Connect with the natural icons of north-western Australia on this outback encounter tracing epic landscapes from tropical Darwin to Cable Beach in Broome - a journey filled with Trafalgar Highlights and pinch-me moments.
Indulge your inner adventurer as you prepare to embark on an epic road trip across north-western Australia, starting in cosmopolitan Darwin (flights to arrive prior to 2pm). Take an afternoon tour of the city, then enjoy a Welcome Reception and Regional Dinner with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a waterfront restaurant.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Mantra on the Esplanade
We journey south into the interior, along Stuart Highway. Our first stop is at Adelaide River's poignant War Cemetery, before we continue via Katherine to Nitmiluk National Park. Take a moment to connect with your soul-stirring surrounds as you embark on a tranquil cruise along the Katherine Gorge. You'll learn about the history and culture of the Jawoyn people, the traditional owners of this wilderness area. Then, 'Dive into Culture' when you meet Tom Curtain who will share the inner workings of life on a cattle station during his insightful and entertaining show at the Katherine Outback Experience.
The outback landscape transforms dramatically as you journey across vast pastoral leases and Aboriginal homelands into Western Australia. Stop at the historic Durack Homestead, which was built in 1895 and became one of the most famous social gathering places of East Kimberley. Later, cruise along the Ord River, which provides sanctuary for an abundance of native fish, birds and marsupials. Witness a magical sunset over the water before your arrival in Kununurra.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Kununurra Country Club Resort
A full free day to encounter Kununurra on your terms. Consider an Optional Experience early-morning scenic flight over the beehive-shaped towers of the Bungle Bungle Range, or embark on a full-day 4WD tour of the Bungle Bungles. After time at leisure, 'Connect with Locals' over a privately hosted Be My Guest dinner in the heart of Kununurra's sandalwood plantations, featuring locally grown produce.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Optional Experience
Bungle Bungle Adventurer Scenic Flight
Enjoy the exhilarating sensation of freedom in a high winged aircraft especially selected for air tours. You’ll be amazed at what you will see and learn in this two hour flight, from the irrigation and farming areas, the vastness of Lake Argyle, dam walls, cattle stations, mineral exploration sites, rivers, the largest Diamond mine in the world, and not to forget the star of the tour… The World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park home to the famous Bungle Bungle Range.
Adult Price: $425.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Full Day Bungle Bungle Flight & 4WD Tour
Experience Kununurra, the eastern gateway to the Kimberley and surroundings by air with a morning scenic flight over the renowned Ord Irrigation area, mighty Ord River and the enormous man made Lake Argyle before arriving at the Bungle Bungle where you will transfer to an air conditioned 4WD. On your travels to Cathedral Gorge let our guides recount the Bungles heritage and share nature’s hidden secrets. Be amazed on your walk into Cathedral Gorge, where you will be surrounded by the Beehive Domes for which the park is so famous. Arrival into the gorge displays a magnificent amphitheatre designed by nature at its best. Relax in this shaded area and enjoy a memorable picnic lunch before returning on your walk to re-join the 4WD. Travel to our Bungle Bungle Bush Camp for afternoon tea then re-join the aircraft to complete your afternoon scenic flight over the ancient Ragged Ranges and the Argyle Diamond Mine. Easy to moderate 3 km walk into Cathedral Gorge via the Beehive Domes. Sturdy footwear is required.
Adult Price: $779.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Kununurra - Emma Gorge (2 Nights)
The spicy flavours of local rum take centre stage this morning as we embark on a guided tour of an Ord River distillery with a 'Local Specialist'. Then, it's on to Gibb River Road where we'll spend the next two nights in one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' - Emma Gorge Resort. Settle in to your safari-style tented cabin nestled at the foot of the red-hued Cockburn Ranges in the El Questro Wilderness Park.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Emma Gorge Resort, Tented Cabin with private facilities
The sounds of Corellas and Kookaburras kick-start your morning as you enjoy a hearty breakfast at your bush lodgings. We embark on a full-day encounter with the natural splendour of El Questro, which begins on a cruise with a 'Local Specialist' on Chamberlain Gorge, an extensive waterhole fringed by tropical vegetation and soaring escarpment. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Cool off in the pool, relax with a good book on your cabin's veranda, or join your Travel Director for a hike to Emma Gorge, followed by a dip in its crystal-clear waterhole.
