BIGGE ISLAND, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – Wet landing
Latitude: 14º33'S
Longitude: 125º10'E

Bigge Island is a rugged and barren moonscape. Small Monjon rock wallabies and the Northern Quoll thrive here free of feral predators found on the mainland. The island is famous as a site for some amazing rock art, including "first-contact" art spread over many sites. Join the expedition team as they point out the Wandjina art that is in evidence. The Wandjina figures are distinctive for what appear to be haloes around the head of each figure. Painted by the Wunambal people, you may also see images of sailing ships and figures smoking pipes which have been interpreted as representing seafaring European visitors in the 19th century.

Included Expedition
We will land ashore after a short Zodiac ride on a sandy beach close to a series of caves (landing time is dependant on tide to give clearance over a shallow reef). The caves are home to Wandjina and ship art galleries. Our Expedition Team will also keep an eye out for animal tracks in the sand around the caves often revealing the presence of small rock wallabies or large salt water crocodiles.

The landing and walk to the caves is generally over sandy terrain and is of a fairly easy level of difficulty. The ancient Aboriginal rock meeting circle is close by, and involves walking over some rocky uneven terrain.

BROOME, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – Embark/Disembark
Latitude: 18° 0'S
Longitude: 122° 13'E

The charismatic town of Broome has a colourful history and a unique, cosmopolitan feel, which stems from its early pearling days when over 400 luggers plied the coast. The town is full of contrasts: stroll along kilometres of pristine white sand and swim in the clear water of Cable Beach or skim across tidal flats aboard a hovercraft to Gantheaume Point, home of the 130 million year old Dinosaur Footprints. Visit the Paspaley Pearls Boutique to sip champagne at an exclusive private viewing or take a walk along the white beaches and impossibly blue ocean. Spend some time uncovering the town's history at the Broome Historical Society Museum or reflect on the dangers of the early days of diving at the Japanese Shinto Cemetery, final resting-place for over 900 pearl divers. The fishing is great in Broome so board a fishing boat or simply try your hand at landing a big one from the deep water jetty. And if you enjoy bushwalking, the Minyirr Park has a number of self-guided trails.

Inclusions:
As the wharf is approximately 20 minutes from China Town (the main town area) a regular shuttle service from the wharf will be available throughout the two days of our visit in Broome. This shuttle service will also include stops at world famous Cable Beach.

On our overnight visit in Broome Orion guests are invited to a cocktail party at Paspaley Pearls Broome showroom. As well as viewing the fabulous pearl jewelry collection you will have the rare opportunity to taste pearl meat. Refreshments – including pearl meat tasting and transportation to and from Orion are provided.

Optional Shoreside Expedition:

CAMEL SAFARI
Enjoy the splendour of the famous Cable Beach riding a camel. Your friendly camel will slowly stroll along the sand enabling you to take in the local views. Orion guests may choose either the popular morning or sunset ride, at which time you will witness the magnificent sun over the Indian Ocean horizon. Along with an informative, interesting and fun walk you may view dolphins, whales and other marine life often seen close to shore.
Long pants or trousers are recommended.

• First Day Evening (timing will still allow for participation in the Paspaley Cocktail Party)
  Duration: 1 hour ride
  Cost: AU$75 per person
• Second Day Morning
  Duration: 1 hour ride
  Cost: AU$65 per person

Please note – There is a weight restriction of guests being no more than 120kg to participate in this excursion.

HOVERCRAFT SCENIC & HISTORIC EXPERIENCE
Your journey includes a scenic tour enjoying some of the magnificent and historic sights of the Broome town coastline. Enjoy the ride over very low water tidal flats and sand bars, inaccessible by other means. View old and perfectly preserved dinosaur tracks in rock on the beach that once was an ancient planal forest floor. The tracks near Broome are 115 to 120 million years old and belong to meat-eaters related to the famous Tyrannosaurus and possibly the largest dinosaur of all, an immense sauropod which left behind a print measuring 1.7 metres across. Marvel at the brightly coloured inhabitants that bask amongst the Mangrove trees lining the coast and be amazed by the history that hides on the ocean floor. An informative and interesting commentary will be provided. The hovercrafts will stop and allow Orion guests to walk around the dinosaur footprints.

