"North By Northwest"

Day 1 & 2 – Broome Spend 2 days exploring the laid back Pearling town of Broome with its 14 mile long pearly white Cable Beach perfect for a camel ride at sunset. Take a scenic flight to the Buccaneer archipelago or into the remote western Kimberley gorges. Day 3 - Depart Broome, Geikie Gorge Cruise Departing Broome, travel along the Great Northern Highway on the way to Fitzroy Crossing. At Geikie Gorge discover a stunning waterway hemmed by sandstone walls that have been bleached by annual flooding. Cruise the gorge guided by a traditional Bunuba land owner. You’ll spend the night at Fitzroy River Lodge. Day 4 - Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge First stop is Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre-long natural tunnel carved through the Napier Range. With torch in hand, you can wade through the cool waters under the mountain range to view the oasis that awaits on the other side. At Windjana Gorge, sheer cliffs tower above white sands and ancient marine fossils are embedded in the gorge walls. Look out for freshwater crocodiles lazing on the banks of the Lennard River which runs through the gorge. Then you begin your journey on the famous Outback highway, the Gibb River Road, continuing Imintji Wilderness Camp. Day 5 - Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming Back on the Gibb River Road travel to Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. The afternoon is yours to explore. Enjoy a swim below the waterfall, go birdwatching or choose from a number of hiking opportunities. This is the perfect place to simply relax and enjoy the surroundings. Head back to camp. Day 6 - Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge Travel through Kimberley cattle country, discovering secluded gorges. At Galvans Gorge, a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole. Inspect the gorge’s rock art and take a swim. Look out for birdlife and take another dip. You then head towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau. Ford the Drysdale River and arrive at an overnight wilderness camp on the banks of the upper King Edward River (Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp). Day 7 - King Edward River, Mitchell Plateau Ascending the Mitchell Plateau, we enter a world of Livistona palm forests, ancient Aboriginal art, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes. Today, explore Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) art galleries and swim in crystal-clear waters at King Edward River Crossing. Relax at Ungolan Wilderness Lodge beside Camp Creek at the top of the plateau. Day 8 - Mitchell Falls, Scenic Flight over Falls Today discover the beauty of Mitchell Falls. When available, local Aboriginal guides will join you, imparting their knowledge of the area. Begin with a guided hike to Little Merten Falls to view rarely seen Aboriginal art. Continue on to view Gwion (Bradshaw) art and Big Merten Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Here swim in the river above the falls and discover the wildlife. Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to the vehicle (or, if you prefer, hike back with your guide). Longer flights over the remote coastline are available at an additional charge. Day 9 - Gibb River Road, El Questro Station Rejoin the Gibb River Road and ford the Durack River, named after the region’s most famous pioneering family. Then ford the Pentecost River where saltwater crocodiles inhabit the deceptively calm waters, before arriving at El Questro for a 2 night stay at Emma Gorge Resort. Day 10 - Chamberlain Gorge, Aboriginal Art, Zebedee Thermal Pools, Emma Gorge Today discover the wonders of El Questro. Cruise Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterway fringed by tropical vegetation and rugged escarpments, with a ranger. This afternoon walk to beautiful Zebedee Springs to soak in the natural thermal pools, surrounded by lush ferns and palms. After a leisurely soak, hike to Emma Gorge and indulge in a refreshing swim over to the towering droplet waterfall. Day 11 - World Heritage Purnululu National Park Travel the rugged Spring Creek Track into the Bungle Bungle Range. Enjoy a drink while the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle. Spend two nights at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. Day 12 - Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge Hike into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular cleft in the rock massif. Continue on to Piccaninny Creek and the natural amphitheatre of Cathedral Gorge. Walk among the beehive domes as your guide brings the natural history of the range to life. Learn about bushtucker, bush medicine and the area's significance to local Aboriginals. Day 13 - Kununurra, Ord River Scheme Travel to Kununurra and tour the Ord River Scheme, which was constructed on the river in 1963. The scheme was established to harness the wild, tropical rivers of Western Australia so that the water could be used for irrigation and electricity production. Stay at the All Seasons Hotel. Day 14 - Northern Territory, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Gorge Dinner Cruise Departing Kununurra we cross the border into the Northern Territory. Pass the tiny town of Timber Creek en route to Nitmiluk National Park. The traditional home of the Jawoyn people, Nitmiluk's 13 stunning gorges were carved from red sandstone over the course of 20 million years. Experience a memorable dinner cruise through the towering cliffs of Katherine Gorge. Your guide will detail the region's rich flora and fauna, and explain the significance of the gorge’s Aboriginal art. Stay at the All Seasons Hotel. Day 15 - World Heritage Kakadu National Park Travel into World Heritage-listed Kakadu. Rich in flora, wildlife and beautiful scenery, it’s home to more than 5000 rock art sites and up to one-third of all Australian bird species. For these reasons, the park is one of the few World Heritage sites that is listed for both its cultural values and natural features. Explore Gunlom waterhole and enjoy a relaxing swim. Stay 2 nights at Gagudju Lodge Cooinda. Day 16 - Yellow Water Cruise, Warradjan Cultural Centre, Nourlangie Rock, Rock Art Join a guided cruise on Kakadu’s Yellow Water billabong. Cruise along the tranquil waters as your guide provides commentary on the region’s natural history, abundant flora and wildlife. Keep an eye out for fearsome saltwater crocodiles. Then visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre and gain an insight into the cultural and historical significance the park holds for its traditional owners. We travel to Nourlangie Rock to view Aboriginal art. An easy hike from Nourlangie leads you to Nanguluwur art site. Day 17 - Bowali Visitor Centre, Guluyambi Cruise, Ubirr Rock Art, Darwin Travel to Ubirr, to see the superbly preserved Aboriginal rock art. Ubirr features one major rock art gallery and some 36 smaller sites. Journey across the Marakai Plains to Darwin for a night at the Mantra Esplanade. Day 18-21 - Port Douglas A relaxing ending to your trip in Port Douglas, located just north of Cairns on 4 miles of beach with a vibrant village centre ideal for browsing around the boutiques and dining in the many restaurants and cafés. From Port Douglas you can easily take a cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef or explore the Daintree Rainforest by 4WD. Day 22 – Drive back to airport for your onward flight