西澳大利亚【TRUE NORTH 真北号】8日探索之旅（布鲁姆⇌温德姆）

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. Introduce yourself to the delights of TRUE NORTH’s revered dining saloon as we begin an overnight cruise to the Kingfisher Islands.

George Water is very highly regarded as a fishing destination – and that is saying something in the fish-rich waters of the Kimberley.

The ‘George’ is a vast area of creeks and estuaries known to be stalked by hungry barramundi! A large mulloway or ‘threadie’ will also give you a run for your money and other target species include ‘fine eaters’ such as mangrove jack and fingermark.

Then it’s onto the Barlee Impediment – a huge bank of mud surrounded by intriguing mangroves. The mangroves always prove to be a bird-watchers delight and the area is also favoured as barra habitat!

We’ll also explore the Glenelg River. Any chance to explore the ‘Glenelg’ is a chance not to be missed – the river is remote, not often visited and well known for crocs! No fear in the ship’s helicopter though – those keen for a swim can fly well beyond the reach of even the most determined saltie!

George Water is very highly regarded as a fishing destination – and that is saying something in the fish-rich waters of the Kimberley.

The ‘George’ is a vast area of creeks and estuaries known to be stalked by hungry barramundi! A large mulloway or ‘threadie’ will also give you a run for your money and other target species include ‘fine eaters’ such as mangrove jack and fingermark.

Then it’s onto the Barlee Impediment – a huge bank of mud surrounded by intriguing mangroves. The mangroves always prove to be a bird-watchers delight and the area is also favoured as barra habitat!

We’ll also explore the Glenelg River. Any chance to explore the ‘Glenelg’ is a chance not to be missed – the river is remote, not often visited and well known for crocs! No fear in the ship’s helicopter though – those keen for a swim can fly well beyond the reach of even the most determined saltie!

Some high adventure today! The ‘Walcott’ is renowned for big barra and even bigger crocs!

And opportunity to ‘ride the tide’ through the spectacular Charnley Gorge, to where the salt meets the fresh – is one of the Kimberley’s most hand-picked experiences! This is especially so if you then get a chance to sight-cast ravenous barra as they wait for the tide to spill into their billabong home away from home! Jacks, fingermark and threadfin will also be on the ‘list’.

The scenery will astound and there are more not to be missed fishing spots as the TRUE NORTH graces

the majestic Prince Regent River. At King Cascade we manoeuvre the bow under the falls and swim in the billabong above. But enough of that – its picnic day!

Another breathtaking helicopter flight this time to a picnic that you’ll never forget – the TRUE NORTH’s mouthwatering cuisine prepared alongside a crystal clear billabong – in one of the most remote places on earth!

This morning the expedition boats will ply St George Basin and Rothsay Water – more discovery and more fishing adventure. Perhaps there will be opportunity to visit the ruins of an ill-fated first settlement and the graves of the most unfortunate.

Then join ‘the hunt for the black-lip oyster’. In fact – their much-talked about proportions render them not that hard to find at all! Savour their unique taste direct from the rock – aside from freshly squeezed lemon; you can’t get much more a la naturale than that!

Then something special again – late in the afternoon join guest and crew alike for stunning sunset drinks on the beach!

Now it’s time to introduce you to yet another Kimberley icon – The Horizontal Falls! Experience the awesome power of the region’s huge tidal range in an exhilarating expedition boat ride and then climb aboard the helicopter for a view of the falls that few experience! Later, stroll on the stunning white sands of Silica Beach before a visit to the oldest working pearl farm in the Kimberley – Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. On the way back to the TRUE NORTH call into beautiful Waterfall Reef before the sun sets on your Kimberley adventure!