Cruises 2015 KIMBERLEY EXPEDITIONS Reservations 7 days a week MV OCEANIA

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1 Reservations 7 days a week KIMBERLEY EXPEDITIONS MV OCEANIA Cruises 2015 info@kimberleyexpeditions.com.au

2 Kimberley Expeditions has been established to provide a realistically priced cruise through our magnificent Kimberley Wilderness. Offering Kimberley cruises from Darwin to Broome and Broome to Darwin, Kimberley Expeditions are the best value nature based Australian expedition cruise Company. The professional and caring crew of the very comfortable 27m Catamaran, MV Oceania, are dedicated to making the most of our cruise in a safe and relaxed surrounding. With seven double cabins and two share cabins, our vessel offers its guests a small ship expedition, providing guests aboard the vessel just the right mix of comfort and adventure along with unforgettable locations and scenery. With a fresh approach and new itinerary you can view all the best of the magnificent Kimberley at a very reasonable price. Experience the cruise of a lifetime and let owners Nick and Lorie s 12 years of Kimberley Cruising experience show you the best the Kimberley has to offer without the TOP END price tag.

3 The Kimberley Coast Itinerary Western Australia s Kimberley is one ranges in the world. Up to 12 meters Oceania you will have the chance to Day 1: Welcome Aboard Oceania. Harbor, cross Cambridge Gulf and sail Day 2: Koolama Bay, the entry to of the world s last great wilderness movement every 6 hours sculpturing explore this untouched part of the Your Expeditions begins today. We into Western Australian waters. This King George River. areas. Covering an expanse of nearly the land Kimberley and experience our new will arrange a charter bus to pick you evening meet your fellow travelers Wake in the tranquil setting of 13,000km of remote coastline. It is Almost every island on the Kimberley itinerary allowing you to enjoy the very up at mid morning & transport you to and friendly crew as you enjoy the Koolama Bay, the entrance to King difficult to access and has fewer people coast is surrounded by a fringing reef, best the Kimberley has to offer board the vessel Oceania. Our crew view from the decks and the fresh sea George River. Over breakfast we will per square kilometer than almost any rich in marine life, and hidden along will welcome you aboard and after a air. Relax while the amazing coastline discuss the days activities. The first of other place on Earth. This is big tide the coastline are remnant rainforest safety briefing, an introduction and a disappears as we start our journey the Kimberley s big rivers, the mighty country with one of the greatest tidal pockets and towering cliff s. Aboard light brunch we ll departing Darwin across the Cambridge Gulf. King George. While entering King

4 George River on the high tide we can MV Oceania is steered expertly to the Day 3: Today we will explore Jar & examples of first contact of sailing Day 4: Awake in Porosus Creek. or a Chestnut Rail. On the turn of the enjoy the soaring cliffs and two breath majestic falls. Climb the escarpment Bigge Island. ships and pipe]smoking European Fringed by spectacular red cliffs. tide Fishermen can try their luck for a taking falls of mammoth proportions. to take in the views from above and Our crew will lead you to several seafarers of the 19th century. Keep an This morning we explore the famous Giant Threadfin Salmon. Today you The best views are from the upper take some fantastic photographs of the stunning displays of the distinctive eye out for small rock wallabies and Hunter River and its wildlife. This have the option to enjoy a very scenic sun deck and bow. Feel the spray vessel and falls in the backdrop. Aboriginal rock art in beach caves. large salt water crocodiles. The lack of ecosystem is a favorite for those who helicopter flight over the Mitchell mist produced from billions of litres The paintings include very early feral predators makes the Kimberley enjoy our native birds. We have a Falls. Register you interest with the of water falling hundreds of feet as Bradshaw art of Jar island and on Bigge islands an ideal habitat for vulnerable chance to spot a Great Billed Heron, skipper. mammal species.

5 Day 5: Careening Bay - Prince Regent Basin. Careening Bay was named by Phillip Parker King after his ship, HMC Mermaid, was careened during his first voyage of discovery in the Kimberley. Our crew will lead you to the site of a large boab tree, inscribed by the ships carpenter HMC Mermaid ] 1820, still clearly visible almost 200 years later. This afternoon we continue our cruise into the very popular Prince Regent Basin. Day 6: Prince Regent River to breathtaking King Cascades. We can nose the bow of our vessel under the cascading falls to indulge in an unforgettable wash in the cool fresh water. This afternoon a steep climb up the banks of the river will reveal the mysterious Aboriginal Bradshaw Paintings (Gwion Gwion), thought to be some of the world s oldest indigenous art, dating back over 20, 000 years Day 7: Enjoy a picnic lunch at beautiful Camp Creek. Today s high spring tide will allow us access to a hidden gem. Early Kimberley Explorers discovered and named this creek as an ideal place to camp. There should be time for a leisurely swim in the fresh water pools. The more adventurous may wish to join a nature walk, keeping an eye out for native Kimberley birdlife. This evening we cruise to our favorite Kimberley Beach. Hanover beach, where and early explorer Lt Grey set out to discover the great inland sea. On the high tide we take our vessel Oceania many miles up the Prince Regent River to discover the spectacular waterfall cascading over terraced rock formations. Day 8: A morning beach walk and cautious beach swim. Cruise through Kuri Bay, the original home of the south seas pearl industry. Down into Collier Bay home of up

