Australia's Iconic Kimberley from Broome, 18 August 2026 (10 nights)

With its iconic Cable Beach, vibrant history, and laid-back atmosphere, Broome offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

The Lacepede Islands are a remote, Class-A natural reserve off Western Australia's Kimberley coast, recognised for providing a pristine animal haven. They are low-lying sand cays bordered by turquoise waters that host massive seabird breeding colonies. Often referred to as a birdwatcher's paradise, the islands are home to one of the world's largest brown booby breeding populations as well as a major nesting place for green turtles.

Collier Bay is a massive inlet on the rugged Kimberley coast of Western Australia, located roughly 100 kilometres deep and 65 kilometres wide. Named after Sir George Collier in 1821, the bay is bounded by the Yampi Peninsula to the south and is renowned for its extreme tidal phenomena, remote islands, and complex geology featuring ancient tectonic folds.

Careening Bay, also known as Wunbung-gu to the Traditional Owners, the Wunambal Gaambera people, is a remote and historically significant cove within the Prince Regent National Park on Western Australia’s Kimberley coast. It is most famous as the site where Lieutenant Phillip Parker King beached his leaking vessel, the HMC Mermaid, for critical repairs in September 1820. During the 17-day stay, the ship's carpenter inscribed "HMC Mermaid 1820" into a large boab tree. Today, this National Heritage-listed tree still stands, with the original carving grown to massive proportions, serving as a rare and tangible link to early Australian maritime exploration.

The Hunter River in Kimberley is an isolated, picturesque river that flows from Donkins Hill to York Sound, known for its stunning 90-metre waterfalls (Hunter and Donkin Falls) and lush mangrove forests. This 16-km river, known as Yirinni by the Wunambal Gaambera people, is a popular wilderness cruise destination for witnessing enormous saltwater crocodiles and ancient rock art.

A visit to Swift Bay, located in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia, is a profound journey into one of the world's most significant outdoor art galleries. Accessible only by expedition ship or helicopter, the bay is renowned for its exceptional galleries of Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art, which adorn the ancient sandstone rock shelters. As you wander through the rugged, maze-like rock formations, you'll encounter remarkably well-preserved depictions of spiritual beings and intricate human figures that date back thousands of years. Beyond the history, the bay's dramatic coastline—characterised by fractured sandstone cliffs and turquoise waters—offers a raw and powerful glimpse into the ancient heart of the Australian wilderness.

Vansittart Bay, in Western Australia's isolated Kimberley region, is a breathtaking, rocky coastal resort famed for its turquoise waters, white beaches, and mangrove-lined shoreline. It is a popular expedition cruise destination that combines old Aboriginal art, crucial WWII history, and diverse fauna. Extremely tranquil, providing a true wilderness experience surrounded by the Timor Sea.

The King George River and Lagoon is a remote, breathtaking Kimberley destination with 80-meter twin sandstone falls that plunge directly into a tidal river. Known as Western Australia's highest twin falls, they are most spectacular from April to May, when water crashes over multi-coloured sedimentary cliffs. It is well renowned for its dramatic, narrow gorge and breathtaking, sheer red granite scenery. Visitors generally board Zodiac boats or cruise ship tenders from Koolama Bay to explore the 7.5-mile gorge, which is flanked by towering sandstone, mangroves, and monsoon forest.

From lush national parks to rich Aboriginal heritage, Darwin is Australia’s tropical frontier.