Kimberley Wilderness Adventures Embark on a truly inspiring adventure across ’s last frontier with APT.

See the famous beehive domes of the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungle range in Purnululu National Park

84 GETTING YOU THERE FROM THE UK 99 Flights to Australia are excluded from the tour price in this section, giving you the flexibility to make your own arrangements or talk to us about the best flight options for you 99 Airport transfers within Australia 99 All sightseeing, entrance fees and permits LOOKED AFTER BY THE BEST 99 Expert services of a knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide 99 Additional local guides in select locations 99 Unique Indigenous guides when available MORE SPACE, MORE COMFORT 99 Maximum of 20 guests 99 Travel aboard custom-designed 4WD vehicles built specifically to explore the rugged terrain in comfort SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES 99 Unique or exclusive activities; carefully designed to provide a window into the history, culture, lifestyle, cuisine and beauty of the region EXCLUSIVE WILDERNESS LODGES 99 The leaders in luxury camp accommodation, APT has the largest network of wilderness lodges in the Kimberley 99 Strategically located to maximise your touring, all are exclusive to APT 99 Experience unrivalled access to the extraordinary geological features of Purnululu National Park from the Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge 99 Discover the unforgettable sight of Mitchell Falls during your stay at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge 99 Delight in the rugged surrounds of Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge, conveniently located just off the iconic Road 99 Enjoy exclusive access to sacred land and ancient Indigenous rock art

in Kakadu National Park at Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge KIMBERLEY WILDERNESS ADVENTURES EXQUISITE DINING 99 Most meals included, as detailed 99 A Welcome and Farewell Dinner

85 Kimberley Complete 15 Day Small Group 4WD Adventure

See the beautiful landscapes of the Cockburn Range as the backdrop to the iconic

Day 1. Broome. Arrive in Broome and be King Edward transferred to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure River before a special Welcome Dinner this evening. Mitchell Falls Emma 2 Gorge Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. D Wilderness Lodge Home Wyndham NORTHERN TERRITORY Station 1 Valley Day 2. Boab Prison Tree, Gibb River Road, Prince 1 1 2 Kununurra Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge. Visit the Regent El Lake Argyle Boab Prison Tree and continue along the iconic River Questro Bell Gorge Pentecost Gibb River Road to Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre- Wilderness Lodge 2 River long natural tunnel carved through the Napier d Bungle Bungle ver R Derby Ri 2 b Durack Wilderness Lodge Range. Later, explore beautiful Windjana Gorge. ib River G Windjana Purnululu Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Broome Gorge National Park Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge. BLD 2 Tunnel Creek Geikie Day 3. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming. Fitzroy River Gorge Sealed Road Journey into the King Leopold Range National Halls 4WD Track Park, home to Bell Gorge. Take a relaxing dip WESTERN 1 Creek No. of nights stay AUSTRALIA Fitzroy below the waterfall and then go birdwatching. BLD Crossing

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MITCHELL FALLS HELICOPTER FLIGHT EMMA GORGE RESORT BUNGLE BUNGLE WILDERNESS LODGE Absorb the beauty of Mitchell Falls from the air Relax in a comfortable tented cabin with a private Stay in the heart of Purnululu National Park at with an included helicopter flight, allowing you ensuite, hidden among an oasis of shady native APT’s Exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge to fully appreciate this awe-inspiring spectacle. trees within El Questro Wilderness Park. in luxurious tented cabins.

86 Day 4. Galvans Gorge, Day 7. Mitchell Plateau, Gibb River Road, Day 11. Echidna Chasm, Purnululu Gorge, . Travel through . Rejoin the Gibb River National Park. Drive to the stunning Purnululu the heart of Kimberley cattle country to some of Road and ford the to Home Valley National Park and hike to Echidna Chasm, the region’s most secluded gorges. At Galvans Station. Experience a true Outback adventure a spectacular natural cleft in the rock. Gorge, a short walk leads to a picturesque and discover the captivating scenery of Baz Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! waterhole. Inspect the rock art and perhaps Luhrmann’s epic movie ‘Australia’. Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. BLD take a swim. Continue to Barnett River Gorge Stay: Home Valley Station. BLD and enjoy lunch amongst paperbark trees. Day 12. Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Stay: Drysdale River Station. BLD Day 8. Home Valley Station, Gorge. Discover the Bungle Bungle Range El Questro Wilderness Park. Gain an insight in magical Purnululu. Walk along Piccaninny Day 5. Mitchell Plateau, King Edward into the operation of a working Creek to Cathedral Gorge, and marvel at the River, Indigenous Art. Cross the beautiful on the Home Valley Station Tour. Later, cross majestic beehive domes as your guide brings Drysdale River, then ascend the Mitchell the to El Questro Wilderness the natural history of the range to life. Perhaps Plateau. Visit Wandjina and Bradshaw Art Park, covering a staggering one million acres. take a scenic helicopter flight over the famous (Gwion Gwion) galleries and swim in the clear Stay: Emma Gorge Resort in El Questro. BLD beehive domes (own expense). BLD waters at . For the next two nights, stay at our unique permanent wilderness Day 9. El Questro, Wyndham, Parry’s Day 13. Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing. accommodation at the top of the plateau. Lagoon. Soak in the hot pools of Zebedee At Halls Creek, admire the unusual China Wall Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Springs and in Wyndham, enjoy the views over before continuing on to Fitzroy Crossing. Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. BLD . Later, visit Parry’s Lagoon. Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge. BLD Two Night Stay: Kununurra Country Day 6. Mitchell Falls, Indigenous Art, Club Resort. BLD Day 14. Geikie Gorge, Broome. Travel Helicopter Flight. Take a guided hike to Little to Geikie Gorge National Park and explore Mertens Falls to view rarely seen Aboriginal art. Day 10. Ord River, Lake Kununurra. magnificent Darngku (Geikie Gorge). Board Continue to Big Mertens Falls and then Mitchell Explore the beauty of Kununurra at leisure a unique cruise before returning to Broome. Falls. Enjoy an included helicopter flight before travelling to Lake Argyle. After lunch, Enjoy a sunset drink and Farewell Dinner tonight. over Mitchell Falls and the surrounding join a spectacular wildlife cruise along the Stay: Broome, wilderness back to the vehicle (or, hike serene stretches of the Ord River. Enjoy a Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. BLD beautiful Outback sunset while cruising through back with your guide). Longer flights are Day 15. Broome. Enjoy time at leisure before available at additional expense. BLD undeniable scenic beauty. This evening, relax and enjoy time at leisure. B transferring to the airport for your onward flight. B

2014 DATES & PRICES (UK£) PER PERSON LUXURY INCLUSIONS, ULTIMATE TOURING Please contact your travel consultant for international airfares, which can be combined with our tour only prices below. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 99All sightseeing, park and excursion fees 15 DAY 4WD ADVENTURE EXCLUDING FLIGHTS (GKC15) 99Arrival and departure airport transfers in Australia 2014 Twin Share Apr. 29. £5,295 99Small groups – maximum of 20 travellers May 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 29, 30, 31. £5,295 99The expert services of the Kimberley’s best Driver-Guides June 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 17, 17*, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29. £5,295 99Additional local guides on selected walks July 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 15, 17*, 20, 21, 22*, 25, 28. £5,295 99Travel in a custom-designed 4WD vehicle Aug. 1, 3, 5, 8, 11, 12, 18, 21*, 22, 24, 28*, 29. £5,295 Sept. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25. £5,295 OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION TOUR NOTES 9 Land content only. International/domestic flights not included in tour price. 9 Enjoy two nights at the beautiful Cable Beach Please speak to your travel consultant to arrange the best available airfares. Club Resort & Spa Prices include all sightseeing, park fees, cruises, meals as specified, permits & 99Stay a total of six nights at APT’s Exclusive Wilderness Lodges accommodation. This tour includes some challenging walks. Weather events 99APT EXCLUSIVE! Home Valley Station stay may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations. See pages 90–91 for conditions. Itinerary effective 29 April 2014. *Indicates tour 99 Stay at Emma Gorge Resort in the leafy surrounds of operates in reverse direction (GKC15R). Supplements for solo travellers are El Questro Wilderness Park available on application. Ask us about pre & post accommodation. SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES EARLY BOOKING OFFER 99Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls UP SAVE TO £550 PER COUPLE 99Enjoy a tour of a working cattle station at Home Valley Station Please enquire for details 99Discover El Questro Wilderness Park 99 Explore the striking Bungle Bungle Range, hike into the spectacular Echidna Chasm, walk along Piccaninny Creek and discover the amazing acoustics of Cathedral Gorge KIMBERLEY COMPLETE FINEST DINING – INCLUDES 39 MEALS 9914 Breakfasts (B), 12 Lunches (L) and 13 Dinners (D) including: 99A special Welcome and Farewell Dinner at the Sunset Bar and Grill at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa in Broome

Discover spectacular Echidna Chasm in Purnululu National Park 87 Kimberley, Kakadu & Arnhem Land Explorer 17 Day Small Group 4WD Adventure

Get up close to the saltwater crocodiles of Kakadu National Park

Day 1. Broome. Arrive in Broome and be Cannon transferred to your hotel. This evening, indulge Sealed Road Darwin 1 Hill 2 with a delicious Welcome Dinner. 4WD Track East Alligator Hawk Dreaming River Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. D No. of nights stay Wilderness Lodge Kakadu National King Park Day 2. Depart Broome, Geikie Gorge. Edward King George River Travel towards Fitzroy Crossing before heading to River Katherine the gorges and waterways of the Kimberley. Here, Mitchell Falls Emma Katherine 1 2 y Wilderness Lodge Gorge Ord River River w enjoy a spectacular cruise along Geikie Gorge. H Drysdale River Station Kununurra ia Stay: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge. BLD 1 o r 1 ct Prince Regent 2 Vi NORTHERN River El Lake Argyle Day 3. Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge. Bell Gorge Questro TERRITORY At Tunnel Creek, wade through the cool waters Wilderness Lodge 2 Pentecost r R d River Bungle Bungle ive 2 to a stunning oasis. Continue to Windjana R Durack Wilderness Lodge b ib Windjana River Purnululu Gorge and admire the ancient marine fossils Broome G Gorge National Park embedded in the gorge walls. 1 Tunnel Creek Fitzroy River Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Geikie Gorge WESTERN Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge. BLD AUSTRALIA 1 Fitzroy Crossing

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MITCHELL FALLS HELICOPTER FLIGHT BUNGLE BUNGLE WILDERNESS LODGE GULUYAMBI CRUISE Absorb the beauty of Mitchell Falls from the air Stay in the heart of Purnululu National Park at Enjoy a cruise along East Alligator River and be with an included helicopter flight, allowing you the award-winning Bungle Bungle Wilderness captivated as your Aboriginal guide reveals the to fully appreciate this awe-inspiring spectacle. Lodge in luxury tented cabins. landscapes, history and wildlife of this region.

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