opportunities unfold all day. Then, all too soon, it will be time to take advantage of the high tide and to make for the Cambridge Gulf - the final leg of our voyage and, our final destination - the frontier port of Wyndham!
DAY 7
Your courtesy coach will arrive at approximately 0800 hours for transfer to Kununurra and your crew will already be looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard THE TRUE NORTH!
This itinerary is provided as an example only - tide and prevailing conditions may cause variation.
kununurra-kununurra cruise/fly ITINERARY
NIGHT 1
Join our coach transfer in Kununurra - your "welcome aboard" the magnificent True North will be in the frontier town of Wyndham. Embarkation is at 1700 - time for a cocktail with your fellow adventurers before departing at approximately 1830. Dinner is served shortly after leaving port and then it's an overnight cruise to the Berkeley River.
DAY 1
If your onboard to ‘catch a barra' you'll be out of bed nice and early this morning! The Berkeley rarely disappoints! Take a walk to 
one of the Kimberley's most beautiful waterholes before we enjoy a leisurely lunch-time cruise to Koolama Bay. Learn about the wreck of the Koolama and enjoy a short walk to a plaque erected by a relative of one of the survivors. You will fi nd the delights of Tranquil Bay to be irresistible when we go ashore for sunset drinks! Our anchorage tonight is at the mouth of the King George River.
DAY 2
As soon as the tide is high enough, we'll cross the sand bars at the river mouth to reveal a breathtaking river vista! Our journey upstream will take us to the very ‘jewel in the crown' - The King George Falls! Here we anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will fi nd endless places to explore! Climb, or take the helicopter, to the top of the falls for a cruise highlight! Visit waterholes, swim at "The Crevice" or just relax with a drink whilst eating fresh oysters off the rocks! Just the thought of leaving this magnificence will inspire mutiny!
DAY 3
The morning will be spent calming the ‘mutineers' - a morning bathed in the absolute splendour of The Falls before we slip away 
for another mighty Kimberley river - ‘the Drysdale! Explore the Drysdale and catch one of our favourite fish, the impressive mangrove jack! The tenders will head ‘up-river' on a barra expedition complete with scones and billy tea! There will also be opportunities to indulge in some beachcombing and in the afternoon, join a scenic fl ight to Cape Londonderry - the northern most point of Western Australia!
DAY 4
Today you will have an opportunity to see the "Bradshaws" - ancient rock art that pre-dates other examples of Aboriginal culture. In fact, they are possibly the oldest ‘paintings' known to man. The heli-picnic at Eagle Falls is always a ‘big hit' - another breathtaking helicopter flight and, True North's mouth-watering fare alongside a picture-perfect waterfall in remote far-north Western Australia! The tenders will be busy exploring local beaches and rivers, and, we also visit an isolated site in the rainforest where a lone bomber crashed during WWII.
DAY 5
The Mitchell River is renowned for big barra and even bigger crocs! The expedition boats will head ‘up river' to the scenic Surveyors Creek - a great place for a swim (no crocs here!) The fishermen will again join the hunt for the elusive barramundi and, there will be more opportunities for helicopter fl ights over an ancient land including the spectacular Mitchell Falls! Then, join the crew for cocktail hour before experiencing another unique dining experience.
CHARITY'S TIP
"Why not stay for a few nights at the luxurious El Questro Homestead at the end of your cruise? For an additional fee, you can get dropped off at El Questro's airstrip, and experience this magnificent million acre wilderness park in comfort and style. Beware - this is a popular option, so make sure you book well in advance."
DAY 6
Start the day with the ‘hunt for the black-lip oyster' and then visit a Kailis pearl farm off Winyalkin Island. Farm staff will explain the intriguing process of ‘growing' pearls and one of our guests might be lucky enough to keep a treasure from the sea! There are also some excellent examples of both Wandjina and Bradshaw art nearby and the waters are alive with light game species such as queenfish, giant trevally and mackerel. In the afternoon we will see the acclaimed Wandjina "contact art" on Bigge Island.
DAY 7
All too soon it's time to leave the ultimate luxury of the True North. However the adventure is not over yet - you'll start the day 
early with another exhilarating helicopter experience! The Hunter River is about as far away as you can get in Australia and your transfer ashore will be over a stunning river system that is lined with dense mangrove forests, surrounded by rainforest encrusted mountains and home to man-eating crocodiles. Then a light aircraft transfer to Kununurra and, our crew will already be looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard the TRUE NORTH!
This itinerary is provided as an example only - tide and prevailing conditions may cause variation.
