Kimberley Delights

Today you will be greeted by our friendly and professional Tour Director at the time and location specified. We get underway and head north up the Dampier Peninsular to arrive at Cygnet Bay.

This afternoon we visit the Trochus Hatchery and Aquaculture Centre located at Ardyaloon (One Arm Point). Here we'll learn about aquaculture production and meet some of the incredible marine life of the Dampier Peninsular.

We spend the next two nights at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm in safari tents with ensuite bathrooms. Get to know your travelling companions over dinner in the lodge restaurant. Stay: Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (D)

After waking up in paradise we head out the door to explore! This morning we visit Australia's oldest pearl farm - Cygnet Bay Pearls. Here we enjoy a guided tour of the farm and learn how a family-owned and operated pearl farm pioneered the process of culturing the famous Australian South Sea Pearl. We also discover the Kimberley Coast with a highspeed boat tour showcasing the giant tidal movements and amazing Kimberley islands. Stay: Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (B/L/D)

Enjoy a leisurely morning before heading south back down the Dampier Peninsula. Along the way we'll stop off at Beagle Bay which was established as a mission by Trappist monks in 1895. We'll visit the Sacred Heart Church and take in the stunning pearl altar before continuing our journey south, back to the Great Northern Highway and on to Derby. After a visit to the Boab Prison Tree and Myall's Bore & Cattle Trough we'll check in to the 4-star Spinifex Lodge.

* Please note that entry to the Sacred Heart Church visit is subject to WA Health approval. Stay: Spinifex Hotel (B/L/D)

Today we begin our journey along the infamous Gibb River Road. Pass through the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges (formerly the King Leopold Ranges) before arriving at Bell Gorge, one of the most spectacular gorges in the Kimberley. Enjoy a guided walk, have a swim and admire the stunning views before continuing on to Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary, deep in the heart of the Kimberley on the upper Fitzroy River.

Once a dominant cattle station, Mornington is owned and operated by Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC). It's one of the largest non-government protected areas in Australia, encompassing a range of ecosystems across its vast 800,000 acres. It's also a vital refuge for wildlife and protects over 200 species of birds, 104 species of reptiles, 43 mammals and 22 amphibians.

For the next two nights we stay in unique safari tents overlooking Annie Creek. Enjoy a few drinks around the campfire before dinner. Stay: Mornington Wilderness Camp (B/L/D)

Combined with the neighbouring Marion Downs, Charnley River/Artesian Range and Tableland Sanctuaries, AWC owns and/or manages a staggering 2.6 million acres in the Kimberley, giving threatened species like the iconic Northern Quoll and Gouldian Finch a fighting chance of survival.

This morning we enjoy an informative ecology tour and discover why AWC is at the forefront of protecting threatened species in the Kimberley. Then, head off and explore Mornington's vast wilderness in specially built open back safari trucks for a true appreciation of its stunning natural landscapes. Your guides will provide commentary on AWC's conservation programs, all whilst travelling through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Kimberley. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Cadjeput waterhole on the upper Fitzroy River where you'll also have the opportunity for a swim.

This afternoon we return to the wilderness camp where the remainder of the day can be spent at your leisure. Tonight, enjoy an outdoor slide show highlighting how AWC is tackling some of the most significant ecological challenges in the Kimberley. Stay: Mornington Wilderness Camp (B/L/D)

This morning we make our way back to the Gibb River Road before stopping to explore Galvans Gorge. After a swim we'll continue along the Gibb, heading past Mount Barnett and on to the Kalumburu Road where we begin heading north.

Later this afternoon we arrive at Drysdale River Station, which runs 9,000 head of cattle across more than 1 million acres. We spend the night in comfortable station cabins with private ensuite bathroom facilities. Stay: Drysdale River Station (B/L/D)

Today our journey takes us further north along the Kalumburu Road before turning off to the Mitchell Plateau. After fording the King Edward River we'll visit some spectacular Wandjina rock art galleries. We then pass through ancient Livistona palm forests on our way to the Mitchell Plateau, arriving at our very own Ngauwudu Safari Camp for a relaxing afternoon or maybe a swim in the camp's pristine waterhole before getting ready for dinner.

A true piece of outback luxury, Ngauwudu Safari Camp features deluxe Safari Suites with ensuite bathrooms and quality furnishings. Built in 2011 at a cost of $4 million, it is the most luxurious and substantial tented safari camp in the entire Kimberley. Enjoy two nights here as we discover the Mitchell Plateau and Mitchell Falls. ; Stay: Ngauwudu Safari Camp (B/L/D)

A big walk today, but also a big highlight! After a short drive to the ranger station we set out on a 4km walking tour to the breathtaking Mitchell Falls (good level of fitness and mobility required). With the help of expert local guides from the Kandiwal Community, we'll discover rarely seen Gwion Gwion and Wandjina rock art galleries, with full interpretation. The walk also takes us past Little and Big Mertens Falls before concluding at the sensational 4-tiered Mitchell Falls.

