| 14 Day Kimberley & Kakadu |
| Premium Escorted Coach Tour starting in Broome and finishing in Darwin |
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Tour Type: Premium Escorted
Duration: 14 Days
Tour Starts In: Broome
Tour Finishes In: Darwin
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from: AU $5160 pp
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 Click Map To Enlarge Tour Description
Fly into 'Pearl Capital' Broome, or extend a previous tour all the way to Darwin. Visit the Kimberley & Kakadu on this escorted 14 day premium coach tour with 6 cruises on gorgeous Geike Gorge, Chamberlain Gorge, and Katherine Gorge, the wetlands of Guluyambi, the Ord River, and Kakadu's Yellow Water Billabong cruise. Enjoy a Diamond Mine Tour and pearls in Broome. See ancient Aboriginal Rock Art and swim in the thermal pools of El Questro Wilderness Park. Tour Inclusions:
- Full Buffet Breakfasts (13) (B)
- Lunch (4) (L)
- Hotel Dinners (8) (D)
- Welcome Drink
- All Purpose Travel Wallet & Map
- Airport Transfers
Tour Highlights:
- Time to relax in Broome, the pearling capital
- Enjoy a cruise through Geikie Gorge
- Tour the Diamond Mine
- Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge
- Time to relax and swim in the thermal pools at El Questro Wilderness Park
- Visit Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve and Warriu Park
- Stroll through Hidden Valley National Park
- Enjoy a wildlife spotting cruise on the Ord River
- Visit the historic Durack Homestead
- Cruise through majestic Katherine Gorge
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Darwin
- Explore Kakadu National Park
- Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong
- See wetland birds on the Guluyambi cruise
- View ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr
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Day
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Arrive Broome
On arrival in Broome you will be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director this evening. Stay: Cable Beach Club Resort (2 nights) |
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Broome ‘Free Time’
Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. Directly opposite the hotel is Cable Beach, 22km of white sand. Perhaps take an optional camel ride along Cable Beach. Broome is situated on the North West coast of Western Australia, and until the mid 1980s was only accessible by a dirt road. On a narrow peninsula surrounded by the azure waters of the Indian Ocean and Roebuck Bay, and recognised as a world class migratory bird stopover, it is a town where after watching a beautiful sunset you can retire for the night to the sound of waves crashing onshore and wake up to see the sun rise on the other side of the town amidst a torrent of birdsong. (B) |
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3 |
Derby – Fitzroy Crossing
Travel to the Port of Derby, the oldest established town in the Kimberley, located at the base of King Sound. Visit the famous Prison Boab Tree, believed to be around 1,500 years old and used by the fi rst police as an overnight holding cell. Travel through some of Australia’s biggest pastoral properties to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing (B/D) |
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Geikie Gorge
Travel through the Kimberley to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. This afternoon cruise along spectacular Geikie Gorge, which was formed by the waters of the Fitzroy River tunnelling through the Napier Range. Watch for wildlife as the 30 metre high walls of the gorge tower above us. Be sure to look out for crocodiles and sawfish. Stay: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek (B/L/D) |
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Argyle Diamond Mine
Today visit the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, the world’s largest diamond mine, which produces one quarter of the world’s diamonds annually. A local guide will join us for a behind the scenes look at the diamond mining process. This afternoon travel to El Questro Wilderness Park. Stay: Emma Gorge Resort, 2 nights, tented cabins with private facilities, power and linen provided (B/L/D)
Additional Cost Option: El Questro Homestead Upgrade. Stay two nights at this luxurious homestead, with gourmet meals, drinks and most activities included. This upgrade replaces accommodation at Emma Gorge Resort above. $POA |
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El Questro Wilderness Park
This morning cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole abounded by tropical vegetation. At Emma Gorge Resort there is time to sit by the pool or to hike into Emma Gorge for a refreshing swim in the waterhole. (B/D) |
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7 |
Wyndham
Travel along the Gibb River Road to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the bird life of this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout for sensational views over the Cambridge Gulf. Visit Warriu Park to see the Dreamtime Statues and rock art mural. This afternoon cruise along the Ord River to Kununurra. This permanent water supply has formed wetland areas, which have become havens for myriads of birds and a variety of marsupials that inhabit the islands in the lake. Stay: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra (2 nights) (B/D) |
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Kununurra
After breakfast enjoy a tour of Kununurra, one of the youngest towns in Western Australia which is the hub of local industry for agriculture, tourism and mining in the east Kimberley. See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme and Hidden Valley National Park, which features 300 million year old sandstone cliffs, often referred to as the ‘mini Bungles’. (B/D)
World Heritage Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park Scenic Flight & 4WD Tour: Day 8 touring may be substituted with a scenic flight over Purnululu National Park and/or a 4-wheel drive tour, including a walk into Cathedral Gorge and among the domes. Seats are limited and must be pre-booked. Additional Cost. Conditions apply. Please enquire for details. |
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Katherine
Visit the historic Durack Homestead, which was faithfully removed brick by brick and reconstructed to become a pioneer museum. Cross vast cattle stations en route to Katherine. Stay: Paraway Motel, Katherine (B/D) |
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Katherine Gorge
Cruise the placid waters of the Katherine River through the towering cliffs of two gorges. Look out for freshwater crocodiles. This afternoon travel through to the tropical city of Darwin for an orientation tour. Stay: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin (2 nights) (B/D) |
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11 |
Indpendent Touring Days 11-14.
Darwin at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore
the Top End city of Darwin. Perhaps visit
one of the open-air markets held across
the city every weekend. Or see fish being
hand-fed at Doctor’s Gully. This evening
you may like to take a sunset or dinner
cruise on the harbour. (B) |
Day
12 |
Kakadu National Park
Join your local AAT Kings Driver/Guide this morning. Travel into Kakadu National Park. View ancient Aboriginal art at Nourlangie Rock. At Cooinda join a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Later, visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Stay: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (B/L) |
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13 |
Kakadu – Darwin
Join the Guluyambi cruise along the spectacular East Alligator River. We have special permission of the local people to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Next stop is Ubirr, with a short walk to view rock art. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre, before returning to the tropical city of Darwin. Stay: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin (B/L) |
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Depart Darwin
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B) |
Tour Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share. |
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EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFER*
Exclusive Sale! Save $AU 150 per person off the brochure price!
Valid for bookings made with Relaxing Journeys between 1 July 2010 and 31 July 2010
. Subject to availability at time of booking. |
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| 14 Jul 2010 |
27 Jul 2010 |
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AU $5310 |
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AU $5160 |
| 28 Jul 2010 |
10 Aug 2010 |
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| 18 Aug 2010 |
31 Aug 2010 |
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| 08 Sep 2010 |
21 Sep 2010 |
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| 13 Apr 2011 |
26 Apr 2011 |
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AU $5520 |
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| 18 May 2011 |
31 May 2011 |
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| 13 Jul 2011 |
26 Jul 2011 |
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AU $5520 |
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AU $5370 |
| 27 Jul 2011 |
09 Aug 2011 |
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| 17 Aug 2011 |
30 Aug 2011 |
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| 07 Sep 2011 |
20 Sep 2011 |
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AU $5520 |
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AU $5370 |
*Tour Status: 'G' tours are guaranteed to depart.
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Tour Discounts & Supplements:
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AU $1,565 |
| Child Discount: |
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AU $1,060 |
| Frequent Traveller: |
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AU $265 |
| Triple Discount: |
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AU $265 |
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AU $265 |
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AU $75 |
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