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Discovery and Cruising
Activities
  • 6 days cruising
Accommodation
  • 7 nights aboard True North
Meals
  • 7 Dinners
  • 6 Lunches
  • 7 Breakfasts

8 Days$19595AUD

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Trip Code: KLC

Trip highlights

  • View the stunning Kimberly coastline of red cliffs, rainforest and mangroves aboard the luxurious True North vessel
  • Enjoy fishing, mud crabbing, bird watching or exploring on the Hunter River
  • Visit the Jewel in the Kimberley Crown - The King George Falls
  • Step back in time and see the indigenous rock art, 'Bradshaws" believed to be the oldest art known to man
  • Experience the beauty and abundant wildlife on Montgomery Reef.

Trackless and extremely rugged, the coast and hinterland of the West Kimberley is one of Australia's last true wilderness regions which is most easily accessed by boat. This ultimate highlights itinerary condenses several Kimberley icons into a single voyage including the King George Falls, the Hunter River, the Prince Regent River, Montgomery Reef and the Horizontal Waterfalls. These places feature stunning scenery including gorges cut through the ancient sandstone and offer access into a beautiful and wild world. Tranquil pools, rapids and waterfalls, terraces of rock, white beaches, ancient rock art, stately stands of tropical paperbarks, patches of monsoon rainforest and always a backdrop, the red rocky ramparts. During the trip you'll have the opportunity to 'land a barra', enjoy gentle walks, try mud crabbing, swim in idyllic billabongs or even view many of the sites during a helicopter flight (purchased additionally onboard). There is also an opportunity to see the 'Bradshaws' - possibly the oldest art known to man. Each evening you will relax to fine wine and food on your luxury vessel, the True North, which carries only 36 guests.

Activities:

Itinerary

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Your ‘Welcome Aboard’ the magnificent TRUE NORTH is in the pearling port of Broome. Embarkation is at 1700 – time for a cocktail with your fellow adventurers before departing at approximately 1830. Dinner is served shortly after leaving port for the overnight cruise to Yampi Sound.

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Awake to the majestic Kimberley and savour an irresistible True North breakfast as we glide past Cockatoo and Koolan Islands – our attentive crew will be happy to introduce the colourful histories of both! Then it’s time to ‘personally’ introduce you to a Kimberley icon – The Horizontal Falls. Experience the awesome power of the region’s huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride and then climb aboard your air conditioned helicopter for a view of the falls that very few experience! Then – you will have hardly had a chance to catch your breath when, for those who can’t wait one minute longer, Leadline Creek will be the first opportunity to ‘land a barra’! Before you know it, your first day onboard will be coming to an end – but there’s still time to select a fine wine and to enjoy a leisurely evening meal as we cruise to Doubtful Bay.

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River. Fish the mouth for barra and then join naturalists and adventurers alike as we ‘ride the tide’ on a classic river expedition! Enjoy a swim in your very own billabong before returning to the ultimate comfort of the True North. Then, you’ll probably be enjoying lunch as we weigh anchor and cruise for another Kimberley icon – Montgomery Reef! Montgomery is a unique eco-system that must be seen to be believed – and see it you will – as 140 square miles of coral reef rises out of the ocean right before your very eyes! Water cascades from the reef as the tide falls exposing a privileged glimpse of another world! Turtles, dugong, manta rays and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective!

Meals:  B,L,D

At Prince Regent River, you'll have have your pick of unmissable fishing spots, targeting mangrove jack and fingermark bream. Then, at Kings Cascade, we'll manoeuvre the vessel right under the falls for an iconic experience. Later, we'll head out for a bush walk that leads to incredible views and an equally incredible swim in a picture-perfect billabong, or visit the spectacular Amphitheatre Waterfall.

