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Untamed Kimberley & West Coast

4.5/5 Based on 4 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
Fully Guided Coach Group Scenic
Our Price From 14,234 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 2,681 Per Person
 Trip Length
21 Days
 Trip Starts
Darwin
 Trip Finishes
Perth
21 Day Untamed Kimberley & West Coast Itinerary (AAT Kings)
Countries Explored: Australia
Our Price From 14,234 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 2,681 Per Person
 Trip Length
21 Days
 Trip Starts
Darwin
 Trip Finishes
Perth
21 Day Untamed Kimberley & West Coast Itinerary (AAT Kings)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Style
First Choice
Departures
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
49
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
WDBP
Trip Style
First Choice
Departures
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
49
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
WDBP

Overview

Read 4 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 21 Day Untamed Kimberley & West Coast. Three weeks of natural drama awaits on this unrivalled road-trip, covering two states, dozens of gorges, a wonderland of waterfalls and countless encounters with wildlife. Fancy swimming with whale sharks, spotting crocs and meeting dolphins? Then there are the World Heritage Sites, national park trips and blazing sunsets. The ultimate in Northern Territory and Western Australia tours, it’s a journey that puts life in perspective – in the best possible way.
Read 4 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 21 Day Untamed Kimberley & West Coast. Three weeks of natural drama awaits on this unrivalled road-trip, covering two states, dozens of gorges, a wonderland of waterfalls and countless encounters with wildlife. Fancy swimming with whale sharks, spotting crocs and meeting dolphins? Then there are the World Heritage Sites, national park trips and blazing sunsets. The ultimate in Northern Territory and Western Australia tours, it’s a journey that puts life in perspective – in the best possible way.

Itinerary

The capital of the Northern Territory is beguiling; its balmy tropical climes, fiery sunsets, laid-back locals and surprising attractions. Take in the sights on a tour, your guide revealing the city's distinctive architectural style along with the events that have shaped it over the years. Did you know you can still witness damage from 1974's Cyclone Tracy, and that the city was bombed in 1942?

Then get set for one of Darwin's legendary sunsets, whether you're sitting on the sand or exploring the Mindil Beach Sunset Market to discover the gourmet delicacies sold here, but don't overindulge as dinner-with-a-view is dished up at your waterfront hotel. (D) Stay: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Your southern sojourn begins with yet more insights into the region's historic events, expanding on yesterday's lesson about the of WWII and its impact on the region. The Adelaide River was not only the headquarters of a large military base, but its banks now house a cemetery, the final resting place of those who lost their lives in defence of the country. It's a sobering affair. Nature takes over at Nitmiluk National Park on Jawoyn land. The history and culture of the Traditional Landowners comes into full focus as you set off on a cruise through dramatic Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge.

Remarkably, this is one of 13 gorges carved through the national park, and at every bend in the river, the sun casts its soaring sandstone cliffs a different colour. There's no time to catch your breath - you're off to meet Tom Curtain on a vast working outback station. Tom's quite the entertainer, and regales visitors with songs and stories during his Katherine Outback Experience. It's not a show or a tour, but an immersive adventure. One that is real, raw, and funny at times. (B/D) Stay: Paraway Motel

Cross from the NT into WA, where Kununurra feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. See what life was like in the region for early pioneers at the Durack Homestead Museum, which was meticulously moved and recreated before the land it formerly sat on was flooded as part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. The project not only helped water the countryside, but created Lake Argyle. A sunset cruise here, surrounded by tens of thousands of freshwater crocs and an embarrassment of birds, is something you won't forget in a hurry.

The project also gave birth to Kununurra, a quirky town where life is best enjoyed in the slow lane. While the main streets are unassuming, all roads lead to some of WA's most postcard-worthy sights, the Bungle Bungles among them. (B/D) Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort (2 Nights)

Today is one of decisions: An optional early-morning flight over (or 4WD tour of) the beehive rock formations of the Bungle Bungles in World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park? Or a wander with your Travel Director through Mirima National Park, known as the ‘mini-Bungles' for its resemblance to its more well-known neighbour. Both experiences reveal the mind-boggling geology of this part of the world. Regardless, sunset should be enjoyed atop Kelly's Knob.

