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Essence of the Kimberley with Kimberley Coastal Expedition Broome → Darwin (2025)

20 days
From Broome to Darwin
4.1
26 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Broome

    You'll arrive in Broome and get transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in at your own pace, maybe grab lunch, rest up, or take a quick walk around town.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa)
  2. Day 2

    Broome to Wunaamin Miliwundi Range National Park

    Start early heading out to see the historic Boab Prison Tree, then drive the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek. You'll travel through scenic landscape into Wunaamin Miliwundi Range National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for dinner.

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT’S exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT’S luxury Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Boab Prison Tree
    • Explore Windjana Gorge
    • Visit Tunnel Creek
    • Travel through Wunaamin Miliwundi Range National Park
    Landmarks
    Boab Prison Tree
    Windjana Gorge
    Tunnel Creek
    Wunaamin Miliwundi Range National Park
  3. Day 3

    Bell Gorge

    Travel along the Gibb River Road to Bell Gorge where dramatic cliffs hang over tiered waterholes. From about 300 metres above sea level, you can swim, take photos, and watch for birds. If you're up for it, hike down to the lower pool for a swim under the waterfall.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT’S exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT’S luxury Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bell Gorge
    • Swimming at Bell Gorge
    • Birdwatching at Bell Gorge
    • Optional hike to lower pool of Bell Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to lower pool and swim beneath waterfall at Bell Gorge
    Landmarks
    Bell Gorge
  4. Day 4

    Galvans Gorge to Emma Gorge Resort

    Drive through Kimberley cattle country to find secluded gorges. At Galvans Gorge, a short walk takes you to a waterhole with boab trees clinging to the escarpment above. You'll swim or relax here, have outback lunch, then head to Emma Gorge Resort for the night in safari-style cabins.

    Meals
    Lunch (Outback lunch en route)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Questro - Emma Gorge)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Kimberley cattle country
    • Short walk to waterhole at Galvans Gorge
    • Swimming at Galvans Gorge
    • Outback lunch en route

    Optional Activities

    • Upgrade stay to The Homestead at El Questro for all-inclusive two-night stay with exceptional dining and curated experiences
    Landmarks
    Galvans Gorge
    El Questro
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  5. Day 5

    Emma Gorge

    Morning hike to Emma Gorge for a swim beneath the waterfall. Lunch happens at El Questro Station, then you'll relax at Zebedee Springs, natural thermal springs hidden in rainforest. Head back to Emma Gorge Resort for dinner.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at El Questro Station), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Questro - Emma Gorge)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Emma Gorge
    • Swim beneath waterfall at Emma Gorge
    • Lunch at El Questro Station
    • Visit Zebedee Springs thermal spring
    Landmarks
    Emma Gorge
    Zebedee Springs
    Pentecost River
  6. Day 6

    Kununurra

    Travel to Kununurra, the gateway to eastern Kimberley. You'll learn about the Ord River Scheme and Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. Join a wildlife cruise on the Ord River from shaded vessels, then end with a sunset cruise on Lake Kununurra.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kununurra Country Club Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Kununurra
    • Wildlife cruise on Ord River
    • Sunset cruise on Lake Kununurra
    Landmarks
    Ord River Scheme
    Lake Argyle
    Lake Kununurra
  7. Day 7

    Purnululu National Park

    Head to Purnululu National Park to see one of Australia's most notable natural landscapes. The black and orange striped domes of Bungle Bungle Range rise to 578 metres. You'll hike along a palm-fringed trail into Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft carved by 20 million years of river erosion. Settle into Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge and share stories with other guests over dinner.

    Meals
    Dinner (Delicious dinner at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT's Exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT's luxury Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Purnululu National Park
    • Explore Bungle Bungle Range
    • Hike into Echidna Chasm
    • Dinner at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
    Landmarks
    Purnululu National Park
    Bungle Bungle Range
    Echidna Chasm
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  8. Day 8

    Bungle Bungle Range

    Spend the day exploring Purnululu and Bungle Bungle Range in detail. Walk along Piccaninny Creek, a winding gorge within the domes, then visit Cathedral Gorge with its unusual acoustics. Your guide will explain the natural history of the range. End with sunset drinks overlooking the domes cast in golden light.

    Meals
    Drinks (Sunset drinks with glass of sparkling wine at Bungle Bungle Range)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT's Exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT's luxury Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Piccaninny Creek
    • Explore Cathedral Gorge
    • Sunset drinks at Bungle Bungle Range

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic helicopter flight over Bungle Bungle Range domes
    Landmarks
    Piccaninny Creek
    Cathedral Gorge
    Bungle Bungle Range
  9. Day 9

    Fitzroy Crossing

    Travel towards Fitzroy Crossing and join an Indigenous Australian Traditional Owner guide on the Nyanyjili Footprint Tour. You'll learn the stories, history, and culture of Bunuba country with chances to ask questions and connect with your guide on this intimate cultural experience.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fitzroy River Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Nyanyjili Footprint Tour with Indigenous guide
    • Learn about Bunuba country stories and culture
    Landmarks
    Bunuba country
  10. Day 10

    Broome

    Relax as you drive back to Broome, taking in the Kimberley scenery along the way. Spend your evening at your hotel unwinding after the past days.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa)
  11. Day 11

    Broome to Seabourn Pursuit

    Board the Seabourn Pursuit this afternoon, the newest luxury ship on the Kimberley Coast. You'll settle into your spacious suite with panoramic balcony and explore the ship's facilities and dining options. A relaxed dinner gives you time to meet fellow travellers.

