The Coastal Quest package commences in Broome on July 7th and August 14th, 2027.
The Coastal Quest package commences in Broome on
Monday July 7th, 2027.
Monday July 14th, 2027.
Arrive in Broome by own arrangements, finishes in Adelaide upon arrival on The Ghan Expedition.
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This is a journey of significance combining the wonders of the Kimberley with one of the world’s most renowned rail journeys – The Ghan Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide. Your adventure into the heart of the pristine Kimberley from amazing Broome will leave you speechless and it only gets better from there.
BROOME
Make your own way to Broome and check in to your hotel.The day is yours to spend at leisure exploring the highlights of Broome or relaxing by the pool.
OVERNIGHT: 2 nights Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Today is yours to explore at your own pace. Venture to CableBeach where the white sand and blue ocean stretches as far as the eye can see. Visit Chinatown district or do a spot of pearl shopping in the Broome mall. (B)
BOARD LE SOLEAL or LE JACQUES CARTIER INBROOME
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the morning in Broome. In the afternoon, you will be transferred from your hotel to the Port of Broome to board Le Soleal or LeJacques Cartier for your Kimberley cruising adventure.Settle into your cabin, make yourself comfortable, enjoy dinner and perhaps have a nightcap. (B,D)
OVERNIGHT: 10 nights Le Soleal or Le Jacques Cartier
LACEPEDE ISLANDS
The Lacepede Islands are Western Australia’s mostimportant breeding habitat for Green Turtles and havebeen named by BirdLife International as an Important BirdArea (IBA). The breeding colony of Brown Boobies ispossibly the largest in the world and up to 20,000 RoseateTerns have also been recorded here, amongst the plethoraof other birdlife. Join your Expedition Team for a guided Zodiac tour to view the prolific wildlife. (B,L,D)
COLLIER BAY AND HORIZONTAL FALLS
Lying to the east of the Buccaneer Archipelago, the ancient landscapes of Collier Bay have been shaped by massive tidal movements, creating a photographer’s paradise. With a tidal range exceeding 14 metres, this movement of water creates unique phenomena. Nestled in the centre of the bay is Montgomery Reef, the world’s largest inshore reef system. As the tide falls a raging torrent of water cascades off the top of the reef, creating turbulent ‘rivers’ and mini waterfalls. At the Southern end of the Bay, Talbot Bay is home to the world’s only ’Horizontal Falls’, described by Sir David Attenborough as “One of the greatest wonders of the natural world.” Hidden in the many caves and grottos of this ancient landscape are a multitude of ancient rock art galleries. Activities here will be determined by the weather and tide conditions. (B,L,D)
Today is all about incredible landscapes and a chance to meet Indigenous artists at Halls Creek – a fascinating town rich in both Aboriginal and European history and culture.