Follow the lead of locals, who hang out here on a nightly basis - because there's no such thing as a ‘bad' sunset. All that water in Lake Argyle is used to irrigate very healthy looking crops around Kununurra, including sunflowers, sugar cane, cotton and sandalwood. (B/D)

The AAT Kings team has been visiting Hoochery Distillery for as long as we can remember. We ask the owners to take you behind the scenes to discover how their award-winning rums and whiskys are made. There's time for a tasting, or sit down to a slice of delicious rum cake - your morning tea sorted.

From here you're on the epic Gibb River Road, a wild adventure that traverses 660 kilometres across the Kimberley. You're getting a taster en route to El Questro Wilderness Park, backdropped by the rusty red Cockburn Range. Hidden among the pandanus and palms are a string of slick safari-style tents. Which means you can gaze at the stars while you drift off to a chorus of frogs and cicadas. (B/D) Stay: Emma Gorge Resort, Tented Cabin with private facilities (2 Nights)

No alarm-clock necessary: nature wakes you here. The Kimberley's sounds follow you across the mighty Pentecost River to Chamberlain Gorge, a dreamy fresh waterhole where wallabies and crocs play (not with each other). Your boat is dwarfed by the gorge's soaring 60-metre escarpments, a brilliant shade of orange in the morning sun. Days in this part of WA can heat up.

This afternoon's remedy? A splash in the resort's pool, perhaps, or a dip in a waterhole within Emma Gorge. The latter is a challenge to reach - you will work up a sweat hiking there. But diving in at the end is worth the effort. Be sure to be back on your patio in time for sundowners. (B/D)

When the Argyle Diamond Mine was in operation, it produced more than 95% of the world's pink diamonds. Oh, the carats that have come out of here! It stopped mining these rare (and dazzling) gems at the end of 2020, but you can still visit the immense site with an Aboriginal guide. Which means you not only go behind the scenes of operations, but also learn about the significance of the land - the traditional Barramundi Dreaming site - to First Nations communities.

Your destination for the night, Halls Creek is small in population, but big in personality. Like your last destination, Aboriginal Songlines are strong, with communities living here, on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, for millennia. European influence is more recent, thanks to a brief gold rush which revealed the potential of the land for cattle stations. (B/L/D) Stay: Kimberley Hotel

Continue your deep dive into First Nations culture at the Aboriginal art gallery in Fitzroy Crossing, a remote town that acts as the gateway for Danggu (Geikie) Gorge tours. This remarkable part of the Kimberley was formed by the Fitzroy River carving through part of an ancient limestone barrier reef, which snakes across the Napier Range.

This all happened in Devonian times, some 350 million years ago. It's a fertile home to everything from freshwater crocs to fruit bats and wallabies, which will gaze at you from the top of the 30-metre-high cliffs that surround. That's not the only reason to look up - keep watch for white-bellied sea eagles and rare, purple-crowned fairy wrens. (B/L/D) Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge

The reason Broome was born is because of pearls - the waters here grow some of the best oysters in the world, as you'll discover on a city tour. The ‘pearl rush' saw fortune-seekers from around the world descend. And many never left, making Broome one of the most multicultural destinations in Australia.

Today, the city is just as well known for its sizzling Indian Ocean sunsets, best enjoyed from a vantage on, or near, Cable Beach. This stretch of sand is long. So long that it can accommodate 4WDs, camels and foot-traffic. Perch here, or head to a waterside café. Order a drink, and settle in. (B) Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort (2 Nights)

Today is yours to explore. Perhaps veer off to a pearl farm, to witness the precision that goes into growing and harvesting these gems. Or simply enjoy Broome's tropical climes, strolling along 22-kilometre Cable Beach, hunting for dinosaur footprints and browsing boutiques. (B/D)

The eye-opening colours of the Pilbara are your backdrop today. It’s sparsely populated, but there are plenty of local characters to meet over dinner in Port Hedland. (B/D) Stay: Hospitality Port Hedland

A frontier like no other, Karijini National Park is a place where gorges seem to cleave off the edge of the Earth, waterfalls tumble from escarpments and remote turquoise rock pools shimmer like precious gems. The wilderness is wilder, the colours brighter, the air clearer. If you didn't know any better, you'd think someone had taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time. Even darkness doesn't temper the natural drama.

