True North Cruises - 6 Night Kimberley Islands - Broome - Hunter Creek Cruise

Day One
Your “welcome aboard” the magnificent True North will be amidst the untouched wilderness that surrounds the Hunter River. Our light aircraft will transfer you from Broome to the spectacular Mitchell Plateau. Here you will join your first flight in the air conditioned/leather seated luxury of our onboard helicopter. The Hunter River is about as ‘far away’ as you can get in Australia, and your transfer to the True North will be over a stunning river system that is lined with dense mangrove forests, surrounded by rainforest encrusted mountains and home to man-eating crocodiles. Once onboard there will be time to settle into your cabin and, to sample the True North’s famous cuisine! Then it’s back to the business of adventure – and ‘the Hunter’ has it all - fishing, mud crabbing, bird-watching and simply exploring “where few have been before!” Join one of our expedition boats, it’s only a short hike to Jackson Falls and there’s even more splendour from the helicopter! Hopefully we’ll have time for a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island before introducing you to the delights of True North’s dining saloon!

Day Two
Our first stop this morning is one of the Kimberley’s most historic sites – Phillip Parker King’s boab tree. And then it’s on to the mighty Prince Regent! The scenery will astound and there will be some not to be missed fishing action as the True North graces this majestic river. At Kings Cascades we manoeuvre the True North right under the falls before another breathtaking helicopter flight to a picnic that you’ll never forget – True North’s mouth-watering cuisine alongside a crystal clear billabong – in one of the most remote places on earth! The helicopter will also be popular when the first group of intrepid explorers returns from Jurassic Park. Then we’ll rejoin the True North at our overnight anchorage off Camp Creek.

Day Three
The early risers will be treated to a heli-flight with a difference – a champagne sunrise on the top of a mountain! Then it’s time for more ‘adventure in the tenders’ – a chance to stretch the laces on your hiking boots and an opportunity to swim in yet another picture perfect billabong! The more adventurous will use the helicopter to fish our most secret billabongs and everyone will find their own special place in the mighty Regent!

Day Four
This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River. Fish the mouth for barra and then join naturalists and adventurers alike as we ‘ride the tide’ on a classic river expedition! Enjoy a swim in your very own billabong before returning to the ultimate comfort of the True North. You will probably 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, manta rays and every imaginable sea creature abound and the helicopter puts all in perspective!

Day Five
Start the day with some more hot fishing action – this time at “Three Ways”. Then enjoy a refreshing swim at Ruby Falls – the ladies will not be able to resist our mud pack and day spa special! A short lunchtime cruise will deliver all aboard to the impressive silhouette of Raft Point. Here, join crew and guest alike for a moderate climb to an art gallery with a difference and, the well-preserved Raft Point Wandjina paintings.

Day Six
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! Enjoy a swim at Crocodile Creek and a walk on Silica Beach. 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 & Koolan Islands, Cape Leveque and down the Dampier Peninsula to Broome!

Day Seven
Our arrival in Broome is in time for an early morning coach transfer to your accommodation or connecting flights – our crew is already looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard the TRUE NORTH!

Helicopter and light aircraft transfers ex Broome to the True North ARE INCLUDED in the cruise tariff.