Duration: 1 hour excluding transfers
Cost: AU$85 per person

BROOME DISCOVERY TOUR
This coach tour is an essential and enlightening orientation tour of Broome. Circumnavigate the town’s spectacular peninsula, visiting major icons and natural attractions. The rich multicultural and pearling history is revealed. Learn about cultured pearling, take in the spectacular Cable Beach, historic Gantheaume Point and ancient dinosaur footprints. Taste the local beer at Maso’s Brewery. Discover what makes Broome tick on this entertaining, informative and friendly tour.

Duration: 3 ½ hours approximately
Cost: AU$95 per person

CAPE LEVEQUE & THE LACEPEDES – Wet landing
Latitude: 16º23'S
Longitude: 122º55'E

Cape Leveque is situated 220kms north of Broome on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. A remote oasis in the white sands, red earth and thick bush, unless travelling onboard Orion, Cape Leveque can only be accessed by self-drive 4WD (some four hours - and only in the dry season) or by air. During your visit to Cape Leveque you will enjoy beautiful swimming in rock pools with clear water and abundant tropical fish. You may choose to experience a guided beach walk with a member of the Lombadina community, go fishing, or just sit back and relax.

The Lacepedes Islands offer a plethora of wildlife. They are home to the world’s largest colony of Brown Boobies. With no natural predators these birds are able to breed and thrive on these beautiful uninhabited islands. Their closest neighbours are the green sea turtles who also choose this pristine environment to mate and hatch their eggs. You may have heard of the Lacepedes Islands in relation to the incident where an American involved in the mining of Guano raised the American Flag in an attempt to claim the islands for American possession in the late 1800s.

Included Expedition
Join the expedition team for a guided walk along the beach to learn about this spectacular location.

DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY – Embark/Disembark
Latitude: 16' 54'S
Longitude: 145' 45'E

Darwin is Australia’s closest city to the equator and the gateway to the Top End. Following bombing during World War II, Darwin was more a frontier town of crocodile and buffalo shooters and pioneer cattlemen. After the city was wiped out by Cyclone Tracy in 1974 it was rebuilt as Australia’s cosmopolitan northernmost tropical capital. Beyond the city lies Litchfield National Park (about 2 hours drive) and to the south-east the teeming wetlands of Australia’s largest national park, Kakadu. Much architecture remains from the city’s early periods, with museums, markets and an incredible diversity of restaurants to keep visitors entertained. The harbour foreshore area is a great place to discover the city’s maritime links. Take a relaxing cruise on an old pearl lugger, a thrilling flight in a seaplane or a gentle hovercraft trip. Spend a day out fishing for barramundi, jewfish, golden snapper and threadfin salmon, or go for the adventure of scuba diving around shipwrecks. At sunset, savour a taste of Asia’s night markets at Mindil Beach, where you can browse the food stalls for a picnic dinner on the beach.

ELCHO ISLAND – Wet landing
Latitude: 11°55'S
Longitude: 135°45'E

This is a scenic and historic location. Local stories reflect the close association between the sea and the local Yolgnu clans, who regularly travelled between islands in bark and (later) dugout canoes.

A special feature of Elcho is the Morning Star poles, feather decorated funeral rite poles each distinctive to their clan groups. Yolngu Art is a reflection of the past and allows the individual to find and maintain a connection with the guiding presence of the spirit that represents the past, present and future. Each art work is based upon inherited designs which originate with ancestral beings that created the land.

Located on a cliff top south east of the Galiwin'ku town centre is an Art Centre with spectacular views over Mission Beach, Abbott Island and the surrounding sea.