You're hundreds of kilometers from the nearest town, and in the absence of light pollution you can look forward to dazzling stargazing, even from bed in your safari-tent. (B/D) Stay: Karijini Eco Retreat (2 Nights)

Bring your stamina and your camera - today's Karijini tour weaves deep into the national park. It took billions of years to create the geological wonders you see: the red layered cliffs, the quiet gorges, the soaring gum trees, and distinctive termite mounds. It covers a staggering 630,000 hectares just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Hamersley Range, making it WA's second-largest national park. Its location also makes it steamy - if you packed your swimsuit, cooling off under waterfalls and drifting about in waterholes comes highly recommended. (B/D)

There are a few (hundred) kilometers of Pilbara region to cover between inland Karijini and Exmouth on the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Coast. On your hypnotic journey, just imagine all the magical marine creatures you might glimpse when you dive into Ningaloo Reef - Exmouth is the gateway. This pocket of the state is also blessed with Cape Range National Park, where yet more immense gorges and waterfalls characterize the countryside. But your focus here should be firmly on the ocean, whether you're swimming in it or cruising above it. (B/D) Stay: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort (2 Nights)

Depending on the time of year, Ningaloo Reef is home to both whale sharks and humpback whales. Thanks to the region's ethically minded operators, you can now opt to snorkel with both. There's nothing quite as humbling as spotting these enormous creatures in the wild. But if prefer to stay dry, there are still ways to take in the coastline. Book an optional sunset cruise and you may well see a humpback breaching and blowing, dolphins in your wake. The decision is all yours today. We wouldn't blame you for simply strolling along the sand… (B/D)

Don't want to get your hair wet? You're in luck. Today's cruise in a glass-bottomed boat allows you to glimpse Ningaloo's extraordinary marine life in style. At Coral Bay marine sanctuary, your guide will point out colourful coral, turtles and fish while you glide - more than 500 species call this protected patch of ocean home.

From this thriving underwater ecosystem to overhead attractions, your next stop is the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Did you know this unassuming destination played a role in the 1969 moon landing? That's just one of its claims to fame, as you'll discover touring the gallery's collection. (B/D) Stay: Best Western Hospitality Inn Carnarvon

Prepare yourself for the ‘living fossils' at Hamelin Pool, home to the most abundant colony of stromatolites in the world. These astounding creatures show us what life was like 3,500-million years ago, when there was no other complex life on Earth. You're officially in the state's World Heritage listed Shark Bay, the largest of its kind in Australia with more than 1,000 kilometers of beaches. Not all of them sandy - welcome to Shell Beach.

Here, the snow-white colour comes from billions of tiny coquina bivalve shells, up to 10 metres deep and stretching for 70 kilometers. And just when you thought the outlook couldn't get any better, you arrive at Monkey Mia. (B/D) Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (2 Nights)

If you didn't fall in love with the gin-clear waters, powdery sand, and rusty-red dunes of Monkey Mia last night, you certainly will today. Meet the wild resident dolphins that turn up to the shore every morning to interact with humans. They arrive in a pod, and splash about in the shallows, before dancing away to catch a few waves. When it's time to tear yourself away, the afternoon is yours, at leisure. Sign up to see yet more dolphins on an optional sunset cruise, perhaps? Or enjoy a bird's-eye perspective of Shark Bay on an optional scenic flight? (B)

Peregrine falcons are a common sight from Hawks Head Lookout in Kalbarri National Park. Who could blame them for wanting to live in this part of WA, particularly pretty during wildflower season. At this time of year, the countryside is an eye-popping patchwork of blooming acacia, banksia, caladenia, and so much more.

