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Day 1: Alice Springs
You will be met at Alice Springs Airport or
at the AAT Kings Office, 74 Todd Street, at
12.30pm. Enjoy panoramic views of Alice Springs
from Anzac Hill, before we begin the journey
along the Tanami Track to Tilmouth Well. This
evening enjoy a welcome drink with your crew
and fellow travellers.
Camp: Tilmouth Well. (D)
Day 2: Tanami Track
Traverse the ever-changing scenery of the Tanami
Desert. The semi-arid desert landscape varies
from clusters of native Wattle, Sturt Desert
Rose and Grevillea, to open plains dotted with
Spinifex bushes and termite mounds. Pass Rabbit
Flat, Australia’s most remote outback roadhouse,
The Granites and The Tanami mines, before stopping
for a bush camp. Bush Camp: Tanami Track. (BLD)
Day 3: Wolfe Creek Crater
This morning we cross into Western Australia
and travel to Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater,
the second largest crater in the world. We continue
along the Tanami Track to the Northern Highway,
travelling to Old Halls Creek where remnants
of the town can be seen. Camp: Old Halls Creek.
(BLD)
Day 4: Geikie Gorge
The distinct landscape of the northwest region
of the Kimberley becomes apparent today as we
journey along the Northern Highway to the town
of Fitzroy Crossing. Enjoy an afternoon cruise
through Geikie Gorge. Camp: Fitzroy Crossing.
(BLD)
Day 5: Broome
Our journey continues westward today to the
historic pearling port of Broome. See the sights
of Broome including Chinatown, the Japanese
Cemetery, Streeters Jetty and visit Ganthaeume
Point for sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.
This evening we watch a breathtaking sunset
over Cable Beach. Camp: Broome, 2 nights. (BLD)
Day 6: Broome at leisure
A free day for you to explore tropical Broome.
Cable Beach is only a short walk away. Tonight
you may like to take a camel ride along Cable
Beach at sunset. Ask your Tour Director for
details on optional activities available. (B)
Day 7: Gibb River Road
Travel north to Derby and visit the Circular
Wharf. Stop to see the Boab Prison Tree and
Myall Bore, before beginning the journey along
the famous Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge.
This afternoon we inspect the unusual formation
at nearby Tunnel Creek (conditions permitting).
Bush Camp: Windjana Gorge. (BLD)
Day 8: Kimberley Gorges
This morning we take a walk through spectacular
Windjana Gorge. Crossing the King Leopold Range,
we continue along the Gibb River Road, stopping
at Galvans Gorge and Manning Gorge (conditions
permitting). Bush Camp: Gibb River Road. (BLD)
Day 9: El Questro Wilderness Park
Today we journey through some of the harshest
terrain of the Kimberley, skirting the Cockburn
Range and on to El Questro Wilderness Park.
Spanning over a million acres, El Questro Wilderness
Park is home to ancient gorges and pristine
waterfalls. Camp: El Questro Wilderness Park,
2 nights. (BLD)
Day 10: El Questro
Today is free for you to explore El Questro
Wilderness Park. Perhaps take an optional cruise
through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole
abounded by tropical vegetation. Ask your Tour
Director for details. (BLD)
Day 11: Emma Gorge
We travel to Emma Gorge Resort and take a guided
walk into Emma Gorge. There is time to relax
and take a swim in the crystal clear water at
the base of the waterfall, before continuing
along the famous Gibb River Road to the town
of Kununurra. Camp: Kununurra, 2 nights. (BLD)
Day 12: Wed Kununurra
This morning we explore Mirima (Hidden Valley)
National Park and admire the views from Kelly’s
Knob Lookout. Later, visit the historic Durack
Homestead and enjoy a cruise on mighty Lake
Argyle. (BD)
Day 13: Nitmiluk National Park
Depart Kununurra and cross the border into the
Northern Territory. Heading east we travel via
Timber Creek and Victoria River, traversing
large cattle stations to the township of Katherine.
Tonight we set up camp in Nitmiluk National
Park. Camp: Nitmiluk National Park. (BLD)
Day 14: Kakadu National Park
Enjoy an early morning cruise through spectacular
Katherine Gorge. We stop at beautiful Edith
Falls where there is time for a swim, before
travelling via the gold mining town of Pine
Creek to Kakadu National Park. Camp: Kakadu
National Park. (BLD)
Day 15: Kakadu – Darwin
This morning cruise on the famous Yellow Water
Billabong. At Nourlangie Rock take a short walk
to view ancient Aboriginal rock art. We stop
at the Bowali Visitor Centre. Continue to Darwin
for an orientation tour. Accommodation: Mirambeena
Resort, Darwin, 2 nights. (BL)
Day 16: Litchfield National Park
We follow the Stuart Highway via the township
of Batchelor to the tropical haven of Litchfield
National Park. View beautiful Florence Falls
and stop at Wangi Falls where there is the opportunity
for a swim. Return to Darwin for an evening
at leisure. (B)
Day 17: Depart Darwin
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You
will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect
with your onward flight. (B)
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