15 day cruise-4wd ultimate combination: broome-broome

CABIN	2010	2011 earlybirds
Deluxe Twin	$13,955 pp	$12,530 pp
Deluxe Double	$14,890 pp	$13,465 pp
Superior Double	$16,495 pp	$15,070 pp
Exclusive Flybridge	$17,695 pp	$16,270 pp
Prices include a helicopter flight over the Mitchell Falls

2010 DEPARTURES: 14 Sep, 28 Sep.
2011 DEPARTURES: 24 May, 07 June, 21 June, 05 July.

Join two of the Kimberley's leading tour operators for a taste of the good life and an unforgettable adventure through Western Australia's remote Kimberley region. Begin your adventure with a 4WD journey into heart of the Kimberley. Experience the Bungle Bungles, El Questro Wilderness Park and the Gibb River Road before a scenic air transfer takes you to your cruise vessel. 

Day 1: Broome to Fitzroy Crossing

Travel out to Geikie Gorge for a cruise down the Fitzroy River. BBQ Dinner & Overnight: Fitzroy River Lodge.

Day 2: Fitzroy Crossing to Bungle Bungles.

Set off through Halls Creek before arriving at the Purnululu National Park, home of the Bungle Bungles. Hike into the unique Echidna Chasm. Dinner & Overnight: Bungle Bungle Bushcamp.

Day 3: Bungle Bungles to Kununurra.

Hike into the stunning Cathedral Gorge before you have the chance to experience a spectacular helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles (own expense) or take a fixed-wing scenic flight option of the Bungle Bungles, Argyle Diamond Mine, Ord River and Lake Argyle before landing in Kununurra. Overnight: Kununurra Country Club Resort.

Day 4: ord river, lake argyle, wyndham

Cruise up the Ord River to Lake Argyle, afterwards visit the Ord River Irrigation Scheme plantations and Ivanhoe Crossing (own expense). Visit the historic port town of Wyndham, enjoy breathtaking views of the port and the Five Rivers - King. Pentecost, Durack, Forrest and Ord. Dinner & Overnight: El Questro Wilderness Park.

Day 5:el questro

El Questro to Home Valley Station. Enjoy an early morning 45 min walk (strenuous) into Emma Gorge and a swim at Droplet Falls. Later enjoy a short walk (easy) to Zebedee Hot Springs before arriving at Home Valley Station. Finish the day at the Pentecost River watching the sun set over the Pentecost River and Cockburn Range. Dinner & Overnight: Home Valley Station.

Day 6: Home Valley Station.

Enjoy an informative talk and demonstration on horse training and horsemanship. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure or choose one of the optional Station activities including Barra Fishing, Bird Watching, Day Spa or Aboriginal Cultural Talk (own expense). Enjoy live country music in the legendary Dusty Bar and Grill. Dinner & Overnight: Home Valley Station.

Day 7: mount hart wilderness lodge

Home Valley Station to Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge. Visit the spectacular Bindoola Falls and of the station's Aboriginal art sites. Stop at Galvans Gorge (20 min easy walk) for lunch. Arrive at Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge, later enjoy champagne and cheese as you watch the sun set over the King Leopold Ranges. Dinner & Overnight: Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge.

Day 8: kimberley cruise!

Enjoy a scenic air transfer over Horizontal Waterfalls and then onto the Mitchell Plateau where a helicopter awaits you for a 30 minute scenic flight over the Mitchell Falls  to land aboard the Kimberley Quest ll.After landing on the helipad of "Kimberley Quest II", enjoy a buffet lunch at anchor.

In the afternoon, join a tender to explore the majestic Hunter River. The prominent 'Indian Head' stands as sentry at the entrance to the river and is a perfect photographic opportunity with a backdrop of deep red sandstone escarpments.

Day 9: Careening Bay, Prince Regent River, King Cascade:

We visit Careening Bay, Phillip Parker King's stopover in 1820 while charting the Australian coastline. King's crew careened the vessel HMC "Mermaid" for repairs here and subsequently carved the vessel's name into a boab tree (easy walk to the tree).