Arriving in Geraldton, pay homage to the 645 Australian sailors who were lost off the WA coast during WWII at the HMAS Sydney Memorial. Then discover the rest of the seaside town at your own pace, cycling to the red-and-white striped lighthouse, wandering the foreshore or visiting the cathedral. (B) Stay: Mantra Geraldton

Did we leave the best till last? Nambung National Park's Pinnacles are a staggering collection of natural limestone structures, jutting into the sky - up to 3.5 metres high. Some 30,000 years ago, the sea receded and left deposits of shells. Over time, coastal winds removed the sand, leaving behind this surreal moonscape. It's a spiritual place, as is Yanchep National Park, where your Aboriginal guide decodes native plants and tells Dreamtime stories of how the land was created.

Prepare to get hands on, tasting bush tucker and even playing the didgeridoo. Well, trying to play it… (B/D) Stay: Crowne Plaza, Perth

It's hard to believe this epic adventure has come to an end. Three weeks of incredible memories to take home with you. (B)

The capital of the Northern Territory is beguiling; its balmy tropical climes, fiery sunsets, laid-back locals and surprising attractions. Take in the sights on a tour, your guide revealing the city's distinctive architectural style along with the events that have shaped it over the years. Did you know you can still witness damage from 1974's Cyclone Tracy, and that the city was bombed in 1942?

Then get set for one of Darwin's legendary sunsets, whether you're sitting on the sand or exploring the Mindil Beach Sunset Market to discover the gourmet delicacies sold here, but don't overindulge as dinner-with-a-view is dished up at your waterfront hotel. (D) Stay: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Your southern sojourn begins with yet more insights into the region's historic events, expanding on yesterday's lesson about the of WWII and its impact on the region. The Adelaide River was not only the headquarters of a large military base, but its banks now house a cemetery, the final resting place of those who lost their lives in defence of the country. It's a sobering affair. Nature takes over at Nitmiluk National Park on Jawoyn land. The history and culture of the Traditional Landowners comes into full focus as you set off on a cruise through dramatic Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge.

Remarkably, this is one of 13 gorges carved through the national park, and at every bend in the river, the sun casts its soaring sandstone cliffs a different colour. There's no time to catch your breath - you're off to meet Tom Curtain on a vast working outback station. Tom's quite the entertainer, and regales visitors with songs and stories during his Katherine Outback Experience. It's not a show or a tour, but an immersive adventure. One that is real, raw, and funny at times. (B/D) Stay: Paraway Motel

Cross from the NT into WA, where Kununurra feels like it's in the middle of nowhere. See what life was like in the region for early pioneers at the Durack Homestead Museum, which was meticulously moved and recreated before the land it formerly sat on was flooded as part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. The project not only helped water the countryside, but created Lake Argyle. A sunset cruise here, surrounded by tens of thousands of freshwater crocs and an embarrassment of birds, is something you won't forget in a hurry.

The project also gave birth to Kununurra, a quirky town where life is best enjoyed in the slow lane. While the main streets are unassuming, all roads lead to some of WA's most postcard-worthy sights, the Bungle Bungles among them. (B/D) Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort (2 Nights)

Today is one of decisions: An optional early-morning flight over (or 4WD tour of) the beehive rock formations of the Bungle Bungles in World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park? Or a wander with your Travel Director through Mirima National Park, known as the ‘mini-Bungles' for its resemblance to its more well-known neighbour. Both experiences reveal the mind-boggling geology of this part of the world. Regardless, sunset should be enjoyed atop Kelly's Knob.

Follow the lead of locals, who hang out here on a nightly basis - because there's no such thing as a ‘bad' sunset. All that water in Lake Argyle is used to irrigate very healthy looking crops around Kununurra, including sunflowers, sugar cane, cotton and sandalwood. (B/D)

The AAT Kings team has been visiting Hoochery Distillery for as long as we can remember. We ask the owners to take you behind the scenes to discover how their award-winning rums and whiskys are made. There's time for a tasting, or sit down to a slice of delicious rum cake - your morning tea sorted.

