Welcome to our incredible Kimberely tour as we travel from Broome to Darwin. We board our flight from Brisbane to Perth where we are transferred to our hotel for the night. Our welcome dinner will be at the hotel restaurant.

Pan Pacific Perth |
Lunch at own cost | Dinner at hotel

We board our flight from Perth to Broome where our friendly coach captain will be awaiting us. Broome has a rich and colourful history beginning with the mass migration of Japanese, Filipino and Malay pearl divers seeking their fortune. We are transferred to our hotel with time to freshen up before dinner.

Oaks Cable Beach Resort, Broome | 08 9192 8088 | 3 nights
Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Lunch at own expense

Experience the incredible Horizontal Falls and pristine beauty of the Kimberely on a half day tour. Enjoy low level flying over the amazing islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and Cape Leveque before your seaplane lands safely in the calm waters of Talbot Bay. Your tour continues with an exciting cruise through the Horizontal Waterfalls, plus a relaxed island cruise followed by the shark show and swim in the marine viewing platform. We return to Broome after an incredible day with time at leisure.

Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Lunch included

*Group will be split into two due to the size of the planes. The morning tour (approx. 6-11am) includes breakfast on tour and lunch will be served at the hotel restaurant. The afternoon tour (12-5pm) breakfast will be served at the hotel restaurant and lunch will be included on tour.

*Horizontal Falls is subject to availability and weather conditions on the day.

This morning, we’ll see some of the local sights from the coach such as Gantheaume Point, the Japanese Cemetery and Chinatown. Next, we discover the rare and beautiful Australian South Sea Cultured Pearl on the award winning Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour. The fascinating tour will give us an insight into the process of pearl farming, from shell to showroom. Set amongst the crystal clear waters and mangrove lined banks of Willie Creek, we’ll learn how pearl technicians seed and harvest oysters and discover exactly what makes the perfect pearl. Our visit will also include lunch, a boat cruise and time for some retail therapy. After an interesting day, we return to our hotel for dinner.

Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Lunch at Willie Creek Pearl Farm

Our destination today is Fitzroy Crossing but first we detour to visit the Boab Prison Tree, one of the most unconventional lockups you’ll ever come across, capable of holding several prisoners. Here we can also have our photo taken in front of the water trough that locals claim to be the biggest in the southern hemisphere. We now make our way to Fitzroy Crossing, a true outback town, set on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River.

Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing | 08 9191 5141 | 1 night
Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Packed lunch included

This morning, we travel out to nearby Geikie Gorge where we take a cruise through this spectacular landscape. The Fitzroy River has carved its path through the fossil “Barrier Reef” formed 300 million years ago, resulting in mountainous cliffs and breathtaking scenery. We continue through the magnificent red mountain scenery of the Kimberley to Halls Creek, on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert.

Kimberley Hotel, Halls Creek | 08 9168 6101 | 1 night
Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Packed lunch included

**Geikie Gorge Cruise is subject to re-opening in 2025

Our morning is spent on the coach as we travel to Kununurra. Meaning “big water”, the town was established as the residential and administrative centre of the Ord River Scheme – a huge irrigation scheme which was developed in the 1970s. We enjoy lunch on arrival at the Ivanhoe Café before a visit to The Hoochery Rum Distillery, for a tour and tasting of their spirits. Our final visit is to Kimberley Ornamental Stonecraft. It’s here we can see stone art and jewellery skilfully handcrafted from gemstones and unique Kimberley rock including the fine banded Zebra stone.

The Kimberley Grande Resort, Kununurra | 1300 955 549 | 2 nights
Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Lunch at Ivanhoe Café

Embark on an incredible early morning scenic flight over Purnululu National Park to see the Bungle Bungle Range. See a maze of curious orange and black striped beehive shaped domes from above, making it the Kimberley’s best scenic views. We then make our way to Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. We stop at the historic Argyle Homestead Museum, constructed as a replica of the original family homestead including the original stone. We then continue to Lake Argyle Resort for lunch before one of the highlights of the region – a cruise from Lake Argyle to Kununurra. Marvel at the spectacular scenery and abundance of Australian native wildlife in their natural habitat. Take in the untamed landscape of the lesser known but equally incredible Carr Boyd Ranges before enjoying an East Kimberley sunset as we arrive back in Kununurra.

Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Lunch at Lake Argyle
**Scenic Flight is subject to weather conditions on the day.

We have a travel day as we cross the border into Northern Territory. We continue through Timber Creek and Victoria River Crossing before arriving in Katherine where we can settle in for the evening.

Knotts Crossing Resort, Katherine | 08 8972 2511 | 1 night
Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Lunch at own cost

This morning, we travel to Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) for a jaw dropping Gorge Cruise. Be transported to the spiritual world of the Jawoyn culture and history as we witness the magnificent gorge backdrop from out boat. Taking us to the end of the first gorge, experience the beauty of large boulders, rock pools and sands that make up the crossover to the second gorge. For lunch we stop in Pine Creek before heading to Adelaide River to visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery. Here we see the military and civilian graves honouring those killed in the Bombing of Darwin. We continue to Darwin, the final stop on our epic journey.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin | 08 8980 0800 | 2 nights
Breakfast and dinner at hotel | Lunch at Mayse’s Cafe

Today we delve into the captivating sights and rich history of Darwin. Our first stop is to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). Set in a tropical garden at Bullocky Point, the MAGNT has a variety of collections that highlight the regions art, culture and history. One of the more powerful exhibitions tells the story of Cyclone Tracey and how it changed, not just the urban landscape, but the lives of Darwin residents. We then enjoy an afternoon at leisure. We meet back up again at a designated time for a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and Bombing of Darwin tourist facility – two iconic stories in one prominent location! Experience the history of the RFDS through virtual reality, holograms and interactive displays and delve into the profound impact of the bombing of Darwin through captivating cinematic experiences and intricate models. We have some free time to purchase lunch before time at leisure this afternoon. Then we board the Spirit of Darwin as we watch the sun set on the harbour before our delicious farewell dinner.

Breakfast at hotel | Lunch at own cost | Dinner onboard cruise

With our bags packed full of wonderful memories, we check out of our hotel and are transferred to Darwin Airport. We arrive home later today after exploring one of the most unique parts of Australia.

Breakfast at hotel | Lunch at own cost