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THREE RIVERS ADVENTURE Cruise 14nights/15days - Dates & Prices
DETAILED ITINERARY
The ultimate cruise - an experience you will not forget!
Three major river systems - Drysdale, Mitchell and Hunter. Magic in their own right with spectacular scenery - the ultimate cruise with lots of interest in between with Bradshaw rock art, beaches, amazing rock formations, and to keep us well fed, loads of fish, crabs and oysters. Travel from Kununurra by light plane to Kalumburu then a 4WD to Red Sky. Return from the Hunter River by helicopter to the Mitchell Plateau, an adventure in itself, then a light plane to either Kununurra or Broome.
The following itinerary may vary due to prevailing weather conditions and the tides. It is a good indication of the content of the cruise, but may be in a different order. For special interest groups, eg birdwatching, nature cruises or anglers, we tailor the cruise specifically to suit.
| Day 1 | An early morning charter flight from Kununurra to Kalumburu. A 4WD to McGowan's Camp to 'Red Sky at Night' for your warm welcome aboard. Cruise north through Napier Broome Bay into a small cove for your first night's anchorage. A walk ashore with oyster collecting and viewing the trepanger's oven ruins. Exciting fishing before Mango Daiquiris and your first gourmet meal aboard. |
| Day 2 | Cruise with the incoming tide into Vansitaart Bay to anchor off a striking white beach. A walk ashore to view the DC3 wrecked on the mud flats after running out of fuel looking for Broome?! Fish the reefs before travelling south into a small cove for the night's anchorage. |
| Day 3 | A tinnie ride to Rocky Cove to explore the rock formations with some rock art clearly visible - more with a bit of effort. Great reef fishing before travelling to Jar Island to anchor off a small beach. A walk and easy climb to view Bradshaw art among the rock formations. Travel north to Freshwater Bay for the night's anchorage. |
| Day 4 | Visit the cascading falls in a small creek off Freshwater Bay for a walk and swim before a scenic trip around Cape Bougainville and into Parry Harbour. A perfect anchorage for the night with a fishing trip to collect our dinner. |
| Day 5 | Depart Parry Harbour and anchor near a small white beach for a spot of beachcombing before travelling south into the Osborne Islands group. Explore the rocky shores for rock art and photo opportunities before anchoring for the night. |
| Day 6 | A leisurely cruise across Admiralty Gulf and into the mouth of the might Mitchell River. Cruise with the incoming tide to anchor in the deep water over the sandbanks to be landlocked at low tide. Set our pots for the big muddies and collect our catch before returning to 'Red Sky' for a rest before chasing that elusive barra. |
| Day 7 | Early fishing for the keen with a trip to the end of the river to fish the mud bars for barra and birdwatching and croc spotting along the way. More crabbing if needed and then visit another cascading waterfall for a long walk and exploration. |
| Day 8 | A tinnie ride with the incoming tide into Surveyor's Creek for a climb and walk to follow the path of the creek with a very impressive series of waterfalls. Return to 'Red Sky' and travel to the mouth of the Mitchell River to anchor in a small creek for the night. Fantastic sunset and time for another cocktail! |
| Day 9 | Depart with the last of the runout to travel around Cape Voltaire and into Montague Sound. Through a small gap between islands to anchor in Safety Bay for the night. Photo opportunities of balancing rock and beautiful beaches. Great inlets for Mangrove Jacks and Barra and tide races for pelagics. Loads of fun. |
| Day 10 | Early morning fishing before a short trip south into Swift Bay to collect water. Beach walks with middens, rock art and interesting rock formations. Travel through a small pass between islands past pearl farms to anchor at the southern end of Palm Island. |
| Day 11 | Early morning oyster collecting and fishing before heading with the tide along an arm of the inlet. Walk along the rocks along the side of the creek to view breathtaking panels of Bradshaw art. Great views and photos. Another night at Palm Island |
| Day 12 | Early departure to cruise around the islands of Montague Sound then through the very rocky Scott Strait to anchor at Scott Strait Inlet. Fish the incoming tide and watch the fish streaming through the narrow gap of a small inlet. |
| Day 13 | Another early departure to travel into Prince Frederick Harbour to make our way to the majestic Hunter River. A stop aong the way to view jumbled rock formations including 'bum rock' and 'Bob Hawke rock'. Cameras out for our entry through the headlands of the Hunter River. Ashort trip into Porosus Creek for our scenic and sheltered anchorage. A tinnie ride through the cliffs for exciting fishing on a rock bar. |
| Day 14 | Early morning reflections of the red cliffs before crabbing with the incoming tide. A trip to the end of a small creek for a walk to a waterfall and pool for a swim. Continue our tinnie exploration to the end of the main arm of the Hunter for gorges, birdwatching and just enjoyment. Return to 'Red Sky' to check the crabpots then fishing before sunset and our last cocktails. |
| Day 15 | More reflections of the red cliffs of the Hunter as we prepare for our sad farewells and make a short trip around to Helicopter Island to await our helicopter flight to the Mitchell Plateau via the Mitchell Falls where we will join a charter flight to either Broome or Kununurra |
Getting back to nature has never been this civilised