Cruise through St George Basin, the Kimberley's inland sea, past mighty Mount Trafalgar, before entering the Prince Regent River. Arriving at the King Cascade waterfalls, you will marvel at the rush of water cascading in breathtaking tiers. It is possible to climb above the falls (medium walk) for a memorable swim in a series of crystal-clear rock pools - wilderness adventuring at its best!

Day 10: Camp Creek, Prince Regent River, Hanover Bay

Today we take a tender to Camp Creek, with its beautiful paperbark-lined billabongs (medium-moderate walk) with excellent opportunities for bird watching and swimming. In the afternoon, try your hand at fishing for Barra or view rock art, before we cruise out of the Prince Regent River through impressive whirlpools to anchor in Hanover Bay.

Relax on the spacious sundeck and soak up the last of the sun's rays before the Kimberley night skies put on their own special display - billions of stars of the Milky Way, and the constellations that have guided seafarers for millennia.

Day 11: Camden Harbour, Kuri Bay, Deception Bay

This morning we visit Camden Harbour, scene of a 19th-century sheep farming fiasco by early Victorian settlers. In this rugged setting and harsh climate, the settlement failed miserably and was abandoned after less than two years and much tragedy (easy walks to ruins and island cemetery).

We then cruise past the remote settlement of Kuri Bay, famed for its pearl farm. In the afternoon, try fishing with our knowledgeable crew at Deception Bay, join one of the tenders for a spot of exploration or laze about the sundeck and take in the beautiful scenery.

Day 12: Langgi, Doubtful Bay, Sale River

Today we briefly visit Langgi, a mysterious cove, where remarkable sandstone pillars represent warriors killed in a Dreamtime battle. We then cruise across Doubtful Bay, to explore the Sale River. One of the most sublime and beautiful estuaries, it winds its way through rugged narrow gorges with towering sandstone cliffs, home to a rare Grevillea.

We take a tender excursion upstream before a short, easy walk into a lush rain forest, a true oasis in the Kimberley. Admire the cool, fern fringed surroundings or take a dip in a rain forest pool, before returning to the vessel. Enjoy a golden sunset, followed by more fine Kimberley cuisine.

Day 13: Montgomery Reef, Talbot Bay

Covering more than 300km², Montgomery Reef is an extraordinary panorama of vast lagoons, tiny sandstone islets and a central mangrove island. Watch as the tide falls right before your eyes, along a navigable channel running deep into the eastern reef, creating a stunning horizon of white water rapids. View magical marine life, including turtles, sharks, colourful reef fish, weird soft corals and many species of sea birds. We cruise across to Talbot Bay, where rich and protected waters provide ideal growing conditions for the coveted South Sea Pearl.

Talbot Bay is also home to the magnificent Horizontal Waterfalls. The region's massive 10 metre tides create a unique spectacle, sending volumes of sea water pouring through two narrow chasms in the cliff face. Board one of the tenders for an up-close and exhilarating ride into this natural phenomenon!

Day 14: Yampi Sound, Cape Leveque

This morning enjoy a leisurely breakfast, whilst cruising through the spectacular islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago into sheltered Yampi Sound. We stop to explore Crocodile Creek, where visiting yachties have left a remarkable display of memorabilia under a shade-shelter. There is a pretty waterfall with a lovely freshwater swimming hole above (easy walk).

A perfect place for that last refreshing dip! Further exploration takes us past Cockatoo Island, once mined by BHP for its rich reserves of iron ore. Cruise across King Sound, passing the cliff-top lighthouse of Cape Leveque around sunset, as we journey overnight to the historic pearling settlement of Broome.

Day 15: Broome

Arrive into the Port of Broome at approximately 7.00am. Enjoy your last sumptuous breakfast onboard; then wave goodbye to the crew of the "Kimberley Quest II". Disembarkation is at approximately 8.00am, where a courtesy vehicle will transfer you to your accommodation or airport.

Suggested itinerary only. May change depending on tides and weather.