Upon reaching the Mitchell Falls we enjoy our picnic lunch and admire the thunderous falls before returning on a scenic helicopter flight (included). Seeing the falls from the air is an absolute highlight and a great way to finish off the walk. We then return to the camp for a well-earned rest and perhaps a swim in the palm fringed creek.

Please Note: For passengers not wishing to do the Mitchell Falls walk there is an option to fly down by helicopter. An Outback Spirit guide will still escort you. The flight cost is from $179.00 per person (own expense).

Please Note: Weight limits apply to all scenic flights Stay: Ngauwudu Safari Camp (B/L/D)

Today we retreat from the Mitchell Plateau and follow the Kalumburu Road back to the Gibb. From here we head east and ford the Durack River before arriving at the foothills of the Cockburn Range. Admire the stunning vista in the soft late afternoon light before crossing the mighty Pentecost River en route to Emma Gorge Resort, part of El Questro Wilderness Park. Here we spend the next three nights in unique tented safari cabins dotted through the bush. Stay: Emma Gorge Resort (B/L/D)

After breakfast we'll drive deeper into this iconic Kimberley wilderness park to Chamberlain Gorge, a beautiful threekilometre-long fresh waterhole bound by towering escarpment. Enjoy a 90 minute gorge cruise and feed some of the cheeky Archerfish before visiting Zebedee Thermal Springs for a swim in the crystal clear water. Nestled against a rocky range and surrounded by palms, the Springs are one of the highlights of any visit to El Questro. Enjoy some relaxing time here before visiting the station township, the hub of El Questro.

This afternoon we return to Emma Gorge Resort for some free time before dinner in the unique alfresco restaurant. Stay: Emma Gorge Resort (B/L/D)

This morning we enjoy a visit to Wyndham and Five Rivers Lookout, boasting dramatic views out of Cambridge Gulf. En route we'll also visit Parry Lagoons, home to a vast array of birdlife. We then make our way to Kununurra for our two-night stay. Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort (B/L/D)

This morning we depart El Questro and head to Kununurra, a town originally established to service the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. After some free time in the town centre we'll continue up towards Lake Argyle, with a visit to the Durack Homestead Museum en route to the dam wall.

This afternoon enjoy a sensational three hour cruise down the Ord River with expert commentary about the Ord Irrigation Scheme and local environment. We arrive back in Kununurra at sunset. Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort (B/L/D)

Before departing Kununurra we'll take a tour of the surrounding farming country. Drive through parts of the massive Ord River Irrigation Scheme on Ivanhoe Plains where melons, mangoes, sandalwood and other crops are grown.

After a visit to the award winning Sandalwood Factory, we begin our trek south to the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park (the Bungle Bungles), arriving late afternoon. We'll spend the next two nights at the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge, owned by Outback Spirit in partnership with Aviair/Helispirit. The lodge features comfortable cabins with ensuite bathrooms and is the only lodge in the park with a swimming pool. Stay: Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge (B/L/D)

Today we explore the wonders of Purnululu, including its unique orange and black beehive shaped domes. First up, enjoy a breathtaking 18-minute scenic helicopter flight over the park with a bird's eye view of its astounding natural features. Afterwards, enjoy a walk along Piccaninny Creek to the mind boggling natural amphitheatre of Cathedral Gorge and then follow the 'dome trail' for a closer inspection of the park's unique geological formations.

This afternoon we'll head to the northern region of the Bungle Bungles to visit Echidna Chasm before returning to the lodge.

Please note: Weight limits apply to all scenic flights Stay: Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge (B/L/D)

After farewelling the Bungle Bungles we pass through Halls Creek and on to Fitzroy Crossing. Nature and geology lovers will delight as we head into Geikie Gorge National Park for a one hour cruise on the Fitzroy River, winding through ancient limestone where you can still see fossils embedded in the gorge walls. We retire for the night in Fitzroy Crossing at the Fitzroy River Lodge. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge (B/L/D)

This morning we visit Tunnel Creek National Park for a fascinating underground river walk before moving on to the awe-inspiring Windjana Gorge. Enjoy a guided walk through the towering gorge, which rises more than 100m above the floodplain. We then depart for Broome, arriving late afternoon to check in to the iconic Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa for our two night stay.

* We recommend packing water/reef shoes to take part in the Tunnel Creek walk. Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (B/L/D)

Start your afternoon with a sensational half day adventure to Horizontal Falls. Described by Sir David Attenborough as ‘one of the greatest natural wonders of the world', the falls are created when the 2nd largest tides in the world hurtle through two narrow coastal gorges. First, enjoy a 50- minute seaplane flight and land on the calm waters of Talbot Bay in the Buccaneer Archipelago. Then, we cruise through the falls and surrounding bays and creeks before heading back to Broome.

Note: Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures have a weight restriction of 120kg. Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (B/L/D)

Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning and transfers are included. (B)