Australia´s North West Holiday Planner 2024

EXPEDITION CRUISING • Experiencing the Kimberley Coast’s wild beauty on an expedition cruise will stay with you for years to come. Early in the cruising season, enjoy the region’s remote waterfalls, replenished after the wet season. Classic Kimberley cruise itineraries take in all of the coastal icons, and late season itineraries offer the chance to focus on whale watching, fishing, snorkelling or diving. • There are almost as many expedition cruise styles as there are memorable experiences, from intimate locally owned and laid-back cruises, with tailored charter options available for groups of friends and family, to the ultimate in on-board luxury, expert excursion leaders and helicopter trips. • On certain cruises, experience an on-country welcome and cultural tours in remote locations along the coast, led by the area’s Traditional Owners. • See some of Australia’s most breathtaking and ancient scenery, with sheer rugged cliffs rising from the ocean, narrow canyons KIMBERLEY CRUI S ING DRIFT INTO A DREAM carved by ancient rivers, hundreds of islands and waterfalls including the King Cascades, King George Falls and Punamii- Uunpuu (Mitchell Falls). • At the Rowley Shoals you’ll find some of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkelling sites, and the magic of the world’s largest tropical tides can be seen at Montgomery Reef and the Horizontal Falls. Cruises depart from Broome, Kununurra/Wyndham and Darwin. Itineraries can range from 4 to 14 days and are generally run from March to October each year. See more at australiasnorthwest. com/see-do/cruises/extended- kimberley-cruising/ Stay at remote lodges and fishing camps from March to October each year (generally), flying in from Broome, Kununurra. We recommend Berkeley River Lodge, Kimberley Coastal Camp or Kuri Bay Sportfishing. See more at australiasnorthwest.com/see-do/ remote-lodges-experiences/ The Kimberley Coast is a largely untouched wilderness of striking contrasts, with 12,000km of red cliffs, pristine white sands and clear turquoise waters teeming with marine life. Get an all-access adventure pass to wilderness wonders few have experienced – remote reefs, thousands of castaway islands, cavernous gorges and ancient rock art. The waters of the Lalang- gaddam Marine Park are home to one of the world’s most significant whale nurseries, as well as turtles, dolphins, tropical fish and an incredible number of bird species. Witness the many unique spectacles created by some of the largest tropical tides in the world - from mini cascades over the mighty Montgomery Reef to waterfalls that run horizontally! COASTAL LODGES AND FISHING • A small number of remote coastal lodges allow you to experience one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth, without leaving all of your home comforts behind. Accessible by air, these lodges offer wilderness experiences with knowledgeable guides including river and coast cruises, fishing, rock art tours and hiking, with gourmet food. • Fishing opportunities along this stretch of the coast are unparalleled. If you're looking for remote tropical sports fishing, cruising or charters; you'll be well catered for. PONANT, PRINCE FREDERICK HARBOUR Kimberley Day Cruises 22 | www.australiasnorthwest.com