Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and transfer to the Heritage Adventurer, your expedition ship for the next nine nights. Once on board, you'll settle into your cabin and meet fellow travelers at a relaxed dinner. It's a good chance to get oriented and start connecting with the group before heading out.
- Meals
- Dinner (Relaxed dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board Heritage Adventurer
- Day 2
Koolama Bay
The ship reaches Koolama Bay where you'll board a Zodiac and cruise along the King George River. The landscape shifts between towering red cliffs and mangrove forests as you move through. The main highlight is getting close to King George Falls, an 80-metre waterfall dropping from sandstone cliffs right in front of you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruise along King George River
- Insider Experience - King George Falls viewing
Landmarks/POIs King George Falls King George River - Day 3
Vansittart Bay
Today takes you to Vansittart Bay where you'll venture across the salt flats. There's a World War II wreck here, a US Air Force C-53 plane that crashed in 1942. You'll walk out to see it and learn about this piece of aviation history that's been sitting there for decades.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vansittart Bay
- Visit US Air Force C-53 crash site
Landmarks/POIs Vansittart Bay - Day 4
Ashmore Reef Marine Park
You arrive at Ashmore Reef Marine Park and take a Zodiac tour through a seabird haven. Up to 100,000 birds breed here annually, so you'll see quite a bit of wildlife activity. Later, you'll explore the coral reefs underwater where 255 species of reef-building coral live among diverse marine animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac tour of Ashmore Reef Marine Park
Landmarks/POIs Ashmore Reef Marine Park - Day 5
Swift Bay
This area is a maze of islands, inlets and peninsulas, named after Jonathan Swift. You'll focus on the rock art galleries, seeing ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion paintings that date back 5,000 to 13,000 years. The art is painted on rock overhangs in caves right near the water's edge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Swift Bay Aboriginal Rock Art viewing
Optional Activities
- Mitchell Falls Scenic Helicopter Flight (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Swift Bay Mitchell Plateau - Day 6
Prince Frederick Harbour
Prince Frederick Harbour has lush mangrove ecosystems surrounded by red sandstone cliffs. You'll look for saltwater crocodiles, mudskippers, kingfishers and white-bellied sea eagles in the area. Later, you board a Zodiac to check out the Hunter River and visit Naturalists Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Prince Frederick Harbour mangrove ecosystems
- Zodiac tour of Hunter River
- Visit Naturalists Island
Landmarks/POIs Prince Frederick Harbour Hunter River Naturalists Island - Day 7
Doubtful Bay and Freshwater Cove
Montgomery Reef is the star of the day, dramatically rising from the ocean as you cruise past on a Zodiac. From there, you head into Doubtful Bay watching for whales. In the evening, you get an Insider Experience at Freshwater Cove with a local Aboriginal guide walking you through a Wandjina rock art site that's thousands of years old.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Montgomery Reef Zodiac expedition
- Zodiac cruise through Doubtful Bay
- Insider Experience - Wandjina Rock Art at Freshwater Cove with Aboriginal guide
Landmarks/POIs Montgomery Reef Doubtful Bay Freshwater Cove - Day 8
Talbot Bay
At Talbot Bay, the Horizontal Falls become your focus, formed by the bay's 12-metre tides squeezing water through a narrow gap between gorge walls. You'll experience this on a Zodiac and also explore Cyclone Creek. The area's wildlife keeps things interesting throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Horizontal Falls Zodiac viewing
- Zodiac exploration of Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek
Landmarks/POIs Talbot Bay Horizontal Falls Cyclone Creek - Day 9
Lacepede Islands and Buccaneer Archipelago
Your Zodiac tour heads to the Lacepede Islands, an Important Bird Area with lots of marine birds and Western Australia's main green sea turtle breeding habitat. Later, your ship cruises toward the Buccaneer Archipelago, a cluster of more than 800 islands with unique wildlife throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac guided tour of Lacepede Islands
- Cruise through Buccaneer Archipelago
Landmarks/POIs Lacepede Islands Buccaneer Archipelago - Day 10
Broome
You disembark from the cruise today and have the rest of the day to yourself. It's time to rest up and prepare before your land tour starts tomorrow. You can relax, grab a meal, or just recover from the ship experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time in Broome
- Day 11
Gibb River Road to Fitzroy Crossing
You leave Broome early on the iconic Gibb River Road heading into the Kimberley. First stop is Windjana Gorge where you'll see ancient marine fossils in the gorge walls. Next, you wade through Tunnel Creek, Western Australia's oldest cave system, to find a hidden oasis. By evening, you're at your premium accommodation in Fitzroy Crossing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive along Gibb River Road
- Visit Windjana Gorge
- Wade through Tunnel Creek cave system
Landmarks/POIs Gibb River Road Windjana Gorge Tunnel Creek - Day 12
Purnululu National Park
The Nyanyjili Footprint Tour starts with an Indigenous Australian Traditional Owner guide sharing stories and history of Bunuba country. You then travel to Purnululu National Park and check into Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. The evening features open-air dining where you can take in the Kimberley atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Open-air dining in outback setting at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Nyanyjili Footprint Tour with Indigenous guide
- Insider Experience - Open-air dinner at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
