After waking up in paradise we head out the door to explore! This morning we visit Australia's oldest pearl farm - Cygnet Bay Pearls. Here we enjoy a guided tour of the farm and learn how a family-owned and operated pearl farm pioneered the process of culturing the famous Australian South Sea Pearl. We also discover the Kimberley Coast with a highspeed boat tour showcasing the giant tidal movements and amazing Kimberley islands. Meals (B.L.D).
Today we retreat from the Mitchell Plateau and follow the Kalumburu Road back to the Gibb River Road. From here we head east and ford the Durack River before arriving at the foothills of the Cockburn Range. Admire the stunning vista in the soft late afternoon light before crossing the mighty Pentecost and heading on to Emma Gorge Resort, part of the renowned El Questro Wilderness Park. Here we spend three nights in unique tented safari cabins dotted through the bush. Meals: B.L.D.
This morning we enjoy a visit to Wyndham and Five Rivers Lookout, boasting dramatic views out of Cambridge Gulf. En route we'll also visit Parry Lagoons, home to a vast array of birdlife. Upon returning to Emma Gorge Resort, you can either relax in the surrounds of the resort or set off on a guided walk up to the stunning Emma Gorge waterfall (three hours return - a good level of fitness required, but well worth it). A swim here is a highlight of any visit to El Questro, so be sure to bring your swimming attire! After returning from the walk, the rest of the day can be spent at your leisure. Meals: (B.L.D).
This morning we enjoy a visit to Wyndham and Five Rivers Lookout, boasting dramatic views out of Cambridge Gulf. En route we'll also visit Parry Lagoons, home to a vast array of birdlife. Upon returning to Emma Gorge Resort, you can either relax in the surrounds of the resort or set off on a guided walk up to the stunning Emma Gorge waterfall (three hours return - a good level of fitness required, but well worth it). A swim here is a highliThis morning we depart El Questro and head to Kununurra, a town originally established to service the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. After some free time in the town centre we'll continue up towards Lake Argyle, with a visit to the Durack Homestead Museum en route to the dam wall. This afternoon enjoy a sensational three hour cruise down the Ord River with expert commentary about the Ord Irrigation Scheme and local environment. We arrive back in Kununurra at sunset and make our way to the Kununurra Country Club Resort for our overnight stay. Meals: (B.L.D).ght of any visit to El Questro, so be sure to bring your swimming attire! After returning from the walk, the rest of the day can be spent at your leisure. Meals: (B.L.D).
Before departing Kununurra we'll take a tour of the surrounding farming country. Drive through parts of the massive Ord River Irrigation Scheme on Ivanhoe Plains where melons, mangoes, sandalwood and other crops are grown. After a visit to the award winning Sandalwood Factory, we begin our trek south to the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park (the Bungle Bungles), arriving late afternoon. We'll spend the next two nights at the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge, owned by Outback Spirit in partnership with Aviair/Helispirit. The lodge features comfortable cabins with ensuite bathrooms and is the only lodge in the park with a swimming pool. Meals: (B.L.D).
After farewelling the Bungle Bungles we pass through Halls Creek and on to Fitzroy Crossing. Nature and geology lovers will delight as we head into Geikie Gorge National Park for a one hour cruise on the Fitzroy River, winding through ancient limestone where you can still see fossils embedded in the gorge walls. We retire for the night in Fitzroy Crossing at the Fitzroy River Lodge. Meals (B.L.D).
Start your afternoon with a sensational half day adventure to Horizontal Falls. Described by Sir David Attenborough as ‘one of the greatest natural wonders of the world’, the falls are created when the 2nd largest tides in the world hurtle through two narrow coastal gorges. First, enjoy a 50- minute seaplane flight and land on the calm waters of Talbot Bay in the Buccaneer Archipelago. Then, we cruise through the falls and surrounding bays and creeks before heading back to Broome. Meals: (B.L.D).
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning and you will be transferred according to the details specified. Meals: (B).
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At Outback Spirit, we’re continuing with what we’ve done for the past 22 years, which is connecting you – our guests – to Australia’s most remarkable landscapes, unique touring experiences and some very special communities. We’ve always made guest safety paramount – and we continue to do so with our experienced guides who are the best in the business and subtle changes to protect us in this new world of travel. Our journeys incorporate the finest accommodation available, specialised vehicles, fine food and wine and something we could all do with a little more of – and that’s perspective. When you realise you’re one of a handful of people to see exquisite rock art that’s thousands of years old, or you’re overlooking a rugged outback landscape once covered by sea, you gain a sense of perspective that prevails over everything else.