Top End & Kimberley Spectacular

13 Day Itinerary Darwin > Broome

Day 01

Darwin

Welcome to Darwin. Enjoy a two night stay at the Hilton Darwin, beginning with a welcome dinner.

Meals: D

Day 02

Darwin f

Freechoice: Choose a cruise on the Adelaide River, home to the ‘jumping crocodiles’ or take a day trip to Litchfield National Park. Alternatively, enjoy a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour, take the hop-on-hop-off bus around town or the WWII Bombing of Darwin tour.

Meals: B

Day 03

Darwin > Kakadu National Park

Travel to the amazing World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and marvel at ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. Visit Bowali Visitors Centre for a greater understanding of the area before cruising on Yellow Water Billabong, spotting crocodiles and birdlife. Your hotel tonight is the Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, built in the shape of a crocodile.

Meals: B.D

Day 04

Kakadu National Park > Katherine et

Optional flight

Take an optional flight over Kakadu National Park for a bird’s-eye view of the wetlands and rocky terrain (at additional cost, please book prior to departure).

Heading south, you’ll stop at Pine Creek, named after the many pine trees that Overland Telegraph workers found during the construction of this incredible telegraph line, which connected Australia to the rest of the world in 1872. Visit Nitmiluk National Park, home to the breathtaking Katherine Gorge. Tonight, enjoy a Special Stay at Cicada Lodge, nestled in natural bush.

Enrich

Be transported into the spiritual world of the Jawoyn people and explore their culture and history on a dinner cruise through Katherine Gorge. Enjoy the stories with the magnificent backdrop of towering cliff faces that change colour as the sun sets.

Meals: B.D

Day 05

Katherine > Kununurra

Journey to Western Australia and let the vast expanse of the Kimberley slowly reveal itself. Visit Lake Argyle, the largest lake in the Southern Hemisphere, before joining your cruise down the spectacular Ord River. Arrive at The Kimberley Grande Resort or similar for your two night stay.

Meals: B.D

Day 06

Kununurra e

Optional flight

Opt for a flight over the Bungle Bungles and a chance to see the orange and black stripes of these massive sandstone structures (at additional cost, please book prior to departure).

Enrich

Learn about Miriuwung country around Kununurra with our local Indigenous guide.

Enjoy afternoon tea and a tour of Hoochery Distillery,

Meals: B.D

Day 07

Kununurra > El Questro t

Travel along the Gibb River Road to the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park. Set in the untamed Kimberley landscape, El Questro began life as a working cattle station. Enjoy a two night Special Stay in deluxe tented cabins at Emma Gorge.

Meals: B.D

Optional El Questro Homestead

upgrade

Take the opportunity to upgrade your stay to the deluxe El Questro Homestead, an exclusive retreat perched atop the magnificent Chamberlain gorge (at additional cost, must be booked prior to departure and will substitute accommodation and touring activities).

Day 08

El Questro fs

Freechoice: Choose to take a cruise through Chamberlain Gorge or a culture and history tour of El Questro, learning about traditional medicines, hunting techniques and the use of fire.

Sunset Drinks

Relax over evening drinks at the airstrip while capturing stunning views of the sunset over the Cockburn Ranges.

Meals: B.D

Day 09

El Questro > Halls Creek

Admire the striking colours of the massive Carr Boyd Ranges as you travel the Great Northern Highway to Halls Creek. Visit a local Indigenous gallery. Tonight, stay at the Halls Creek Motel, on the northern edge of the Great Sandy Desert or similar.

Meals: B.L.D

Day 10

Halls Creek >

Fitzroy Crossing

Visit China Wall, a natural white stone wall that looks like the Great Wall of China. Cruise the Fitzroy River through the exquisite Geikie Gorge and keep an eye out for local wildlife, including sawfish, stingrays and freshwater crocodiles. Stay overnight at Fitzroy River Lodge.

Meals: B.D

Day 11

Fitzroy Crossing > Broome e

Enrich

Relish the opportunity to have a yarn with a traditional landowner whose grandfather was both a prisoner and prison warden .

Arrive at the town of Broome, the jewel of the Kimberley. With a rich history in pearling and a strong multicultural foundation, you’ll fall in love with this unique town. Your two night stay is at The Kimberley Sands Resort or similar.

Meals: B

Day 12 Broome f

Freechoice: Discover the rare and beautiful Australian South Sea Pearl on a tour of Willie Creek Pearl Farm or enjoy a colourful and informative tour taking in the city sights on a Harley-Davidson™ Trike. Alternatively, enjoy a cultural experience of Broome with an indigenous local or soak up the views from the top of a camel along the famous Cable Beach. Enjoy sunset at Cable Beach.

Finish the day with a farewell dinner with new found friends as you reminisce about your adventures.

Meals: B.D

Optional flight

Take the opportunity to experience the Horizontal Falls on an exhilarating seaplane flight (at additional cost and replaces Scenic Freechoice touring and activities. Please book prior to departure).

Day 13 Broome

It’s time to leave the wonders of the Kimberley behind and head home, taking wonderful memories with you.

Meals: B

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to pages 88-91 or scenic.ca/terms-andconditions.

Optional True North Kimberley Cruise extension

Handcrafted inclusions:

Fully escorted small group land journey

3 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences e

Exploring the Ord River

Your choice of 11 Scenic Freechoice activities f

1 Scenic Sunset Drinks event s

2 memorable Scenic Special Stays t

23 meals – 12 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 10 dinners (D)

Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides

Return airport transfers

All tipping and gratuities

Combine this journey with the 7 day Kimberley Snapshot cruise from Broome to Wyndham

Available on certain dates, please enquire for details

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