10 Day Fully Escorted Darwin to Broome

From discovering Darwin to cruising Katherine Gorge, see the best the Kimberley has to offer. See the world's largest diamond mine and relax in Broome, the pearling capital. Spot wildlife on the Ord River and cruise through Geikie Gorge.

Itinerary

Thu: Arrive Darwin

On arrival in Darwin you will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon join a tour of the city. See the mixture of old and new building styles including the old Government House and the new Northern Territory Parliament building. Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Drive through the Botanic Gardens to East Point Reserve and view remnants of the World War ll defence of Australia. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your Tour Director.

Hotel: Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Darwin.
Meals: Dinner

Fri: Katherine Gorge

We head south along the Stuart Highway. Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a site dedicated to the World War II air raids on Darwin. Enjoy a cruise on the placid waters of the Katherine River through the towering cliffs of two gorges.

Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Sat: Ord River Cruise

Travel via Timber Creek and Victoria River across vast cattle stations into Western Australia. Visit historic Durack Homestead and learn about this pioneering family. Then travel to Lake Argyle, Australia’s largest man-made lake. From here we’ll cruise on the Ord River to Kununurra.

Hotel: Lakeside Resort, Kununurra, 3 nights.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Sun: Kununurra

See the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Hidden Valley National Park, which features 300 million year old sandstone cliffs. Admire the local views from Kelly’s Knob Lookout. This afternoon travel to Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve. See the birdlife of this region and learn about traditional lifestyles. Continue to Wyndham to the 5 Rivers Lookout for sensational views of the Cambridge Gulf.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Mon: El Questro

This morning we briefly traverse the Gibb River Road on the way to El Questro Station. Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole fringed by tropical vegetation and 60 metre tall escarpments. You will have some free time in this serene Wilderness Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tue: Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine

Today visit the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine, the world’s largest diamond mine, which produces one quarter of the world’s diamonds annually. Continue south to the historic town of Halls Creek. Situated on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, it is at the doorstop to the majestic World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park.

Hotel: Best Western Motel, Halls Creek.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wed: Geikie Gorge

Travel to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing. Cruise through spectacular Geikie Gorge, which has been formed by the waters of the Fitzroy River tunnelling through the Napier Range. Watch for wildlife as the 30 metre high walls of the gorge tower above us. Be sure to look out for crocodiles and sawfish.

Hotel: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Thu: Fitzroy Crossing – Broome

Travel through the port of Derby and see the famous Boab Prison Tree, used by the first police as an overnight holding cell. Continue to the tropical resort town and pearling centre of Broome. See Chinatown and Streeters Jetty.

Hotel: Mercure Inn Continental, Broome, 2 nights.
Meals: Breakfast

Fri: Broome ‘Free Time’

Enjoy a day at leisure exploring this tropical hideaway. You may wish to relax on magnificent Cable Beach, one of the most stunning beaches in the world, with 22km of white sand and clear tropical water. There are a number of options available and your Tour Director will be able to help you with suggestions. Perhaps take a spectacular Scenic Flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago or ride a camel at sunset on the beach. Or stroll through Chinatown, home to some of the world’s finest pearl showrooms.

Meals: Breakfast

Sat: Depart Broome

Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Broome Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Siteseeting Highlights

• Visit Parry Lagoon Nature Reserve and Warriu Park
• Enjoy a sightseeing tour of tropical Darwin
• Cruise through majestic Katherine Gorge
• Visit the historic Durack Homestead
• Enjoy a wildlife cruise on the Ord River
• Discover Hidden Valley National Park
• Cruise through Chamberlain Gorge
• Tour the Lirrgarn Argyle Diamond Mine
• Cruise through Geikie Gorge
• Time to relax in Broome, the pearling capital

Quality Touring

• Rooms with private facilities in quality hotels, on a twin share basis
• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining
  seats, panoramic windows
• Travel wallet and map
• Porterage at your tour hotels
• Airport transfers
• Services of a professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

 

Further Information

Flight Information

Day 1 from Darwin Airport – flights to arrive prior to 1.00pm;
Day 10 to Broome Airport – flights anytime

Included Meals

* Welcome Drink
* Full Buffet Breakfasts (9)
* Lunch (1)
* Hotel Dinners (7)