ONE WEEK KIMBERLEY islands

BROOME-hunter river CRUISE/FLY ITINERARY

NIGHT 1

Your "welcome aboard" the magnificent True North is in the pearling port of Broome. 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 Yampi Sound.

DAY 1

Awake to the majestic Kimberley and savour an irresistible True North breakfast as we glide past Cockatoo & Koolan Islands - our attentive crew will be happy to introduce the colourful histories of both! Then it's time to ‘personally' introduce you to a Kimberley icon - The Horizontal Falls. Experience the awesome power of the region's huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride and then climb aboard your air-conditioned helicopter for a view of the falls that very few experience! Then - you will have hardly had a chance to catch your breath when, for those who can't wait one minute longer, Leadline Creek will be the first opportunity to ‘land a barra'! Before you know it, your first day onboard will be coming to an end - but there's still time to select a fine wine and to enjoy a leisurely evening meal as we cruise to Doubtful Bay.

DAY 2

Three Ways presents an early morning opportunity to continue ‘the hunt for the elusive barramundi'! There will also be plenty of time for exploring No Name Creek and, for a refreshing swim at beautiful Ruby Falls! After lunch the well-preserved Wandjina paintings of Raft Point will intrigue before we cruise to the mouth of the Sale River and our overnight anchorage.

DAY 3

This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River. Fish the mouth for barra and then join naturalists and adventurers alike as we ‘ride the tide' on a classic river expedition! Enjoy a swim in your very own billabong before returning to the ultimate comfort of the True North. Then, you'll probably be enjoying lunch as we weigh anchor and cruise for another Kimberley icon - Montgomery Reef! Montgomery is a unique eco-system that must be seen to be believed - and see it you will - as 140 square miles of coral reef rises out of the ocean right before your very eyes! Water cascades from the reef as the tide falls exposing a privileged glimpse of another world! Turtles, dugong, manta rays and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective!

DAY 4

The scenery will astound and there are some ‘not to be missed' fishing spots as the True North graces the majestic Prince Regent River! At Kings Cascades we manoeuvre the True North right under the falls before yet another breathtaking helicopter flight to a picnic that you'll never forget - True North's mouth-watering cuisine alongside a crystal clear billabong - in one of the most remote places on earth! The helicopter will also be popular when the first group of intrepid explorers returns from Jurassic Park! Then we'll rejoin the True North for the infamous Captain's Party and overnight anchorage off Camp Creek.

DAY 5

The ‘early risers' will be treated to a heli flight with a difference - a ‘champagne sunrise' on the top of a mountain! Then its time for more ‘adventure in the tender' - a chance to stretch the laces on your hiking boots and to swim in yet another picture perfect billabong! The more adventurous will heli-fish ‘billabongs that have never been fished' and all will find their own special part of the mighty Regent!

DAY 6

Time to visit one of the Kimberley's most historic sites - Phillip Parker King's boab tree. Then fish for golden snapper as we make our way into the Prince Frederick Harbour - one of the Kimberley's most scenic waterways. Today's scenic flights will include the Roe, Moran and Hunter Rivers. Hopefully we'll have time for a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island and then it's a short steam into the magnificent Hunter River.

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 Broome and our crew will already be looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard the TRUE NORTH!

* Please note that connecting flights out of Broome on the day of disembarkation should not be booked prior to 1.30pm at the earliest.

This itinerary is provided as an example only - tide and prevailing conditions may cause variation.

hunter river-BROOME 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 Broome 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 - fishing, 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 before introducing you to the delights of True North's dining saloon!

DAY 2

Our first stop this morning is one of the Kimberley's most historic sites - Phillip Parker King's boab tree. And then it's onto the mighty Prince Regent! The scenery will astound and there will be some ‘not to be missed' fishing action as the True North graces this majestic river! At Kings Cascades we manoeuvre the True North right under the falls before another breathtaking helicopter flight to a picnic that you'll never forget - True North's mouth-watering cuisine alongside a crystal clear billabong - in one of the most remote places on earth! The helicopter will also be popular when the first group of intrepid explorers returns from Jurassic Park! Then we'll rejoin the True North for an overnight anchorage off Camp Creek. 

DAY 3

The ‘early risers' will be treated to a heli flight with a difference - a ‘champagne sunrise' on the top of a mountain! Then it' s time for more ‘adventure in the tender' - a chance to stretch the laces on your hiking boots and to swim in yet another picture perfect billabong! The more adventurous will use the helicopter to fish ‘billabongs that have never been fished' and everyone will find their own special part of the mighty Regent!

DAY 4

This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River. Fish the mouth for barra and then join naturalists and adventurers alike as we ‘ride the tide' on a classic river expedition! Enjoy a swim in your very own billabong before returning to the ultimate comfort of the True North. You will probably be enjoying lunch as we weigh anchor and set sail for Montgomery Reef! Montgomery is a unique eco-system that must be seen to be believed - and see it you will - as 140 square miles of coral reef rises out of the ocean right before your very eyes! Water cascades from the reef as the tide falls exposing a privileged glimpse of another world! Turtles, dugong, manta rays and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective!

DAY 5

Start the day with some more ‘hot fishing action' - this time at "Three Ways". Then enjoy a refreshing swim at Ruby Falls - the ladies will not be able to resist our ‘a la natural mud pack and day spa special'! After lunch the well preserved Wandjina paintings of Raft Point are sure to intrigue!

DAY 6

It's time to ‘personally' introduce you to another Kimberley icon - The Horizontal Falls. Experience the awesome power of the region's huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride and then climb aboard your air-conditioned helicopter for a view of the falls that very few experience! Enjoy a swim at Crocodile Creek and a walk on Silica Beach.

All too soon your adventure on the True North is coming to an end - enjoy a farewell dinner to remember as the True North glides past Cockatoo & Koolan Islands, Cape Leveque and down the Dampier Peninsular to Broome!.

DAY 7

Our arrival in Broome is in time for an early morning coach transfer to your accommodation or connecting flights - our crew is already looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard the TRUE NORTH!

Itineraries are provided as examples only - tide and prevailing conditions may cause variation.