Northern Territory Australia Tour (11-Day Untamed Kimberley)

Tour Overview

Cruise ancient waterways, hike to magnificent waterholes, discover the rich Ord River Valley and enjoy an exclusive dining experience at a fragrant sandalwood plantation. Revealing rugged red cliffs, cobalt blue waters and vast pastoral leases, this outback journey also provides opportunities for observing teeming wildlife, and relaxing while taking in a magnificent Cable Beach sunset in Broome.

Start Location Darwin

End Location Broome

Top Highlights

Dine on local produce at the Sandalwood Factory
Visit Mangkaja Gallery in the Kimberley
Cruise along the spectacular Katherine Gorge
Visit the historic Durack Homestead
An optional experience of early-morning scenic flight over the spectacular beehive-shaped towers of the Bungle Bungle Range or a full-day 4WD tour of the Bungle Bungles
Dine on locally-grown produce at a privately hosted Be My Guest dinner in the heart of Kununurra's sandalwood plantations
Join a guided tour of an Ord River rum distillery
Explore El Questro Wilderness Park
Cruise on Chamberlain Gorge
Join a guided tour of the famous Argyle Diamond Mine

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Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1: Darwin

Life in cosmopolitan Darwin, Australia's only tropical capital, is vibrant but unhurried. Take an afternoon tour of the city, then enjoy a Welcome Reception and dinner this evening with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a restaurant that affords spectacular waterfront views.

Overnight: Darwin

Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Darwin - Katherine

Travel south along the Stuart Highway today, stopping at Adelaide River's poignant War Cemetery. This afternoon, travel via Katherine to Nitmiluk National Park, where a tranquil cruise along the spectacular Katherine Gorge will allow you to sense the spirituality of the land. Catch glimpses of wildlife and learn about the history and culture of the local traditional owners, the Jawoyn people. Later on, you'll meet Tom Curtain during his entertaining show at the Katherine Outback Experience.

Overnight: Katherine

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Katherine - Kununurra

Watch the landscape transform dramatically as you journey across vast pastoral leases and Aboriginal homelands into Western Australia. Pause at the historic Durack Homestead, built-in 1895. Later, cruise along the Ord River, which supports an abundance of native fish, birds and marsupials. Experience a magical sunset over the water before your arrival in Kununurra.

Overnight: Kununurra

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Kununurra

Today you may choose between an optional experience early-morning scenic flight over the spectacular beehive-shaped towers of the Bungle Bungle Range or a full-day 4WD tour of the Bungle Bungles. Otherwise tour Kununurra with your Travel Director. This evening, dine on locally-grown produce at a privately hosted Be My Guest dinner in the heart of Kununurra's sandalwood plantations.

Overnight: Kununurra

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Kununurra - Emma Gorge

This morning, take a guided tour of an Ord River rum distillery before travelling on to the Gibb River Road to your safari-style tented cabin nestled in an oasis of native pandanus and palms at the foot of the red-hued Cockburn Ranges in the El Questro Wilderness Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: El Questro Wilderness Park

Awake to the calls of native birds, and after breakfast, explore El Questro Wilderness Park followed by a cruise on Chamberlain Gorge, an extensive waterhole fringed by tropical vegetation and soaring escarpments. Enjoy a free afternoon, perhaps taking a dip in the pool, relaxing with a good book on your cabin's veranda, or joining your Travel Director for a hike to Emma Gorge and a dip in its crystal-clear waterhole.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Emma Gorge - Halls Creek

Today join a local Indigenous guide for a tour of the famous Argyle Diamond Mine, the world's largest source of coloured diamonds. Continue south to the historic town of Halls Creek.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Halls Creek - Fitzroy Crossing

Travel on to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing this morning, stopping en route at Halls Creek to visit an art gallery with a chance to meet Indigenous artists. This afternoon, cruise with a local guide through magnificent Geikie Gorge, watching for freshwater crocodiles, fruit-bats and wallabies as the 30-metre walls of the gorge tower above you.

Overnight: Fitzroy Crossing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Fitzroy Crossing - Broome

Travel through spectacular landscapes today en route to the former pearling outpost of Broome. Enjoy a town tour with your Travel Director, visiting the fascinating Japanese Cemetery and nearby Gantheaume Point, whose rugged red cliffs rise in stark contrast to the cobalt blue waters. Relax with a drink while the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.

Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Broome Free Time

Today is yours to explore this tropical hideaway. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the pristine sands of Cable Beach and swim in its turquoise waters, or wander through Chinatown and shop for pearls. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11: Farewell from Broome

Say farewell to your new-found friends when your holiday comes to an end after breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

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What’s Included

Sightseeing and attractions as listed
10 nights of accommodation
Travel by luxury coach
Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
Airport transfers

What’s Not Included

Pre/post accommodation
Tips and gratuities
Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

The tour officially starts in the tropical capital city of Darwin and concludes at the end of the trip in Broome. You will travel through various remote landscapes and townships between these two main locations.

This is an 11-day itinerary designed to give you an immersive outback experience. The journey begins with a Welcome Reception on Day 1 and wraps up after breakfast on Day 11.

Travelers get to cruise along spectacular waterways like the Katherine Gorge and Chamberlain Gorge. Additional highlights include a visit to the historic Durack Homestead, a tour of the Argyle Diamond Mine, and a special Be My Guest dinner at a sandalwood plantation in Kununurra.

The package provides 10 nights of accommodation and transportation aboard a luxury coach. It also covers airport transfers, sightseeing and attractions listed in the itinerary, and the services of an experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide.

Pre- and post-tour accommodations as well as travel insurance are excluded from the base price. Additionally, tips, gratuities, and any attractions, sightseeing, or entrance fees not explicitly listed in the itinerary are not covered.

Anderson Vacations specializes in small group travel where Classic Tours accommodate up to 24 persons (commonly traveling with 18 to 24). Tours of Distinction limit group sizes to a maximum of 18 persons, frequently traveling with 12 to 18 guests.

While the tours are suitable for all age demographics, the average age of travelers is typically 45 and older.

Yes, the tour operators do accommodate reasonable dietary restrictions such as food allergies, vegan, and vegetarian requirements. It is requested that you inform them of any special dietary needs at the time of booking to ensure alternative meal choices are arranged.

Each passenger is allowed to bring one large suitcase with a weight limit of 20 kilograms (about 40 pounds) and one small soft-sided carry-on bag. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels, but passengers are responsible for managing their own carry-on luggage.

Gratuities for local guides and specified itinerary meals are included in the price. However, tips for your coach driver and tour leader are entirely at your discretion, with recommended guidelines of about CDN $5.00 per person, per day for the driver and CDN $7.00 per person, per day for the tour leader.

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