13-DAY TOP END AND KIMBERLEY ESCORTED TOUR

Visits:  Darwin, Katherine Gorge, Kimberley region, Wyndham El Questro Station., Argyle Diamond Mine, Geikie Gorge and Broome

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INCLUDED FEATURES:

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY;

Day 1 Thur. Darwin: Be welcomed on arrival to Darwin. Your first day on tour includes city sightseeing with a visit to the lush Botanic Gardens and Fannie Bay. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travellers and crew.  Stay: Darwin, Novotel Atrium Hotel, overlooking Darwin Harbour.  Dx1

Day 2 Fri. Adelaide River, Katherine Gorge Dinner Cruise.  During World War II Adelaide River was the headquarters of a large army base. Today we travel to Adelaide River to pay our respects at the War Cemetery, the only one on Australian soil. Afterwards we head into Nitmiluk National Park to enjoy a dinner cruise along Katherine Gorge with commentary on local Aboriginal art. Continue to Katherine.  Stay: Katherine, Knotts Crossing Resort.  Bx1 Dx1

Day 3 Sat. Ord River Wildlife Cruise, Lake Argyle, Kununurra.  Cross the border into Western Australia and enter the Kimberley region. At Lake Argyle, join a cruise along the Ord River through Carlton Gorge with its sheer cliffs. Be sure not to miss this experience as it is considered to be one of the best cruises in Australia. Two Night Stay: Kununurra, All Seasons Hotel.  Bx1 Dx1

Day 4 Sun. Kununurra Tour.  The Kimberley has only three towns with a population of more than 2,000 people. Kununurra is one of these towns and is known as ‘Big Water’ by the local Aboriginal community. Spend the morning at leisure and in the afternoon, take a guided tour of the town and discover the history of this isolated municipality.  UPGRADE! Bungle Bungle Full Day Tour Upgrade your Day 4 touring and take a scenic flight to World Heritage Purnululu National Park. Join a guide and travel by 4WD to trek among the beehive domes along Piccaninny’s dry creek bed and Cathedral Gorge. Learn about the mysterious Bungle Bungles on this unique Australian experience. Later return to Kununurra. Seats are limited and must be pre-booked. Additional cost (Picnic lunch included).  Bx1 Dx1

Day 5 Mon. Wyndham, El Questro Station.  Travel through gorge country to Wyndham, Western Australia’s most northerly port. Enjoy breathtaking 360 degree views from Five Rivers Lookout. Travel to the heart of the Kimberley and visit El Questro Station, a working cattle station with a heard of approximately 5,000 head. UPGRADE! El Questro Homestead Upgrade your two night stay at the station to the luxurious El Questro Homestead, an exclusive retreat overlooking the Chamberlain River. Featuring exceptional service, gourmet meals, drinks and most activities included. (Replaces accommodation at Emma Gorge). Additional charge.  Two Night Stay: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort, tented safari cabins with private en suites.  Bx1 Dx1

Day 6 Tue. El Questro, Freedom of Choice Touring.  Today choose your preferred touring option.Take a guided horse ride around El Questro Station, join the History and Bush tucker Tour or cruise Chamberlain Gorge, a three kilometre long fresh waterhole fringed by tropical vegetation. Journey to Zebedee Springs to soak in the hot natural pools and later, the energetic may walk to Emma Gorge to view the stunning droplet waterfall. Take the opportunity tonight to relax, drink in hand, and watch the sun set over the Cockburn Range.  Bx1 Dx1

Day 7 Wed. Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine. Tour the Argyle Diamond Mine, one of the largest in the world and responsible for one-third of the world’s supply. Marvel at the rare pink diamonds on display. Continue onto Halls Creek, just north of the arid Great Sandy Desert.  Stay: Halls Creek, Kimberley Hotel.  Bx1 Lx1 Dx1

Day 8 Thur. Geikie Gorge Cruise: Cruise the mighty Fitzroy River between the two-tone cliffs of Geikie Gorge, formed by the waters of the river tunnelling through the Napier Range. Explore the area with a local ranger and watch for the freshwater crocodiles, sawfish and unique birdlife that inhabit the region.  Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge.  Bx1 Dx1

Day 9 Fri. Windjana Gorge, Broome.: View ancient marine fossils in the limestone walls of Windjana Gorge, which was part of a coral reef during the Devonian Age. This area is regarded as an important world geology site and a great freshwater crocodile spotting location. In Broome, enjoy the evening to relax at the resort, with Cable Beach at your doorstep, which is renowned for its spectacular sunsets and azure waters.  Two Night Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort, right opposite famous Cable Beach.  Bx1

Day 10 Sat. Broome, Freedom of Choice Touring, Ocean Sunset, Dine Around Dinner.  Today have the opportunity to explore Broome. Choose between a hovercraft flight over the Roebuck Bay mudflats, a tour of the Pearl Lugger museum or a popular camel ride on Cable Beach. Enjoy the sunset over magnificent Cable Beach with your friends before a delicious Dine Around Dinner, where you choose the restaurant.  Bx1 Dx1

Day 11 Sun. Broome:  After Breakfast you'll be transferred to the airport to catch your flight home.. Bx1

Day 13: Add 2-days at the beginning of this tour for travel time between Los Angeles and Darwin. Arrive Australia on Day 03. You will return to the USA on the same day you left Australia. AP

PRICES: $5185.00 per person. Based on double occupancy. Taxes extra.

DEPARTURES 2008:  May 01, 08; Jun 05, 19; July 03, 17; Aug 07, 21; Sept 04, 25; Oct 09

HOTELS: Hotels are listed in the itinerary above