Cape Leveque and Kimberley Complete
Members from: $9,818 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $13,090 P.P Twin ShareSolo traveller from: $12,518
Type
Escorted Touring
Destination
Australia
Supplier
APT
Booking Code
GKCCL17
Departs
25 August 2023
12 September 2023
Experiences in 25 destinations
The services of an expert APT driver-guide
Watch the sunset over the iconic Bungle Bungle Range with a glass of bubbly in hand
Soar over incredible Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight
Locally inspired dining - a total of 47 meals
Stay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
Relax as you soak in the thermal waters of Zebedee Springs and leave feeling refreshed
Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art
DAY 1 : Broome, Cygnet Bay
Arrive in Broome and journey to Cape Leveque to visit the remote camp of Kooljaman, which is owned and run by the Indigenous Bardi Jawi Communities. Dinner tonight will be accompanied by an Indigenous host at Kooljaman.
Stay: Two Nights, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
Daily : Dinner
DAY 2 : Cygnet Bay
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Join a local expert to discover how the world’s finest pearls are produced at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
Start your day with breakfast overlooking Cygnet Bay before a Signature Experience. After lunch, take to the water and cruise the ancient landscapes of the Buccaneer Archipelago. Watch the sunset on Shell Island before dinner back at Cygnet Bay this evening.
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 3 : Beagle Bay, Broome
Farewell the Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm and visit the Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery and Aquaculture Centre at One Arm Point. The Bardi Jawi retain a strong connection to their saltwater traditions, and you'll learn about their hunting and gathering methods. Continue to Beagle Bay, a small Indigenous community that was founded in 1890 by French Trappist monks. Visit the Beagle Bay Church and view its decorative altar before arriving at your hotel for dinner.
Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
Daily : Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 4 : Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek
Leave Broome this morning and head to the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be 1,500 years old. Continue along the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge, where ancient marine fossils lay embedded in the gorge walls. Next it's on to Tunnel Creek, Western Australia's oldest cave system. Wade through the cool waters that fill the tunnel and emerge on the other side to discover a serene oasis.
Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge
Daily :
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5 : Geikie Gorge, Halls Creek, Purnululu National Park
Travel to Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park today and explore incredible Geikie Gorge, famed for its towering walls that have been bleached white by the river when it floods. Afterwards, head to Halls Creek, before arriving at Purnululu National Park. Settle in to your lodge before an open-air dinner tonight.
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 6 : Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
End your day of discovery by watching the sunset over the Bungle Bungle Range – with a glass of bubbly in hand, of course.
A full day has been set aside for you to explore Purnululu National Park today, starting with a walk along Piccaninny Creek. This winding gorge is set deep within the Bungle Bungle Range, offering unparalleled views of the beehive domes. Your next stop is Cathedral Gorge, a natural red rock amphitheatre created by millions of years of water erosion. This spacious cavern is renowned for its acoustics, and you'll see why as you wander through it.
Daily :
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 7 : Echidna Chasm, Kununurra
Set out on a hike to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock that reaches a staggering 200 metres in height while only being one metre wide at certain points. Later, travel along the Spring Creek Track to Kununurra.
Stay: Two Nights, Kununurra Country Club Resort
Daily : Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
DAY 8 : Lake Argyle, Ord River, Kununurra
Travel to Lake Argyle and join a wildlife cruise on the mighty Ord River. From a modern shaded vessel, discover the area's ecological system that has developed from the damming of the Ord River at two locations. Later, enjoy sunset while cruising on Lake Kununurra. Keep an eye out for wildlife and soak up the views as your boat makes its way through winding creeks and picturesque lagoons.
Daily :
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9 : Parry’s Lagoon, Wyndham, El Questro
Visit Parry’s Lagoon this morning, home to an array of birdlife. Next it's on to Wyndham, where you'll soak up the views of the Cambridge Gulf from the Five Rivers Lookout. Stop for lunch before arriving at El Questro, a sprawling wilderness area which covers 700,000 acres. Afterwards, continue to Emma Gorge Resort, located in the heart of El Questro.
Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort
Daily :
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
DAY 10 : El Questro, Home Valley Station
Head to Zebedee Springs, a permanent natural thermal spring tucked away in a secluded pocket of rainforest. Relax as you soak in the hot springs and leave feeling refreshed.
Hike to Emma Gorge where you'll be rewarded with a swim beneath a towering droplet waterfall. Visit Zebedee Springs before continuing to the iconic Home Valley Station, crossing the Pentecost River along the way. Nestled in the midst of the sweeping Cockburn Range, it’s not hard to see why this immense cattle property was used as the setting for Baz Luhrmann’s blockbuster film, 'Australia'. Tonight, head to a spectacular viewpoint just in time for sunset. Soak up the breathtaking views with a glass of bubbly and watch as the ever-changing colours dance over the Cockburn Range.
Stay: Home Valley Station
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 11: Gibb River Road, Mitchell Plateau
Back on the Gibb River Road, ford the mighty Durack River, then turn off and travel north on the Kalumburu Road towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau. Along the way, stop at Drysdale River Station for lunch. Afterwards, enter a remote world of Livistona palm forests, beautiful lookouts, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes.
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 12 : Mitchell Falls
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Soar over incredible Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight.
Today you have a full day to discover the beauty of Mitchell Falls, with its tiered waterfalls and Indigenous rock art. When available, local Indigenous guides will join the adventure. Begin with a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls to view rarely seen rock art. Continue to Big Mertens Falls before arriving at the incredible Mitchell Falls. Go for a swim in the pools above the falls then take an included helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls and the surrounding wilderness back to your 4WD vehicle (or if you prefer, hike back with your guide).
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 13 : Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) Rock Art, King Edward River, Drysdale River Station
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art.
Visit Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art galleries and swim in the clear waters at King Edward River. Cross Drysdale River and arrive at Drysdale River Station.
Stay: Drysdale River Station
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 14 : Manning Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Gibb River Road
At Manning Gorge, you’ll enjoy lunch in the shade of boab trees. Look out for the region’s bird life and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pristine water under paperbarks. Continue to Galvans Gorge, where a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole, the ideal spot for a refreshing swim.
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15 : Bell Gorge
Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where spectacular cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Should you be feeling particularly energetic, you may take the opportunity to hike to the lower pool of the gorge and enjoy a relaxing dip below the cascading waterfall.
Daily :
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 16 : Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges, Derby, Broome
Back on the Gibb River Road, travel through the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges to Derby, where you will visit the Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre. Later this evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at your resort.
Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
Daily : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 17 : Broome
Your tour concludes this morning and you will be transferred to the airport.
Daily : Breakfast
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