Australia's Remote Treasures Expedition: 14 Days (shorter options available)

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1-9) True North

Code: CR02

Pricing: Starting from $8,449

Description: Of the billions of people who have walked this planet, only a few have ever seen what you are about to see…… only a handful will ever explore it in such luxury.

A typical day ... might involve exploring an unknown estuary, catching the barramundi (Australian Sea Bass) for the evening meal, or swimming in rock pools beneath towering cascades. You will have the opportunity to see ancient aboriginal cave paintings - but who was responsible for the very different, recently discovered 'Bradshaw figures' that precede traditional paintings by thousands of years? The region is steeped in curious stories of legendary human endeavor - of shipwreck, survival and tragedy. Experience the power of the largest tidal range in the world. Like everything in the Kimberley the contrasts are extreme.

Cruise up the Prince Regent River to witness the natural beauty of the King's Cascade waterfall. See sharks, crocodiles, giant turtles and gigantic schools of fish at close quarters on a helicopter flight over the unique Montgomery Reef.

Your Wilderness Cruises are for 6 or 13 nights departing from Broome or Wyndham between April and September.

Helicopter Tours: Your cruise vessel sails complete with an onboard Bell 407 Helicopter, which adds a new dimension to this ultimate holiday experience. They are able to accommodate 6 passengers in air-conditioned comfort to explore new territory, enjoy scenic flights over waterfalls, rivers and gorges and give you the opportunity to fish some of the most remote places with Heli-fishing.

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Day 1

Your “welcome aboard” the magnificent True North is in the pearling port of Broome. Embarkation is at 1700 – with a chance for a cocktail with your fellow adventurers before departing at approximately 1830 on the adventure cruise of a lifetime. Dinner is served shortly after leaving port and we cruise overnight to Yampi Sound.

Day 2

Awake in the majestic Kimberley, enjoy breakfast as we glide past Cockatoo & Koolan Islands - your attentive crew will be happy to introduce the colorful histories of both! Discover the Horizontal Falls; experience the awesome power of the region’s huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride and then climb aboard your air-conditioned helicopter for a view of the falls that very few experience! You then will have a chance to fish for the elusive barramundi (Australian Sea Bass). At sunset, select a fine wine to accompany your meal as we cruise to Raft Point.

Day 3

Three Ways presents an early morning opportunity to continue ‘the hunt for the elusive barramundi’ and then there’s plenty of time for exploring No Name Creek, for a refreshing swim at the beautiful Ruby Falls! After lunch the well-preserved Wandjina paintings of Raft Point will intrigue before we cruise to the mouth of the Sale River and our overnight anchorage.

Day 4

This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River. Optional touring: Fishing for barramundi; river expedition with a naturalist; swim in your very own billabong. Enjoy lunch as we weigh anchor and cruise for Montgomery Reef, 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. Optional touring; a scenic helicopter flight.

Day 5

We wake this morning in Kuri Bay and the day’s activities commence with a unique visit to a pearl farm. We then cruise to Camden Harbour. Visit the settlement ruins and then volunteer for an ‘oyster collecting party’ before joining the ‘fun and games’ on Entrance Island! Finish the day with a sunset drink on the beach. We then enjoy an evening cruise to the St George Basin and the mighty Prince Regent River.

Day 6

The scenery will astound and there are some ‘not to be missed’ fishing spots as the True North graces this majestic river! At Kings Cascades we maneuver the True North right under the falls before yet another breathtaking helicopter flight to a picnic that you’ll never forget! Optional touring; Scenic helicopter flights. Then we’ll rejoin the True North for the infamous Captain’s Party and overnight anchorage off Camp Creek.

Day 7

The ‘early risers’ will be treated to a heli flight with a difference – a ‘champagne sunrise’ on the top of the spectacular Mount Trafalgar. A chance to stretch the laces on your hiking boots and to swim in yet another picture perfect billabong! The more adventurous will use the helicopter to fish ‘billabongs that have never been fished’ and everyone will find their own special part of the mighty Regent! In the afternoon we will slowly meander downstream to visit one of the Kimberley’s most historic sites – Phillip Parker King’s boab tree.

Day 8

Today we explore the Hunter River. With it’s 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! Optional touring; “Jackson Falls”, Scenic helicopter flights. A sunset drink on Naturaliste Island and then it’s an overnight cruise to the Mitchell River.

Day 9

The Mitchell River is renowned for big barramundi and even bigger crocodiles! Join the tenders as we head ‘up river’ to the scenic Surveyors Creek. It’s a great place for a swim and picnic lunch. Don’t miss the helicopter flights over the Mitchell Falls before we continue onto Vansittart Bay.

Day 10

Today you will have an opportunity to see the “Bradshaws” - ancient rock art that pre-dates the Wandjina paintings! They are possibly the oldest known to man. Optional touring; Heli-picnic at Eagle Falls, Take a tender and explore local beaches and rivers; Visit the site of a bomber that crashed during WWII. Overnight we cruise to the Drysdale River.

Day 11

Today we cruise the mighty King George river. Our journey upstream will take us to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ - The King George Falls! Here we anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will find endless places to explore! Optional touring: Climb the water fall; Scenic helicopter flight; visit waterholes; fish for barramundi and mangrove jacks; swim at the crevice or just relax with a drink whilst eating fresh oysters off the rocks.

Day 12

Today we visit Koolama Bay and Tranquil Bay before continuing onto the Berkeley River.

Day 13

Fishing and exploring opportunities unfold all day. Then, all too soon, it will be time to take advantage of the high tide and to make for the Cambridge Gulf - the final leg of our voyage and, our final destination – the frontier port of Wyndham!

Day 14

Your courtesy coach will arrive at approximately 0800 hours for transfer to Kununurra where you will end your expedition cruise.

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