6 to 12m tides. Going ashore to visit creek splash. We will then cruise of Cyclone Creek. Cruising through the Buccaneer Archipelago. Please note: This itinerary is subject a secluded and very interesting through to Talbot Bay the location of King Sound witness the effects of the Day 11: We ve shared some amazing to change. The skipper will customize Aboriginal Wandjina rock art gallery. the magnificent Horizontal Falls. iron ore mining operations on Koolan experiences together and made your cruise depending on weather and and Cockatoo Islands. Visit Crocodile some great new friends. tidal conditions. Day 9: See Montgomery Reef rise Day 10: In Talbot Bay, the region s Creek to enjoy exploration and fresh Unfortunately today we disembark in out of the ocean as the tide ebbs. 12 metre tides create an amazing water swimming. Finally we toast to Broome at around 10.00am. For guests To undertake some of the shore based Join a reef cruise in our tenders to spectacle. our Kimberley Expedition and enjoy traveling that day we can arrange your excursions you will need to have a study the marine life. We explore After we have experienced the afternoon drinks as the sun sets over transfers to the airport or to our depot moderate level of fitness. You are Red Cone Creek for a refreshing swim awesome power of the falls then spend in Broome until your flights. Our other however, quite welcome to enjoy the in the water hole of Ruby Falls or the some time exploring the spectacular guests can be transferred to their hotel views from the vessel without going beautiful Sale River rainforest and geology and scenery of the waterways of choice. ashore. Please call Lorie or Nick to discuss your requirements further.

7 Facilities on board the vessel FOOD AND DRINKS MV Oceania is a 27m catamaran boasting an exceptional 9m beam. The vessel is fully air]conditioned As you d expect we provide great coffee, hot chocolate and a selection of teas. and sleeps 20 guests, with 8 shared ablution facilities. Alcoholic beverages our available from our bar at very reasonable prices. We stock several beers, both mid and full strength, champagne, premixed sprits and a selection of nice house wines with a focus on our lovely Margaret River Wine Region. Let us know what you might like and we ll make sure we have plenty at hand. Our meals are based on healthy local Accommodation Each cabin features Storage produce and fresh seafood wherever Upper deck ] 3 double cabins, 6 berth family share cabin Double Cabins can be configured into two single beds or a queen. Storage shelves Bar fridge Air]conditioning. possible (with a light smattering of extremely tasty irresistible desserts that may not be so healthy). Please Main deck ] 4 double cabins 1 single 240V power sockets let us know if you have any dietary berth Reading lights requirements upon final payment.

8 TRAVEL INSURANCE paid to confirm your reservation. ABOUT US Kimberley Expeditions offers its guests CRUISE FARE WHAT S NOT CONTACT US Odyssey Vessel Management Pty ii) 70% (being the balance) due 60 days Kimberley Expeditions was founded a small ship expedition, providing INCLUDED Nick and Lorie LInton, Managers Ltd strongly recommends you before the charter. by Nick and Lorie Linton, who have guests aboard the vessel just the right Fares do not include items of a P F (08) have comprehensive person travel iii) If cancellation occurs at the been providing world class Kimberley mix of comfort and adventure along personal nature, including but PO Box 1280, Dunsborough WA 6281 insurance to cover all emergency operator s discretion (i.e. due to expeditions for the last 12 years. Nick with unforgettable locations and not limited to: travel and medical info@kimberleyexpeditions.com.au medical situations and late weather) a full refund will be given. and Lorie Linton started cruising the scenery for a very affordable price. insurance, emergency evacuation, cancellation refunds iv) Cheques (marked Not Negotiable) Kimberley in They have recently You too can experience the cruise of a shopping onboard, bar expenses, Broome Depot can be made to Kimberley Expeditions, realized the need to provide a well lifetime. Let Nick and Lorie s 12 years optional shore experiences ] heli 7 Farrell Street TERMS Cash, Visa Bankcard or Master Cards. priced expedition to Kimberley region. of Kimberley cruising experience show flights and adventure high speed boat Broome, WA 6725 Please ask us about our discounted You can also deposit payment directly By running an efficient family business you the best the Kimberley has to offer rides, medical treatment, telephone bookings for whole groups. into our account, please contact the they have managed to keep their prices without the TOP END price tag. and internet charges. Single fare Cancellation & PaymentTerms i) 30% non]refundable deposit to be office for details. down. *CRUISE FARE WHAT S INCLUDED Included in your cruise fare are guests who do not wish to share with a same sex passenger. accommodation as booked on board, cruise transportation, all meals onboard, facilities, port & handling charges, Excursions and tender transfers. Govt. Fees & Taxes.

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