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Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory with Kimberley Coastal Expedition

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Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory with Kimberley Coastal Expedition
Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory with Kimberley Coastal Expedition
Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory with Kimberley Coastal Expedition
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 Cruise Length
23 Days
 Cruise Starts
Darwin
 Cruise Finishes
Darwin
23 Day Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory with Kimberley Coastal Expedition Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Small Ship Cruise
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
23
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
GKKCBB23R
Cruise Line
Seabourn
Ship
Passengers
264
Crew
120
Launched
2023

Overview

Set off on this 23-day adventure through the Kimberley, with highlights including Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks, an outback experience in Katherine, and Purnululu National Park. Enjoy stays at Vibe Hotel and Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, plus enjoy a luxurious Seabourn Pursuit cruise.

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 Two Nights: Broome, Cable Beach Club & Spa (B/L/D)

Today is yours at leisure. Relax by the pool, stroll Cable Beach or explore Broome. (B)

Today, you board your expedition ship. The Seabourn Pursuit is the newest and most luxurious ship on the Kimberley Coast, boasting incredible facilities, delectable dining options and personalised service. You might like to admire the views from the panoramic balcony of your spacious suite, sip champagne on the outdoor deck, take a dip in the infinity pool or share stories of your adventures with your newfound friends in one of the luxurious shared spaces.

A relaxed dinner this evening gives you the chance to meet your fellow travellers and sets the tone for the next nine nights on board. Stay Nine Nights: Seabourn Pursuit (D)

Cruise to Adele Island and join your Expedition Team member for an exploration of this remote coastal area by Zodiac. The island is surrounded by Adele Reef, teeming with an array of coral and marine life, including reef sharks and stingrays. There's further promise of turquoise waters this afternoon as your ship arrives in the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to more than 800 islands. This evening, enjoy a captain's welcome dinner. (B/L/D)

Explore Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek. Accompanied by your Expedition Team Leader, you'll weave nimbly past the dramatic folds of rock formations, keeping a look out for local wildlife. (B/L/D)

Signature Experience - Horizontal Falls Today, your ship cruises 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 up close.

Today, visit Freshwater Cove and Montgomery Reef, where you will enjoy two Signature Experiences. (B/L/D)

Signature Experience - Arraluli Heritage Exploration Experience a Welcome to Country and an immersive smoking ceremony conducted by the Arraluli people, the traditional custodians of the land. Then, embark on a guided hike led by the Expedition Team to explore a mesmerising rock art site where your Aboriginal guide will offer an interpretation of the rock art. This Signature Experience offers a profound connection to the rich cultural heritage and timeless traditions of the Arraluli people.

Signature Experience - Montgomery Reef Following your visit to Freshwater Cove, depart with your Expedition Team to discover Montgomery Reef by Zodiac. Soak in the amazing scenes as Montgomery Reef dramatically rises out of the ocean as a result of the region's strong tides. Cruise through narrow channels between the world's largest inshore reef as you admire the spectacle, and the incredible wildlife exposed by the cascading water.

Venture to Prince Frederick Harbour today, home to the towering red cliffs and tangled mangroves of Hunter River and Porosus Creek. With its extreme tides and pristine ecosystems, the harbour and its waterways are rich in wildlife including mudskippers and saltwater crocodiles. Porosus Creek takes its name from the scientific name for the saltwater crocodile, a good indication of what we're looking for today. Keen birdwatchers should keep a careful eye out for kingfishers, egrets, herons and white-bellied sea eagles.

To enhance your day, you might choose to set out on a thrilling helicopter flight to see Mitchell Falls in all its splendour from above. (B/L/D)

Enrich Your Experience - Mitchell Falls Scenic Helicopter Flight Soar over the incredible and breathtaking Mitchell Falls on a scenic helicopter flight experience (additional expense).

Enjoy a relaxed morning aboard your luxurious ship. This afternoon, pay a special visit to Ashmore Reef Marine Park. Located in the Timor Sea and spanning 583 square kilometres, the reef is a sanctuary for many marine species. Every year, more than 100,000 seabirds breed here, including crested terns, white-tailed tropicbirds and great frigatebirds.