From here you're on the epic Gibb River Road, a wild adventure that traverses 660 kilometres across the Kimberley. You're getting a taster en route to El Questro Wilderness Park, backdropped by the rusty red Cockburn Range. Hidden among the pandanus and palms are a string of slick safari-style tents. Which means you can gaze at the stars while you drift off to a chorus of frogs and cicadas. (B/D) Stay: Emma Gorge Resort, Tented Cabin with private facilities (2 Nights)

No alarm-clock necessary: nature wakes you here. The Kimberley's sounds follow you across the mighty Pentecost River to Chamberlain Gorge, a dreamy fresh waterhole where wallabies and crocs play (not with each other). Your boat is dwarfed by the gorge's soaring 60-metre escarpments, a brilliant shade of orange in the morning sun. Days in this part of WA can heat up.

This afternoon's remedy? A splash in the resort's pool, perhaps, or a dip in a waterhole within Emma Gorge. The latter is a challenge to reach - you will work up a sweat hiking there. But diving in at the end is worth the effort. Be sure to be back on your patio in time for sundowners. (B/D)

When the Argyle Diamond Mine was in operation, it produced more than 95% of the world's pink diamonds. Oh, the carats that have come out of here! It stopped mining these rare (and dazzling) gems at the end of 2020, but you can still visit the immense site with an Aboriginal guide. Which means you not only go behind the scenes of operations, but also learn about the significance of the land - the traditional Barramundi Dreaming site - to First Nations communities.

Your destination for the night, Halls Creek is small in population, but big in personality. Like your last destination, Aboriginal Songlines are strong, with communities living here, on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, for millennia. European influence is more recent, thanks to a brief gold rush which revealed the potential of the land for cattle stations. (B/L/D) Stay: Kimberley Hotel

Continue your deep dive into First Nations culture at the Aboriginal art gallery in Fitzroy Crossing, a remote town that acts as the gateway for Danggu (Geikie) Gorge tours. This remarkable part of the Kimberley was formed by the Fitzroy River carving through part of an ancient limestone barrier reef, which snakes across the Napier Range.

This all happened in Devonian times, some 350 million years ago. It's a fertile home to everything from freshwater crocs to fruit bats and wallabies, which will gaze at you from the top of the 30-metre-high cliffs that surround. That's not the only reason to look up - keep watch for white-bellied sea eagles and rare, purple-crowned fairy wrens. (B/L/D) Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge

The reason Broome was born is because of pearls - the waters here grow some of the best oysters in the world, as you'll discover on a city tour. The ‘pearl rush' saw fortune-seekers from around the world descend. And many never left, making Broome one of the most multicultural destinations in Australia.

Today, the city is just as well known for its sizzling Indian Ocean sunsets, best enjoyed from a vantage on, or near, Cable Beach. This stretch of sand is long. So long that it can accommodate 4WDs, camels and foot-traffic. Perch here, or head to a waterside café. Order a drink, and settle in. (B) Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort (2 Nights)

Today is yours to explore. Perhaps veer off to a pearl farm, to witness the precision that goes into growing and harvesting these gems. Or simply enjoy Broome's tropical climes, strolling along 22-kilometre Cable Beach, hunting for dinosaur footprints and browsing boutiques. (B/D)

The eye-opening colours of the Pilbara are your backdrop today. It’s sparsely populated, but there are plenty of local characters to meet over dinner in Port Hedland. (B/D) Stay: Hospitality Port Hedland

A frontier like no other, Karijini National Park is a place where gorges seem to cleave off the edge of the Earth, waterfalls tumble from escarpments and remote turquoise rock pools shimmer like precious gems. The wilderness is wilder, the colours brighter, the air clearer. If you didn't know any better, you'd think someone had taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time. Even darkness doesn't temper the natural drama.

