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60 BEST SELLER Emma Gorge Untamed Kimberley   11 DAYS  DARWIN BROOME   WDB   WBD Darwin Katherine Kununurra El Questro Halls Creek Fitzroy Crossing Broome 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. HIGHLIGHTS • Tour Darwin’s city sights • Cruise Katherine Gorge • See ancient Aboriginal rock art • See the Katherine Outback Experience show • Visit fascinating Argyle Downs Homestead • Take a thrilling boat ride on the Ord River • Explore Hidden Valley (Mirima) National Park • Dinner at Kununurra Sandalwood Factory • Relax on Chamberlain Gorge • Hike up Emma Gorge • Tour Argyle Diamond Mine • Visit an art gallery featuring Indigenous artwork • Cruise on Geikie Gorge • Marvel at a Cable Beach sunset Kununurra Day 1   Welcome to 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 travelers at a restaurant that affords spectacular waterfront views. Hotel: Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin. DW Day 2   Darwin – Katherine Travel south along the Stuart Highway today, stopping at Adelaide River’s poignant War Cemetery. This afternoon, travel on 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 Ord River cruise at the Katherine Outback Experience. Hotel: Paraway Motel, Katherine. B DW 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. Hotel: Kununurra Country Club Resort, 2 nights. B DW 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