Visit the Argyle Diamond Mine, the world's largest source of natural coloured diamonds. Join a 'Local Specialist' Indigenous guide for an extensive behind the scenes look at the diamond mining process and cultural significance of the mine site. Then, continue south to the historic town of Halls Creek.
We travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing this morning, stopping en route to visit the Yarliyil Art Centre. Our visit will 'Make a Difference' to the centre's efforts to promote and support local indigenous artists. This afternoon, cruise with a 'Local Specialist' through magnificent Geikie Gorge, keeping a keen eye out for freshwater crocodiles, fruit-bats and wallabies as the 30-metre walls of the gorge tower above you.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Fitzroy River Lodge
Spectacular landscapes provide a beautiful backdrop for our drive to the former pearling outpost of Broome. Enjoy a town tour with your Travel Director, which includes a visit to the Japanese Cemetery and nearby Gantheaume Point. Admire the rugged red cliffs rising in stark contrast to the surrounding cobalt blue waters, then relax with a drink while the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 10
Broome Free Time
Indulge in some free time today to explore this tropical hideaway. Consider an optional experience. Perhaps take a scenic flight over or a cruise through the unique Horizontal Falls. You can take a leisurely stroll along Cable Beach and cool off in its refreshing waters, or wander through Chinatown and shop for pearls. Your journey through north-western Australia almost at its end, join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner tonight.
Join a spectacular scenic flight over rich pearling waters, hundreds of tiny islands and crossing mineral rich rugged Kimberley country. While you don’t get to experience them from the water, this scenic flight is an amazing way to see the astonishing Horizontal Falls from the air. Land at the beautiful and remote Cape Leveque for morning/afternoon tea.
Adult Price: $850.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Camel Ride
Enjoy a leisurely camel ride along the white sand of Cable Beach, one of Broome’s most famous attractions. Choose from a morning, afternoon or sunset ride. Prices from
Adult Price: $50.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Pearl Museum Tour
Through daily guided tours and enthralling stories learn of the impact pearling has had upon Northern Australia and why such a large number of nationalities were enticed, often by force, into our pearling industry. Experience what it was like to be a pearl diver and discover why so many put their lives at risk. See two of Broome’s last remaining wooden pearling luggers, taste the exclusive pearl meat from the pearl oyster, view artefacts from the early perilous days of deep sea pearl diving, and see a pearl valued in excess of $100,000.
Adult Price: $30.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour
Located 38 kilometres north of Broome, the Willie Creek Pearl Farm is perfectly situated on the protected tidal estuary of Willie Creek. A natural harbour, the warm azure waters of the creek provide a perfect growing environment for the Pinctada maxima oyster and produces world renowned South Sea Pearls. At Willie Creek Pearl Farm you will gain a fascinating insight into the world of cultured pearling. On board our boat you will learn about modern pearling techniques and after refreshments your guide will demonstrate the intricate process of cultured pearling including the seeding of a live oyster shell.
Adult Price: $120.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 11
Depart Broome
Say farewell to your fellow travellers as your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast. You'll be transferred to Broome Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 4
Bungle Bungle Adventurer Scenic Flight
Enjoy the exhilarating sensation of freedom in a high winged aircraft especially selected for air tours. You’ll be amazed at what you will see and learn in this two hour flight, from the irrigation and farming areas, the vastness of Lake Argyle, dam walls, cattle stations, mineral exploration sites, rivers, the largest Diamond mine in the world, and not to forget the star of the tour… The World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park home to the famous Bungle Bungle Range.