You're hundreds of kilometers from the nearest town, and in the absence of light pollution you can look forward to dazzling stargazing, even from bed in your safari-tent. (B/D) Stay: Karijini Eco Retreat (2 Nights)

Bring your stamina and your camera - today's Karijini tour weaves deep into the national park. It took billions of years to create the geological wonders you see: the red layered cliffs, the quiet gorges, the soaring gum trees, and distinctive termite mounds. It covers a staggering 630,000 hectares just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Hamersley Range, making it WA's second-largest national park. Its location also makes it steamy - if you packed your swimsuit, cooling off under waterfalls and drifting about in waterholes comes highly recommended. (B/D)

There are a few (hundred) kilometers of Pilbara region to cover between inland Karijini and Exmouth on the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Coast. On your hypnotic journey, just imagine all the magical marine creatures you might glimpse when you dive into Ningaloo Reef - Exmouth is the gateway. This pocket of the state is also blessed with Cape Range National Park, where yet more immense gorges and waterfalls characterize the countryside. But your focus here should be firmly on the ocean, whether you're swimming in it or cruising above it. (B/D) Stay: Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort (2 Nights)

Depending on the time of year, Ningaloo Reef is home to both whale sharks and humpback whales. Thanks to the region's ethically minded operators, you can now opt to snorkel with both. There's nothing quite as humbling as spotting these enormous creatures in the wild. But if prefer to stay dry, there are still ways to take in the coastline. Book an optional sunset cruise and you may well see a humpback breaching and blowing, dolphins in your wake. The decision is all yours today. We wouldn't blame you for simply strolling along the sand… (B/D)

Don't want to get your hair wet? You're in luck. Today's cruise in a glass-bottomed boat allows you to glimpse Ningaloo's extraordinary marine life in style. At Coral Bay marine sanctuary, your guide will point out colourful coral, turtles and fish while you glide - more than 500 species call this protected patch of ocean home.

From this thriving underwater ecosystem to overhead attractions, your next stop is the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum. Did you know this unassuming destination played a role in the 1969 moon landing? That's just one of its claims to fame, as you'll discover touring the gallery's collection. (B/D) Stay: Best Western Hospitality Inn Carnarvon

Prepare yourself for the ‘living fossils' at Hamelin Pool, home to the most abundant colony of stromatolites in the world. These astounding creatures show us what life was like 3,500-million years ago, when there was no other complex life on Earth. You're officially in the state's World Heritage listed Shark Bay, the largest of its kind in Australia with more than 1,000 kilometers of beaches. Not all of them sandy - welcome to Shell Beach.

Here, the snow-white colour comes from billions of tiny coquina bivalve shells, up to 10 metres deep and stretching for 70 kilometers. And just when you thought the outlook couldn't get any better, you arrive at Monkey Mia. (B/D) Stay: Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort (2 Nights)

If you didn't fall in love with the gin-clear waters, powdery sand, and rusty-red dunes of Monkey Mia last night, you certainly will today. Meet the wild resident dolphins that turn up to the shore every morning to interact with humans. They arrive in a pod, and splash about in the shallows, before dancing away to catch a few waves. When it's time to tear yourself away, the afternoon is yours, at leisure. Sign up to see yet more dolphins on an optional sunset cruise, perhaps? Or enjoy a bird's-eye perspective of Shark Bay on an optional scenic flight? (B)

Peregrine falcons are a common sight from Hawks Head Lookout in Kalbarri National Park. Who could blame them for wanting to live in this part of WA, particularly pretty during wildflower season. At this time of year, the countryside is an eye-popping patchwork of blooming acacia, banksia, caladenia, and so much more.

Arriving in Geraldton, pay homage to the 645 Australian sailors who were lost off the WA coast during WWII at the HMAS Sydney Memorial. Then discover the rest of the seaside town at your own pace, cycling to the red-and-white striped lighthouse, wandering the foreshore or visiting the cathedral. (B) Stay: Mantra Geraldton

Did we leave the best till last? Nambung National Park's Pinnacles are a staggering collection of natural limestone structures, jutting into the sky - up to 3.5 metres high. Some 30,000 years ago, the sea receded and left deposits of shells. Over time, coastal winds removed the sand, leaving behind this surreal moonscape. It's a spiritual place, as is Yanchep National Park, where your Aboriginal guide decodes native plants and tells Dreamtime stories of how the land was created.