HUNTER RIVER (for MITCHELL FALLS), WESTERN AUSTRALIA– Wet landing
Latitude: 32° 53'S
Longitude: 151° 46'E

Arguably one of the most scenic parts of the Kimberley coast, Prince Frederick Harbour and the Hunter River are lined with green rainforest, mangroves and soaring red cliffs. Cliffs at the river mouth are some 200 metres high and to the north Mt. Anderson rises to an impressive 480 metres. Today Orion will drop anchor close to Naturalist Island, the proper name of which is “Wunumpurramarra”, on the northern side of the harbour. For those taking the flightseeing excursion, Orion’s Zodiacs will land you on the main beach, some 300 metres long. An enormous number of shells can be found on the beach, many of which are home to hermit crabs who have taken possession of marine snail shells. This region has many crocodiles and you may be lucky enough to see them! For those wishing to explore some of the Kimberley’s vast interior, today presents a wonderful opportunity. The distance from Naturalist’s Island to the famous Mitchell Falls & Plateau is about 50km and you’ll fly over some spectacular terrain. From the air you’ll notice the natural bush landscape is littered with an unexpected feature – the palm! Livistona eastonii predominate and grow in the open eucalypt forest. Inclusions Should conditions permit Zodiac sightseeing excursions along the coastline may be offered today.

Included Expedition
Orion will anchor just off Naturalist Island in Prince Frederick Harbour. From this location we will undertake Zodiac expeditions into the Mangrove environment of the Hunter River and its tributaries. Our expert Expedition Team will share their knowledge with you as you explore the area keeping a constant lookout for wildlife.

Optional Shoreside Expeditions

MITCHELL FALLS BY HELICOPTER
After a short Zodiac ride to a wet landing on Naturalist Island, board your helicopter for a 20 minute flight to the stunning Mitchell Plateau. Your experienced pilots will keep you informed as you initially track up the Hunter River, with a chance to spot crocodiles from the air. Once you reach the plateau you may see wild cattle running loose below and even the odd pocket of rainforest hidden away in this inaccessible area. You will land next to the falls where you will have approximately one hour to explore the area before your return flight. You will have access to some great spots to photograph the triple drops of Mitchell Falls. You will even have a chance for a refreshing dip in the river well above the crocodile habitats the Kimberley is renowned for. Be aware you will be unaccompanied in a stunning yet rugged and very remote area, with uneven rocky surfaces and little shade from the sun.

Duration: 2 hours
Cost: AU$445 per person

Please note – Helicopters used for your shoreside expedition do not have doors. Final flight times and guest sequence is determined by the operator. This shoreside option is predominately weight restricted therefore there is no guarantee guests will fly together and may be split into other groups. Our Expedition Team will endeavour to work the best options available on the day.

KERA ISLAND, KUPANG, West Timor, Indonesia – Wet landing
Latitude: 10º05'S
Longitude: 123º33'E

Kera Island is a small “paradise” just a few miles offshore from the noisy, hustle and bustle of West Timor’s crowded capital Kupang. West Timor is part of the larger, predominately Christian Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. Falling within the Kupang municipality, this tiny island is popular with Kupang locals as a way to escape the grind and the crowds of the city.

Kera has a virtual unknown link to the Kimberley region, in the form of a Macassan fishing village that has existed on the island for hundreds of years. Long before the arrival of European settlement in the Kimberley, the Aboriginal people had traded with Macassan fisherman who came down to the top end of Australia from Sulawesi, via intermediary islands like Kera, predominately to collect Trepang, or sea cucumbers, a delicacy in parts of Asia. Macassan boats feature in Aboriginal art work across the top end and steel implements, tobacco and other products were introduced to the Aboriginal people through trade with the Macassans before Europeans arrived in Australia. In many Aboriginal languages of the top end links to this trade can still be found with words such as Rupiah (the Indonesian word for money) still used today in Aboriginal language and the word Balanda (a derivation of Hollander, the colonial masters of the Macassans) used to describe white people. The people living in the Macassan village on Kera today are the direct descendants of the people who were trading with Aboriginal people of the Kimberley hundreds of years ago.