CAREENING BAY
Careening Bay was named by Lieutenant Phillip Parker King after his ship, HMC Mermaid, was careened there during his third voyage of discovery in 1820. At a high tide, on a warm September afternoon, King ran the leaking Mermaid on to the sands. As the crew worked hard to re-float the vessel, the ship’s carpenter carved the name of the vessel and the year into a conspicuous boab tree. The boab tree isn ow three metres wide and National Heritage listed. (B,L,D)
HUNTER RIVER
Arguably one of the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, Prince Frederick Harbour and the Hunter River are lined with pockets of ancient rainforest, pristine mangroves and mosaic sandstone cliffs. The sandstone escarpment at the river mouth, known as “Kampamantiya” rises over 200 metres high before giving way to extensive mud banks and mangrove forests home to numerous bird species and the saltwater crocodile. The Expedition Team will share their knowledge as you explore by Zodiac, keeping a lookout for wildlife. You will also have the opportunity to reach the Mitchell Falls by helicopter from Naturalist Island beach. (B,L,D)
SWIFT BAY
The Bonaparte Archipelago consists of a rugged maze of islands stretching almost 150kms along Western Australia's coast. Its remote location has ensured it remains are markably pristine location to explore and experience. The‘T’ shaped bay is composed of heavily fractured sandstone providing an abundance of rock shelters. On the walls of these shelters are examples of Wandjina and Gwion Gwion style rock art. Join your Expedition Team ashore for a guided walk to a number of rock art galleries depicting these unique rock art styles. (B,L,D)
VANSITTART BAY
Jar Island contains ancient rock art galleries depicting the Gwion Gwion style unique to the Kimberley region. Gwion Gwion art may extend back to over 30,000 years before our time and represents the first wave of seagoing colonisers of the Australian continent. As it is, these are the oldest detailed depiction of human figures in the world. Join your Expedition Team ashore for a short walk, past some fascinating rock formations, to the site of the Gwion Gwion art galleries. (B,L,D)
KING GEORGE RIVER
The journey up the King George River is nothing short of breathtaking. The 80-metre-high sides of the gorge display varying degrees of weathering of the ancient War tons and stone. The colours and textures change with the light creating a continually changing vista that is simply stunning. The journey culminates at the King George twin falls, the highest single-drop falls in the whole of the Kimberley. Your Expedition Team will escort you to the foot of the twin falls and explain the stunning geological formations of the canyon. (B,L,D)
AT SEA
Enjoy a leisurely day at sea to take advantage of the luxurious onboard services or sip a cool drink by the pool.Your expedition team will offer an enrichment programme focusing on Australian history, flora and fauna. Enjoy some down time on the deck sunbathing, relax in the sauna, or sample culinary specialties prepared by the Chef and Galley Team. Lovers of the open sea can visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. (B,L,D)
DARWIN
Darwin is the capital city and the most populated conurbation of the Northern Territory. It is a melting pot of people and cultures that prides itself on its friendly, laidback lifestyle. Early this morning, Le Jacques Cartier and Le Soleal will dock in the Port of Darwin where you will disembark and be transferred to your hotel. The day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Discover the town’s history through its emblematic buildings, such as the new Parliament House opened in 1994, a magnificent example of tropical architecture, or Admiralty House, a tropical-style home elevated on stilts that has survived two cyclones and numerous air raids. (B)
OVERNIGHT: 2 night Hilton Darwin
DARWIN
Today is for further exploration of Darwin city, taking inthe relaxed pace of life in the north. Alternatively,consider an optional tour (additional expense) to make the most of your time in the Top End. (B)
BOARD THE GHAN EXPEDITION IN DARWIN AND KATHERINE
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer by coach to the Darwin Rail Terminal. Here you will board The Ghan Expedition and enjoy an Off Train Excursion in Katherine.(B,L,D)
OVERNIGHT: 3 nights The Ghan Expedition
THE GHAN EXPEDITION AND ALICE SPRINGS
After breakfast you’ll arrive into Alice Springs, where a day of fascinating Off Train Experiences await. Whether you explore the town, hike the scenic Simpsons Gap or get up close to native wildlife at Alice Springs Desert Park, the day promises to be interesting and immersive. Alternatively, upgrade to a scenic flight over Uluru. Come evening, re-join the group for a spectacular outback BBQ dinner under the stars at The Telegraph Station. (B,L,D)
THE GHAN EXPEDITION AND COOBER PEDY
This morning, arrive at Manguri, a rail siding half an hour’s drive from Coober Pedy. Today is your chance to explore the fascinating opal mining town of Coober Pedy, including a memorable lunch in a unique location and marvelling at the ingenuity of the Serbian Orthodox Church, carved into the side of a mountain. Time spent at The Breakaways will give you a lasting impression of this unearthly landscape before returning to Manguri for a pre-dinner drink as the sun sets. (B,L,D)
THE GHAN EXPEDITION AND ARRIVE ADELAIDE
The Ghan Expedition arrives in Adelaide this morning, where your epic rail and sail journey concludes. (B)
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