Landmarks/POIs Purnululu National Park - Day 13
Purnululu National Park
You spend a full day in Purnululu National Park seeing various locations. Cathedral Gorge shows off incredible natural acoustics, a vast amphitheatre created by erosion over millions of years. Later, you walk along Piccaninny Creek winding through the park's unique landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Open-air dining in outback setting at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge)
Included Activities
- Experience Cathedral Gorge natural acoustics
- Stroll along Piccaninny Creek
Optional Activities
- Bungle Bungle Range Helicopter Flight (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral Gorge Piccaninny Creek Bungle Bungle Range - Day 14
Echidna Chasm to Kununurra
The day starts with a hike to Echidna Chasm where narrow cliffs reach up to 200 metres. After wandering through this otherworldly spot, you travel to Kununurra and check in. Tonight offers an optional four-course dinner under the stars at the Gourmet Camp Oven Experience if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Echidna Chasm
Optional Activities
- Camp Oven Experience - four-course dinner under outback stars (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Echidna Chasm - Day 15
Kununurra or Emma Gorge
Kununurra time is yours to decide. You can relax and take it easy, or join an optional cruise on the Ord River looking for freshwater crocodiles and birds. Another option is upgrading to Emma Gorge Resort in El Questro Wilderness Park if you prefer a different setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time in Kununurra
Optional Activities
- Ord River Cruise (additional expense)
- El Questro - Emma Gorge Resort upgrade including lunch at El Questro Station, Chamberlain Gorge scenic cruise, and dinner (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Ord River Emma Gorge Resort El Questro Wilderness Park Chamberlain Gorge - Day 16
Drysdale River Station
You depart Kununurra this morning with views of the Cockburn Ranges ahead. By late morning, you reach Drysdale River Station, a million-acre working cattle station. The property's been family-owned since 1985 and was established in 1882, offering insight into life in one of Australia's most rugged areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Drysdale River Station working cattle station
Landmarks/POIs Cockburn Ranges Drysdale River Station - Day 17
Mitchell Plateau
Travel toward the isolated Mitchell Plateau and swim in the King Edward River. You'll enter Livistona palm forests, see beautiful lookouts, waterfalls and isolated swimming holes. Check in to your Wilderness Lodge and relax on your tented cabin's deck listening to outback sounds, with the option to cool off in a swimming hole.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Open-air dining in outback setting at Wilderness Lodge)
Included Activities
- Swim in King Edward River
- Insider Experience - Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art gallery tour
Landmarks/POIs Mitchell Plateau King Edward River - Day 18
Mitchell Plateau
A guided walk through Mitchell Plateau shows you the power of its waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art. You'll stop at Little Mertens Falls for a swim. If you want more, there's an optional helicopter flight with a hike to Big Mertens Falls and the four-tiered Mitchell Falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Open-air dining in outback setting at Wilderness Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Mitchell Plateau waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art
- Swim at Little Mertens Falls
Optional Activities
- Mitchell Falls Hike and Scenic Helicopter Flight - longer hike to Big Mertens Falls and Mitchell Falls top with helicopter flight (additional expense)
Landmarks/POIs Mitchell Falls Little Mertens Falls Big Mertens Falls - Day 19
Mt Elizabeth Station
You head to Mt Elizabeth Station in the heart of the Kimberley. This half-million-acre working cattle station gives you authentic outback life with warm hospitality, rich history and a delicious Kimberley meal included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delicious Kimberley meal)
Included Activities
- Visit Mt Elizabeth Station working cattle station
- Experience authentic outback hospitality and Kimberley meal
Landmarks/POIs Mt Elizabeth Station - Day 20
Manning Creek and Galvans Gorge
Manning Creek is your first stop where you'll enjoy lunch in the shade of impressive boab trees before swimming in the pristine water. Later, you continue to Galvans Gorge for a short walk to a natural waterhole and another swim. Then it's on to your new Wilderness Lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the shade of boab trees at Manning Creek), Dinner (Open-air dining in outback setting at Wilderness Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Manning Creek with lunch under boab trees
- Swim in Manning Creek
- Walk to natural waterhole at Galvans Gorge
- Swim at Galvans Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Manning Creek Galvans Gorge - Day 21
Bell Gorge
The journey along Gibb River Road leads to Bell Gorge where towering cliffs frame cascading waterholes. You can take a refreshing dip at the top of the falls or hike down to the lower pool and swim beneath the waterfall. Back at the lodge, you'll gather for a Farewell Dinner with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Memorable Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Explore Bell Gorge cascading waterholes
- Swim at top of falls
- Optional hike to lower pool and waterfall
- Farewell Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bell Gorge - Day 22
Boab Prison Tree to Broome
Today you visit the iconic Boab Prison Tree, 14 metres wide and over 1,500 years old. Early police patrols used this significant tree as a holding point for prisoners. After seeing it, you return to Broome where your holiday comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Boab Prison Tree
Landmarks/POIs Boab Prison Tree