Included Expedition
A continuous Zodiac shuttle will be available throughout our day at Kera. Orion guests will be invited to visit the Macassan fishing village, explore the beaches or swim and snorkel over Kera’s fringing reef. Snorkel lessons and snorkel tours will be provided by our expedition team. Local cultural groups will also perform.

KING GEORGE RIVER AND FALLS, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – Scenic Zodiac Cruising
Latitude: 13°57'S
Longitude: 127°19'E

Today Orion will drop anchor in Koolama Bay. Originally known as King George Bay, the area was renamed after the merchant ship Koolama was bombed near here by Japanese aircraft during World War II. The 12km journey up the King George River reveals some of the world's most spectacular scenery and a wealth of bird species. The almost vertical sheer canyon walls have been eroded over millions of years and look like stacks of sandstone reminiscent of a child's building blocks. The King George River drains the Gardner Plateau and the falls are the highest single-drop falls in the whole of the Kimberley (100m or 330ft). Whether you experience the mighty thundering of the falls early in the season, or have the chance to get up close and personal later in the year, you'll be in awe of the sight.

Included Expedition
The Orion Zodiacs and tenders will cruise up the stunning sandstone canyon that culminates in the twin drops of King George Falls and convey guests back again to Orion. For guests looking for a bit more adventure, you will be able to take a walk to the top of the falls and have the opportunity to enjoy a swim. This is quite a steep, difficult walk with lots of loose uneven ground underfoot and all participants will need high levels of fitness and mobility.

Optional Shoreside Expedition:

KING GEORGE FALLS HELICOPTER FLIGHT
A fantastic way to see the stunning gorge of the King George River. Fly along the course of the dramatic sandstone lined canyon, orbit the twin drops of the falls with ample opportunity for photography before returning to our landing site near our anchorage in Koolama Bay.

Duration: 15-20 minutes
Cost: AU$460 per person

MANINGRIDA, ARNHEMLAND – Wet landing
Latitude: 12°2'S
Longitude: 134°13'E

Maningrida is a self-governing indigenous community in the heart of the Arnhem Land. The township dates back to just after WWII, with migration into Maningrida reflected in linguistic variety and cultural diversity evidenced by the different religious ceremonies and multitude of artistic forms in design, music and dance.

Recognised nationally and internationally, this is one of the powerhouse art areas of central Arnhem Land. Bark painting, pandanus weaving and wood carvings - especially the Mimi spirits - are all distinctive features of the artistic endeavour. The excellent Djiom Museum is a highlight, showcasing the richness of the ceremonial apparel and intricacies of the material culture.

MONTGOMERY REEF & RAFT POINT, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – Wet landing
Latitude: 15° 56'S
Longitude: 124° 12'E

Arriving at high tide, you'll see very little of Montgomery Reef. However as the tide drops rapidly away a raging torrent of water, cascading off the top of this 400ha reef, erupts as miles of surrounding reef appears to slowly rise out of the ocean. A Zodiac will maneuver you into a channel in the reef as water cascades down on either side. It's the perfect spot to watch cormorants, egrets and sandpipers forage for sea life trapped on the surface of the reef. Below the waterline opportunistic sea turtles, reef sharks and many larger fish also take advantage of this feast.

After landing ashore by Zodiac at Raft Point, your expedition leader will guide you on a climb up to a saddle of rock that forms nothing short of a spectacular outdoor Aboriginal art gallery. The art is an account of the mythical Wandjina clan on the 'Great Fish Chase'. There are images of the Wandjina spirits with their distinctive haloes and dugong, crocodiles, fish and snakes.

