KIMBERLEY: 8 Day Wild Rivers & Ancient Coast

Wake to a changing panorama of rocky islands and channels as the voyage enters the Buccaneer Archipelago. Join a guided tender excursion where conditions permit, observing the shoreline from water level and looking for seabirds along the headlands. Between excursions, relax onboard as the vessel navigates passages selected around the tides. Finish with dinner overlooking the islands.

Visit Montgomery Reef during a suitable tidal window, watching water drain from the exposed reef and cascade into surrounding channels. Explore by tender with the crew, looking for marine life while keeping clear of sensitive reef surfaces.

Continue towards Red Cone Creek for a closer view of the Kimberley’s inland waterways. Depending on tides and access, follow the creek by tender and take a guided shore excursion towards its rocky upper reaches. Waterfall flow varies seasonally, and any freshwater swimming must be specifically assessed and approved by the crew.

Travel into the Prince Regent River system, where broad coastal waters give way to a more enclosed river landscape. Explore the navigable reaches using the vessel or tender as appropriate, continuing towards King Cascade to view water flowing over its stepped rock formations.

Take time to photograph the falls and surrounding vegetation before returning onboard. This is a waterfall-viewing excursion; swimming at the base of King Cascade should not be included. Prince Regent River and King Cascade feature in established Kimberley expedition programmes.

Enjoy breakfast surrounded by the Hunter River region’s mangroves and sandstone cliffs before saying farewell to the crew. Depart by helicopter for a scenic flight over Mitchell Falls, continuing to Mitchell Plateau for your connecting aircraft to Broome. The aerial transfer completes the journey without a long return sea passage; flight routing remains subject to weather and operating conditions.