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Expedition ship cruising beneath twin waterfalls in a red sandstone gorge in the Kimberley

Destination

The Kimberley

A remote wilderness carved by time, shaped by tides and rich in living culture.

Australia’s wild frontier

The Kimberley is a region of extraordinary contrasts, where towering red cliffs meet turquoise waters and waterfalls cascade through ancient gorges. Along Australia’s remote northwest coast, dramatic tides shape a landscape rich in wildlife and culture. Exploring by sea reveals secluded bays, rugged islands and breathtaking scenery around every turn.

Highlights

The moments you’ll remember

Tender beside a waterfall plunging over layered red cliffs in the Kimberley

Dramatic waterfalls

Witness cascading waterfalls framed by towering red cliffs, tucked within the Kimberley’s remote gorges.

Saltwater crocodile gliding through still water

Wildlife encounters

Discover the Kimberley’s wild inhabitants, from saltwater crocodiles and soaring sea eagles to marine life along the coast.

Tender navigating tidal currents pouring off an exposed reef in the Kimberley

The power of the tides

Experience dramatic tidal movements that reveal hidden reefs and send powerful currents through narrow coastal passages.

Activities

What you will do

Fishing

Cast a line in remote coastal waters, surrounded by the Kimberley’s rugged scenery.

Helicopter adventures

Soar above towering cliffs, winding rivers and remote wilderness for a fresh perspective on the Kimberley.

Waterfall encounters

Cruise close to cascading waterfalls and feel the spray beneath dramatic sandstone cliffs.

Beach bonfires

Gather around a beach bonfire as the sun sets, sharing stories beneath the Kimberley’s star-filled sky.

Wildlife

Wildlife of the Kimberley

Brolga showing its grey plumage and red head

Brolga

Australia’s iconic crane, the brolga is instantly recognisable by its silver-grey plumage and vivid red head. Pairs are famous for their elaborate courtship dance of leaps, bows and trumpeting calls across the Kimberley’s wetlands.

Saltwater crocodile basking on a muddy mangrove bank

Saltwater crocodile

The world’s largest living reptile, the saltwater crocodile patrols the Kimberley’s tidal rivers, mangroves and estuaries. Watching one bask on a muddy riverbank from the safety of an expedition tender is one of the region’s most thrilling wildlife encounters.

Humpback whale breaching from the ocean

Humpback whale

Each winter, humpback whales migrate from Antarctic waters to the warm Kimberley coast to give birth and raise their calves. Between June and October, breaching whales and mothers with young are a regular sight from the deck.

Brahminy kite perched on a weathered branch against a blue sky

Brahminy kite

With its rich chestnut plumage and bright white head, the Brahminy kite is a striking sight along the Kimberley coast. Often seen soaring above mangroves and estuaries, it hunts fish and crabs from the water’s surface.

Vessel

Aboard True North

Purpose-built to explore the Kimberley, True North carries just 36 guests, with six adventure boats and an onboard helicopter to take you further into the wilderness.

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