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11 Night Kimberley Expedition Australias Wild Northwest and Land Tour

From Perth to Darwin

National Geographic Orion

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 4167336
  • Departs: Sun, Jun 9, 2024
  • Returns: Wed, Jun 19, 2024
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jun 8, 2024
    Day
    1
    Perth, Australia
    • Perth, Australia
    Sunday - Jun 9, 2024
    Day
    2
    Perth, Australia
    • Perth, Australia
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Sunday - Jun 9, 2024
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Broome, Australia
    Arrive in Perth and transfer to your hotel where you'll spend one night. On Day 2, fly to Broome to board the National Geographic Orion and cast off in the afternoon. (Day 2: B,L,D)
    Monday - Jun 10, 2024
    Day
    3
    • Nares Point, Australia
    Just off Koolan Island, this geological finger of sandstone protruding into the ocean provides great opportunities for Zodiac safaris. (B,L,D)
    Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
    Day
    4
    • Horizontal Waterfalls, Australia
    When conditions are right, a 'waterfall' up to ten feet high may form at the Horizontal Waterfalls as trapped waters cascade out from a cove through a narrow gap in towering cliffs. Enjoy an exhilarating trip by Zodiac to witness this extraordinary phenomenon. Later in the day, you can join our naturalists on an excursion to Cyclone Bay to explore the twisted geological folds of the ancient seabed. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
    Day
    5
    • Cruising Montgomery Reef, Australia
    Arriving at high tide, you'll see very little of Montgomery Reef. However, if conditions are right, the tide may drop rapidly away and a raging torrent of water will erupt, as miles of surrounding reef appear to slowly rise out of the ocean. A Zodiac will maneuver you into a channel in the reef as water cascades down on either side. It's the perfect spot to watch cormorants, egrets, and sandpipers forage for sea life trapped on the surface of the reef. Below the waterline, opportunistic sea turtles, reef sharks, and many larger fish also take advantage of this feast. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
    Day
    6
    • Cruising Hunter River, Australia
    This is one of the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, lined with green rainforest, mangroves, and soaring red cliffs. National Geographic Orion will drop anchor near Naturalists Island, also known by its indigenous name, "Wunumpurramarra"-a stunning backdrop to our day's explorations. The Hunter River has many crocodiles, and you may be lucky enough to see them on a Zodiac foray through the mangroves. For those wishing to explore some of the Kimberley's vast interior, today presents a wonderful opportunity. The distance from Naturalists Island to the famous Mitchell Falls and Plateau is about 30 miles, and you may choose to take an optional helicopter excursion over some spectacular terrain. (B,L,D) ...
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    • Vansittart Bay, Australia
    Today our naturalists will lead us to an outdoor Gwion Gwion Aboriginal art gallery. Discovered by Joseph Bradshaw in 1891, the rock images are estimated to be up to 40,000 years old. Nearby, there is a wreck of a DC-3 aircraft that became lost and crashed during WWII. If time allows, explore the crash site and the remains of the plane. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Jun 14, 2024
    Day
    7
    • Koolama Bay, Australia
    National Geographic Orion will drop anchor here and Zodiacs will take us up the spectacular King George River, with its almost vertical sheer canyon walls. The river drains the Gardner Plateau here into the highest single-drop falls in the Kimberley. Conditions permitting, hang back and refresh in the thundering mist or get right up close, even under, the cool fresh waterfalls. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
    Day
    8
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
    Day
    9
    • Wyndham, Australia
    • Bus Travel
    • Kununurra, Australia
    • Day Boat Travel
    • Cruising Lake Argyle, Australia
    • Bus Travel
    • Wyndham, Australia
    Set out via small boat up the Ord River to Lake Argyle. The Ord River is one of the most stunning river systems in Australia. You'll navigate a massive stretch of river between Kununurra and Lake Argyle (Ord River Dam) and then view the lake from a scenic lookout and have a visit to the historic Durack Homestead. Alternatively, take an optional flight to discover Purnululu National Park, home of the breathtaking Bungle Bungle Range. These ancient hills resemble giant beehives forming deep chasms with palm trees and long gorges. This strange landscape is remarkable from the air. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Jun 17, 2024
    Day
    10
    Cruising Kimberley Coast
    • Cruising Kimberley Coast
    Tuesday - Jun 18, 2024
    Day
    11
    Ashmore Island, Australia
    • Ashmore Island, Australia
    Explore the marine world of the majestic and rugged Kimberley region on the final days of your experience. Enjoy talks by onboard naturalist staff; a large open foredeck with room to move about, dine, and view wildlife up-close from outside vantage points; the Observation Lounge, providing panoramic vistas of the scenery; and the fitness center, spa, and sauna, staffed by wellness specialists. The ship makes a brief technical stop at Ashmore Reef Marine Park, an Australian External Territory and a birders paradise. Be on the lookout for curlew sandpipers, bar-tailed godwits, and great knots to check off your list. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Jun 19, 2024
    Day
    12
    Darwin, Australia
    • Darwin, Australia
    The capital of Australia's remote Northern Territory, Darwin began as a frontier town of gold miners, and has developed into a thriving multicultural city. Disembark in Darwin and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)


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