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Tour Type: Coach Tour
Tour Duration: 11 Days (10 Nights)
From: Darwin to Broome
Tour Code: WDB
Operator: AAT Kings |
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Tour Description
Buy diamonds at source on a Diamond Mine Tour, and paired with pearls from Broome, 'Australia's Pearl Capital', you'll love this area. Take 4 cruises- through the gorgeous, orange Geikie Gorge, charming Chamberlain Gorge, the wildlife rich Ord River and majestic Katherine Gorge. Start your 11 day fully escorted coach tour in tropical Darwin. Swim in fresh waterholes, see waterfalls and travel through nature reserves to see the 1500 year old Boab Prison Tree, visit historic homesteads, and finish in Broome, with time for a camel ride on the beach. It's warm, rich, colourful and just lovely! Tour Inclusions:
- Full Buffet Breakfasts (10) (B)
- Lunch (2) (L)
- You are invited Dinner (1) (D)
- Hotel Dinners (8) (D)
- Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels. 2 nights in tented cabins with en suites
- Welcome Drink
- All Purpose Travel Wallet & Map
- Airport Transfers (Day 1 Darwin Airport, flights arrive prior to 2pm. Day 11 Broome Airport, flights anytime)
Included Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Darwin
- Explore the picturesque Adelaide River War Cemetery
- Cruise through majestic Katherine Gorge
- Visit the historic Durack Homestead
- Enjoy a wildlife spotting cruise on the Ord River
- See impressive Lake Argyle
- Discover Hidden Valley National Park
- Visit Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve and Warriu Park
- Time to relax and swim in the thermal pools at El Questro Wilderness Park
- Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge
- Tour the Argyle Diamond Mine
- Cruise through spectacular Geikie Gorge
- Relax on Cable Beach, Broome
- 'You are invited' dinning experience
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Day
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Arrive Darwin
On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a tour of the tropical city of Darwin. See the mixture of old and new building styles including the old Government House and the new Northern Territory Parliament building. Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Drive through the Botanic Gardens to East Point Reserve and view remnants of the World War II defence of Australia. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. Stay: Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin (D) |
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2 |
Katherine Gorge
Bid farewell to the Northern Capital and head south along the Stuart Highway towards Katherine. Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a site dedicated to the World War II air raids on Darwin. In Nitmiluk National Park, cruise the placid waters of the Katherine River through the towering cliffs of two gorges. Stay: Paraway Motel, Katherine (B/D) |
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3 |
Ord River Cruise
Travel via Timber Creek and Victoria River across vast cattle stations into Western Australia. Visit the historic Durack Homestead and learn about this pioneering family. See Lake Argyle, Australia’s largest man-made lake. Join a cruise along the Ord River from
Lake Argyle to Kununurra. This permanent
water supply has formed wetland areas,
which have become havens for myriads
of birds and a variety of marsupials that
inhabit the islands in the lake. Stay: Country Club Resort, Kununurra (2 nights) (B/D) |
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4 |
Kununurra
Enjoy a tour of Kununurra, one of the youngest towns in Western Australia which is the hub of local industry for agriculture, tourism and mining in the east Kimberley. See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme and Hidden Valley National Park, which features 300 million year old sandstone cliffs. The park is home to a big variety of wildlife including many species of birds, all manner of reptiles, wallabies, bats, dingoes and echidna. Admire the local views from Kelly’s Knob Lookout. Learn all about the sandalwood industry from soil to oil when we visit the Sandalwood Factory at Mount Romance. (B/D) |
Day
5 |
Wyndham – 5 Rivers Lookout
We travel to Parry Lagoon Nature
Reserve. See the birdlife of this region and
learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue
to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout for
sensational views over the Cambridge
Gulf. Visit Warriu Park to see the
Dreamtime Statues and rock art murals,
before continuing along the Gibb River
Road to El Questro Wilderness Park. Stay: Emma Gorge Resort (2 nights) Tented cabins with private facilities. (B/D) |
Day
6 |
El Questro Wilderness Park
This morning cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole fringed by tropical vegetation and 60 metre tall escarpments. At Emma Gorge Resort there is time to relax and sit by the pool or to hike into Emma Gorge for a refreshing swim in the waterhole. (B/D) |
Day
7 |
Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine
Today visit the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, which produces one quarter of the world’s diamonds annually. A local guide will join us for a behind the scenes look at the diamond mining process. Continue south to the historic town of Halls Creek, situated on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, at the doorstep to the majestic World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park. Stay: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek (B/L/D) |
Day
8 |
Geikie Gorge
This morning we’ll have the opportunity
to meet and talk with some local
indigenous artists. Later, travel through
the Kimberley to the remote township of
Fitzroy Crossing. This afternoon cruise
through Geikie Gorge, which has been
formed by the waters of the Fitzroy River
tunnelling through the Napier Range.
