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APT Touring: Kimberley and Top End
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This adventure blends two iconic Outback regions of Australia on one incredible journey. Explore Mitchell Plateau and Purnululu National Park before venturing into the Top End, where Nitmiluk Gorge and Kakadu National Park await.
- Experiences in 19 destinations
- Locally inspired dining - a total of 47 meals
- The services of an expert APT Driver-Guide
- Stay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
- Soar over Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight
- Relax as you soak in Zebedee Springs and leave feeling revitalised
- Toast the day with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range
- Enjoy incredible landscapes and wildlife on a Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
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- A glass of Sparkling at Sunset looking over the Bungle Bungle Range
- Helicopter Flight over Mitchell Falls
- Hike to Emma Gorge
- Local Guided Tour of Arnhem Land
- Ord River cruise
- Swim at King Edward River
- Visit ancient Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw rock art)
- Visit to Echidna Chasm
- Visit to Galvans Gorge
- Visit to Windjana Gorge
- Yellow Water Cruise
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Guided Coach Tour
This suggested tour costs from AUD$13,995 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Broome, finishes in Darwin
17 days/16 nights
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![Broome Beach]( "Broome Beach")
![Boab Tree]( "Boab Tree")
![Bell Gorge]( "Bell Gorge")
![Red Centre, Uluru]( "Red Centre, Uluru")
![Sounds of Silence Dinner]( "Sounds of Silence Dinner")
![Helicopter]( "Helicopter")
![APT 4WD Vehicle]( "APT 4WD Vehicle")
![Emma Gorge]( "Emma Gorge")
![Echidna Chasm]( "Echidna Chasm")
![Cathedral Gorge]( "Cathedral Gorge")
![Boab Tree]( "Boab Tree")
![Lake Argyle Sunset]( "Lake Argyle Sunset")
![APT Vehicle]( "APT Vehicle")
![Nitmiluk Gorge]( "Nitmiluk Gorge")
![Arnhem Land]( "Arnhem Land")
![Kakadu National Park]( "Kakadu National Park")
![Darwin Beach]( "Darwin Beach")
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive Broome
Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel, Broome's iconic Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. Settle in and enjoy the evening at leisure. Head to the Sunset Bar and Grill and soak up the views of Broome's incredible sunset as you enjoy a welcome dinner.
Staying Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Day 2 - Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge
In Derby, visit a local art gallery to view indigenous art from across the Kimberley before joining the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge, where sheer cliffs tower above pristine white sands and fossils lie embedded in the gorge walls.
Staying Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Day 3 - Bell Gorge
Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where stunning cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. You might like to hike to the lower pool of the gorge and enjoy a dip in the waterfall below. Alternatively, relax in the shade and enjoy a spot of birdwatching.
Day 4 - Galvans Gorge, Manning Creek, Drysdale River Station
Travel through the heart of Kimberley cattle country to Galvans Gorge, where a refreshing swim awaits. Then, continue to the beautiful Manning Creek, where you'll enjoy lunch before arriving at the historic cattle station of Drysdale River Station.
Staying Drysdale River Station
Day 5 - Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River
Explore the Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art galleries of the Mitchell Plateau before a swim in the clear waters of the King Edward River.
Staying Two Nights, APT's exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge
Day 6 - Mitchell Falls
A world of waterfalls awaits your discovery today. Begin with a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls and view rarely seen rock art. See Big Mertens Falls, then enjoy an included helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls.
Day 7 - Gibb River Road, El Questro
Bidding the Mitchell Plateau goodbye, rejoin the Gibb River Road and ford the Durack and Pentecost rivers on the way towards El Questro, an incredible cattle station and nature reserve that covers a staggering 700,000 acres.
Staying Two Nights, El Questro - Emma Gorge
Day 8 - El Questro
Enjoy a hike to picturesque Emma Gorge, where you can indulge in a refreshing swim beneath the stunning towering droplet waterfall. After lunch, enjoy a Signature Experience.
Day 9 - Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm
Journey into Purnululu National Park, home to the famed black and orange striped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. Travel the Spring Creek Track before hiking to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock. Later, arrive at your lodge in the heart of the national park.
Staying Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
Day 10 - Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge
Explore the magic of Purnululu for yourself and discover the depth of the Bungle Bungle Range. Created by the constant erosion of river movements over 20 million years, the range has both geological and Indigenous cultural significance. Start with a walk along Piccaninny Creek, before stopping at Cathedral Gorge. You might like to take a helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range (own expense).
Day 11 - Kununurra
Travel along the Spring Creek Track to Kununurra, known as the gateway to eastern Kimberley.
Staying Two Nights, Kununurra Country Club
Day 12 - Lake Argyle, Ord River Cruise
Travel to Lake Argyle today, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. From here, set out on a wildlife cruise along the mighty Ord River. Explore this ecological system that has developed from the damming of the river to create an area rich in native wildlife and flora.
Day 13 - Nitmiluk National Park
Cross the border into the Northern Territory on the way to Nitmiluk National Park. This evening, be treated to canapes and drinks on arrival at Cicada Lodge, followed by a three-course dinner showcasing local produce.
Staying Katherine, Cicada Lodge
Day 14 - Nitmiluk Gorge, Kakadu National Park, Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
After breakfast, set out on a cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, as you learn about the music, stories and ways of the local Jawoyn people. Next it's on to Kakadu, Australia’s largest national park. Here, enjoy a Signature Experience, then journey to Nourlangie Rock. See its ancient rock art, dating back some 20,000 years.
Staying Two Nights, Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge
Day 15 - Arnhem Land, Hawk Dreaming, Cannon Hill
A local guide will join you today as you cross the East Alligator River into spiritual Arnhem Land. Experience the ancient art and natural beauty of this special place. This afternoon, return to Kakadu to discover the rock art and billabongs of Cannon Hill and Hawk Dreaming (please note that Arnhem Land may be inaccessible for cultural reasons or when tides prevent the crossing of the East Alligator River).
Day 16 - Ubirr Rock, Darwin
Located within Kakadu National Park, visit the sacred site of Ubirr and explore its galleries of ancient Indigenous rock art. There are some works that have been continuously painted and repainted since 40,000BC. Later, travel to Darwin, where the time has come to look back on the journey as you enjoy a farewell dinner.
Staying the Vibe Hotel, Darwin
Day 17 - Depart Darwin
Your epic adventure draws to a close today as you are transferred to Darwin Airport for your onward flight.
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APT Touring: Kimberley and Top End
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