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Horizontal Waterfalls | Bigge Island | Yampi Sound|Prince Regent River Horizontal Waterfalls |Bigge Island|Yampi Kimberley Coast expeditions 2013 Discover the exotic Kimberley Dissected by tidal rivers, the ancient geology of this timeless land features (or in reverse), stopping only once at each site and allowing time to work startling red rock gorges, prehistoric rock art, tumbling waterfalls and an around powerful tides to optimise landing opportunities. In a land incredible variety of plant and animal life. Our unique Kimberley Coast dominated by tide and weather, the routes and itineraries shown are voyages focus on the most spectacular sites between Broome and Darwin merely indicative. Flexibility is the key to a successful adventure. DARWIN Bigge Island King George Falls – Wandjina figures and “first-contact” art by the Wunambal people. – Spectacular cascade, the Kimberley’s highest single-drop waterfall. – Explore wild landscape on Bonaparte Archipelago’s largest island. – Marks the end of 10km King George River gorge. Indian Prince Frederick Harbour – Pockets of emerald rainforests, mangroves and soaring red cliffs. Ocean – Cruise the Hunter River’s aqua blue waterways. – Enjoy prolific birdlife. King Cascade Joseph – Discovered in 1820 by Phillip Parker King. – This cheerful waterfall refreshes those who draw near. Bonaparte – Saltwater crocodiles often seen in pool below falls. Gulf Raft Point Vansittart Bay – Beautifully protected, numerous – Wandjina rock art depicts fantastic myths. Mitchell islands and secluded coves – Rich birdlife and boab trees. Falls – Tremendous views to Steep Island and beyond. – DC3 ruins from WW2 and excellent Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) art. Camden Wyndham Montgomery Reef Sound – Powerful outgoing tides form hundreds of noisy waterfalls Kunmunya O ria r Victo exposing vast lagoons and sandstone islets. Mission d – Cruise deep channels of marine wonderland. Buccaneer (ruins) – Watch for dolphins, dugongs and turtles. Archipelago Langgi Horizontal Waterfalls Prince Regent River R Talbot Bay – Excursion craft whisks us past sunning saltwater crocodiles. i – Navigate white-water and standing waves in Zodiacs. Y v A R I R e – Eucalypt woodlands and mangrove stands alive with birds. L r – Cruise between soaring cliffs. King O i A v T I – Massive tides power world’s natural wonder. Sound – Arrow-straight river runs for 80 km, deep into the Kimberley. e R R r T S R E U T Derby A N N R R E E H T T Lacepede Islands S R E – Stunning blue sky and sea merge at the F O KIMBERLEY W i N t z white-sand fringe. Broome r – Breeding grounds for green turtles, lesser oy frigatebirds, brown boobies and crested terns. – Fluffy chicks and fishing parents often seen. River Discover the exotic Kimberley Dissected by tidal rivers, the ancient geology of this timeless land features (or in reverse), stopping only once at each site and allowing time to work startling red rock gorges, prehistoric rock art, tumbling waterfalls and an around powerful tides to optimise landing opportunities. In a land incredible variety of plant and animal life. Our unique Kimberley Coast dominated by tide and weather, the routes and itineraries shown are voyages focus on the most spectacular sites between Broome and Darwin merely indicative. Flexibility is the key to a successful adventure. DARWIN Bigge Island King George Falls – Wandjina figures and “first-contact” art by the Wunambal people. – Spectacular cascade, the Kimberley’s highest single-drop waterfall. – Explore wild landscape on Bonaparte Archipelago’s largest island. – Marks the end of 10km King George River gorge. Indian Prince Frederick Harbour – Pockets of emerald rainforests, mangroves and soaring red cliffs. Ocean – Cruise the Hunter River’s aqua blue waterways. – Enjoy prolific birdlife. King Cascade Joseph – Discovered in 1820 by Phillip Parker King. – This cheerful