Watch for wildlife as the 30 metre high
walls of the gorge tower above us. Be sure
to look out for crocodiles and sawfish. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing (B/L/D)
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Day
9 |
Derby – Broome
Travel to the port of Derby and see the famous Boab Prison Tree, used by the first police as an overnight holding cell. Continue to the pearling centre and resort town of Broome. See Chinatown and Streeters Jetty. Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort (2 nights) (B/D) |
Day
10 |
Broome 'Free Time'
Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. Directly opposite the hotel is Cable Beach, 22km of white sand. Perhaps take an optional camel ride along Cable Beach. Broome is situated on the North West coast of Western Australia, and until the mid 1980s was only accessible by a dirt road. On a narrow peninsula surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and Roebuck Bay, and recognised as a world class migratory bird stopover. (B) |
Day
11 |
Depart Broome
Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to Broome Airport for your onward flight. (B) |
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Itinerary is based on 2012 departures. Click on the icon to the left if you would like to view the 2012 brochure online. |
from AU $4,524
11 Day Best of the Kimberley
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11 Day Best of the Kimberley Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Global Journeys for the 11 Day Best of the Kimberley. |
The trip was excellent and we'd have no hesitation recommending AAT Kings. Everything was well organised and the meals and accommodation were without fault...a real credit to those involved, given the isolation of the Kimberly.
Barbara & Graham Taylor (Australia)
Tour Date 11/06/2011 |
Tour Prices
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General Information
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Tour Operator: AAT Kings
An AAT Kings escorted coach tour is the hassle-free freeway to holiday. Everything has been arranged in advance so travellers don't have to worry about getting lost, finding attractions and reading maps or speeding tickets. On an AAT Kings tour, there is a perfect balance of planned sightseeing and free time for independent exploration or just relaxing and doing nothing at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, AAT Kings have one of the newest coach fleets in Australia. Their modern and luxurious Mercedes Benz and Scania coaches are equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats, seatbelts, restrooms, two door access, ample legroom and large panoramic windows, so you won't miss a thing.
AAT Kings have designated certain departures as Guaranteed Departures, which means they have reached minimum passenger numbers and will definitely run as scheduled. Global Journeys continue to add Guaranteed Departure status to tours online as they achieve minimum numbers. If you book on a non Guaranteed Departure AAT Kings will determine if the tour will operate no later than 6 weeks prior to departure. If the tour is withdrawn we will work to offer you a suitable alternative. If you aren't happy with the options offered any money paid on your booking will be refunded.
This depends on the touring style you are booking. Short Break bookings will receive e-documentation. If you are booking an AAT Kings escorted tour (Premium, Cost Saver, Explorer or Camping) you will receive paper documents in a complimentary leather travel wallet as well as luggage labels and a useful booklet containing valuable holiday information. You will also receive a map of the region you are visiting when you get on tour.
Documents for AAT Kings guided tours are delivered to the hotel or address you are staying at prior to your tour depending on the tour type chosen. We also provide you with a tour itinerary and arrival instructions by email, once we have all your flight information and personal details.
To suit all different holiday styles AAT Kings offer a range of different touring types.
- Premium tours are guided by a Tour Director and Driver and include more luxurious accommodation and facilities, more meals and exclusive dining experiences as well as extra sightseeing and cultural highlights.
- CostSaver tours are designed to offer value for money with clean and comfortable accommodation, breakfast daily, some dinners and plenty or free time, while also benefiting from an expert Tour Director and Driver throughout.
- Explorer tours are run in our luxury mini-coach vehicles and average around 20 travellers. These active itineraries explore less accessible locations, stay in a mix of Premium tour standard accommodation and character-filled boutiques and are escorted by a dedicated Driver guide.
- Short Breaks showcase the highlights of a region or city in a short time, they allow extra flexibility as standalone or pre or post tour options. Short Breaks are run by our expert Driver guides.
With such a diverse range of destinations and touring styles there is no set age or type who travel with AAT, you can expect a wide-range of like-minded travellers. Families with children, young couples, baby boomers, solo travellers, small groups and more can be found on our Guided tours.
There is certainly no age limit for touring, with children as young as 6 through to seniors travelling, however, the general demographic tends to be over 40.
As AAT Kings is sold internationally you will also find that there are people from all over the world on their tours, particularly North Americans, British, Europeans and many Asian nations.
Depending on the tour you choose and the time of year you are travelling our group sizes can vary from fewer than 21 people up to 50 people, so there is a great opportunity to mingle and make new friends.
While it’s not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand, tipping is becoming an increasingly accepted practice in all areas of the service industry, but particularly in restaurants, bars and taxis. Likewise on your AAT Kings tour, if you feel that your Tour Director, Driver, Driver guide or Private cook has done an excellent job, then we would recommend tipping up to the equivalent of AU $5 per day. However, it’s not compulsory. It is up to you!
The beauty of travelling with AAT Kings is that you won't be travelling alone. You'll have a group of like-minded travellers and soon to be friends to share in the experience with. They also offer a room matching service on all Guided tours (not applicable on Explorer or Short Breaks) so you don't have to pay a single room supplement. AAT Kings room matching service means they will work to match you with another solo traveller of the same sex but if they can't they will provide a single room at no extra cost.
Yes, they can accommodate children, however they must be over 6 years of age. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. AAT Kings do recommend that people travelling with children consider whether the itinerary is suitable, in particular the activities involved and the duration of the tour to ensure children’s comfort.
We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on AAT Kings including more FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on what to expect on tour, and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).
Airport Transfer Information
Free Airport Transfers
AAT Kings offers a hotel or airport transfer at the start and end of your tour, or in-conjunction with pre or post accommodation booked with Global Journeys & AAT Kings. All flight information must be given to Global Journeys at least 6 weeks prior to departure so that transfers can be booked. If you book your own pre or post accommodation then transfers cannot be included.
AAT Kings Short Breaks in the Northern Territory only include airport transfers in Ayers Rock (these meet all incoming flights and leave Ayers Rock 2 hours prior to your departure flight time). In Alice Springs and Darwin they have a range of transfer options negotiated at competitive prices.
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