Darwin, Kakadu, The Kimberley & Broome

Day 1

DARWIN

Arrive in Darwin where we begin our adventure into Australia’s Kakadu and Kimberley regions. Tonight we dine together at the resorts’ popular restaurant.

**Bonus!! Free upgrade to Ocean View Rooms for the first 11 bookings

ACCOMMODATION
5- Star
Mindil Beach Casino and Resort, Darwin

Day 2

DARWIN

Today we discover Litchfield National Park, taking in the inspiring views of Tabletop Range. Marvel at the termite mounds before we make our way to Florence Falls. After lunch at Litchfield Café, we stop at Wangi Falls, where year round currents pour into a large swimming hole. Enjoy a refreshing dip before we make our way back to Darwin. This evening we dine out, enjoying a sumptuous seafood buffet whilst enjoying the sunset over the harbour.

ACCOMMODATION
5 - Star
Mindil Beach Casino and Resort, Darwin

Day 3

DARWIN - JABIRU

Journey into World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park, where the landscape spans over 19,000sq km abundant of flora, fauna, dreamtime connections and stunning vistas. We traverse the Magela floodplains and pass spectacular escarpments to arrive at the Aboriginal rock art site of Nourlangie. Our indigenous guide takes us through the natural stone galleries giving an insight into the culture associated with these intriguing works of art.

**Please note: Strict Level 3 active fitness level required today.

ACCOMMODATION
4 - Star
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru

Day 4

JABIRU

Take a birds eye view on a 30-minute scenic flight over the Archway, Arnhem land escarpments and Magela floodplains. In Jabiru we visit the Bowali Visitor Centre and the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre before embarking on a Yellow Water wetlands cruise. Our guide will point out the species of abundant birdlife such as brolga, jabiru and masses of magpie geese. Buffalo and brumbies roam the area and it’s Crocodylus central with an estimated four crocodiles per 100sqm.

ACCOMMODATION
4 - Star
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru

Day 5

JABIRU - KATHERINE

Today we travel south breaking for lunch at the old gold mining community of Pine Creek. Watch the landscape change before your eyes as we make our way to the farming and defense township of Katherine. This afternoon, we witness an outback show at Tom Curtain’s Katherine Outback Experience, that celebrates life on the land through real horse-starting and working dog demonstrations, live music and storytelling. From the comfort of elevated seating under the shade of an indoor arena, watch and learn as the young horses and working dogs are trained for life on the land.

ACCOMMODATION
3.5 - Star
Contour Hotel Katherine

Day 6

KATHERINE - KUNUNURRA

Enjoy a guided gorge cruise on the tranquil calm green waters of the Katherine River taking in some of the park’s 13 gorges. We then venture west along the Victoria Highway, stopping for lunch at Victoria River Crossing, before moving into the East Kimberley region. From here we continue on, breaking at Timber Creek then cross the WA border into Kununurra.

ACCOMMODATION
4 - Star
Kimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra

Day 7

KUNUNURRA

An awe-inspiring day today as we begin with a breathtaking scenic flight over Lake Argyle, the Bungle Bungle Range and the Argyle Diamond Mine. A visit to Artlandish Aboriginal Art Gallery lets us appreciate high quality authentic aboriginal artworks. After which, we take a drive through the rich farming land on the Packsaddle Plains, before arriving at Hoochery Distillery for a paddock to Palate experience.

ACCOMMODATION
4 - Star
Kimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra

Day 8

KUNUNURRA

Today we are on the water, getting up close to nature with a cruise on the Mighty Ord River. Then we see how man has tamed nature, to power Kununurra, at Lake Argyle. After lunch, we step back in time with a visit to historical Durack Homestead Museum. Then we return through Durack country to Kununurra.

ACCOMMODATION
4 - Star
Kimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra

Day 9

KUNUNURRA - HALLS CREEK

This morning we travel through the open grasslands of the cattle stations to Fitzroy Crossing. We take time for lunch at the Fitzroy River Lodge, stretch our legs and then continue on to Danggu Geikie Gorge to take a cruise on the Fitzroy River. Witness the spectacular geography of the area, freshwater crocodiles and abundant birdlife, and gain insight into the Kimberley region’s rich indigenous history and culture.

ACCOMMODATION
3.5 - Star
Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing

Day 10

HALLS CREEK - FITZROY CROSSING

This morning we travel through the open grasslands of the cattle stations to Fitzroy Crossing. We take time for lunch at the Fitzroy River Lodge, stretch our legs and then continue on to Danggu Geikie Gorge to take a cruise on the Fitzroy River. Witness the spectacular geography of the area, freshwater crocodiles and abundant birdlife, and gain insight into the Kimberley region’s rich indigenous history and culture.

ACCOMMODATION
3.5 - Star
Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing

Day 11

FITZROY CROSSING - BROOME

Heading west we arrive at the township of Derby, the first town settled in the Kimberley, and home of the Boab Tree. We break for lunch here before continuing on to Broome, affectionally known as the ‘pearl of the north’.

ACCOMMODATION
4 - Star
Oaks Resort, Broome

Day 12

BROOME

This morning is all yours, to browse the shops, relax in the pool or just enjoy the atmosphere. We then travel out to Willie Creek Pearl Farm where we learn how the Australian South Sea Cultured Pearl is produced. Late afternoon we take a camel safari ride along famous Cable Beach.

**Please note: 95kg weight restrictions apply to camel ride.

ACCOMMODATION
4 - Star
Oaks Resort, Broome

Day 13

BROOME

Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before being transferred to the airport where we say our goodbyes and take our respective flights home.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner