Holiday Overview
Life on-board the TRUE NORTH is certainly comfortable and stylish. The high crew to guest ratio (22:36) enables them to provide personal service and attention to detail. The ship offers 3 levels of spacious cabin and they enjoy a revered reputation for dining. They have been doing this a long time - all the bits and pieces are exactly where they should be and certainly of the guests fall in love with the TRUE NORTH – they very quickly determine that she is purpose built for what she does and that they could not be doing what they are doing and, seeing what they are seeing if they were not on the TRUE NORTH; but she is, with equal certainty, not the focus of what they do!
The Snapshot itinerary features several Kimberley icons including the King George Falls, the Hunter River, the Prince Regent River, Montgomery Reef and the Horizontal Waterfalls.
N.B. This itinerary is provided as example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. Helicopter flights can be purchased additional to the cruise tariff as a package or individually.
True North Kimberley Snapshot Cruise includes:
- 7 nights cruise full board
- All activities (helicopter at a supplement)
Day 0 - Welcome Aboard!
Your ‘Welcome Aboard’ the magnificent TRUE NORTH is in the pearling port of Broome. Embarkation is at 1700 – time for a cocktail with your fellow adventurers before departing at approximately 1830. Dinner is served shortly after leaving port for the overnight cruise to Yampi Sound.
Day 1 - Yampi Sound - Doubtful Bay
Awake to the majestic Kimberley and savour an irresistible True North breakfast as you glide past Cockatoo and Koolan Islands – the attentive crew will be happy to introduce the colourful histories of both! Then it’s time to ‘personally’ introduce you to a 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! Then – you will have hardly had a chance to catch your breath when, for those who can’t wait one minute longer, Leadline Creek will be the first opportunity to ‘land a barra’! Before you know it, your first day onboard will be coming to an end – but there’s still time to select a fine wine and to enjoy a leisurely evening meal as you cruise to Doubtful Bay.
Day 2 - Sale River - Montgomery Reef
This morning is devoted to exploring the Sale River. Fish the mouth for barra and then join naturalists and adventurers alike as you ‘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. Then, you’ll probably be enjoying lunch as they weigh anchor and cruise for another Kimberley icon – 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 3 - Prince Regent River
The scenery will astound and there are some not to be missed fishing spots as the True North graces the majestic Prince Regent River. At Kings Cascades they 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. The helicopter will be popular again when the first group of intrepid explorers returns from Jurassic Park!
Day 4 - Hunter River - Vansittart Bay
If you think the Regent was good – wait till you see the Hunter! With stunning red cliffs set behind rainforest and mangroves – the Hunter River is yet another awesome setting for fishing, mud crabbing, bird watching and just simply exploring! Enjoy an exhilarating hike to the hidden Jackson Falls and there’s even more splendour from the helicopter! Hopefully there will be time for a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island and then it’s an overnight cruise to Vansittart Bay.
Day 5 - Eagle Falls - Koolama Bay
Today there will be an opportunity to see the “Bradshaws” – possibly the oldest art known to man. The heli-picnic at Eagle Falls is always a ‘big hit’- enjoy a sumptuous picnic lunch amidst breathtaking scenery. The tenders will also be busy exploring local beaches and creeks. Overnight we cruise to Koolama Bay.
Day 6 - The King George - Wyndham
Yet another mighty Kimberley river – The King George! As soon as the tide is high enough, you’ll cross the sand bars at the mouth to reveal even more breathtaking river vista. Then the journey upstream will take you to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ – The King George Falls. Here you 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. Just the thought of leaving this magnificence will inspire mutiny! Learn about the bombing of a state-ship during WWII, then take a stroll at Tranquil Bay before you continue onto the frontier port of Wyndham.
Day 8 - Coach to Kununurra
Your courtesy coach will arrive at approximately 0800 hours for transfer to Kununurra and your crew will already be looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard the mighty TRUE NORTH!
Image Gallery
True North Ship, tender and helicopter
True North King Cascade
True North King George River
Explorer Class Cabin
Montgomery Reef
Eagle Falls
Tenders
tender on beach
Lounge
Eagle Creek
Ashore for a climb
True North
River Class Cabin
Fishing
Hunter River
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