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15 Day Kimberley Complete

This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5

 

Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.

 

As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.

Pace
Balanced

This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.

Escorted Type
Fully Escorted
4,360 people have travelled to this destination

✓ Travel with Australian Pacific Touring
✓ Experiences in 19 destinations
✓ Locally inspired dining - a total of 41 meals
✓ The services of an expert APT driver-guide
✓ Stay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
✓ Toast the day with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range
✓ Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art
✓ Soar over Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight
✓ Relax as you soak in Zebedee Springs and leave feeling revitalised

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What we love about this tour

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Itinerary

Hotel
Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa or Similar
Meals
Dinner

Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. This evening, a relaxed dinner gives you the chance to meet your fellow travellers.

Hotel
Fitzroy River Lodge or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leave Broome this morning and head to the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be 1,500 years old. Continue along the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge, where ancient marine fossils lay embedded in the gorge walls. Next it's on to Tunnel Creek, Western Australia's oldest cave system. Wade through the cool waters that fill the tunnel and emerge on the other side to discover a serene oasis.

Hotel
APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park today and explore incredible Geikie Gorge, famed for its towering walls that have been bleached white by the river when it floods. Afterwards, head to Halls Creek, before arriving at Purnululu National Park. Settle in to your lodge before an open-air dinner tonight.

Hotel
APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A full day has been set aside for you to explore Purnululu National Park today, starting with a walk along Piccaninny Creek. This winding gorge is set deep within the Bungle Bungle Range, offering unparalleled views of the beehive domes. Your next stop is Cathedral Gorge, a natural red rock amphitheatre created by millions of years of water erosion. This spacious cavern is renowned for its acoustics, and you'll see why as you wander through it.

Signature Experience: End your day of discovery by watching the sunset over the Bungle Bungle Range – with a glass of bubbly in hand, of course.

Hotel
Kununurra Country Club Resort or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Set out on a hike to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock that reaches a staggering 200 metres in height while only being one metre wide at certain points. Later, travel along the Spring Creek Track to Kununurra.

Hotel
Kununurra Country Club Resort or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Lake Argyle and join a wildlife cruise on the mighty Ord River. From a modern shaded vessel, discover the area's ecological system that has developed from the damming of the Ord River at two locations. Later, enjoy sunset while cruising on Lake Kununurra. Keep an eye out for wildlife and soak up the views as your boat makes its way through winding creeks and picturesque lagoons.

Hotel
Emma Gorge Resort or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit Parry’s Lagoon this morning, home to an array of birdlife. Next it's on to Wyndham, where you'll soak up the views of the Cambridge Gulf from the Five Rivers Lookout. Stop for lunch before arriving at El Questro, a sprawling wilderness area which covers 700,000 acres. Afterwards, continue to Emma Gorge Resort, located in the heart of El Questro.

Hotel
Home Valley Station or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hike to Emma Gorge where you'll be rewarded with a swim beneath a towering droplet waterfall. Visit Zebedee Springs before continuing to the iconic Home Valley Station, crossing the Pentecost River along the way. Nestled in the midst of the sweeping Cockburn Range, it’s not hard to see why this immense cattle property was used as the setting for Baz Luhrmann’s blockbuster film, 'Australia'. Tonight, head to a spectacular viewpoint just in time for sunset. Soak up the breathtaking views with a glass of bubbly and watch as the ever-changing colours dance over the Cockburn Range.

Signature Experience: Head to Zebedee Springs, a permanent natural thermal spring tucked away in a secluded pocket of rainforest. Relax as you soak in the hot springs and leave feeling refreshed.

Hotel
APT's exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Back on the Gibb River Road, ford the mighty Durack River, then turn off and travel north on the Kalumburu Road towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau. Along the way, stop at Drysdale River Station for lunch. Afterwards, enter a remote world of Livistona palm forests, beautiful lookouts, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes.

Hotel
APT's exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you have a full day to discover the beauty of Mitchell Falls, with its tiered waterfalls and Indigenous rock art. When available, local Indigenous guides will join the adventure. Begin with a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls to view rarely seen rock art. Continue to Big Mertens Falls before arriving at the incredible Mitchell Falls. Go for a swim in the pools above the falls then take an included helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls and the surrounding wilderness back to your 4WD vehicle (or if you prefer, hike back with your guide).

Signature Experience: Soar over incredible Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight.

Hotel
Drysdale River Station or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art galleries and swim in the clear waters at King Edward River. Cross Drysdale River and arrive at Drysdale River Station.

Signature Experience: Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art.

Hotel
APT's exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At Manning Gorge, you’ll enjoy lunch in the shade of boab trees. Look out for the region’s bird life and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pristine water under paperbarks. Continue to Galvans Gorge, where a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole, the ideal spot for a refreshing swim.

Hotel
APT's exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where spectacular cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. 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.

Hotel
Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Back on the Gibb River Road, travel through the Wunaamin Conservation Park to Derby, where you will visit the Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre. Later this evening, perhaps enjoy a drink before a farewell dinner at your resort.

Meals
Breakfast

Your journey comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

  • Travel with Australian Pacific Touring
  • Experiences in 19 destinations
  • Locally inspired dining - a total of 41 meals
  • The services of an expert APT driver-guide
  • Stay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
  • Toast the day with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range
  • Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art
  • Soar over Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight
  • Relax as you soak in Zebedee Springs and leave feeling revitalised

Designed Exclusively for APT guests

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises

Fine Print

Deposit & Payments

  • Please follow the 'book now' prompts to view the deposit amount
  • Pay a second installment of 10% per person within 28 days
  • You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure

Booking Process

  • 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password
  • Then select the red 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
  • Select your Departure Date, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
  • Click the red ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
  • Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment. You may also pay via BPAY for Australian Customers only (not available within 70 days of departure).
  • Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfill your booking
  • Your booking is on request and will be confirmed by Inspiring Vacations once all components of your package have been secured with our partners, please see below for further information

Booking On Request

  • Your Inspiring Vacations package is made up of multiple components and travel partners. Once your booking is made and the passenger details form submitted, we will begin to confirm all your arrangements. Please note, this process can take several business days to complete.
  • Once all elements have been confirmed we will send you an email confirmation, if we are unable to confirm we will provide you with alternative dates or offer a full refund of your deposit or re-credit your account if a travel credit was used.
  • Please DO NOT book any additional services, such as flights, until we have confirmed your Inspiring Vacations package in writing. Inspiring Vacations will not be liable for any fees or charges incurred to change or cancel components not booked by Inspiring Vacations should your selected package be unavailable.

COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.

Single Supplement
Please follow the 'book now' prompts and select 1 passenger to view the single supplement cost.

Triple Share
Not Available

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.

Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.

Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.

For all international voyages, it is the traveller's responsibility to ensure that they have a valid passport and they meet the visa requirement. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.

Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au or https://safetravel.govt.nz/ for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.

  • Visas (if applicable)
  • Tipping
  • Flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

IMPORTANT - please ensure that you contact our team to verify the required arrival and departure times for this tour before your book your flights. As per the requirements of the tour operator, you will need to arrive before a specific time on Day 1 and depart after a specific time at the conclusion of the tour. If you have booked airfares that do not meet these requirements, you will be liable for any airline costs to amend your flights accordingly. 
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