Adult Price: $425.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
Full Day Bungle Bungle Flight & 4WD Tour
Experience Kununurra, the eastern gateway to the Kimberley and surroundings by air with a morning scenic flight over the renowned Ord Irrigation area, mighty Ord River and the enormous man made Lake Argyle before arriving at the Bungle Bungle where you will transfer to an air conditioned 4WD. On your travels to Cathedral Gorge let our guides recount the Bungles heritage and share nature’s hidden secrets. Be amazed on your walk into Cathedral Gorge, where you will be surrounded by the Beehive Domes for which the park is so famous. Arrival into the gorge displays a magnificent amphitheatre designed by nature at its best. Relax in this shaded area and enjoy a memorable picnic lunch before returning on your walk to re-join the 4WD. Travel to our Bungle Bungle Bush Camp for afternoon tea then re-join the aircraft to complete your afternoon scenic flight over the ancient Ragged Ranges and the Argyle Diamond Mine. Easy to moderate 3 km walk into Cathedral Gorge via the Beehive Domes. Sturdy footwear is required.
Adult Price: $779.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 10
Horizontal Falls Scenic Flight Half Day Tour
Join a spectacular scenic flight over rich pearling waters, hundreds of tiny islands and crossing mineral rich rugged Kimberley country. While you don’t get to experience them from the water, this scenic flight is an amazing way to see the astonishing Horizontal Falls from the air. Land at the beautiful and remote Cape Leveque for morning/afternoon tea.
Adult Price: $850.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 10
Camel Ride
Enjoy a leisurely camel ride along the white sand of Cable Beach, one of Broome’s most famous attractions. Choose from a morning, afternoon or sunset ride. Prices from
Adult Price: $50.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 10
Pearl Museum Tour
Through daily guided tours and enthralling stories learn of the impact pearling has had upon Northern Australia and why such a large number of nationalities were enticed, often by force, into our pearling industry. Experience what it was like to be a pearl diver and discover why so many put their lives at risk. See two of Broome’s last remaining wooden pearling luggers, taste the exclusive pearl meat from the pearl oyster, view artefacts from the early perilous days of deep sea pearl diving, and see a pearl valued in excess of $100,000.
Adult Price: $30.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 10
Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour
Located 38 kilometres north of Broome, the Willie Creek Pearl Farm is perfectly situated on the protected tidal estuary of Willie Creek. A natural harbour, the warm azure waters of the creek provide a perfect growing environment for the Pinctada maxima oyster and produces world renowned South Sea Pearls. At Willie Creek Pearl Farm you will gain a fascinating insight into the world of cultured pearling. On board our boat you will learn about modern pearling techniques and after refreshments your guide will demonstrate the intricate process of cultured pearling including the seeding of a live oyster shell.
Adult Price: $120.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Enjoy a privately hosted 'Be My Guest' dinner at the world's largest distiller of sandalwood oil and learn how the company works to support local and global communities through their commitment to quality, sustainability and ethical business. (Day 4)
Dive Into Culture
Join Tom Curtain for a taste of the inner workings of an outback Australian cattle station, entwined with live music and humorous bush tales (Day 2).
Local Specialist
For included sightseeing in in Kununurra (Day 5), on Chamberlain Gorge cruise (Day 6), at Argyle Diamond Mine (Day 7), on Geike Gorge Cruise (Day 8).
Make A Difference
Your visit to the Yarliyil Art Centre will help support local indigenous artists, and this will allow them to continue to express their creativity, showcase their culture and earn a living (Day 8).
Stays With Stories
Learn about the history of El Questro, 283,000 hectares of vast and stunningly beautiful terrain in the heart of the Kimberley, when you stay in safari-style tents at the foot of the Cockburn Ranges (Day 5).
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CITY TOUR in Darwin and Broome
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CRUISE on Katherine Gorge, the Ord River, Chamberlain Gorge and Geikie Gorge
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SEE native birds and wildlife
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VIEW magical sunsets near Kununurra and over Cable Beach Broome
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VISIT Adelaide River War Cemetery, historic Durack Homestead
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
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Handcrafted Highlights
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and local charges included
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
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Loved the holiday - excellent drivers, travel Guides, places we visited. HOWEVER, The holiday was impersonal and lonely - I was embarrased to ask the same people their names multiple times. As we get older, memory fades. The Guides said that Company policy was not to have NAME TAGS! Others travellers we came across all had name tags. Well, I shall NOT travel Trafalgar again without Name Tags.
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This trip is operated in conjunction with our sister company and South Pacific Specialists - AAT Kings.
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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