Included Expedition
After a Zodiac ride ashore to a beach near Raft Point, your Expedition Team will lead you on a challenging walk to the extensive rock art sites. The walk is approximately one hour uphill over rocky uneven ground with several locations that involve scrambling over rocks. One of the Wandjina galleries is easily accessed once you reach the top of the hill, another is a little more difficult to access. Sturdy footwear and good levels of fitness and mobility will be required to successfully undertake this walk.

PIRLANGIMPI, MELVILLE ISLAND – Wet landing
Latitude: 11°55'S
Longitude: 130°58'E

Orion's first stop is Pirlangimpi, a small community on Melville Island in the Tiwi Islands. Visit the Munupi Arts to view the distinctive features of Tiwi art including ceramics and carved totemic Pukumani funeral poles, unique to Tiwi culture. You can visit the remnants of Fort Dundas - one of the original attempts to colonise the Top End, or learn new skills by joining the locals in their small boats to participate in traditional hunting and gathering, spearing fish, collecting mud crabs and items of bush tucker in this pristine marine-eco environment.

PULAU NDANA, ROTI – Wet landing
Latitude: 10º57'S
Longitude: 122º51'E

Pulau Ndana is the southern most island in East Nusa Tenggara, which in turn is the southern most province of Indonesia. This tiny island together with a scattering of smaller islands and the much larger Pulau Roti make up the regency of Roti (often spelt Rote). Ndana is “owned” by a local traditional king who has given us special permission to land here. Ndana is isolated and uninhabited, has some beautiful beaches with great reefs and abundant marine life. Pods of dolphins frequent the area and a large herd of deer live on the island itself, often coming down close to the beach to graze on the grass growing on the edge of the dunes in the late afternoon.

The Roti regency is dry, one of the driest parts of Indonesia and resembles nearby Timor in both climate and plant life. Agriculture is a mainstay, but is not practiced on a large scale due to the dry climate. Fishing is an important part of daily life from both a subsistence and commercial point of view, and due to the proximity of Australian territorial waters (Ashmore Reef is less than 70 nautical miles from Ndana) fisherman from Roti often come in to conflict with Australian law enforcement bodies.

Our day in the Roti regency will be enjoyed on one of Ndana’s white sand beaches with easy access to the fringing reef for swimming and snorkelling. Local cultural groups will travel from the nearby Rotinese village of Nembralla to entertain us during the day and Orion’s executive chef will host a seafood beach BBQ.

Included Expedition
A continuous Zodiac shuttle will be available to the island of Ndana. Swimming, snorkelling or just relaxing on the beach are some of the activities available today. Snorkel lessons will be available for the novice and guided snorkel tours will be available for the more experienced snorkellers amongst us. Our fleet of sea kayaks will also be in action today.

Local cultural groups will perform and a beach BBQ will take place (weather permitting).

TALBOT BAY/HORIZONTAL WATERFALLS, Western Australia– Scenic Zodiac Cruising
Latitude: 16° 19'S
Longitude: 123° 52'E

The Horizontal Waterfalls in the Buccaneer Archipelago are a product of the huge tides in the region, and the effect is created by the rapid tidal fall on the ocean-side of gaps in the cliffs. When conditions are right it is possible for a "waterfall" up to 3 metres high to form as the waters trapped on the landward side cascade out through the narrow gap to the ocean side. A flotilla of Orion's Zodiacs will take you for an exhilarating trip to witness the phenomenon of the falls. For a totally different perspective, see the falls from the air aboard our exclusively chartered seaplane. You'll gain a completely different appreciation of the massive tidal movement and the prehistoric geology that created it. Later in the day join expedition team members on a Zodiac excursion to Cyclone Bay where the tortured geological folds of what was once seabed will be explained.

Included Expedition
Today your Zodiac excursion will take you to witness the tidal phenomena of the Horizontal Waterfalls. You will also have the opportunity to view the stunning sandstone canyons of the nearby gorges. Your Zodiac excursion will be timed, where possible, to coincide with tidal movement through the gaps were the horizontal waterfalls are created. The amount of actual tide movement will vary depending on tide movement of the day.