In addition to the prolific birdlife, beneath the clear tropical waters, the coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandflats and lagoons of Ashmore Reef are home to a colourful array of marine life. 255 species of reef-building coral dwell here - the greatest number of any reef on the West Australian coast.

Our visit to Ashmore Reef is required to ensure we comply with Australian government regulations. Pending favourable weather and sea conditions, you'll explore this sanctuary via Zodiac with your Expedition Team. (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 DC-3, which crash-landed near Vansittart Bay during World War II. Later, we reposition in the bay to visit Jar Island and discover the island's outstanding rock art gallery. During your exploration here, you'll see fascinating examples of Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings, dating back more than 20,000 years. (B/L/D)

Today, your ship cruises into Koolama Bay. Learn about how this bay was renamed following the Japanese bombing of the MV Koolama in 1942. Afterwards, join your Expedition Team aboard a Zodiac to meander through King George River's gorge system, passing mangrove-fringed coves and sheer red cliffs. (B/L/D)

Signature Experience - King George Falls Get up close and personal to the magnificent King George Falls, where the King George River tumbles 80 metres down from lofty sandstone cliffs. You'll be able to experience its power as your Zodiac creeps close to the iconic waterfall.

Today, enjoy a relaxed day at sea as your ship makes its way towards Darwin, arriving in the evening. Take advantage of the ultra-luxurious features of your ship: perhaps relax by the pool with a glass of champagne, indulge on delicious made-to-order sushi or 24-hour in-suite dining, or attend an informative lecture hosted by your expert Expedition team. (B/L/D)

Disembark in Darwin this morning and bid farewell to your ship before you are transferred to the airport. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Horizontal Falls: Enjoy viewing the incredible Horizontal Falls aboard a Zodiac in Talbot Bay, subject to tidal conditions. Forged by the bay's impressive 12-metre tides, the powerful currents are a sight to behold.
  • Montgomery Reef: Soak in the amazing scenes aboard a Zodiac as Montgomery Reef dramatically rises out of the ocean as a result of the region's strong tides. Cruise through narrow channels between the world's largest inshore reef as you admire the spectacle, and the incredible wildlife exposed by the cascading water.
  • King George River and Falls: Get up close and personal to the magnificent King George Falls, where the King George River tumbles 80 metres down from lofty sandstone cliffs. You'll be able to experience its power as your Zodiac creeps close to the iconic waterfall.
  • 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.
  • Zebedee Springs: Venture through a pre-historic forest of Livistona and pandanus palms before arriving at a true oasis, Zebedee Springs. This permanent natural thermal spring is tucked away in a secluded pocket of El Questro's wilderness. Enjoy time to relax as you soak in the hot springs and leave feeling refreshed.

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Prices are for tour and cruise only, flights not included
  • Price includes airport transfers, port charges and park fees
  • High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions
  • Valid passports are mandatory on all Kimberley coast cruises
Discover The Kimberley
Discover The Kimberley

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Wilderness Lodges
Wilderness Lodges

APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges offers a stellar opportunity to experience the remote Kimberley region in style and comfort. Read more

Explore with the Experts
Explore with the Experts

With APT your adventure through the Kimberley will be an unforgettable exploration of Australia’s most rugged and beautiful region. Read more

Life Onboard Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn Pursuit
Seabourn Pursuit

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Get Ready For Adventure
Get Ready For Adventure

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All Inclusive Dining and Beverages
All Inclusive Dining and Beverages

Take your pick from eight complimentary dining venues along with complimentary fine wines and premium spirits. Read more

Exceptional Suites
Exceptional Suites

Five-star luxury resort at sea is exactly what you can expect in the Pursuit's guest suites. Read more

Equipped to Explore
Equipped to Explore

Discover what's under the sea by submarine, on top of the water by zodiac or kayak or on land by mountain bike. Read more

The Constellation Bar
The Constellation Bar

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Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this cruise. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and is not operating this season. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view general release dates for all destinations.

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