Luxury Australia outback holiday with True North Cruise

Itinerary in brief: 

• 2 nights Perth
• 2 nights Broome
• 5 nights True North Cruise
• 3 nights El Questro Homestead
• 3 nights Bamurru Plains

Day 1: Depart UK 

Depart UK from your chosen airport. 

Included: International flights

Day 2: Arrive Perth 

On arrival in Perth, you'll be met and driven to your hotel, checking in for two nights. Why not head straight out to explore the city, or hop on the boat down the river to Fremantle, an iconic suburb by the beach. Here you can explore the markets, eat in cool cafes and visit the Shipwreck Museum. 

Included: Transfers, 4* hotel

Day 3: Perth and the Swan Valley 

Relax and soak in the views today as you head off up the river to the Swan Valley. Enjoy the Perth skyline as you cruise by, tucking into a delicious lunch on board with a glass on wine. When you arrive, you'll disembark and explore the region on a tour, including a wine tasting at Lancaster Winery, trying some chocolate at a local chocolatery and learning about the region from your guide. In the afternoon you'll cruise back to Perth enjoying tea and cakes on board before arriving back into the city. 

Included: Swan Valley cruise, 4* hotel

Day 4: Fly to Broome 

This morning you'll be driven to the airport for your flight north to Broome. Tucked away on the north coast of Western Australia, Broome is known for it's wide sandy beaches and rich history, both from the extensive pearling industry and from the WWII history in this region. Spend the afternoon exploring the Indigenous art galleries and the lively markets, before tucking into some fresh seafood for dinner. 

Included: Transfers, internal flights, 4* hotel

Day 5: Broome 

Broome is a lovely little place - it's pretty small so you can see the sights in a couple of hours downtown before retreating to the peaceful beauty of Cable Beach, a stunning stretch of sand. If you time it right you could also witness ‘Staircase to the Moon’, a phenomenon where the recently set sun illuminates the moon in a deep shade of orange, which reflects over the mudflats of Roebuck Bay to create rungs of a ladder up climbing up to it. If you miss this event, then don’t worry, you can still experience the sunset from a different perspective – you could ride across Cable Beach on a camel!

Included: 4* hotel 

Days 6 - 11: True North Cruise to Rowley's Shoals 

Spend the next six days cruising through the Rowley Shoals with True North, on a luxurious and adventurous journey along the Kimberley coastline. Every day is different, with snorkelling and diving in the vibrant coral gardens, cruising through turquoise lagoons and looking for rare marine life on one of earth's most untouched reefs. Dine on delicious food each night, with evenings under the stars after days of swimming and fishing. 

With only 36 guests, the emphasis is all on personalised service and impeccable guising, with knowledgeable experts who know exactly how to bring the underwater world to life. Look for manta rays and sea turtles, clouds of shimmering fish and colourful coral in the pristine water. This cruise will bring to life this untouched area of Australia. 

Included: All meals, soft drinks and activities, True North 

Day 12: Fly to Kununurra and El Questro 

Arriving back into Broome, you'll disembark and head to the airport in time for your flight to Kununurra. From here, you'll hop into a light aircraft to fly to El Questro Homestead. This secluded lodge is set in the vast wilderness of the Kimberley, where you can combine outback adventure with comfort and luxury. 

Included: Internal flights, light aircraft transfer, all meals and some experiences, El Questro Homestead

Days 13 & 14: El Questro 

Tucked away in the red rock landscapes of the Kimberley, you'll find El Questro Homestead. This unique lodge is a haven of peace and tranquillity and whilst fully committed to providing a luxurious stay, remains an adventurous and active place to visit. With only nine suites, you'll feel like you have this enormous landscape to yourselves, spending your days enjoying guided walks through dramatic gorges, soaking in hot springs and cruising along Chamberlain Gorge. 

Back at the lodge, you can relax in the peaceful rooms, with sweeping verandas and a pool that overlooks the beautiful gorge. Dine under the stars or on private cliff-top spots, feasting on gourmet meals as you discuss your exciting day exploring the Kimberley. This is true wilderness luxury, some of the best there is. 

Included: All meals, drinks and activities, El Questro Homestead

Day 15: Fly to Bamurru Plains

Embark on an epic travel day today, starting with the short light aircraft flight to Kununurra. From here you'll take a scheduled flight to Darwin, before taking a final light aircraft flight to Bamurru Plains, in Kakadu National Park. On arrival you'll be shown to your luxury safari tent - why not head straight to the bar for a G&T as you watch the sun set. 

Included: Light aircraft transfers, internal flight, Bamurru Plains

Days 16 & 17: Bamurru Plains

Built on stilts overlooking the Mary River floodpains at the edge of Kakadu National Park, Bamurra Plains is the ultimate place to experience Australia's wild Top End. This lodge offers 'Wild Bush Luxury' at its best, bringing a touch of style to a beautiful wilderness. The area is home to one of the largest crocodile populations on the planet, while over 236 species of bird soar through the skies above. An adult-only lodge perfect for remote honeymoons, there's nowhere quite like it. 

This luxury eco-camp focuses on environmental sustainability and offers the highest levels of comfort. Each of the ten en-suite safari bungalows is designed to expose you to the sights and sounds of the bush, with floor to ceiling mesh-screening facing the floodplains. From here, you can watch the sun rise over the Australian bush from the comfort of your very own  bed. Built on raised timber platforms, they feature large private decks for sipping crisp Australian wine whilst spotting wildlife.

Set off on thrilling airboat safaris to spot crocs, watch birds from the treetop canopy 'hide' or book in a guided game drive to see brumbies, buffalo, dingos and wallabies. A stay at Bamarru Plains includes daily guided wilderness adventures, so you'll be totally spoilt for choice. At the end of an active day in the bush, take a soak in the infinity pool as flocks of magpie geese fly overhead. Magic!

Included: All meals, drinks and activities, Bamurru Plains

Day 18: Depart Darwin 

After your final breakfast in the bush, you'll hop on the light aircraft back to Darwin in time for your flight home. 

Included: Breakfast, light aircraft transfers, international flights

Day 19: Arrive UK