8 DAY SALE RIVER ADVENTURE

Incorporating highlights from the 5 day Horizontal Waterfall Thriller we travel on to Raft Point. After a brisk uphill walk as we follow the cliff face around we arrive at an overhanging rock wall where the Wanjana paintings will intrigue you, leaving you with a sense of wonder as you reflect on those that have created such a lasting legacy. The surrounding scenery offers some magnificent views across Steep Island and Doubtful Bay .

Its then off to Ruby Falls for a refreshing swim, and a chance to catch the allusive barra or do some mud crabbing.

The next day we set off for the Sale River . Cruising with the incoming tide we meander through the picturesque river system. Our destination where we will camp the night is a white sandy beach with a fresh water stream set amongst a backdrop of over hanging cliffs and cool blue water. After lunch we head off on a bush walk to a magnificent waterfall and more indigenous rock art. The alternative for some is to sit back and enjoy a relaxing day swimming in a fresh water hole surrounded by rainforest vegetation, or a spot of fishing.

We then head off to Montgomery Reef, where Greg took the BBC to film this phenomenon as a segment in one of their documentaries being compiled on significant tidal movements of the world. Arriving at high water we drop anchor in what appears to be endless miles of ocean. As the tide drops a raging torrent of water erupts around us as Montgomery Reef rises out of the ocean. Anchored up we find ourselves in a narrow channel sinking slowly below the horizon. Contained by reef walls on both sides all we can see is the ‘rooster tail' effect as the water cascades off the reef to the river forming below. What started out as a nice spot for a cuppa becomes a raging river as the waters rush past Kimberley Explorer to battle its way out into open water.

Our time at Montgomery Reef can offer a spectacular array of marine life where you may see whales, dolphins, dugong, turtles, manta rays and the black tipped reef shark continually patrolling the reef ledges.

At the end of the day it's off to find a camp for the night before continuing on with the remainder of the cruise as reflected in the Horizontal Waterfall Adventurer itinerary.