Wonders of the Kimberley
Darwin
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Begin your magnificent Kimberley experience with a spectacular sunset over Broome’s Cable Beach, then enter a magical world of rich waterways, plunging gorges, stunning rock formations and prolific wildlife. Meet the residents of a remote Aboriginal community and tour the world’s principal source of rare pink diamonds. Experience the Ord Valley’s gourmet produce at a unique private dinner, and end your trip in tropical, cosmopolitan Darwin.
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From 02/08/2024 to 12/08/2024
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Highlights.
Cruise down the Ord River from Lake Argyle with a local guide, ending with the setting sun over the water in Kununurra.
Your Aboriginal guide through the Argyle Diamond Mine knows about the rare pink gems once mined here.
They'll also enlighten you on how sacred this land is.
Sometimes, it’s the small things in nature that wow the most.
Like waking up with the sun and the birds in a glamping tent within El Questro Wilderness Park.
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• Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide • UNESCO World Heritage Site – Purnululu National Park (optional Bungle Bungles tours) • Centrally located premium hotels • Hidden Valley and El Questro Wilderness Parks entrance fees • Arrival and departure private airport transfers.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 You're about to spend the next 10 days with a group of similarly minded adventure-seekers who will likely become best friends before you even leave tonight's dinner venue. Break the ice over a few cool drinks and a suitably dazzling Broome sunset.
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Day 2 Multicultural Broome became a base for fortune-seekers the world over during its 'pearl rush'. The pristine waters here grow great oysters, and the resulting pearls are prized by lovers of all things that gleam. Your day here is one of decisions. We wouldn't blame you for simply enjoying Broome's tropical climes, strolling along 22-kilometre Cable Beach, discovering colourful Chinatown then following locals to the sand, or a beachside bar, to salute the end of a spectacular day in WA.
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Day 3 Preserved for 125 million years in the reef rock at Gantheaume Point are the imprints of long-extinct dinosaurs. Remarkably, the Broome coast has become one of the most significant paleontological sites in the world. Glimpse their stomping ground before venturing toward Fitzroy Crossing.
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Day 4 Visit the spectacular Mimbi Caves to observe the limestone formations and crystal-clear freshwater pools that remain from a 350-million-year-old Devonian Great Barrier Reef. Take a dip and cool off. Then take a deep dive into First Nations culture with an Indigenous guide, discovering ancient rock paintings and Dreamtime stories. More Aboriginal history awaits at a local art gallery.
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Day 5 The Argyle Diamond Mine was once the world's largest producer of rare pink diamonds. While operations have ceased, you can still visit. Your First Nations guide will explain the Aboriginal significance. The Gibb River Road is the stuff road trip legends are made of. You'll see why, your route to El Questro Wilderness Park covering a few kilometres of the epic expanse.
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Day 6 The best way to wake up? With the sun streaming through your tent. The Kimberley's sounds follow you across the mighty Pentecost River, a mecca for those who love a spot of barramundi fishing. Arriving at Chamberlain Gorge, your cruise chariot awaits. Jump aboard to feel very small indeed, your boat dwarfed by soaring 65-metre escarpments. When it's time to cool down, take a dip in the resort pool or at a waterhole within Emma Gorge.
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Day 7 Discover how Kununurra's Hoochery Distillery makes its lip-smacking rums and whiskys. Perhaps try a tasting paddle to get your heart started and later sit down to morning tea. Kununurra only exists because of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Farming pioneers came here to establish vast cattle stations, the life of one family is chronicled at the Durack Homestead Museum, which you'll visit before enjoying sunset while cruising the Ord River.
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Day 8 How active and adventurous do you want today to be? Rise early for a bird's-eye view of the beehive-like Bungle Bungles on a scenic flight, or stay grounded on a 4WD tour through the national park. Otherwise lace up your walking shoes and wander with your Travel Director through Mirima National Park, known as the 'mini-Bungles' for its rocky resemblance.
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Day 9 Say goodbye to WA and hello to the NT, your introduction to the state the vast pastoral lands that characterise the outback here. Locals come with plenty of country swagger, as you'll discover when you meet the horseman and award-winning musician Tom Curtain and his wife Annabel at this Be My Guest experience. After the songs and entertainment your special evening of dining under the stars on their property begins.
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Day 10 Nature reigns supreme at Nitmiluk National Park. This is Jawoyn land, and a place where you'll feel your spirit soar. Particularly when you're cruising through dramatic Nitmiluk Gorge, your boat the only sound in this enormous chasm. The balmy Darwin climate sets the pace for your final city tour: relaxed. Discover the city's architecture and learn about the events that have shaped life. Gather this evening for a Farewell Dinner and exchange email addresses with your new friends.
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Day 11 Eleven days. Countless adventures. A bunch of new friends. And a renewed appreciation for the wild side of Australia. What a journey.
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