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AAT Kings: Wonders of the Kimberley 2025

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The Top End of Australia, from Western Australia to the Northern Territory, was made for postcards. The yawning gorges, mirror-like waterholes, immense rock formations, wild national parks… All wrapped in millennia strong First Nations culture that guides any tour through the region. From Broome to Darwin, things are steamy most of the time. Thankfully, there are Kimberley rock pools and clifftop waterholes to cool off in, whether at Emma Gorge or the Ord River.

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  • Darwin city tour
  • Durack Homestead Museum
  • El Questro Wilderness Park
  • Geikie Gorge boat tour
  • Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise
  • Visit Fitzroy Crossing First Nations Art Gallery
  • Argyle Diamond Mine Guided Tour
  • Chamberlain Gorge Cruise
  • Hoochery Distillery Tour
  • Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise
  • Tom Curtain's Katherine Outback Experience
  • Visit Mirima National Park
  • Meals included: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners
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Guided Coach Tour

This suggested tour costs from AUD$7,619 per person (twin share, low season)

Starts in Broome, finishes in Darwin

11 days/10 nights

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Sunset on Cable Beach near Broome

You’re about to spend the next 11 days with a group of similarly minded adventure-seekers who will likely become best friends before you even leave tonight’s dinner venue. Break the ice over a few cool drinks and a suitably dazzling Broome sunset that sinks into the Indian Ocean with a sizzle.

Staying in:

  • Cable Beach Club Resort (1 night)

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Broome Cable Beach

Among the most multicultural cities in Australia, Broome became a base for fortune-seekers the world over during its ‘pearl rush’. Many of them never left. The pristine waters here grow great oysters, and the resulting pearls are prized by lovers of all things that gleam. The hardest thing you have to do today is decide how to spend it. We have a few ideas. Opt to go to the source and see how pearls are painstakingly grown and harvested. Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship and discover the allure of these exquisite gems. Alternatively, you may opt to venture further afield and explore the natural wonders of the area. Speak to your Travel Director about the possibility of joining a scenic flight, soaring above the landscape to witness the awe-inspiring sights from above (all own expense). We wouldn’t blame you for simply enjoying Broome’s tropical climes, strolling along 22-kilometre Cable Beach, discovering colourful Chinatown then following locals to the sand, or a beachside bar, to salute the end of a spectacular day in WA.

Staying in:

  • Cable Beach Club Resort (1 night)

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View of Geikie Gorge

At Gantheaume Point, the magnificence is on a grand scale, even in the remnants of ancient dinosaurs. Over 125 million years ago, these prehistoric creatures left their footprints along the coastline, leaving a fascinating legacy. Take a moment to catch a glimpse of their stomping ground before embarking on a journey towards Fitzroy Crossing, a remote town that serves as a gateway to captivating natural wonders. The Kimberley boasts a geological history that is nothing short of spectacular. The rugged terrain showcases a diverse range of natural wonders, including towering ancient rock formations, dramatic gorges, cascading waterfalls, and expansive river systems.

Staying in:

  • Fitzroy River Lodge (1 night)

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Road to Fitzroy Crossing

This morning, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, explore the spectacular Mimbi Caves with an Indigenous guide to observe the delicate limestone formations, brilliantly vivid colours and crystal-clear freshwater pools that remain from the Devonian Great Barrier Reef that formed over 350 million years ago. Discover ancient rock paintings before hearing Dreamtime stories while enjoying billy tea and damper. Dive deep into First Nations culture on a visit to an art gallery, a community venue supporting Aboriginal creatives in the region.

Staying in:

  • Kimberley Hotel (1 night)

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First Nations Experience at Argyle Diamond Mine

Get a taste of the Gibb River Road before arriving to El Questro Wilderness Park, backdropped by the rusty red Cockburn Range. Hidden among the pandanus palms are a string of slick safari-style tents. Which means you can gaze at the stars while you drift off to a chorus of frogs and cicadas. When darkness falls, expect a bedazzlement of stars overhead.

Staying in:

  • Emma Gorge Resort, Tented Cabin with private facilities (1 night)

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Road to Emma Gorge

The best way to wake up? With the sun streaming through your tent, wildlife all around. The Kimberley’s sounds follow you across the mighty Pentecost River, a mecca for those who love a spot of barramundi fishing. Arriving at Chamberlain Gorge, an enormous fresh waterhole, your cruise chariot awaits. Jump aboard to feel very small indeed, your boat dwarfed by soaring 60-metre escarpments, a brilliant shade of orange in the morning sun. When it’s time to cool down, take an afternoon dip in the resort's pool, perhaps.

Staying in:

  • Emma Gorge Resort, Tented Cabin with private facilities (1 night)

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Australian Fresh Water Crocodile

It’s not every day that you have the privilege of glimpsing the inner workings of a rum distillery with the family that owns it. Thanks to our AAT Kings connections, we’ve organised for you to meet the makers and discover how Hoochery Distillery prepares its lip-smacking, award-winning rums and whiskys. Perhaps try a tasting paddle to get your heart started (own expense), and later sit down to morning tea. Kununurra is the middle of nowhere, and only exists because of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Before it was a twinkle on the map, farming pioneers came here to establish vast cattle stations. The life of one such family is chronicled at the Durack Homestead Museum, revealing how the property was dismantled then reassembled on higher ground when much of the countryside was flooded for the dam. The project not only helped water the countryside, but created Lake Argyle. An afternoon cruise here, surrounded by freshwater crocs and birds, is something you won’t forget in a hurry.

Staying in:

  • The Kimberley Grande (1 night)

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Aerial View of Purnululu National Park

Today is one of decisions: An scenic flight over (or 4WD tour of) the dramatic World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, home to the Bungle Bungles, perhaps (both own expense). Or a wander with your Travel Director through Mirima National Park, known as a ‘mini Bungles’, while hearing about how the landscapes were formed. In between, explore the Waringarri Aboriginal Art Centre on a guided tour, meeting Indigenous creatives at work and maybe picking up a piece to take home. The ultimate souvenir.

Staying in:

  • The Kimberley Grande (1 night)

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Outback Australia - Northern Territory

Say goodbye to WA and hello to the NT, your introduction to the state the vast pastoral lands that characterise the outback here. Locals come with plenty of country swagger, as you’ll discover at the Katherine Outback Experience, celebrating the Northern Territory’s unique pastoral history and culture. After songs and entertainment, your special Be My Guest evening of dining under the stars begins.

Staying in:

  • Contour Hotel Katherine (1 night)

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View of Katherine Gorge

Nature reigns supreme at Nitmiluk National Park. This is Jawoyn land, and a place where you’ll feel your spirit soar. Particularly when you’re cruising through dramatic Nitmiluk Gorge, your boat the only sound echoing around this enormous chasm. Remarkably, this is one of 13 gorges carved through the national park, and at every bend in the river, the sun casts soaring sandstone cliffs a different colour. As you ease north, reminders of the impact of WWII line the banks of the Adelaide River. The headquarters of a military base once stood here, and there’s a cemetery nearby to remember those who lost their lives here. It’s a sobering sight. The balmy Darwin climate sets the pace for your city tour: relaxed. Discover the city’s architecture and learn about the events that have shaped life in the Top End, from Cyclone Tracy to WWII when the Northern Territory capital was bombed. Gather this evening for a Farewell Dinner and exchange email addresses with your new friends.

Staying in:

  • Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront (1 night)

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East Point Sunset in Darwin

Eleven days. Countless adventures. A bunch of new friends. And a renewed appreciation for the wild side of Australia. What a journey this has been.

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