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14 Night Package including 10 nights on Coral Adventurer Cruise - Darwin to Broome DEPARTINg BAIRNSDALE MAY 6, 2020

Cruising the Kimberley coastline PACKAgE INCLUDES: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Located on Darwin's famous Esplanade, on board the brand new Coral • 1 Night’s accommodation in Melbourne. Adventurer provides an 5 minutes walk to the city centre, close • 1 Night’s accommodation in Darwin. to many Darwin shopping, dining and experience to treasure for a • 10 Night Cruise onboard new Coral leisure options, the Doubletree by lifetime. Discover all of the icons Adventurer from Darwin to Broome. Hilton Darwin features stunning ocean of the Kimberley Coast over 10 views and a relaxing poolside surround. unforgettable nights cruising • 2 Night’s accommodation in Broome. between Darwin and Broome. • Return transfers to & from Bairnsdale. The coastline is inaccessible by STATEROOMPACKAGEPRICE FROM any other means, and will take $11,127p.ptwinshare you to a land untouched for Enquireforbestavailableairfare. centuries. It remains one of the Terms and Conditions: Price is per person based on twin share, in a stateroom onboard the Coral Adventurer. world’s truly unique cruising Staterooms and accommodation are subject to availability at the time of booking. Upgrades and tours available on request at extra regions. A Kimberley cruise will cost. For enquiries or to book, please contact Coopers Travel. allow you to experience close up Kimberley Sands Resort & Spa spectacular gorges, stunning ExPEDITION HIgHLIgHTS: Located just minutes from the turquoise blue waters and salt white waterfalls, rugged limestone cliffs, • Experience the Horizontal Falls, sands of Cable Beach. The Resort crystal clear turquoise waters, vast created by a unique tidal phenomenon captures the essence of this exotic river systems and unforgettable • Witness waterfalls cascading off destination, reflecting both Broome’s ancient art sites, before Montgomery Reef, and discover unique beauty and its ever changing concluding in beautiful Broome. the reef’s diverse marine life contrasts. Originally founded as a pearling • Experience and port, Broome is now a fascinating get in close to the soaring 80m high mix of the old and the new. King George Falls Famous for the 22 kilometres of • Learn from expert interpretation of Cable Beach, Broome offers a Wandjina and Gwion Gwion Rock art myriad of attractions to delight. • Watch out for sightings of crocodiles, tawny nurse sharks, sea turtles, humpback whales and rock wallabies • Optional scenic flight to Mitchell Falls (additional cost) erle Colle ction • Indulge in drinks and canapes as you enjoy a spectacular Kimberley sunset from the beach • Aboard our Xplorer tender, cruise the Prince Regent River to King Cascades

Shop 2, 70 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale Phone: 5152 6533 Lic. No. 30002 www.cooperstravel.com [email protected] ITINERARY May6,2020: Transfer from Bairnsdale to optional scenic flights over the Mitchell Plateau home to over 800 islands. In Talbot Bay, the Park Royal Melbourne Airport for overnight for close up views of the mighty four-tiered region’s 12 metre tides create an amazing accommodation. Mitchell Falls. This evening enjoy a spectacular spectacle, the unique Horizontal Falls, sunset as you indulge in a described by legendary naturalist David May7,2020: ArriveDarwin Enjoy an early gourmet Aussie Beach BBQ. Attenborough as “one the greatest natural stroll across the airport walkway for your flight May12,2020: BiggeIslandandCareening wonders in the world”. Board the zodiacs for an to Darwin. On arrival you will be transferred to exhilarating, ride through the falls. Later, DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin. Located on Bay explore Silica Beach on Hidden Island with its Darwin's famous Esplanade and just 5 minutes Discover the rock art gallery on Bigge Island, stunning white sands and crystal-clear waters. walk to the city centre, close to many Darwin featuring fine examples of both Wandjina and shopping, dining and leisure options. The day is Bradshaw art. Then, explore Careening Bay May17,2020: LacepedeIslands at your leisure. which was named by Phillip Parker King after Cruise through Pender Bay and, subject to weather and tides, visit the Lacepede Islands, a May8,2020:DepartDarwin his ship ‘HMC Mermaid’ was careened during his second voyage of discovery in the series of low islands consisting of coarse sand 8am: Board Coral Adventurer for a 9am Kimberley. The lecturers lead guests to the site and coral rubble lying atop a platform reef. This departure. Farewelling Darwin Harbour, cross of a large boab tree bearing the inscription nature reserve has been identified by Birdlife Cambridge Gulf and sail into Western “HMC Mermaid – 1820”, still clearly visible International as an Important Bird Area as it Australian waters. This afternoon join almost 200 years later. supports up to 18,000 breeding pairs of Brown Expedition Staff for an informative Boobies and Roseate Terns, possibly the largest introduction to the Kimberley before meeting May13,2020: PrinceRegentRiverand such population in the world. Board the zodiacs your fellow travellers and friendly crew at the KingCascades and explore the island’s lagoon, keeping an eye Captain’s Welcome Cocktails. Cruise the mighty Prince Regent River aboard out for many species of marine birdlife May9,2020 :KingGeorgeRiverandFalls Xplorer to breathtaking King Cascades, an including Australian Pelicans, frigatebirds, unusual and picturesque waterfall cascading over Today discover the first of the Kimberley’s ‘big’ egrets, gulls and terns. The islands are also terraced rock formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch at rivers, the mighty King George. Aboard Xplorer, renowned as Western ’s most beautiful Camp Creek, where there is time for a a specially designed excursion vessel, you’ll significant breeding grounds for the Green leisurely swim in the fresh water pools. explore scenic gorges, and in the inflatable Turtle, often seen nesting on the islands. This zodiacs you’ll cruise close to the base of May14,2020: MontgomeryReefand evening farewell newfound friends as you magnificent King George Falls, the tallest DoubtfulBay enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Cocktails. waterfalls in towering some Today savour a truly unforgettable moment as May18,2020: ArriveinBroome 80 metres above the river below. Later visit Montgomery Reef ‘rises’ out of the ocean as 8am. This unforgettable cruise along the Tranquil Bay for beach walking and exploration. the tide ebbs. Join the Expedition Staff aboard Kimberley coast concludes in Broome this May10,2020: VansittartBayDC3andJar the Xplorer and zodiacs to experience this morning. Transfer to the Kimberley Sands Island natural phenomenon up close and discover the Resort & Spa, located just minutes from the reef’s diverse marine life including turtles, Join the Expedition Leader on a walk across salt turquoise blue waters and salt white sands of manta rays and reef sharks. Later, cruise flats to view the wreckage of a US Air Force DC3 Cable Beach. through scenic Doubtful Bay. which crash landed on the beach during WWII. May19,2020: Broome Enjoy a day of Later, visit Jar Island and discover the island’s May15,2020 :RaftPointandRubyFalls leisure in Broome. Maybe take a town tour, outstanding rock art gallery. The Guest Lecturers Cruising through Kuri Bay, home of the south wander along the stunning Cable Beach or will point out fine examples of the Kimberley’s sea pearl industry, travel ashore at Raft Point make a visit to one of the many pearl shops in mysterious Bradshaw Paintings (Gwion), dating and visit a secluded and very interesting Broome. Enjoy a farewell sunset dinner at the back some 20,000 years. Aboriginal rock art gallery to view Wandjina art famed Cable Beach. and the mysterious Bradshaw Paintings May11,2020: Hathaway’sHideawayand After one (Gwion). Later, explore Red Cone Creek and May20,2020:DepartBroome MitchellFalls enjoy a cooling dip at Ruby Falls. of life’s great adventures along the Kimberley After anchoring in Winyalken Bay, travel ashore Coast, transfer to Broome Airport for your aboard Xplorer to discover the maze of natural May16,2020: HorizontalFallsand flight home to Melbourne where your coach sandstone caves known as Hathaway’s BuccaneerArchipelago will be waiting for your return transfer to Hideaway. Later, helicopters are available for Cruise through the Buccaneer Archipelago, Bairnsdale.

This itinerary is an indication of what destinations are usually visited and activities are usually on offer. Throughout the expedition changes may be made to the itinerary as necessary to maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions and any other event that may affect the operation of the vessel. Please note: The Uunguu Visitor Pass (UVP) is required for all visitors along the Kimberley coastline. This fee is paid to the Uunguu native title holders, also known as the Wunambal Gaambera people for access along the coastline and onto their land. The fee will be collected by Coral Expeditions and passed directly on to the Uunguu native title holders.

Shop 2, 70 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale Phone: 5152 6533 Lic. No. 30002 www.cooperstravel.com [email protected]