Kimberley & Top End Expedition

Upon arrival in Darwin today you will be met and greeted by our friendly and professional Tour Directors at the time and location specified above. Your journey begins with an orientation tour visiting Cullen Bay, Stokes Hill Wharf and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Later in the afternoon we check in to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, enjoying harbour view rooms along the Darwin Esplanade. This evening we enjoy our first dinner together on the Charles Darwin with a delicious Territory-style sunset dinner cruise. Stay: DoubleTree by Hilton (D)

Departing Darwin, our first stop this morning is Litchfield National Park, where waterfalls cascade off the Tabletop Ranges into tranquil waterholes. Explore Florence & Wangi Falls and enjoy a picnic lunch before heading on to Kakadu National Park. Our base for the next two nights is Cooinda Lodge. Stay: Cooinda Lodge (B/L/D)

The day begins with breathtaking views over the Arnhem Land floodplains from Ubirr Rock, where you'll also explore ancient rock art sites. Then, ford the East Alligator River and venture into Arnhem Land for a visit to Injalak Arts and Crafts, Gunbalanya. Here, watch renowned artists create exquisite pieces right before your eyes.

This afternoon we return to Cooinda and enjoy the renowned wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. You'll be amazed at the diversity of this extraordinary wetland ecosystem and associated wildlife. We then return to the lodge for our final night in Kakadu. Stay: Cooinda Lodge (B/L/D)

Today we're heading south to Katherine and on to Nitmiluk National Park, home to Katherine River Gorge. Carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River, this deep gorge with towering sheer rock walls is one of the best in the Territory. Enjoy a two-hour cruise in a canopied cruise boat before checking in to the luxurious Cicada Lodge. Stay: Cicada Lodge (B/L/D)

Time to leave the Territory and cross into Western Australia. Pass through Victoria River and Timber Creek before heading in to Lake Argyle. We'll stop off at the historic Durack Homestead along the way before a picnic lunch at the dam wall. This afternoon we enjoy another river cruise, this time down the spectacular Ord River. Learn about the Ord River Irrigation Scheme from your knowledgeable skipper on this extraordinary 3-hour adventure downstream to Kununurra, arriving just as the sun seeks the horizon.

We then check in to the Kununurra Country Club Resort for our overnight stay. Stay: Kununurra Country Club (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. You'll also have some time to visit the shops in town before we start heading south, passing through Mabel Downs Station, en route to the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park (the Bungle Bungles). Arriving late this afternoon, we spend 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. 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)

Today we head back out to the Great Northern Highway and then north to Wyndham and the sensational Five Rivers Lookout. Enjoy a picnic lunch and admire the views over Cambridge Gulf before back-tracking to the start of the infamous Gibb River Road. A short drive brings us toEl Questro Wilderness Park, where we'll spend the next two nights at Emma Gorge Resort in unique tented cabins. Stay: Emma Gorge Resort (B/L/D)

You'd be hard-pressed to find a better way to start a day than a swim in the crystal clear 30°C water at Zebedee Thermal Springs! Spend a relaxing morning here before visiting the hub of El Questro - the station township. We then return to Emma Gorge for lunch, followed by an afternoon at your leisure. You can choose to relax in the surrounds of the resort, or take a guided walk up to the stunning Emma Gorge waterfall (2.5 hours return - a good level of fitness required, but well worth it). Either way, you are sure to appreciate some time to yourself in this magnificent Kimberley setting. Stay: Emma Gorge Resort (B/L/D)

Today our journey along the Gibb gets a bit more serious. Cross the mighty Pentecost River and continue past Ellenbrae Station to the ‘Y” junction. From here we follow the Kalumburu Road past Drysdale River Station before turning onto the Mitchell Plateau track. Ford the King Edward River and drive through ancient Livistona Palm forests before arriving at our exclusive Ngauwudu Safari Camp, the most luxurious tented camp in the Kimberley. Featuring deluxe safari suites with ensuite bathrooms, quality furnishings and large balconies, the camp is a magical spot for the next two nights of our adventure and the ideal base from which to 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'll set off on a guided 4km walking tour to the incredible Mitchell Falls (good level of fitness and mobility required). Along the way we'll discover rarely seen Gwion Gwion and Wandjina rock art galleries, accompanied by a local expert guide from Kandiwal Community. The walk also takes us past Mertens Falls before arriving at the top of the Mitchell Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring wonders of the Kimberley.

After a picnic lunch and enough time to admire the falls we'll take to the skies for a spectacular helicopter flight (included) back to where the walk started. Viewing the falls and surrounding landscape from the air is an absolute highlight, and a great way to finish off the experience! Once we're on the ground at the ranger station, we 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 $179.00 per person (own expense). Weight limits apply to all scenic flights Stay: Ngauwudu Safari Camp (B/L/D)

This morning we depart the Mitchell Plateau and head back to the Kalumburu Road. Along the way we'll visit several exceptional Wandjina rock art galleries near the King Edward River and enjoy a picnic lunch.

This afternoon we arrive at Drysdale River Station, a pastoral lease which runs over 9000 head of cattle across more than a million acres. We spend the night in comfortable station cabins with private ensuite bathrooms Stay: Drysdale River Station (B/L/D)

After an early start we head back to the Gibb River Road and travel west past Mount Barnett to arrive at Bell Gorge, one of the most spectacular gorges in the Kimberley. Take a guided walk down to the falls (good level of fitness and manoeuvrability is required) and enjoy a swim in the rock pools at the top of the waterfall. Admire the view down this enormous canyon that eventually flows into Walcott Inlet.

After a picnic lunch we make our way back to the Gibb River Road before taking the Tablelands Track to Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary, located deep in the heart of the Kimberley on the upper Fitzroy River. Once a dominant cattle station, this 800,000 acre sanctuary is owned and operated by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) and is one of the largest nongovernment protected areas in Australia.

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 for 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 vehicles 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 that exist in the Kimberley. Stay: Mornington Wilderness Camp (B/L/D)

This morning we travel back to the Gibb River Road and head west through the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges (formerly known as King Leopold Ranges) en route to Windjana Gorge National Park. Teeming with wildlife, Windjana Gorge has been created by the Lennard River cutting its way through the limestone of the Napier Range. In some places the walls of the gorge stand up to 100m above the wide alluvial floodplain below. Enjoy a guided walk through the gorge with your tour leaders before a picnic lunch.

This afternoon we head further along the Windjana Way to Tunnel Creek. Once the hideout of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal Man who led a resistance against white stockmen in the late 1890s, Tunnel Creek features a 750m long underground river that runs through to the other side of the Napier Range. Enjoy a walk through this unique geological feature with your guides before continuing on to Fitzroy Crossing, arriving late afternoon. We spend the night at the Fitzroy River Lodge.

* We recommend packing water/reef shoes to take part in the Tunnel Creek walk. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge (B/L/D)

Nature and geology lovers will delight as we head into Geikie Gorge National Park for a one hour cruise on the Fitzroy River, where fossils can be seen embedded in the walls of the gorge.

Then head to Derby for a brief town tour of Derby including Myalls Bore and Cattle Trough, Boab Prison Tree and Derby Jetty before continuing to Broome. We arrive late afternoon and check in to the luxurious Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa for the final two nights of our adventure. Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa (B/L/D)

Today, we end our journey on a high with a sensational half-day adventure to the Horizontal Falls, which David Attenborough describes as ‘one of the greatest natural wonders of the world.' 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 have a bite to eat before returning to Broome. ;

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

This morning your tour concludes after breakfast. Transfers included. (B)