southern kimberley: BROOME-HUNTER RIVER (MITCHELL PLATEAU)

1000 islands; unusual rock formations; tidal phenomena; cascading waterfalls; fantastic fishing and wildlife spotting… there’s plenty of action in the South!  Includes some or all of the below:

	BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO:  A group of 800-1000 largely uninhabited islands, named by Captain Phillip Parker King in commemoration of William Dampier’s visit in 1688.			HORIZONTAL WATERFALLS: Described by David Attenborough as “one of the greatest natural wonders of the world!” Adventure lovers will enjoy a thrilling ride through ‘the gaps!’
	CROCODILE CREEK: Take a refreshing swim in the Pandanus fringed billabong at the top of the waterfall – a popular spot for workers on the nearby pearl farms.			RAFT POINT: With spectacular views over neighbouring Steep Island, a hike to the Aboriginal art gallery on the cave walls of Raft Point is a photographer’s delight.
	MONTGOMERY REEF: A breath-taking example of the Kimberley’s powerful tides. On the outgoing tide thousands of cascading waterfalls expose a vast reef eco-system.			RUBY FALLS: A beautiful waterfall and swimming hole, recently discovered by the owner of Great Escape and named after his daughter.
	MT TRAFALGAR: At the mouth of the Prince Regent River, Mt Trafalgar towers overhead. It is a unique formation similar to the mesas of the southern American continent.			KING CASCADE: In the upper reaches of the Prince Regent River, King Cascade is a stunning tiered waterfall with a beautiful swimming hole at the top.
	HMC “MERMAID” BOAB: While charting the Australian coastline in 1820, Phillip Parker King careened his vessel HMC Mermaid here, and carved its name into a boab tree.			CAMP CREEK: Great birdwatching and a delightful walk up to the base of the falls for a refreshing swim.

northern kimberley: HUNTER RIVER (MITCHELL PLATEAU)-WYNDHAM

Huge crocodiles; massive gorges; waterfalls that reach to the sky; ancient art; a DC3 wreck; big Barra…everything’s bigger in the North! Includes some or all of the below:

	MITCHELL FALLS: Stunning 4-tiered waterfall, accessible from the coast only by helicopter. May appear in the Southern or the Northern itinerary.			BIGGE ISLAND: Secluded beaches and a mysterious Wandjina rock art gallery. (Also visited by some boats in the Southern Kimberley cruise).
	THE MITCHELL RIVER: Renowned for big Barra and even bigger crocs! You will be delighted by Surveyor’s Creek – a scenic, safe swimming spot.			BRADSHAW ART: Found in various locations around the northern Kimberley, the fascinating Bradshaw figures are possibly the oldest paintings known to man!
	VANSITTART BAY: Explore the remains of an intact DC3 aircraft which crashed during World War II on the eastern side of Vansittart Bay.			DRYSDALE RIVER: One of the Kimberley’s longest rivers (432km). spectacular palm-studded landscape; rapids; crocodiles, flying foxes and many species of birdlife.
	KING GEORGE RIVER: After cruising through the massive gorge walls of the King George, you will anchor below Australia’s highest twin waterfalls. What a sight!			TRANQUIL BAY: As the name suggests, a tranquil, scenic bay great for beach walking and shell collecting. KOOLAMA BAY: Following attack by the Japanese in 1942, some of the 160 passengers and crew aboard ‘Koolama’ were marooned here as Castaways.
	BERKELEY RIVER: 25kms of beautiful river gorge, great bushwalks, swimming holes and waterfalls. Great fishing for Barra and Mangrove Jack, brilliant bird watching.			WYNDHAM PORT: Established in 1885 to cater for the huge influx of gold miners heading to the Kimberley, later to become a focus for cattle export.