Jewels of the Kimberley

Meet your friendly and professional Tour Director and enjoy an orientation town tour and leisurely afternoon in Broome, the gateway to the Kimberley. Watch a spectacular sunset from the iconic Cable Beach Club Resort, prior to your Welcome dinner and celebration to the start of your journey.

Rise with the sun and start your day early as we set off on an unforgettable full-day adventure to Horizontal Falls and the Dampier Peninsula. Your day includes a breathtaking seaplane flight, offering panoramic views of the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago, before landing in the calm waters of Talbot Bay. Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, and a locally sourced barramundi lunch prepared by your expert hosts at the Horizontal Falls houseboat.

The adventures continue with an exciting cruise through the Horizontal Falls, followed by a refreshing swim in the marine viewing enclosure, where you can get up close to the local marine life. You'll also visit the renowned, third generation Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, learning about the rich history and culture of this family-owned business, and explore the Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, home to the iconic Mother of Pearl Church.

After a day full of adventure and discovery, we make our way back to Broome, where the Horizontal Falls team will transfer you back to our accommodation. Later today, join us for dinner at the Sunset Bar & Grill.

Please Note: Today's tour may be done as drive first/fly second or fly first/drive second depending on the itinerary offered on that day. The same inclusions and activities are provided in both directions. As with all scenic seaplane adventures, safe aircraft loading is paramount. Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures seaplanes are governed by individual guests' weight and therefore all guests must declare their accurate weights (with clothes on) at the time of booking. All guests are weighed upon boarding for weight verification and safe loading of the aircraft. In addition to the individual weights, they also have an upper weight limit of no more than 120kg.

Board Outback Spirit's custom all-terrain coach on our journey north, stopping in Derby where we visit the culturally significant Boab Prison Tree. From here, we travel along the legendary Gibb River Road, stopping at Windjana Gorge for a guided walk through towering limestone cliffs.

This afternoon, we venture into Tunnel Creek National Park, wading through its underground river system, before continuing to Fitzroy Crossing.

Departing Fitzroy Crossing, we travel along the Great Northern Highway to Halls Creek, with a stop to explore the mystical Mimbi Caves. Hear Dreamtime stories from Traditional Owners and discover ancient fossil sites before enjoying lunch in Halls Creek. Then, it's time to journey into one of Australia's most breathtaking landscapes, Purnululu National Park, home to the awe-inspiring Bungle Bungle Range.

Take in the grandeur of Purnululu from above on an unforgettable 18-minute helicopter flight. Back on the ground, follow Piccaninny Creek to the stunning Cathedral Gorge, where nature has sculpted a natural amphitheatre. Continue along the Dome Trail, weaving through the park's striking beehive-like formations, before heading north to Echidna Chasm, where sheer rock walls glow in the afternoon light.

Please Note: Weight limits apply to all scenic flights.

Leaving Purnululu behind, we travel north to Kununurra, stopping at Five Rivers Lookout for a picnic with panoramic views stretching across the Cambridge Gulf. Arriving in Kununurra by afternoon, the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore at your own pace.

Setting out for the day, we arrive at the banks of Lake Kununurra to board a three-hour cruise up the Ord River. Enjoy the scenery and diverse wildlife as your skipper takes you upstream to Lake Argyle.

Afterwards, we visit Argyle Homestead Museum before continuing to the Cockburn Range and the iconic El Questro Station.

Delve deeper into El Questro Wilderness Park with a tranquil 90-minute cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a striking freshwater haven framed by towering cliffs. After feeding the cheeky archerfish, we then return to Emma Gorge Resort via the Station township.

Choose your own adventure in the afternoon selecting to either unwind at the resort or take on a guided hike to Emma Gorge's breathtaking waterfall (2.5 hours return) A good level of fitness is required for this walk however a swim in its cool, emerald pool is just reward for effort.

Spend the morning relaxing in the warm, crystal-clear waters of Zebedee Thermal Springs. After this, we resume our journey west along the Gibb River Road, crossing the mighty Pentecost River. From here, we follow the Kalumburu Road to Drysdale River Station, running 9,000 head of cattle across more than 1 million acres.

Heading north, we continue along the Kalumburu Road and follow the remote Ngauwudu (Mitchell Plateau) track, crossing the King Edward River to reach ancient Wanjina rock art galleries - some of the most remarkable in the Kimberley. We venture deeper into the Plateau, through towering Livistona palm forests before arriving at our exclusive Ngauwudu Safari Camp by mid-afternoon.

A big walk today, but also a big highlight! After a short drive to the ranger station, we'll set off on a guided 4 km walking tour to the incredible Mitchell Falls (good level of fitness and mobility required). Along the way, discover unique Gwion and Wanjina rock art galleries, with interpretation provided by a local expert guide from the Kandiwal Community. The walk also takes us past Mertens Falls before arriving at the top of the magnificent Mitchell Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring wonders of the Kimberley.

Find the perfect spot for a picnic lunch while admiring the falls before taking to the skies for a spectacular helicopter flight (included) back to where the walk began. Viewing the falls and surrounding landscape from the air is an absolute highlight and a great way to finish this unforgettable day. After today's activities, you've earned a well-deserved rest and perhaps a swim in the palm-fringed creek.

Please Note: For guests not wishing to do the Mitchell Falls walk, an optional helicopter transfer is available to the top of the falls (at an additional cost). You'll still be accompanied by an Outback Spirit guide for a relaxed exploration of this remarkable site.* Passenger weight restrictions apply.

Another flight sees us leave the Mitchell Plateau behind bound for Darwin. Our aircraft for the morning is Outback Spirit's state-of-the-art Cessna Grand Caravan, featuring a high wing for excellent visibility, air-conditioning and turbine reliability. Heading east to Joseph Bonaparte Gulf before hugging the coastline to Darwin, sees us arriving early in the afternoon.

Our accommodation provides easy access to the Darwin Esplanade and several kilometres of paved walkways through lush green gardens. Your afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, enjoy our final dinner together and celebrate a wonderful Kimberley adventure.

Please Note: Weight limits apply to all scenic flights with 120kgs being the maximum upper limit per person.

Today your tour concludes. You may wish to join us for a city tour, including a visit to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory or alternatively, you can spend the morning exploring the Territories' capital city. You will then be transferred to the airport or accommodation if staying on.

Please Note: Every effort will be made by your crew to ensure that the above itinerary is followed. However, Outback Spirit reserves the right to alter the itinerary once on tour as required due to weather and track conditions or other operational considerations.