    Meals
    Dinner (Relaxed captain's welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)

    Included Activities

    • Board Seabourn Pursuit cruise ship
    • Explore ship facilities and amenities
    • Captain's welcome dinner
  12. Day 12

    Adele Island to Buccaneer Archipelago

    Cruise to remote Adele Island and explore by Zodiac with the Expedition Team. You'll see waters with coral and marine life including reef sharks and stingrays. Later, arrive in the Buccaneer Archipelago with its 800 islands. Captain's welcome dinner happens this evening.

    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac exploration of Adele Island
    • Captain's welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Adele Island
    Adele Reef
    Buccaneer Archipelago
  13. Day 13

    Talbot Bay

    Explore Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek with the Expedition Team, weaving past dramatic rock formations and watching for wildlife. Board a Zodiac to get close to the famous Horizontal Falls, the unique natural phenomenon created by Talbot Bay's 12-metre tides.

    Included Activities

    • Explore Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek by Zodiac
    • View Horizontal Falls by Zodiac
    Landmarks
    Talbot Bay
    Cyclone Creek
    Horizontal Falls
  14. Day 14

    Freshwater Cove to Montgomery Reef

    Visit Freshwater Cove and Montgomery Reef for two key experiences. Experience a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony by the Arraluli people, then explore a rock art site with an Aboriginal guide. After, discover Montgomery Reef by Zodiac, watching it rise from the ocean due to strong tides while spotting wildlife.

    Included Activities

    • Welcome to Country ceremony at Freshwater Cove
    • Smoking ceremony conducted by Arraluli people
    • Guided hike to rock art site with Aboriginal guide
    • Zodiac exploration of Montgomery Reef
    Landmarks
    Freshwater Cove
    Montgomery Reef
  15. Day 15

    Prince Frederick Harbour

    Venture to Prince Frederick Harbour with its towering red cliffs and tangled mangroves of Hunter River and Porosus Creek. This pristine ecosystem has mudskippers and saltwater crocodiles. Watch for kingfishers, egrets, herons, and white-bellied sea eagles. An optional helicopter flight shows Mitchell Falls from above.

    Included Activities

    • Explore Prince Frederick Harbour
    • Visit Hunter River and Porosus Creek

    Optional Activities

    • Mitchell Falls scenic helicopter flight (additional expense)
    Landmarks
    Prince Frederick Harbour
    Hunter River
    Porosus Creek
    Mitchell Falls
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  16. Day 16

    Ashmore Reef Marine Park

    Enjoy a relaxed morning on board. This afternoon, head to Ashmore Reef Marine Park in the Timor Sea, a 583 square kilometre sanctuary. You'll see where more than 100,000 seabirds breed yearly, plus 255 species of reef-building coral supporting colourful marine life.

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ashmore Reef Marine Park by Zodiac
    Landmarks
    Ashmore Reef Marine Park
  17. Day 17

    Vansittart Bay to Jar Island

    Walk across salt flats with the Expedition Team to see a US Air Force C-53 that crashed during World War II. Later, visit Jar Island to discover rock art featuring Gwion Gwion paintings dating back more than 20,000 years.

    Included Activities

    • Walk across salt flats to view C-53 crash wreckage
    • Visit Jar Island rock art gallery
    • View Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings
    Landmarks
    Vansittart Bay
    Jar Island
  18. Day 18

    Koolama Bay to King George Falls

    Your ship cruises into Koolama Bay and your guide explains the history of the 1942 Japanese bombing of the MV Koolama. Join a Zodiac through King George River's gorge system past mangrove-fringed coves and red cliffs. You'll get close to King George Falls where the river drops 80 metres from sandstone cliffs.

    Included Activities

    • Visit Koolama Bay
    • Zodiac exploration of King George River gorge system
    • View King George Falls
    Landmarks
    Koolama Bay
    King George River
    King George Falls
  19. Day 19

    At Sea to Darwin

    Enjoy a relaxed day at sea as your ship heads to Darwin, arriving this evening. Use the ship's features: relax by the pool, try the sushi bar, use 24-hour in-suite dining, or attend a lecture by the Expedition team.

    Included Activities

    • Relax on ship
    • Optional lectures by Expedition team
  20. Day 20

    Darwin Disembarkation

    Disembark in Darwin this morning and say goodbye to your ship before transfer to the airport.

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  • Kenneh
    · May 10th, 2025
    Very good. Well organized.
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  • Susan
    · January 7th, 2024
    Tour leader Julie anne was fantastic & driver Simon was very knowledgeable & helpful- droped us very close to our next motel in Wynard- on the way to Smithton Looking at booking Alice Springs 4day tour 17thor 18th July 2024
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  • Virginia
    · May 30th, 2023
    The actual tour was excellent and the experience with Tour Radar was very professional. However, the pre-trip logistics and organization associated with APT was uniformly very poor. Although Tour Radar was efficient at communicating with APT, there was no evidence that APT listened. Indeed, although the actual tour in the Bungle Bungle was great, I would not go on another APT trip again.
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