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17 Day Premium Touring - Kimberley Kakadu and The Ghan

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Kimberley Kakadu and The Ghan
Spectacular sightseeing experiences
– Relax in Tropical Broome
– Cruise through Geikie Gorge
– Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine
– Cruise on Chamberlain Gorge
– El Questro Wilderness Park
– Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve
– Visit Warriu Park
– Hidden Valley National Park
– Ord River Wildlife Cruise
– Visit Durack Homestead
– Cruise on Katherine Gorge
– Sightseeing Tour of Darwin
– Explore Kakadu National Park
– Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
– The Guluyambi Cruise
– Aboriginal Rock Art at Ubirr
– Journey aboard The Ghan
– INCLUDED Aboriginal
Cultural Experience
Premium holiday inclusions
Transportation
– Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows
Professionally Escorted
– Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver on Days 1 – 10
Dining Inclusions
– Full Buffet Breakfasts (16)
– Lunch (5)
– Dinners on The Ghan (2)
– Hotel Dinners (8) YOUR CHOICE
Accommodation
– Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels
Plus
– Welcome Drink
– All purpose travel wallet and map
– Airport transfers (Day 1 from Broome Airport – flights anytime; Day 17 to Adelaide Airport – flights to depart after 4.00pm)
– Hotel porterage included
Itinerary
Day 1 Wed: Arrive Broome
On arrival in Broome you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers this evening.
Hotel: Cable Beach Club Resort, Broome, 2 nights.

Day 2 Thu: Broome ‘Free Time’
A full day to explore this tropical hideaway. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the 22 kilometres of pristine sand and swim in the turquoise blue water that is Cable Beach. Wander through Chinatown or shop for pearls. At the end of the day sit back, relax and watch the spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean. Or you may like to take a camel ride along Cable Beach.

Day 3 Fri: Fitzroy Crossing
Travel to the Port of Derby, the oldest established town in the Kimberley, located at the base of King Sound. Visit the famous Prison Boab Tree, believed to be around 1,500 years old and used by the first police as an overnight holding cell. Travel through some of Australia’s biggest pastoral properties to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing.
Hotel: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing.

Day 4 Sat: Geikie Gorge
This morning cruise through Geikie Gorge, formed by the waters of the Fitzroy River tunnelling through the Napier Range. Watch for freshwater crocodiles as the 30 metre high walls of the gorge tower above us. Travel to Halls Creek, situated on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert.
Hotel: Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek.

Day 5 Sun: Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine
Today visit the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, the world’s largest diamond mine, which produces one quarter of the world’s diamonds annually. A local guide will join us for a behind the scenes look at the diamond mining process. This afternoon travel to El Questro Wilderness Park, one of the world's few remaining wild frontiers.
Hotel: Emma Gorge Resort, tented cabins with private facilities, 2 nights.

EL QUESTRO HOMESTEAD
Upgrade to the luxurious El Questro Homestead.
Day 6 Mon: El Questro
This morning cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole fringed by tropical vegetation and 60-metre tall escarpments. At Emma Gorge Resort there is time to sit by the pool or to hike into Emma Gorge for a refreshing swim in the waterhole.

Day 7 Tue: Parry Lagoon – Wyndham
Travel along the Gibb River Road to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the bird life of this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout for sensational views over the Cambridge Gulf. Visit Warriu Park to see the Dreamtime Statues and rock art murals. Visit the historic Durack Homestead, which was faithfully removed brick by brick and reconstructed to become a pioneer museum. This afternoon cruise along the Ord River from Lake Argyle to Kununurra.
Hotel: Country Club Hotel, Kununurra, 2 nights.

Day 8 Wed: Kununurra
Enjoy a tour of Kununurra, which is the hub of local industry for tourism and mining in the east Kimberly. See the results of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme and explore Hidden Valley National Park.

BUNGLE BUNGLES OPTION
Enjoy a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles today. Enquire for details.

Day 9 Thu: Katherine
Cross vast cattle stations en route to Katherine.
Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine.

Day 10 Fri: Katherine Gorge
Cruise the placid waters of the Katherine River through the towering cliffs of two gorges. This afternoon travel through to Darwin for an orientation tour.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin, 2 nights.

INDEPENDENT TOURING DAYS 11-17

Day 11 Sat: Darwin ‘Free Time’
Enjoy a day at leisure to relax and explore the Top End city of Darwin. Perhaps visit one of the open-air markets held across the city every weekend. Or see fish being hand-fed
at Doctor’s Gully. This evening you may like to take a sunset or dinner cruise on the harbour.

Day 12 Sun: Kakadu National Park
Join your local AAT Kings Driver/Guide. Travel into Kakadu National Park. View ancient Aboriginal art at Nourlangie Rock. At Cooinda join a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Later, visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn, Jabiru.

Day 13 Mon: Kakadu – Darwin
Join the Guluyambi cruise along the spectacular East Alligator River. We have special permission of the local people to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Next stop is Ubirr, with a short walk to view rock art. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre, before returning to the tropical city of Darwin.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin, 2 nights.

Day 14 Tue: Litchfield National Park
Explore beautiful Litchfield National Park. Visit Florence, Tolmer and Wangi Falls where you will have time for a relaxing swim. Enjoy a picnic lunch and stop to see the Magnetic Termite Mounds, complete with tunnels and nursery chambers.

Day 15 Wed: Darwin – The Ghan
Board The Legendary Ghan this morning in Darwin. Upon arrival in Katherine you may like to join an optional town tour including the School of the Air, Katherine Museum and historic Springvale Homestead. Return to the Ghan for your journey to Alice Springs.
Hotel: Gold Kangaroo Service, The Ghan, 2 nights.

Day 16 Thu: The Ghan
Arrive in Alice Springs this morning and enjoy a guided tour of the Alice Springs Desert Park to see unique Australian wildlife including a ‘Birds of Prey’ show. Return to The Ghan this afternoon and continue to Adelaide.

Day 17 Fri: Depart Adelaide
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on The Ghan, before arriving at Keswick Station in Adelaide. You will be transferred to Adelaide Airport to connect with your onward flight.
Kimberley Kakadu and The Ghan
17 Days from $6995
Departures
Broome to Adelaide
KBKR
2008
2009
Start End Start End
$6995 $7345
Apr 16 May 02 Apr 15 May 01
May 21 Jun 06 May 20 Jun 05
Jul 16 Aug 01 Jul 15 Jul 31
Aug 30 Aug 15 Jul 29 Aug 14
Aug 20 Sep 05 Aug 19 Sep 04
Sep 10 Sep 26 Sep 09 Sep 25
 
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Prices AUD Land Content Only
Single Supplement   $1510
Child 15 years and under Save From $1625
Frequent Traveller Save $255
Triple Share Save $255
Friendly Fours Save $255
Concession Card Holders Save $75
Australian Pensioner Save From $680
 
Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/04/09. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit.

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