Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Darwin and this evening enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel before your fascinating journey continues. Stay: Hilton Darwin (D)
Depart Darwin and travel across the sweeping wetlands of the Marrakai Plains to Kakadu National Park. Today visit the sacred site of Ubirr and explore its galleries of ancient Indigenous rock art. The magnificent rock faces have been continuously painted and repainted since 40,000BC, with most created approximately 2,000 years ago. Stay Two Nights: Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge (B/L/D)
With a local guide, cross the East Alligator River into spiritual Arnhem Land to experience the natural beauty of the region.
Later, return to Kakadu and enjoy the art and billabongs of Cannon Hill and Hawk Dreaming. (B/L/D)
Travel to stunning Kakadu, the Northern Territory's best known national park. Cruise the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Here, wildlife abounds and local a guide will give you great insights into how the Bininj people use the flora and fauna to support their way of life.
Later travel to Katherine and enjoy canapes and drinks at the beautiful Cicada Lodge, before indulging in an exceptional gourmet three-course meal. Stay: Katherine, Cicada Lodge (B/L/D)
Head to the beautiful Nitmiluk National Park, before boarding an unforgettable cruise through the spectacular Katherine Gorge. Discover the music, stories and ways of the local Jawoyn people as you learn about their spiritual culture.
Afterwards, travel into Western Australia. Stay Two Nights: The Cambridge Kununurra (B/L/D)
Travel to the majestic Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. Join a spectacular wildlife cruise on the mighty Ord River. From a modern shaded vessel, discover a fascinating ecological system that has developed from the damming of the Ord River at two locations to create an area rich in wildlife, flora and undeniable beauty.
This evening, enjoy dinner at your resort. (B/L/D)
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)
Signature Experiences:
- This evening, enjoy drinks as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle massif.
Farewell the Bungle Bungle Range and ravel towards El Questro, a million-acre cattle station in the heart of the Kimberley. Spend two nights in the region, the perfect base to explore this primordal setting. Stay Two Nights: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort or Home Valley Station (B/L/D)
Discover the amazing wonders of El Questro today. After lunch, head to the beautiful Zebedee Springs, a permanent natural thermal spring tucked away in a secluded pocket of rainforest. (B/L/D)
Journey along the Gibb River Road to arrive at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy the facilities of the lodge's Ungolan Pavilion, where you can relax in the lounge, treat yourself to a drink or read up on the local culture. Stay Two Nights: APT Exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge (B/L/D)
Signature Experiences:
- Board an included helicopter flight over the tiered falls.
Signature Experiences:
- Explore the Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art galleries.
Journey to the beautiful Manning Creek where you can spot local birdlife as you enjoy lunch in the shade of a gum tree. Continue 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. 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 bird-watching. 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 and say farewell to your fellow travellers. Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (B/L/D)
After a morning at leisure, be transferred to your luxurious expedition 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 luxury expedition 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 plunge 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 luxury ships underwater observation area for a stunning window into marine life below the ocean's surface. (B/L/D)
Arriving into Darwin this morning 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 variety of Kimberley locations
- Toast the day with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range
- Experiences in 34 destinations
- The services of an APT cruise director and expert 12-member expedition team
- Price includes airport transfers, port charges and park fees
- Locally inspired dining – a total of 76 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, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions
- Travel insurance is mandatory on all cruises
- Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations
- Cruising itinerary is subject to change due to tidal conditions and may be modified on board your ship
- Activity Level: Active; This tour includes some longer, more challenging hikes over uneven terrain
- Tours at the start of the season are more susceptible to itinerary changes due to late seasonal rain
- Prices are for cruise and land tour 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.