Prepare to get hands on, tasting bush tucker and even playing the didgeridoo. Well, trying to play it… (B/D) Stay: Crowne Plaza, Perth

It's hard to believe this epic adventure has come to an end. Three weeks of incredible memories to take home with you. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Cruising the Kimberley's Danggu (Geikie) Gorge is a humbling experience. Discover how it was formed and rely on your eagle-eyed guide to point out crocs.
  • Sandalwood is one of Kununurra's agricultural assets. Meet the passionate people who work with it and learn about the processing journey.
  • The only way to understand life on the land is to visit a working farm. The Katherine Outback Experience is not only eye-opening, but entertaining.
  • Sleep soundly knowing your stays at Karijini National Park's Eco Tents and El Questro's Emma Gorge Resort are not only stylish, but sustainable.

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
  • Local Specialists (Guides)
  • Centrally located premium hotels

  • 20 Full Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 17 Dinners

  • Water bottle
  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat

  • Day 1: Flights to arrive by 2:00pm into Darwin Airport
  • Day 21: Flights to depart any time from Perth Airport

  • Emma Gorge Hike - High level of fitness required. This hike is considered ‘difficult' and only guests with a high level of fitness will be able to complete this hike. There are sections of the track that you will need to be able to climb up cliff faces, cross rugged creek beds and scramble over rocks on all fours.

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.

  • Cruising the Kimberley's Danggu (Geikie) Gorge is a humbling experience. Discover how it was formed and rely on your eagle-eyed guide to point out crocs.
  • Sandalwood is one of Kununurra's agricultural assets. Meet the passionate people who work with it and learn about the processing journey.
  • The only way to understand life on the land is to visit a working farm. The Katherine Outback Experience is not only eye-opening, but entertaining.
  • Sleep soundly knowing your stays at Karijini National Park's Eco Tents and El Questro's Emma Gorge Resort are not only stylish, but sustainable.

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
  • Local Specialists (Guides)
  • Centrally located premium hotels

  • 20 Full Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 17 Dinners

  • Water bottle
  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat

  • Day 1: Flights to arrive by 2:00pm into Darwin Airport
  • Day 21: Flights to depart any time from Perth Airport

  • Emma Gorge Hike - High level of fitness required. This hike is considered ‘difficult' and only guests with a high level of fitness will be able to complete this hike. There are sections of the track that you will need to be able to climb up cliff faces, cross rugged creek beds and scramble over rocks on all fours.

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.

Trip Reviews (4) Most Recent 'Untamed Kimberley & West Coast' Reviews

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Untamed Kimberley & West Coast 1 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2023
Great tour from Darwin to Perth with AAT Kings. Small group on a large coach allowed plenty of room for everyone. Delma, the Tour Director and Rhys, the Bus Driver were very professional, provided lots of information of the areas we visited and ensured all had a wonderful time. Nothing was to much trouble. We were fortunate to have a great group ...read more of traveller's that were friendly and punctual so there were no travel delays.
Untamed Kimberley & West Coast 0 , NSW , Australia, Jun 2022
After debating whether to do the Darwin to Broome or Broome to Perth segments, I am glad to have done both as the Pilbara region was as special as the Kimberley. The tour guide was also a source of information I never would have known if driving on my own. Highlights were staying at Emma Gorge and Karinjini for 2 nights each. The Emma Gorge walk was ...read more part of the itinerary, with warnings about fitness levels etc, but the tour guide made it sound so dangerous that many debated whether to even do it. Those who did were pleased they did it. I was disappointed with the Bungle Bungle optional tour as I had wanted to see Cathedral Gorge and have lunch there and somehow AAT Kings had selected Taste of the Bungle Bungles with limited hiking and lunch at the lodge. I should have booked this independently.

Some excursions offered by our tour guide were limited to where you happened to be seated So those in the first few rows of the coach booked in and never making it to the back rows. We were lucky to be in Broome during a full moon so I was fortunate to take a bus to town to witness Staircase to the Moon.

The group was too large, 46 to start with, and the coach had sound issues with high volumes at the back, shared window shades so some wanted them down while others up and no tv screens on right side of coach made it hard to watch if sitting on left. Even walking options were limited as some accommodation was behind barbed wire fences for security. Most breakfasts and dinners were buffet and the tour guide and driver always sat with the guests. Next time I would choose a smaller group, more active tour, 4WD to get to more areas that the coach could not.