Optional Shoreside Expedition
FAST BOAT THROUGH THE FALLS
Whilst our ship’s Zodiacs can show you the falls up close, to experience the thrill of the falls in full tidal movement you will need a larger, faster boat. Local operator Horizontal Falls Adventures has two fast rigid hulled inflatables based at the falls available to give you the ride of your life through the fast moving waters of the falls. Speed through the two gaps in the sandstone walls as the tidal action creates foaming rapids.

Duration: 15 minutes approximately
Cost: AU$55 per person

THURSDAY ISLAND, Torres Strait – Embark
Latitude: 10°34'S
Longitude: 142°13'E

Thursday Island (traditionally known as Waiben) is recognised as one of the last frontiers in Australia, as it holds some great Australian history. At the Torres Strait Museum, learn about the feared Russian invasion of 1898. Had it eventuated, the invaders would have been greeted with a salvo from the 6-inch guns which still peer out over the ocean approach from Green Hill Fort, now home of the museum. Wander through pearlers’ cemeteries where stories of this once dangerous occupation are revealed. Or take in brilliant panoramic vistas of the surrounding islands and tropical seas from Lions Lookout.

The Gab Titui (Star of our Journey) Cultural Centre is a place where Orion guests can discover the rich diversity of the Torres Strait Islander people. It is the region’s first public keeping place for historical and cultural artifacts and tools, as well as both modern and traditional art.

VANSITTART BAY, Western Australia – Wet landing
Latitude: 14°10’S
Longitude: 126°18’E

Vansittart Bay is our destination, located at the southern end of Vansittart Bay. The island was so named by the explorer Phillip Parker King for the shards of pottery he found there, most likely left behind by Macassan traders. Other remnants of visits by the Macassans are tamarind trees which are not native to the Kimberley. After landing ashore, our destination will be an outdoor art gallery of Gwion Gwion (otherwise known as Bradshaw) Aboriginal art. Named after Joseph Bradshaw, the first European person to record them in 1891, the rock images are hard to date. It is believed they were created at least 17,000 yrs ago with some theories indicating they could be even older, potentially up to over 50,000 years ago when humans first explored this continent. If this is the case, the images are possibly the oldest known to man. Of the two primary art forms found along the Kimberley coastline – the Gwion Gwion and Wandjina - the latter is more contemporary than the older Gwion Gwion. The Gwion Gwion is known for its symmetrical, mystical and graceful forms, depicting highly decorated figures adorned with tassels, delicate jewellery and elaborate headdresses. The Wandjina are instantly recognisable for the distinctive haloes around their heads. Inclusions You will be transferred by ship’s Zodiacs to experience a guided walk to view Gwion Gwion Aboriginal art.

Included Expedition
After arrival in Vansittart Bay we will go ashore via Zodiac to a beach landing on Jar Island. There, our Expedition Team will take you on a short walk, past some fascinating rock formations, to the site of the Gwion Gwion art gallery.

The walk to the art site over uneven ground is relatively easy with only one small rock ledge to negotiate, however the access to the majority of the art is a little difficult and includes scrambling over large boulders and crawling under rock overhangs. The reward is a stunning gallery of this ancient and mystical art form.

WYNDHAM, Western Australia (for Bungle Bungles) – Dry landing
Latitude: 15º27'S
Longitude: 128º6'E

Wyndham is the northernmost town in Western Australia and, for us, is the staging post for opportunities to discover the East Kimberley. A wide variety of experiences are possible today. You won’t be able to do them all but be ready to devote the day to travel if you want to gain a glimpse of this incredible land. Wyndham itself is surrounded by some of the most spectacular landforms, rivers and wetlands in the Kimberley.

