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Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory

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Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory
Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory
Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory
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Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 13 Day Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory. Embark on a 13-day adventure from Darwin to Broome, exploring Litchfield, Katherine, Kununurra, Purnululu National Park, El Questro, Bell Gorge, and Windjana Gorge. Experience iconic landmarks and unforgettable moments surrounded by stunning landscapes. This adventure blends two iconic Outback regions of Australia on one incredible journey.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

13 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Darwin

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Broome

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
APT
Trip Style
Trip Style

4WD Adventure

Accommodation
Accommodation

4 - 4.5 Star

Budget
Budget

Premium

Age Range
Age Range

12-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

22

Guide Style
Guiding Style

Fully Guided

Itinerary

Arrive in Darwin and this evening enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel before your fascinating journey continues. Stay Two Nights: Darwin, Vibe Hotel (D)

Embark on a journey to Litchfield today, where you'll discover the enchanting Florence Falls and Wangi Falls, both flowing year-round. Perhaps walk down one of the two pathways that lead to the refreshing swimming hole. (B/L)

Travel from Darwin to Katherine before enjoying your Signature Experience today. Stay Two Nights: Katherine, Contour Hotel (B/L/D)

Signature Experience - Katherine Outback Experience Experience the Outback in a different way, during the Katherine Outback Experience., Celebrate the Northern Territory's unique pastoral history through animal demonstrations, live music and storytelling.

After breakfast, set out on a cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, as you learn about the music, stories and ways of the local Jawoyn people. Visit Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park to see sparkling limestone formations of stalactites and stalagmites.

This afternoon, relax at Katherine Hot Springs, nestled along Katherine River, featuring clear pools surrounded by stunning native plants. (B/L/D)

Today will be spent travelling to Kununurra, the gateway to the eastern Kimberley, where you will enjoy a Signature Experience this evening. Stay: Kununurra Country Club (B/L/D)

Signature Experience - Watch the Sunset over Lake Kununurra This afternoon, enjoy a sunset dinner cruise and watch the magical sunset over Lake Kununurra. Keep an eye out for wildlife, and soak in the tranquillity of your surroundings while enjoying delicious food.

Travel to Purnululu National Park, home to the Bungle Bungle Range. Hike to Echidna Chasm, a spectacular natural cleft in the rock. Stay Two Nights: APT's Exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

Signature Experience - Sunset Drinks at the Bungle Bungle Range There's no better way to end a day of discovery than by watching the sunset over the Bungle Bungle Range. With a glass of sparkling in hand, see the massive beehive-shaped domes cast in a golden glow at this time of day.

Enrich Your Experience - Bungle Bungle Heli Flight Experience breathtaking views of World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park from above on a scenic helicopter flight. (own expense)

Farewell the Bungle Bungle Range and travel towards El Questro, a million-acre cattle station in the heart of the Kimberley. Enjoy two nights immersed in this region and explore the primeval setting. Stay Two Nights: El Questro - Emma Gorge (B/L/D)

Discover the amazing wonders of El Questro today. Enjoy a hike to Emma Gorge, where you'll be rewarded with a swim beneath a towering droplet waterfall. (B/L/D)

Signature Experience - Zebedee Springs After lunch, head to the beautiful Zebedee Springs, a permanent natural thermal spring tucked away in a secluded pocket of rainforest.

Journey to Galvans Gorge, where a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole. Admire the rock art adorning the gorge walls or indulge in a leisurely swim. Then head to Bell Gorge Lodge. Stay Two Nights: APT Exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge (B/L/D)

Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where stunning cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Sitting approximately 300 metres above sea level, Bell Gorge is an idyllic natural spot for swimming and photography. Here, you can also enjoy a spot of birdwatching. 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 (B/L/D)

Journey to Windjana Gorge, where cliffs tower above white sands, before continuing on to Broome. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers. Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club & Spa (B/L/D)

Be transferred to Broome Airport for your flight home. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Katherine Outback Experience: Experience the Outback in a different way, during the Katherine Outback Experience. Celebrate the Northern Territory's unique pastoral history through animal demonstrations, live music and storytelling.
  • Watch the Sunset over Lake Kununurra: Enjoy a sunset dinner cruise and watch the magical sunset over Lake Kununurra. Keep an eye out for wildlife, and soak in the tranquillity of your surroundings while enjoying delicious food.
  • Sunset Drinks at the Bungle Bungle Range: There's no better way to end a day of discovery than by watching the sunset over the Bungle Bungle Range. With a glass of sparkling in hand, see the massive beehive-shaped domes cast in a golden glow at this time of day.

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Tour Activity Level – Active. This tour includes some longer, more challenging hikes over uneven terrain
  • Prices are for tour only, flights not included
  • Price includes airport transfers, and park fees

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APT
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