Itinerary – 10 Day Kimberley Adventure 2025

Including Kakadu

Day 1 Saturday 19^th July 2025 D

Home – Darwin

Today we make our way to Sydney airport to board our flight (flights included) for our arrival into Darwin. Once we arrive in Darwin, we will transfer you into our accommodation at Travelodge Resort Darwin (Ph: 08 8946 0111)

Day 2 Sunday 20^th July 2025 BD

Darwin – Kakadu

After our morning in Darwin, we journey along the Arnhem Highway through the village of Humpty Doo known for its mango plantations and the ‘boxing croc’. Enjoy a stop at the Window on the Wetlands visitor centre where we can enjoy a panoramic view of our surrounding landscape.  Continuing our day, we board a cruise aboard the Adelaide River for our ‘Jumping Crocodile’ cruise! Watch as these majestic reptiles propel out of the water before our eyes! Afternoon travel finds us in the renowned Kakadu National Park. Enjoy a stop at the rustic Bark Hut Inn and a visit to the Marrawuddi Arts & Culture before checking into our 2 nights stop over at the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (Ph: 08 8979 9000).  

Day 3 Monday 21^st July 2025 BD

Kakadu National Park

Today we visit the Anbangbang Rock Shelter to see the ancient Aboriginal rock art. It is culturally enriching to see this art and land that was inhibited so long ago. Next on our agenda is a must do visit to the Bowali Visitor Centre where we learn more about the wildlife, culture and history of Kakudu National Park .

This afternoon is at your leisure. You may wish to relax amongst our lush natural setting or join one of the many scenic flights or cruises in the area.

Day 4 Tuesday 22^nd July 2025 BD

Kakadu – Katherine

This morning as we journey South, we enjoy a visit to the interactive Warradjan Cultural Museum. This museum houses local aboriginal art and encompasses the rich history of Kakadu. Departing from the Kakadu National Park we make our way to our overnight stop at Katherine known as the place ‘where the outback meets the tropics’. Settle into our accommodation tonight at The Contour Hotel- Katherine (Ph: 08 8972 1744)

Day 5 Wednesday 23^rd July 2025 BLD

Katherine – Kununurra

This morning we begin heading South West, taking us through Victoria River, Timber Creek and across the Western Australian border before arriving to today’s destination at Kununurra. Kununurra is home to the Ord River Irrigation system which consists of over 20,000 hectares of productive agricultural land growing tropical fruits, chickpeas, sugarcane, chia seeds and sandalwood and other crops. Our home for the next 2 night will be at the Lily Lagoon Resort Kununurra (Ph: 08 9169 1092)

Day 6 Thursday 24^th July 2025 BD

Kununurra Free Morning

This morning is at your leisure. There are a variety of flights available over the nearby Bungle Bungle ranges which are beehive shaped formations in the Purnululu National Park or perhaps a trip into town for shopping some at the many locally produced jewellers and fresh food markets.

This afternoon we trek to Lake Argyle (the source of the Ord Irrigation Scheme) where we join an afternoon cruise for our return journey from Lake Argyle to Kununurra. Take in a glorious Kimberley sunset from the Ord River before returning to our accommodation for dinner.

Day 7 Friday 25^th July 2025 BD

Kununurra – Halls Creek

Today, we will bid Farwell to Kununurra as we journey through to Wyndham and the Big Crocodile! Enjoy some breathtaking views of the vast Kimberley landscape as we make our way into Halls Creek. Halls Creek is where a statue resides of a prospector named Russian Jack who was remembered for pushing a wheelbarrow carrying his sick friend over 300 miles in the Kimberley’s harsh landscape to Hall’s Creek to get medical help . He is now a Pioneering Hero. Tonight’s overnight stop is at the Halls Creek Motel (Ph: 08 9168 9600

Day 8 Saturday 26^th July 2025 BD 

Halls Creek – Broome

Today’s path will sweep us into Broome. Enroute we will visit the renowned Fitzroy Crossing and pass many of the ‘evil’ boab trees. Legend has it that the devil plucked up the boab tree and thrust the branches into the soil and left the roots in the air giving it the look of an upside down tree. Upon arrival in Broome, the distinct buildings, lack of traffic lights and lack of letterboxes reflect the relaxed atmosphere of this multicultural town. Our accommodation for the next two nights will be at the Broome Time Resort Cable Beach (Ph: 08 9194 1700)

Day 9 Sunday 27^th July 2025 BD

Broome

Today we enjoy a leisurely day around Broome. Enjoy some free time to explore this beautiful, isolated, coastal town. Perhaps a scenic flight to the nearby Horizontal Falls or a tour out to one of the pearling farms or maybe even a trip to the local zoo showcasing some local resident crocs! We include a visit to The Pearl Luggers Museum and the Japanese Cemetery to reflect upon this vital local industry and the contribution the Japanese people made. This evening, we will travel to Cable beach, named after the telegraph cable laid Broome to Java in1889 where you may be surprised to see all the camels traversing the sands of the Indian Ocean.

Day 10 Monday 28^th July 2025 B

Broome – Home

Today marks the final day of our tour. Our coach will take you to the Broome airport for your flight back to Sydney where another of our coaches will be waiting to return you to your home.

You may wish to combine this tour with our West Coast Discovery tour that fly’s into Broome today