On arrival in Sydney and after clearing Customs and Immigration you enter the Arrivals Hall. Your driver will be waiting here holding a sign board with your name on it. You then make your way to the vehicle for your private transfer to the Domestic terminal.
Fly from Sydney to Perth
In Perth you met your driver in the arrivals area and transfer by private car to your hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure.
The morning is at your leisure.
Fly from Perth to Broome on Qantas.
On arrival in Broome you are met by your driver from McAlpine House and transferred to your accommodation. The evening is at your leisure.
The day is at your leisure to explore Broome. You have use of your room until your departure.
~16:00 - Meet by True North and transferred to the ship - shared basis.
17:00 - Embarkation.
Time for a cocktail with your fellow adventurers before departing at approximately 18:30. Dinner is served shortly after leaving port for the overnight cruise to Yampi Sound.
Awake to the majestic Kimberley and savour breakfast as you glide past Cockatoo and Koolan Islands – the attentive crew will be happy to introduce the colourful histories of both. Then it’s time to ‘personally’ introduce you to a Kimberley icon – The Horizontal Falls.
Experience the awesome power of the region’s huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride. You may also wish to view the falls from the air (at additional cost). You will have hardly had a chance to catch your breath when, for those who can’t wait one minute longer, Leadline Creek will be the first opportunity to ‘land a barra’.
Before you know it, your first day onboard will be coming to an end – but there’s still time to select a fine wine and to enjoy a leisurely evening meal as you cruise to Doubtful Bay.
This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River.
Fish the mouth for barramundi and then join naturalists and adventurers alike as you ‘ride the tide’ on a classic river expedition. Enjoy a swim in your very own billabong before returning to the ultimate comfort of the True North.
Enjoy lunch as the crew weigh anchor and cruise for another Kimberley icon – Montgomery Reef. Montgomery is a unique eco-system that must be seen to be believed – and see it you will – as 140 square miles of coral reef rises out of the ocean right before your very eyes. Water cascades from the reef as the tide falls exposing a privileged glimpse of another world. Turtles, dugong, manta rays and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective.
The scenery will astound and there are some not to be missed fishing spots as the True North graces the majestic Prince Regent River.
At Kings Cascades the crew manoeuvre the True North right under the falls. Then it’s time for more ‘adventure in the tender’ – a chance to stretch the laces on your hiking boots and an opportunity to swim in yet another picture perfect billabong.
The helicopter will be popular again when the first group of intrepid explorers returns from Jurassic Park - at additional cost.
With stunning red cliffs set behind rainforest and mangroves – the Hunter River is yet another awesome setting for fishing, mud crabbing, bird watching and just simply exploring.
Enjoy an exhilarating hike to the hidden Jackson Falls and there’s even more splendour from the helicopter - once again at additional cost.
Hopefully there will be time for a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island and then it’s an overnight cruise to Vansittart Bay.
Today there will be an opportunity to see the “Bradshaws” – possibly the oldest art known to man.
You may wish to experience a heli-picnic at Eagle Falls - enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch amidst breathtaking scenery - at additional cost.
The tenders will also be busy exploring local beaches and creeks.
Overnight cruise to Koolama Bay.
Yet another mighty Kimberley river – The King George.
As soon as the tide is high enough, you’ll cross the sand bars at the mouth to reveal even more breathtaking river vista. Then your journey upstream will take us to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ – The King George Falls. Here you anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will find endless places to explore.
Climb, or take the helicopter (at additional cost), to the top of the falls for a cruise highlight. Learn about the bombing of a state-ship during WWII, then take a stroll at Tranquil Bay before you continue onto the frontier port of Wyndham.
08:00 - Disembark True North.
You are met by your guide and transfer by private car to El Questro, enjoying the Big Day Out tour enroute.
One of the Homestead’s most loved experiences this is a tour as diverse and unique as the Kimberley landscape you will travel through. Circumnavigate the Cockburn Range while taking in the highlights of El Questro’s northern boundaries. They are opportunities for bird and wildlife spotting, visit the Boab Prison Tree before tackling the challenging Karunjie Track.
Enjoy lunch before returning to the Homestead along the banks of the mighty Pentecost River where views from the west highlight the late afternoon sun on the “fingers” of the extraordinary Cockburn Range.
This morning is at your leisure.
This afternoon you enjoy a tour to Explosion Gorge and Branco Lookout.
The tour starts with an adventurous 4-wheel drive journey in an open air safari vehicle, a great way to experience true four wheel driving in the outback. At the end of the track lies Explosion Gorge, an amphitheatre style gorge where a 1 hour cruise will offer opportunities to spot local wildlife. On the return journey, the 4-wheel drive will take you up the steep climb to Branco’s Lookout. Enjoy views of The Homestead or the Pentecost River below while watching a truly amazing sunset from one of El Questro’s best vantage points.
Today we have made reservations for you on the El Questro Gorge hike (morning activity) and a visit to Zebedee Springs (afternoon activity).
Should you wish to partake in alternate activities please view the El Questro Homestead brochure - found under the Documents Tab.
Today you are transferred by private vehicle to Kununurra Airport to connect with your flight to Darwin.
Fly from Kununurra to Darwin on Air North .
On arrival in Darwin you are met by your driver and transferred to your hotel.
Today you depart Australia.
You have the morning at your leisure.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to the Darwin International Airport for your homeward flight.
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