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Day 1: Arrive Broome
On arrival in Broome you will be transferred
to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink with your
Tour Director and fellow travellers this evening.
Accommodation: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome,
2 nights.
Day 2: Broome at leisure
Today is at leisure to explore this tropical
hideaway. Directly opposite the hotel is Cable
Beach, 22km of white sand and clear tropical
water. (B)
Day 3: Fitzroy Crossing
Travel to the port of Derby, situated on the
edge of King Sound. Visit the famous Boab Prison
Tree, used by the first police as an overnight
holding cell. Travel through some of Australia’s
biggest pastoral properties, to the remote township
of Fitzroy Crossing. Accommodation: Fitzroy
River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing. (B) 
Day 4: Geikie Gorge
This morning cruise through Geikie Gorge, 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. Travel to Halls Creek, situated on
the edge of the Great Sandy Desert. Accommodation:
Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek. (BL)
Day 5: Argyle Diamond Mine
A local guide will join us for a tour of Argyle
Diamond Mine, the world’s largest diamond
mine. This afternoon travel to El Questro Wilderness
Park.
Accommodation: Emma Gorge Resort, 2 nights,
tented cabins with private facilities, power
and linen provided. (BL)
Day 6: El Questro
This morning cruise through Chamberlain Gorge.
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)
Day 7: Parry Lagoon -Wyndham
This morning 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.
Accommodation: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra,
2 nights. (B)
Day 8: Kununurra
After breakfast enjoy a tour of Kununurra. See
the results of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme
and explore Hidden Valley National Park. (B)
Day 9: Ord River Cruise - Katherine
This morning cruise along the Ord River from
Kununurra to Lake Argyle. Visit the historic
Durack Homestead. Cross vast cattle stations
en route to Katherine.
Accommodation: Paraway Motel, Katherine. (B)
Day 10: Katherine Gorge
Cruise the placid waters of the Katherine River
through the towering cliffs of two gorges. This
afternoon travel through to Darwin for an orientation
tour.
Accommodation: Darwin Central Hotel, Darwin,
2 nights. (B)
INDEPENDENT TOURING DAYS 11-17
Day 11: Darwin at leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore
the Top End city of Darwin. (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. Accommodation: Gagudju Crocodile
Holiday Inn, Jabiru. (BL)
Day 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. Accommodation:
Darwin Central Hotel, Darwin, 2 nights. (BL)
Day 14: Litchfield National Park
Today explore beautiful Litchfield National
Park. Visit Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls and
Wangi Falls where you will have time for a relaxing
swim. Enjoy a picnic lunch and stop to see the
Magnetic Termite Mounds. (BL)
Day 15: Darwin – The Ghan
Board The Legendary Ghan this morning in Darwin.
Upon arrival in Katherine you may like to join
an optional town tour including the School of
the Air, Katherine Museum and historic Springvale
Homestead. Return to the Ghan and the comfort
of your Gold Kangaroo Service sleeping berth.
Accommodation: Gold Kangaroo Service, The Ghan,
2 nights. (BD)
Day 16: The Ghan
Arrive in Alice Springs this morning and enjoy
lunch and a guided tour of the Alice Springs
Desert Park. Return to The Ghan this afternoon
and continue to Adelaide. (BLD)
Day 17: Depart Adelaide
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on The Ghan, before
arriving at Keswick Station in Adelaide. You
will be transferred to Adelaide Airport to connect
with your onward flight. (B)
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