Hanna and Jemma from Global Journeys were top notch in ensuring this pre-Covid shutdown travel credit from a Trafalgar trip was transferred to AAT Kings and kept me up to date with any changes.
21 days Untamed Kimberley and West Coast. 7 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2018
We have just returned from a 21 day tour of the Kimberley and West Coast with AAT Kings. We were very fortunate to have Liz as our Tour Director. Liz was always enthusiastic, had a wealth of knowledge and a great sense of humour. Likewise Darren, the coach driver, was courteous and a safe driver who negotiated some challenging roads and conditions. ...read more If you choose to travel with AAT Kings and encounter Liz and Darren on your tour you will have an amazing holiday!

Our tour started in Darwin and 49 of us travelled through to Broome where 32 left and another 12 people joined for the journey to Perth. Although initially a large group, we had a great mix of ages and personalities which made for enjoyable company, despite the size of the group.

Living on the East Coast of Australia one can never truly imagine how different the West Coast of Australia can be. The rugged and contrasting landscapes were amazing and despite some days travelling vast distances we were always rewarded with unique experiences and sights. From the various gorges we visited with their steep cliffs and unusual rock formations to cruising the Ord River with all of its amazing wildlife with a stunning sunset at the end, was magical. During our time in the Kimberley we also visited some local indigenous art galleries and had a local indigenous guide, Ted Hall from the Argyle Diamond Mine gave a very informative talk on the operations of the mine and his people.

Accommodation on this tour was varied and at times challenging. Not being campers, we really didn’t know what to expect at Emma Gorge, El Questro. However, our safari-style tented cabins were a truly unique ‘glamping experience’ as was the quality of the food on offer. By contrast camping in Karijini National Park was certainly a very different experience and a word of warning - rug up, bring your thermals – it was very, very cold at night.

Other highlights of our tour were Broome where we were fortunate to witness ‘the staircase to the moon’ phenomenon and a late afternoon camel ride along Cable Beach – highly recommended! The Pilbara region was also very different - lots of red dust which covered everything, even us! Further down the coast we experienced wild dolphins at Monkey Mia, the incredible Ningaloo Reef, wildflowers in abundance, the amazing stromatolites at Hamelin Pool and The Pinnacles – how do those rock formations ‘grow’ out of the sand? Our journey soon came to an end in Perth but we were certainly left with many memorable experiences.

Our thanks also to Madeline at Global Journeys, who was always very efficient in relaying information to us regarding our tour and ensuring all documentation was correct. Some of our fellow travellers had also booked through Global Journeys and were full of praise for their organisation and efficiency.
Amazing scenery, great tour, great group, good fun 8 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2018
Whilst I have done several coach tours in Europe, this was the first I've taken in Australia and I really enjoyed it. It's a long haul journey which can be made or ruined by the tour director. In our case, Liz did a fantastic job of juggling the wants and needs of a full coach load in some of the remotest parts of Australia, even providing a few surprise ...read more stops along the way. Darren, our driver, mechanic, cleaner, did a great job of getting us where we needed to be safely. The flat tyre was a highlight for us, not so much for Darren!

Other highlights of the tour included all the gorges and some of the amazing views along the west coast. All different and all beautiful, but my favourite on-water experience in the Kimberley, was the Ord River cruise to Kununurra. The Outback experience at Katherine was a lot of fun, as was the visit to the rum distillery. The Bungle Bungles were stunning (I did the optional excursion of the full day 4WD tour) and the half-day tour to the Horizontal Falls from Broome was brilliant (also an optional but well worth it). We were also fortunate enough to see the huge carpets of wildflowers along the west coast, not something every tour gets to see.

Accommodation was good everywhere, particularly when you take into consideration the isolation of some of these townships. I really enjoyed the tented accommodation at El Questro and the resort in Broome. We were well catered for with food along the way, with the exception of our last night at the Crowne Plaza in Perth. Their restaurant definitely does not live up to the hype. All in all, this is one of my favourite tours, I'm just sorry that I didn't add a short trip to Kakadu to the beginning.
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