Kimberley Dreaming - 13-day Overland Tour

Day 1, Mon, 03 Aug - Darwin (D)

Welcome to Darwin. Enjoy a two night stay, beginning with a welcome dinner.

Day 2, Tue, 04 Aug - Darwin (B)

Freechoice: Choose a cruise on the Adelaide River, home to the ‘jumping crocodiles’ or take a day trip to Litchfield National Park. Alternatively, enjoy a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour, take the hop-on-hop-off bus around town or the WWII Bombing of Darwin tour.

Day 3, Wed, 05 Aug - Darwin > Kakadu National Park (B,D)

Travel to the amazing World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and marvel at ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. Visit Bowali Visitors Centre for a greater understanding of the area before cruising on Yellow Water Billabong, spotting crocodiles and birdlife. Enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 4, Thu, 06 Aug - Kakadu National Park > Katherine (B,D)

Take an optional flight over Kakadu National Park for a bird’s-eye view of the wetlands and rocky terrain (at additional cost, please book prior to departure).

Heading south, you’ll stop at Pine Creek, named after the many pine trees that Overland Telegraph workers found during the construction of this incredible telegraph line, which connected Australia to the rest of the world in 1872. Visit Nitmiluk National Park, home to the breathtaking Katherine Gorge. Tonight, enjoy a Special Stay.

Enrich - Be transported into the spiritual world of the Jawoyn people and explore their culture and history on a dinner cruise through Katherine Gorge. Enjoy the stories with the magnificent backdrop of towering cliff faces that change colour as the sun sets.

Day 5, Fri, 07 Aug - Katherine > Kununurra (B,D)

Journey to Western Australia and let the vast expanse of the Kimberley slowly reveal itself. Visit Lake Argyle, the largest lake in the Southern Hemisphere. Enjoy afternoon tea and a tour of Hoochery Distillery, before arriving at your hotel for your two night stay.

Day 6, Sat, 08 Aug - Kununurra (B,D)

Opt for a flight over the Bungle Bungles and a chance to see the orange and black stripes of these massive sandstone structures (at additional cost, please book prior to departure).

Enrich - Your local guide will take you on a tour of the farming region around Kununurra. Hear stories about how this town has become the ‘fruit bowl’ of Australia and learn about the region’s famous fragrant timber, the sandalwood tree.

Day 7, Sun, 09 Aug - Kununurra > El Questro (B,D)

This morning, take a breathtaking cruise on the Ord River. Marvel at the vast variety of birdlife, immense gorge walls and river scenery. Travel along the Gibb River Road to the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park. Set in the untamed Kimberley landscape, El Questro began life as a working cattle station. Enjoy a two night Special Stay in deluxe tented cabins at Emma Gorge.

Take the opportunity to upgrade your stay to the deluxe El Questro Homestead, an exclusive retreat perched atop the magnificent Chamberlain gorge (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure and will substitute accommodation and touring activities).

Day 8, Mon, 10 Aug - El Questro (B,D)

Freechoice: Choose to take a cruise through Chamberlain Gorge or a culture and history tour of El Questro, learning about traditional medicines, hunting techniques and the use of fire. Alternatively, join a park ranger on a bird watching tour.

Sundowners - Relax over evening drinks at the airstrip while capturing stunning views of the sunset over the Cockburn Ranges.

Day 9, Tue, 11 Aug - El Questro > Halls Creek (B,L,D)

Visit the world’s largest single producer of diamonds on your tour of the Argyle Diamond Mine. Learn about the open cut mine and the original Indigenous inhabitants. Tonight, stay in Halls Creek, on the northern edge of the Great Sandy Desert.

Day 10, Wed, 12 Aug - Halls Creek > Fitzroy Crossing (B,D)

Visit China Wall, a natural white stone wall that looks like the Great Wall of China. Cruise the Fitzroy River through the exquisite Geikie Gorge and keep an eye out for local wildlife, including sawfish, stingrays and Freshwater crocodiles. Visit a local indigenous art gallery. Stay overnight at Fitzroy Crossing.

Day 11, Thu, 13 Aug - Fitzroy Crossing > Broome (B)

Enrich - Relish the opportunity to have a yarn with a traditional landowner whose grandfather was both a prisoner and prison warden at the remarkable Boab prison tree. View the tree and visit one of the oldest ‘supermarkets’ and ‘chemists’ in the world, without walls or cash registers. Enjoy a cup of tea with an old drover where you can sit and reminisce about the Kimberley cattle industry of old.

Arrive at the town of Broome, the jewel of the Kimberley. It’s the perfect place to relax with long stretches of white sand beaches and warm tropical waters. With a rich history in pearling and a strong multicultural foundation, you’ll fall in love with this unique town. Enjoy a two night stay.

Day 12, Fri, 14 Aug - Broome (B,D)

Freechoice: Discover the rare and beautiful Australian South Sea Pearl on a tour of Willie Creek Pearl Farm or enjoy a colourful and informative tour taking in the city sights on a Harley-Davidson™ Trike. Alternatively, soak up the views from the top of a camel along the famous Cable Beach or enjoy a town tour that includes sunset at Cable Beach.

Finish the day with a farewell dinner with new found friends as you reminisce about your adventures.

Take the opportunity to experience the Horizontal Falls on an exhilarating seaplane flight (at additional cost and replaces Scenic Freechoice touring and activities. Please bookprior to departure).

Day 13, Sat, 15 Aug - Broome (B)

It’s time to leave the wonders of the Kimberley behind and head home, taking wonderful memories with you.

03 Aug to 15 Aug 2020

• Twin share from $6,795 per person
• Sole use from $8,690 per person

Your tour includes 12 night accommodation.

Arrival and Departure Transfers
Airport transfers are included on the day of the tour's commencement and the day the tour terminates at designated times.Transfers must be booked and flights advised by final payment date.