Day 1: Embarkation
Join our coach transfer in Kununurra – your “welcome aboard” the magnificent True North will be in the frontier town of Wyndham. Embarkation is at 1700 – time for a cocktail with your fellow adventurers before departing at approximately 1830. Dinner is served shortly after leaving port and then it’s an overnight cruise to the King George River.
Day 2: King George, King George Falls and Tranquil Bay
As soon as the tide is high enough, we’ll cross the sand bar at the mouth of the mighty King George to reveal a breathtaking river vista. Our journey upstream will take us to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ – The King George Falls. Here we anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will find endless places to explore. Climb or take the helicopter to the top of the falls for a cruise highlight.
In the afternoon discover the history of the Koolama and take a stroll at Tranquil Bay.
Day 3: Bradshaws and Eagle Falls
Today you will have an opportunity to see the “Bradshaws” – ancient rock art that pre-dates other examples of Aboriginal culture. In fact, they are possibly the oldest ‘paintings’ known to man. Vansittart Bay also has a reputation for monster mackerel! The heli-picnic at Eagle Falls is always a ‘big hit’ - another breathtaking helicopter flight and, True North’s mouth-watering fare alongside a pictureperfect waterfall in in one of the most remote places on earth. The tenders will be also busy exploring local beaches and creeks.
Day 4: Mitchell River, Surveyors Creek and Mitchell Falls
The Mitchell River is renowned for big barra and even bigger crocs! The adventure boats will head up river to the scenic Surveyors Creek – a great place for a swim (no crocs here!) The fishermen will again join the hunt for the elusive barramundi and, there will be more opportunities for helicopter flights over an ancient land including the spectacular Mitchell Falls! Then join us for our pearl and diamond party! Enjoy a glass of bubbly whilst trying on exquisite pieces created by the artistes at Allure, Jewels of the Kimberley and Kimberley Fine Diamonds.
Day 5: Hunt for the black-lip oyster, Wandjina and Bradshaw art, Voltaire Passage and surrounding islands and pearl party
Wake in the stunning turquoise waters of Swift Bay. No time to dally – after an early morning breakfast it’s time to join the ‘hunt for the black-lip oyster’. In fact – their much-talked about proportions render them not hard to find at all! Savour their unique taste direct from the rock – aside from some freshly squeezed lemon, you can’t get much more a la naturale than that. There are also some excellent examples of Wandjina art nearby and the waters are alive with light game species such as queenfish, giant trevally and mackerel. Join the crew for a walk through an ancient gallery, followed by sunset drinks on the picturesque Winyalkin Island. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and watch the sun descend on an action packed day in the Kimberley.
Day 6: Hunter River, Jackson Falls and Prince Frederick Harbour
Wake this morning in the magnificent Hunter River. The Hunter is about as far away as you can get in Australia – a stunning river system that is lined with dense mangrove forests, surrounded by rainforest encrusted mountains and home to ominous salt-water crocodiles. And, the Hunter has it all – fishing, mud-crabbing, bird-watching and simply exploring “where few have been before!” Join one of our adventure boats for a closer look, it’s only a short hike enjoy a challenging hike to Jackson Falls and, there’s even more splendour from the helicopter! In the afternoon, visit one of the Kimberley’s most historic sites – Phillip Parker King’s boab tree.
Day 7: Prince Regent River, King Cascades
The scenery will astound and there are some not-to-be-missed fishing spots as the True North graces the majestic Prince Regent River. This morning’s target species include delectable mangrove jack and fingermark bream. At King Cascade we will manoeuvre the True North right under the falls. Then it’s time for more ‘adventure in the tender’ - a chance to stretch the laces on your hiking boots and an opportunity to swim in yet another picture perfect billabong, or perhaps you’d like to venture further upriver to visit the spectacular ‘Amphitheatre’ waterfall. The helicopter will be popular again when the first group of intrepid explorers returns from Jurassic Park.
Day 8: Early morning fishing expedition, stunning rock art, excursions on expedition boats and picnic
Be amongst the first on deck and join an early morning fishing expedition, or see some stunning rock art or join the ship’s naturalist in one of the adventure boats – and all before another breathtaking helicopter flight to a picnic Falls that you’ll never forget! The chefs will prepare and serve more destination-inspired dishes alongside
a crystal clear billabong.
Day 9: Three Ways, Raft Point and Montgomery Reef
Start the day with some hot fishing action at “Three Ways”. Then join crew and guest alike for a moderate walk to Ruby Falls and be rewarded with a refreshing swim in the large natural rock pool. The keen anglers will take-off for a heli-fishing adventure perhaps to where salt meets the fresh! You will probably then be enjoying lunch as we weigh anchor and set sail for Montgomery Reef! Montgomery is a unique eco-system that must be seen to be believed – and see it you will – as 140 square miles of coral reef rises out of the ocean right before your very eyes! Water cascades from the reef as the tide falls exposing a privileged glimpse of another world! Turtles, dugong, crocodiles and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective.
Day 10: The Horizontal Falls and Silica Beach
It’s time to ‘personally’ introduce you to another Kimberley icon – The Horizontal Falls. Experience the awesome power of the region’s huge tidal range in an exhilarating tender ride and then climb aboard your air conditioned helicopter for a view of the falls that very few experience.
Take a refreshing swim and then walk on the squeaky white sands of Silica Beach. Or join one of the adventure boats on a sightseeing expedition to Whirlpool Pass, an aptly named further demonstration
of the Kimberley’s powerful tides.
All too soon your adventure on the True North is coming to an end – enjoy a farewell dinner to remember as the True North glides past Cockatoo and Koolan Islands, Cape Leveque and down the Dampier Peninsula to Broome.
Day 11: Disembarkation and transfer to your next accommodation or airport
Our arrival in Broome is in time for an early morning coach transfer to your accommodation or connecting flights.
