Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory with Kimberley Coastal Expedition

Trip Type: Small Ship Cruise
Australia | 23 Days
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NZD 29,245.00 /Person

Embark on an epic Kimberley Coast journey aboard the luxurious Seabourn Pursuit. From exploring remote islands to witnessing natural wonders, every...

Splendours of the Kimberley and Northern Territory with Kimberley Coastal Expedition

Embark on an epic Kimberley Coast journey aboard the luxurious Seabourn Pursuit. From exploring remote islands to witnessing natural wonders, every moment promises adventure and discovery. Book now for an unforgettable nine-night cruise experience.

Today, we’ll meet you at the airport before welcoming you aboard your expedition ship. The Seabourn Pursuit is the newest and most luxurious ship on the Kimberley Coast, boasting incredible facilities, delectable dining options and personalised service. You might like to admire the views from the panoramic balcony of your spacious suite, sip champagne on the outdoor deck, take a dip in the infinity pool or share stories of your adventures with your newfound friends in one of the luxurious shared spaces. A relaxed dinner this evening gives you the chance to meet your fellow travellers and sets the tone for the next nine nights on board.

Accommodation
Nine Nights, Seabourn Pursuit

Meals Included
Lunch

Location
Broome , Australia

Cruise to Adele Island and join your Expedition Team member for an exploration of this remote coastal area by Zodiac. The island is surrounded by Adele Reef, teeming with an array of coral and marine life, including reef sharks and stingrays. There’s further promise of turquoise waters this afternoon as your ship arrives in the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to more than 800 islands. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s welcome dinner.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Broome , Australia

Explore Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek. Accompanied by your Expedition Team Leader, you’ll weave nimbly past the dramatic folds of rock formations, keeping a look out for local wildlife.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Broome , Australia

Today, visit Freshwater Cove and Montgomery Reef, where you will enjoy two Signature Experiences.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Broome , Australia

You are transported to Prince Frederick Harbour today, home to the towering red cliffs and tangled mangroves of Hunter River and Porosus Creek. With its extreme tides and pristine ecosystems, the harbour and its waterways are rich in wildlife including mudskippers and saltwater crocodiles. Porosus Creek takes its name from the scientific name for saltwater crocodile, a good indication of what we’re looking for today. Keen birdwatchers should keep a careful eye out for kingfishers, egrets, herons and white-bellied sea eagles. To enhance your day, you might choose to set out on a thrilling helicopter flight to see Mitchell Falls in all its splendour from above (flight at own expense).

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Broome , Australia

Today, enjoy a Signature Experience on Bigge Island.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Broome , Australia

Enjoy a relaxed morning aboard your luxurious ship. This afternoon, pay a special visit to Ashmore Reef Marine Park. Located in the Timor Sea and spanning 583 square kilometres, the reef is a sanctuary for many marine species. Every year, more than 100,000 seabirds breed here, including crested terns, white-tailed tropicbirds and great frigatebirds. In addition to the prolific birdlife, beneath the clear tropical waters, the coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandflats and lagoons of Ashmore Reef are home to a colourful array of marine life. 255 species of reef building coral dwell here - the greatest number of any reef on the West Australian coast. Our visit to Ashmore Reef is required to ensure we comply with Australian government regulations. Pending favourable weather and sea conditions, you’ll explore this sanctuary via Zodiac with your Expedition Team.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Broome , Australia

This morning, join your Expedition Team on an intriguing discovery. Walk across salt flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC-3 which crash-landed near Vansittart Bay during World War II. Later, we reposition in the bay to visit Jar Island and discover the island’s outstanding rock art gallery. During your exploration here, you’ll see fascinating examples of Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings, dating back more than 20,000 years.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Broome , Australia

Today, your ship cruises into Koolama Bay. Hear how this harbour was renamed following the Japanese bombing of the MV Koolama in 1942. Join your Expedition Team aboard a Zodiac to meander through King George River’s gorge system, passing mangrove-fringed coves and sheer red cliffs.on Team and jump aboard a Zodiac to meander through the river’s gorge system, passing mangrove-fringed coves and sheer red cliffs.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Broome , Australia

Arriving into Darwin this morning means it’s time to say goodbye to your ship and to be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure in Darwin.

