Kimberley And Kakadu Tour
 

Day 1 Broome

Enjoy an afternoon at your own leisure in one of Western Australias premier holiday spots, Broome, before settling down in the evening for a welcome drink with your fellow travellers and Tour Director.

Overnight: Cable Beach Club Resort

Day 2 Broome

Acquaint yourself with this beautiful and iconic beachside town with free time to stroll the 22 kilometres of turquoise water at Cable Beach, enjoy a cocktail at popular Matsos Brewery, scour the pearl merchants or join a beach camel ride at sunset.

Overnight: Cable Beach Club Resort

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Day 3 Broome to Fitzroy Crossing

Visit port town Derby on the edge of King Sound and see the famous Boab Prison Tree which was used as an overnight holding cell for criminals, then travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing.

Overnight: Fitzroy River Lodge

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Day 4 Fitzroy Crossing to Halls Creek

Heading east towards Halls Creek, stop for a boat cruise through breathtaking Geikie Gorge, a natural beauty with 30 metre high rock walls created by the Fitzroy River tunneling through the Napier Range.

Continue to historic Halls Creek, situated on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert and gateway to the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park.

Overnight: Kimberley Hotel

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Day 5 Halls Creek to El Questro

Take a look at the diamond mining process on a guided tour through the worlds largest diamond mine at the Lirrgarn-Argyle site. The mine produces one quarter of the worlds diamonds annually.

Continue towards the stunning El Questro Wilderness Park which is made up of one million acres of diverse unspoilt land on the eastern perimeter of the Kimberley.

Overnight: Emma Gorge Resort

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Day 6 El Questro

Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a 3km long fresh waterhole with diverse tropical flora and fauna, surrounded by towering rock escarpments. It is not unusual to see crocodiles here so keep your eyes peeled.

You have the opportunity to join a hike into spectacular Emma Gorge where the contrast of a tranquil waterfall against the fiery red terrain will leave you inspired.

Overnight: Emma Gorge Resort

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Day 7 El Questro to Kununurra

After travelling along the famous Gibb River Road, you arrive at Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve to see some unique birdlife before continuing to Wyndham for spectacular views of the Kimberley from the 5 Rivers Lookout.

A visit to the historic Durack Homestead pioneer museum offers the chance to see the dedicated reconstruction of a Kimberley icon, followed by a cruise along the Ord River starting in Lake Argyle and finishing in Kununurra.

Overnight: Country Club Hotel

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Day 8 Kununurra

Join a tour of this local industry, tourism and mining hub. With a population of about 6000, and a location between the Kimberley and Top End, Kununurra is the gateway to many of the regions sights.

See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, responsible for creating Lake Argyle and travel to Hidden Valley National Park to admire the stunning 300 million year old sandstone cliffs.

Overnight: Country Club Hotel

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Day 9 Kununurra to Katherine

Travelling through vast countryside and outback cattle stations, the isolation and sparseness of the land is both beautiful and amazing as you progress towards Katherine in the Northern Territory.

Overnight: Paraway Motel

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Day 10 Katherine to Darwin

Join a boat cruise through the stunning Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. Its towering cliff faces and placid waters are a 23 million year old creation and one of the most spectacular sights of the Top End.

Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, dedicated to recognise wartime sacrifices made by the people of the Top End, then soak up the atmosphere of tropical Darwin on a sightseeing tour in the afternoon.

Overnight: Holiday Inn Esplanade

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Day 11 Darwin

Enjoy a day at your own leisure in the capital, Darwin, where you can stroll about the masterpieces at the Museum and Art Gallery, tour the old Fannie Bay Gaol, or take a picnic to the George Brown Botanic Gardens for some peace and quiet.

Overnight: Holiday Inn Esplanade

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Day 12 Darwin to Kakadu

Travel into the famous Kakadu National Park where a visit to Nourlangie Rock unveils ancient Aboriginal art thought to be up to 20,000 years old.

Embark on a boat cruise down the Yellow Water Billabong with a chance to see the fearsome crocodiles that inhabit Kakadus rivers. Later visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Overnight: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn

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Day 13 Kakadu to Darwin

Cruise the spectacular East Alligator River with an Aboriginal guide and go ashore in Arnhem Land before a stop at Ubirr to see Aboriginal rock paintings.

Head to the displays at Bowali Visitor Centre for a journey through Kakadus varied habitats and landscapes before travelling back to Darwin.

Overnight: Holiday Inn Esplanade

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Day 14 Darwin

After a leisurely breakfast, your tour concludes.


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