Meals:  B,L,D

The scenery will astound and there are some not to be missed fishing spots as the True North graces the majestic Hunter River. With stunning red cliffs set against rainforest and mangroves, the Hunter River offers the perfect setting for mud-crabbing, bird-watching, and exploring. Embark on an exhilarating hike to the hidden Jackson Falls, or see more breathtaking views from the helicopter. End the day with a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island before settling in for an overnight cruise to Vansittart Bay.

Meals:  B,L,D

Today, we'll visit the Gwion Gwion, also known as 'Bradshaw' rock art- ancient paintings that may be the oldest known to man. Afterwards, fish for mackerel in Vansittart Bay, take a helicopter to Eagle Falls for a picnic lunch amidst breathtaking scenery, or tender to local beaches and creeks.

Meals:  B,L,D

Yet another mighty Kimberley river – The King George! As soon as the tide is high enough, we’ll cross the sand bars at the mouth to reveal even more breathtaking river vista. Then our journey upstream will take us to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ – The King George Falls. Here we anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will find endless places to explore. Climb, or take the helicopter, to the top of the falls for a cruise highlight. Just the thought of leaving this magnificence will inspire mutiny! Learn about the bombing of a state-ship during WWII, then take a stroll at Tranquil Bay before we continue onto the frontier port of Wyndham.

Meals:  B,L,D

Your courtesy coach will arrive at approximately 0800 hours for transfer to Kununurra and your crew will already be looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard the mighty TRUE NORTH!

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Inclusions

What's included

  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee and tea throughout the day
  • 7 nights in a twin share Ocean Class cabin (supplements apply for River & Explorer Class cabins)
  • Specialist guide and naturalist onboard
  • Use of snorkelling equipment during the trip
  • All adventure boat excursions and activities as listed in itinerary
  • Daily activities in the tenders including swimming, fishing and hiking
  • Port charges
  • Group medical kit

  • Airfares to Broome and from Kununurra
  • Accommodation before and after the trip
  • Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Scenic helicopter flights (available onboard for an additional cost)

Accommodation

True North

The True North is purpose built to access wilderness - bigger ships cannot go where we go! The True North features unequaled style, modern cuisine, and an enthusiastic Australian crew. Multiple expedition boats take guests away in small groups to encounter wilderness ‘up-close’ and to add yet another dimension to adventure, most cruise options feature an onboard helicopter! Guest numbers are limited to 36 and an Australian crew of 22 uniquely chaperones every experience in comfort and style. For those concerned about sea sickness - there are no stabilisers on True North, however, if you suffer from sea sickness, we recommend you book a cabin on the lower deck (Ocean and Premium Ocean Class Cabins) as they will experience less movement. During the day, participants are generally travelling via tender from the True North to participant in the different activities offered. Most of the cruising between locations on the True North is during the night to allow people to participant in activities on the land.

Suitability

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This adventure requires a reasonable level of fitness, and we believe that any adventure holiday is more enjoyable if you are reasonably fit. During the day you’ll carry your own daypack, in which you’ll have your lunch, a water bottle, camera, etc. You will also need to be able to get in and out of the tender boats that are used for the excursions each day. You can choose from a range of daily activities including swimming, fishing and hiking.

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Notes

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In addition to the World Expeditions deposit, you will also be required to pay an additional deposit of 25% of the trip cost (paid in your local currency at the current rate of exchange). The balance of the tour price is payable 90 days prior to departure.

Priceper person from

$19595AUD

Options & Supplements*
  • Premium Ocean Cabin Supplement 2025AUD$3000
  • Premium Ocean Cabin Supplement 2026AUD$3400
  • River Class Supplement 2025AUD$5400
  • River Class Supplement 2026AUD$6000
  • Explorer Cabin Supplement 2025AUD$8000
  • Explorer Cabin Supplement 2026AUD$8400
  • Ocean Class Single Supplement 2025AUD$11760
  • Premium Ocean Class Single Supplement 2025AUD$13560
  • River Class Single Supplement 2025AUD$15000
  • Explorer Class Single Supplement 2025AUD$16560
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Kimberley Luxury Cruise trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.

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Positive Impact Travel

By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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