waterfall refreshes those who draw near. Bonaparte – Saltwater crocodiles often seen in pool below falls. Gulf Raft Point Vansittart Bay – Beautifully protected, numerous – Wandjina rock art depicts fantastic myths. Mitchell islands and secluded coves – Rich birdlife and boab trees. Falls – Tremendous views to Steep Island and beyond. – DC3 ruins from WW2 and excellent Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) art. Camden Wyndham Montgomery Reef Sound – Powerful outgoing tides form hundreds of noisy waterfalls Kunmunya O ria r Victo exposing vast lagoons and sandstone islets. Mission d – Cruise deep channels of marine wonderland. Buccaneer (ruins) – Watch for dolphins, dugongs and turtles. Archipelago Langgi Horizontal Waterfalls Prince Regent River R Talbot Bay – Excursion craft whisks us past sunning saltwater crocodiles. i – Navigate white-water and standing waves in Zodiacs. Y v A R I R e – Eucalypt woodlands and mangrove stands alive with birds. L r – Cruise between soaring cliffs. King O i A v T I – Massive tides power world’s natural wonder. Sound – Arrow-straight river runs for 80 km, deep into the Kimberley. e R R r T S R E U T Derby A N N R R E E H T T Lacepede Islands S R E – Stunning blue sky and sea merge at the F O KIMBERLEY W i N t z white-sand fringe. Broome r – Breeding grounds for green turtles, lesser oy frigatebirds, brown boobies and crested terns. – Fluffy chicks and fishing parents often seen. River Discover the exotic Kimberley Dissected by tidal rivers, the ancient geology of this timeless land features (or in reverse), stopping only once at each site and allowing time to work startling red rock gorges, prehistoric rock art, tumbling waterfalls and an around powerful tides to optimise landing opportunities. In a land incredible variety of plant and animal life. Our unique Kimberley Coast dominated by tide and weather, the routes and itineraries shown are voyages focus on the most spectacular sites between Broome and Darwin merely indicative. Flexibility is the key to a successful adventure. DARWIN Bigge Island King George Falls – Wandjina figures and “first-contact” art by the Wunambal people. – Spectacular cascade, the Kimberley’s highest single-drop waterfall. – Explore wild landscape on Bonaparte Archipelago’s largest island. – Marks the end of 10km King George River gorge. Indian Prince Frederick Harbour – Pockets of emerald rainforests, mangroves and soaring red cliffs. Ocean – Cruise the Hunter River’s aqua blue waterways. – Enjoy prolific birdlife. King Cascade Joseph – Discovered in 1820 by Phillip Parker King. – This cheerful waterfall refreshes those who draw near. Bonaparte – Saltwater crocodiles often seen in pool below falls. Gulf Raft Point Vansittart Bay – Beautifully protected, numerous – Wandjina rock art depicts fantastic myths. Mitchell islands and secluded coves – Rich birdlife and boab trees. Falls – Tremendous views to Steep Island and beyond. – DC3 ruins from WW2 and excellent Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) art. Camden Wyndham Montgomery Reef Sound – Powerful outgoing tides form hundreds of noisy waterfalls Kunmunya O ria r Victo exposing vast lagoons and sandstone islets. Mission d – Cruise deep channels of marine wonderland. Buccaneer (ruins) – Watch for dolphins, dugongs and turtles. Archipelago Langgi Horizontal Waterfalls Prince Regent River R Talbot Bay – Excursion craft whisks us past sunning saltwater crocodiles. i – Navigate white-water and standing waves in Zodiacs. Y v A R I R e – Eucalypt woodlands and mangrove stands alive with birds. L r – Cruise between soaring cliffs. King O i A v T I – Massive tides power world’s natural wonder. Sound – Arrow-straight river runs for 80 km, deep into the Kimberley. e R R r T S R E U T Derby A N N R R E E H T T Lacepede Islands S R E – Stunning blue sky and sea merge at the F O KIMBERLEY W i N t z white-sand fringe. 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