True North: Cruising The Kimberley

Perth

Your luxury Australian holiday begins in sunny Perth, a relaxed yet vibrant city alive with both a thriving contemporary centre and a historical past. Spend some time exploring the city sights and beaches or hop on a ferry to Rottnest Island where pristine beaches, a rich history and unique wildlife await, including 'the world's happiest animal’, the quokka.

Broome

After an onward flight to Broome, settle into your luxury accommodation at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa, a resort surrounded by acres of picturesque tropical gardens just steps away from the world renowned Cable Beach. Take in the iconic view at sunset as camels stroll along the sands silhouetted against jaw dropping orange and red hues over the Indian Ocean. Browse eclectic stores and stop off at cheerful cafés in this laid back coastal city where an authentic Australian ambience combines with Asian and colonial influences in a unique blend of cultures.

Kimberley Cruise

Today is the start of your exciting seven day Kimberley cruise adventure onboard the luxurious TRUE NORTH ship. You will be collected from the resort and transferred to the port for embarkation at 5pm. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with your fellow adventurers before setting off around an hour and a half later. Dinner is served as you cruise, continuing to journey north overnight towards Yampi Sound.

Please note that the cruise itinerary to follow is provided as example only – prevailing conditions, local arrangements and indeed, what is discovered on the day, may cause variation.

Kimberley Cruise

Awake to the majestic Kimberley and enjoy a delicious breakfast as you glide past Cockatoo and Koolan Islands. Then it's onward to today’s highlight and one of the region's best known icons, the Horizontal Falls. Experience the awesome power of the region’s huge tidal range in a thrilling tender ride and opt to take to the skies for a birds-eye view of this amazing sight from the ship's onboard helicopter. Take a refreshing swim and then walk on the squeaky white sands of Silica Beach or join one of the adventure boats on a sightseeing expedition to Whirlpool Pass, which gives further demonstration of the Kimberley’s powerful tides. In the evening, the boat cruises to Doubtful Bay and you can relax as you enjoy fine wine and a delicious evening meal.

Kimberley Cruise

This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River. 'Ride the tide’ and 'land a barra' in the mouth of the Sale, or take off for a heli-fishing adventure to a rarely fished spot where freshwater meets saltwater. Enjoy lunch as the boat cruises to another Kimberley icon, Montgomery Reef. Montgomery is an astounding unique ecosystem with 140 square miles of coral reef rising out of the ocean, exposed as the tide falls. Turtles, dugong, and crocodiles are just a few of the sea creatures you might be privileged to see.

Kimberley Cruise

Amazing scenery is all around as you cruise the majestic Prince Regent River and fantastic fishing spots offer the opportunity to search for mangrove jack and fingermark bream. Reaching King Cascade waterfall the ship will be manoeuvred right under the falls, a thrilling experience! There's an opportunity to venture onshore in the adventure tender boats for hiking or swimming in picture perfect billabongs. Alternatively, you might want to journey further upriver to visit the spectacular ‘Amphitheatre’ waterfall.

Kimberley Cruise

Today's activities focus around the Hunter River with more fishing, mud-crabbing, bird watching and exploring to choose from. Stunning red cliffs set behind rainforest and mangroves provide a mesmerising backdrop for whatever you choose to do. Enjoy an exhilarating hike to the hidden Jackson Falls and, if time allows, a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island is a rather special way to toast the end of another day's adventures.

Kimberley Cruise

Today there will be an opportunity to see the 'Bradshaws', ancient rock art that pre-dates other examples of Aboriginal culture and possibly the oldest ‘paintings’ known to man. There is also an option to enjoy a heli-picnic at Eagle Falls, savouring a sumptuous picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The tenders will also be busy exploring the local beaches and creeks. Overnight, you will cruise onward to Koolama Bay.

Kimberley Cruise

As soon as the tide is high enough, you'll cross the sand bars at the mouth of the King George river to journey upstream to the breathtaking King George Falls. Dropping anchor at the base of the Twin Falls, it's time to explore. Take a helicopter ride high above the cliffs for a once-in-a-lifetime view of this magnificent natural attraction before taking a stroll at Tranquil Bay. Continue onto the frontier port of Wyndham. On your last day, you will fly back to the UK.