Accommodation
Three Nights, Darwin, Vibe Hotel

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Darwin , Australia

Make the most of your free day to explore Darwin’s sights before your welcome dinner at your hotel, before your fascinating journey continues.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Darwin , Australia

Journey into Litchfield today where you’ll visit the enchanting Florence Falls and Wangi Falls that flow all year round. Perhaps walk down one of the two pathways that lead to the refreshing swimming hole.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

Travel from Darwin to Katherine before enjoying your Signature Experience today.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Katherine, Contour Hotel

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

After breakfast, set out on a cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, as you learn about the music, stories and ways of the local Jawoyn people. Visit Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park to see sparkling limestone formations of stalactites and stalagmites.

This afternoon, relax at Katherine Hot Springs, nestled along Katherine River, featuring clear pools surrounded by stunning native plants.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

Today will be spent travelling to Kununurra, the gateway to the eastern Kimberley, where you will enjoy a signature experience this evening.

Accommodation
Kununurra Country Club

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

Travel to Purnululu National Park, home to the Bungle Bungle Range. Hike to Echidna Chasm, a spectacular natural cleft in the rock.

Accommodation
Two Nights, APT’s Exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

Hike to Piccaninny Creek and through to the spectacular Cathedral Gorge. Perhaps indulge in an optional helicopter flight – own expense.through to the spectacular Cathedral Gorge. Perhaps indulge in an optional helicopter flight – own expense.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

Farewell the Bungle Bungle Range and travel toward El Questro, a million-acre cattle station in the heart of the Kimberley. Stay two nights immersed in this region to explore this primordial setting.

Accommodation
Two Nights, El Questro - Emma Gorge

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

This morning hike to Emma Gorge where you'll be rewarded with a swim beneath a towering droplet waterfall. Enjoy lunch at El Questro Station, before relaxing at Zebedee Springs. Enjoy dinner this evening back at Emma Gorge Resort.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

Journey to the beautiful Manning Creek where you can spot local birdlife as you enjoy lunch in the shade of a gum tree. Continue to Galvans Gorge, where a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole. Admire the rock art adorning the gorge walls or indulge in a leisurely swim.

Accommodation
Two Nights, APT Exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where stunning cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Sitting approximately 300 metres above sea level, Bell Gorge is an idyllic natural spot for swimming and photography. Here you can also enjoy a spot of bird-watching. Should you be feeling particularly energetic, you may take the opportunity to hike to the lower pool of the gorge and enjoy a relaxing dip below the cascading waterfall.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

Journey to Windjana Gorge, where cliffs tower above white sands, before continuing on to Broome. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner and say farewell to your fellow travellers.

Accommodation
Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Darwin , Australia

Be transferred to Broome Airport for your flight home.

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Broome , Australia

  • Nine nights aboard Seabourn Pursuit with daily excursions on Zodiac vessels
  • Experiences in 27 destinations
  • Locally inspired dining – a total of 61 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
  • Services of an APT Driver-Guide and Tour Director on cruise
  • Stay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
  • Celebrate the Northern Territory’s pastoral history during the Katherine Outback Experience show
  • View the incredible natural phenomenon Horizontal Falls
  • Join your Expedition Team to explore Montgomery Reef by Zodiac
  • Prices are for cruise and land tour only, flights not included unless specified
  • Prices include airport transfers, port charges and park fees
  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions
  • Valid passports are mandatory on all Kimberley Coast cruises

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Room Type: TWIN
Adult Price: NZD 29,245.00
Room Type: DOUBLE
Adult Price: NZD 29,245.00
Provided by
APT
Reference Code:
GKKCB23R
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Broome Return, Australia
Trip Finishes:
Australia
Countries Visited:
Australia
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Australia | 23 Days

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