The frontier township of Kununurra is about an hour’s drive inland and the green capital of the north, owing its verdant surrounds to the largest manmade lake on the Australian mainland; the nearby Lake Argyle and the smaller Lake Kununurra. White settlement of the region is documented by Dame Mary Durack in her books Kings in Grass Castles and Sons in the Saddle. The former Durack cattle station is now flooded by Lake Argyle, however the homestead has been reconstructed and is now a museum.

The region is also famous for the Argyle Diamond mine, the world’s primary source of rare pink diamonds, which have become the company’s signature stone. Argyle Diamonds is the world’s largest supplier of diamonds producing over 30 million carats which accounts for around 25% of the world’s natural diamond production.

Purnululu National Park affords a breathtaking perspective of the Bungle Bungles. They are an incredible sight, and resemble a beehive forming deep chasms with palm trees and long gorges. To appreciate the overall aspect of this weird landscape, one has to take to the air. Though the Aboriginals have lived in this region for generations, Purnululu was “discovered” only in the mid 1980’s. A television crew came upon the unique beehive-shaped domes in 1982 and in 1987 it was proclaimed a National Park. The domes are bordered by great banded cliffs that glow fire-red in the late afternoon sun.

Inclusion
A shuttle bus to Kununurra and around Wyndham township will be provided for those who are not travelling to the Bungle Bungles on optional tours.

Optional Shoreside Expeditions
BUNGLE BUNGLE RANGES SCENIC FLIGHT
Created especially for experiencing all the best sights the region has to offer. Your exhilarating flight will take off from Wyndham taking in the Diversion Dam Wall and the Ord River/Packsaddle Irrigation Areas, showcasing our fertile Ord River Valley farming.

You will then follow Lake Kununurra and the Carr Boyd Ranges down to Lake Argyle, flying over Lake Argyle Spillway, Argyle Downs Homestead, Ord River Dam Wall and Lake Argyle Tourist Village.

Follow the expanse of Lake Argyle down to the cattle country over flying Lissadell and Texas Downs and on to the ancient Bungle Bungle Ranges and Purnululu National Park (approximately 20 minutes orbit); fly past Argyle Diamond Mine and the Ragged Ranges with a panoramic view of Ivanhoe Irrigation Area on your return.

Duration: Approx 2 hours 15 minutes
Cost: AU$360 per person

BUNGLE BUNGLES ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE
Experience all the wonders of Bungle Bungle Ranges, with the added adventure of a fully guided, informative ground tour. Depart Wyndham and enjoy your scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle Ranges and Purnululu National Park before landing at Bellburn Airstrip where you will be picked up in an airconditioned 4WD vehicle.

Then witness the renowned Beehive Domes up close with a walk through Piccaninny Creek followed by an enjoyable picnic lunch in the Cathedral Gorge Amphitheatre.

Light refreshments are served back at the base camp before being transferred back to the airstrip for your scenic flight home to Wyndham and the awaiting Orion.

Duration: Full day
Cost: AU$600 per person including lunch

YIRRKALA – Wet landing
Latitude: 12°244'S
Longitude: 136°883'E

Arriving by Zodiac at Shady Beach we will be met by a local Yolngu family who will greet and “cleanse” us with a traditional smoke ceremony followed by traditional face painting and tasting of local delicacies – oysters, freshly cooked mud crab and speared fish.

Receive first hand insight into the Yolngu culture and share some of the distinctive cultural experiences as we split into groups for “women’s business” and “men’s business”. Women will learn the secret mysteries of Arnhem Land, while the men will learn how to make spears and how to use them.

The Buku – Larrangay Mulka Art Centre, is one of the most prominent indigenous art centres in northern Australia; while the adjoining museum houses the famed ‘Church Panels’, an iconic art work. Hear stories about local history and the close link between art and land.

Ports of call may be subject to weather and tidal conditions, and are subject to change.

NOTE FOR ALL CRUISES: The order in which ports are visited is subject to prevailing tidal and weather conditions.