Kimberley Is A Welcome Addition

AUGUST 2023 ISSUE

THERE’S A new offering in Travemarvel’s product range for 2024 with Kimberley Coastal Cruising joining the brand’s portfolio for the first time.

The 10-day ‘Kimberley Coast Adventure’ travels between Broome and Darwin and is priced from $8,945 per person, including early booking and payment savings.

“Customer demand for the Kimberley is high and we know there is nothing quite like exploring the Kimberley from both the coast and from the land,” said Cher Lontok, Travelmarvel’s Australian Head of Product.

Sailing between July and August 2024, cruises include key attractions such as Montgomery Reef, Bigge Island Horizontal Falls and King George Falls. At Freshwater Cove a local Indigenous guide will present the millennia old Wandjina rock art site.

Cruising aboard the 164-guest Heritage Adventure, which features a pool, spa and sauna, guests will be accompanied by a cruise director and a full expedition team.

Daily zodiac adventures are included as well as beer, wine and soft drink served with lunch and dinner.

Guests can also combine the cruise with a 4WD land journey for the 18-day ‘Kimberley Coast and 4WD Adventure’ which is priced from $14,240 per person twin share, including savings of up to $3,900 per couple when paying in full 10 months prior to departure.

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GET IN QUICK TO SEE LARGE LAKE

TRAVELLERS ARE being encouraged to visit one of Australia’s natural phenomena now before weather conditions change.

Designer Journeys have launched a new tour to view Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre in flood.

The five-day tour includes a flight over the lake to view the spectacle from the air, as well as luxury safari tent accommodation in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges, a stay at the Prairie Outback Hotel in Parachilna and a fossil tour with a local expert.

“We are excited to be able to provide bespoke experiences for travellers to be able to see this natural phenomenon,” said Matt McCann, CEO of Designer Journeys.

“The flooding in Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre is a rare and spectacular event, and we want to make sure that travellers have the opportunity to experience it in the best possible way.

“This may be the last opportunity for a while, as Australia is transitioning from La Nina to El Nino, which is expected to bring dry conditions to the region.”

Departing from Adelaide, the tour takes in Wilpena Pound, an ancient meeting place surrounded by mountain ranges. A scenic flight over the South Australian outback is also included, along with an exploration of the geologically impressive Flinders Ranges.

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