Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.
This evening, a relaxed dinner gives you the chance to meet your fellow travellers. Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (D)
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 (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Treasure a special visit to the Yiyili community, admiring Indigenous art at the Laari Gallery before immersing yourself into Gooniyandi culture with a language class.
Signature Experiences:
- End your day of discovery by watching the sunset over the Bungle Bungle Range – with a glass of bubbly in hand, of course.
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 (B/L/D)
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. (B/L/D)
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 Two Nights: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- 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.
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 (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Soar over incredible Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight.
Signature Experiences:
- Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art.
At Manning Creek, 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 (B/L/D)
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. (B/L/D)
Back on the Gibb River Road, travel through the Wunaamin Miliwundi Conservation Park to Derby, where you will visit the Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre.
Later this evening, perhaps enjoy a drink before enjoying dinner at your resort. Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (B/L/D)
Today you will transfer to your luxurious Explorer small ship.
Later, get to know your Expedition Team and APT Cruise Director at a welcome briefing before dinner. Stay 10 Nights: Le Laperouse or Le Jacques Cartier (B/D)
The Lacepede Islands are Western Australia's most important breeding habitat for Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) and have been named by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area. Join your expedition team for a guided Zodiac tour to view the prolific wildlife.
Later, your ship charts a course into the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago. Made up of more than 800 islands, and filled with stunning scenery and an incredible array of wildlife. (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Today your ship cruises through to Talbot Bay, known for its massive 12-metre tides that create the unique Horizontal Falls. Subject to tidal conditions, board a zodiac with your expedition team to view this natural phenomenon.
At Freshwater Cove take a guided hike to visit an ancient Wandjina rock art site. The unique figures depicted are ritually repainted each year, but scientific estimates date the originals as far back as 5,000 years.
Later, depart with your expedition team to discover Montgomery Reef by Zodiac. The reef ‘rises' out of the ocean as tidal waters cascade into surrounding channels. (B/L/D)
You are transported to Prince Frederick Harbour today, which is home to towering red cliffs and tangled mangroves. With its extreme tides and pristine ecosystems, the harbour is rich in wildlife including mudskippers and saltwater crocodiles. Keen birdwatchers should keep a careful eye out for kingfishers, egrets, herons and white-bellied sea eagles.
Stepping out from the sleek comfort of your ship to your trusty Zodiac, it's hard to believe you're at Australia's final frontier, this time to explore the Hunter River and Naturalists Island. As your day of discovery draws to a close, you might choose to set out on a thrilling helicopter flight to see the Mitchell Falls in all its splendour from above (flight at own expense). (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Approximately six kilometres from the mainland, Bigge Island is ripe for discovery today. It's well known for its Indigenous rock art, created by the Wunambal people, and you'll explore a network of caves throughout the island. Here, discover paintings that display fascinating examples of first-contact art and Wandjina figures.
Explore this maze of islands, inlets and peninsulas, believed to have been named by explorer Lieutenant Phillip Parker King after novelist Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels. Most significant here are extraordinary examples of Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art, estimated to have been created between 5,000 and 13,000 years ago. They can be seen in caves close to the water's edge, mainly painted on rock overhangs. (B/L/D)
This morning join your expedition team on an intriguing discovery. Walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3 which crash-landed near Vansittart Bay during World War II.
Later, visit Jar Island and discover the island's outstanding rock art gallery. During your exploration here, you'll see more examples of Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings, dating back more than 20,000 years. (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Anticipation builds as your Zodiac approaches King George Falls, which plunges 80 metres over a soaring sandstone cliff. Edge closer to this epic cascade and learn how it turns to a raging torrent during the monsoonal wet season.
Relax and ease into a full day at sea, enjoying the endless horizon. Perhaps take a swim in the onboard pool, pamper yourself in the wellness area, or head below deck to your ship's underwater observation area for a stunning window into marine life below the ocean's surface. (B/L/D)
Arriving in Darwin today means it's time to say goodbye to your ship and to be transferred to the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- View the incredible natural phenomenon Horizontal Falls
- Join your Expedition Team to explore Montgomery Reef by Zodiac
- Discover ancient Indigenous rock art in a number of Kimberley locations
- Experiences in 31 destinations
- The services of an expert APT Driver-Guide, Cruise Director and 12-member expedition team
- Price includes airport transfers, port charges and park fees
- Locally-inspired dining – a total of 70 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
- 10 nights aboard the luxury Le Laperouse or Le Jacques Cartier ship with daily excursions on Zodiac vessels
- Stay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions
- Travel insurance is mandatory on all cruises
- Cruising itineraries are subject to change due to tidal conditions and may be modified on board your ship
- Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations
- Activity Level: Active; This tour includes some longer, more challenging hikes over uneven terrain
- Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified
Deck Plans
Cabins
Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Staterooms (located on Deck 3) include one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, bathroom with shower, private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs, glazed panoramic swing door and a rectangular window. Stateroom: 200 sq. ft. or 19 sq. m. Balcony: 43 sq. ft. or 4 sq. m.
Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Staterooms (located on Deck 4, 5 & 6) include one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, one chaise longue, bathroom with shower, private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs and panoramic sliding bay window or a glazed panoramic swing door. Stateroom: 200 sq. ft. or 19 sq. m. Balcony: 43 sq. ft. or 4 sq. m.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
The Deluxe Suite includes one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, an armchair and a sofa (90 x 190 cm), bathroom with shower, private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs, glazed panoramic swing door and a rectangular window. Suite: 290 sq. ft. or 27 sq. m. Balcony: 54 sq. ft. or 5 sq. m.
Prestige Suite
Prestige Suite
The Prestige Suite includes priority boarding, champagne and a basket of fruit on arrival, butler service, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day, a bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a lounge with a sofa convertible to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door, two bathrooms with shower, private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs and two panoramic sliding bay windows. Suite: 410 sq. ft. or 38 sq. m. Balcony: 86 sq. ft. or 8 sq. m.
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite
The Privilege Suite includes priority boarding, champagne and a basket of fruit on arrival, butler service, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day, one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, lounge area with chaise longue and armchair, bathroom with shower, private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs and panoramic sliding bay window. Suite: 344 sq. ft. or 32 sq. m. Balcony: 86 sq. ft. or 8 sq. m.
Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe Suite
The Grand Deluxe Suite includes priority boarding, champagne and a basket of fruit on arrival, butler service, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day, a bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, a lounge with sofa bed, armchair and TV, bathroom with shower, balneo bathtub and smart mirror, private 32 m² terrace with two deckchairs and a four-seater dining table and two panoramic sliding bay windows. Suite: 485 sq. ft. or 45 sq. m. Balcony: 322 sq. ft. or 30 sq. m.
Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite
The Owner's Suite includes private return transfer, priority boarding, champagne and a basket of fruit on arrival, butler service, an assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day, a bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV, bathroom with shower, balneo bathtub and smart mirror, a one-hour spa care for one person in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer, private 40 m² terrace: 2 deckchairs, jacuzzi, outdoor lounge area with a sofa and an armchair and two panoramic sliding bay windows. Suite: 485 sq. ft. or 45 sq. m. Balcony: 430 sq. ft. or 40 sq. m.
Brochure
APT Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures (2024)
Availability
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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person
| Base Cabin (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Prestige Stateroom D4 | $ 1,450 |
| Prestige Stateroom D5 | $ 1,950 |
| Prestige Stateroom D6 | $ 2,750 |
| Deluxe Suite D3 | $ 7,300 |
| Deluxe Suite D4 | $ 7,300 |
| Deluxe Suite D5 | $ 7,300 |
| Deluxe Suite D6 | $ 7,300 |
| Privilege Suite D5 | $ 13,200 |
| Privilege Suite D6 | $ 13,200 |
| Grand Deluxe Suite | $ 14,000 |
| Owners Suite | $ 18,000 |
| Base Cabin (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Prestige Stateroom D4 | $ 1,450 |
| Prestige Stateroom D5 | $ 1,950 |
| Prestige Stateroom D6 | $ 2,750 |
| Deluxe Suite D5 | $ 7,300 |
| Deluxe Suite D6 | $ 7,300 |
| Deluxe Suite D4 | $ 7,300 |
| Deluxe Suite D3 | $ 7,300 |
| Privilege Suite D6 | $ 13,200 |
| Privilege Suite D5 | $ 13,200 |
| Grand Deluxe Suite | $ 14,000 |
| Owners Suite | $ 18,000 |
Upgrade prices shown are per person. Upgrade prices can vary depending on the departure date & the month of travel. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will confirm and include the upgrade price in your quote.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by APT. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from APT. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
