Departing Broome we track across the Dampier Peninsula and overhead King Sound, home to Australia's largest tides and amongst the highest in the world. This is where you will complete a bucket list experience, flying over the Horizontal Waterfalls which has been described by Sir David Attenborough as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.
We continue flying across the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian sandstone which are over 2 billion years old. Then overhead is Koolan and Cockatoo Island, home to the world's richest iron ore deposits. We will land at the Ardyaloon (One Arm Point) community, enjoying a quick tour of Jologo Beach and Round Rock before visiting the Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery and Aquaculture Centre for morning tea and a guided tour with an experienced local guide.
This is a fascinating, educational tour of the Hatchery which contains a diverse range of fish, coral, and crustacean species whilst learning about the Bardi-Jawi people’s strong connection to their saltwater traditions and get up close and personal with the fish and coral species most prevalent in the area.
After the Hatchery Tour we jump back aboard your aircraft for a short flight to Cygnet Bay Pearl read more...
Departing Broome we track across the Dampier Peninsula and overhead King Sound, home to Australia's largest tides and amongst the highest in the world. This is where you will complete a bucket list experience, flying over the Horizontal Waterfalls which has been described by Sir David Attenborough as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.
We continue flying across the stunning Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 islands made of Precambrian sandstone which are over 2 billion years old. Then overhead is Koolan and Cockatoo Island, home to the world's richest iron ore deposits. We will land at the Ardyaloon (One Arm Point) community, enjoying a quick tour of Jologo Beach and Round Rock before visiting the Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery and Aquaculture Centre for morning tea and a guided tour with an experienced local guide.
This is a fascinating, educational tour of the Hatchery which contains a diverse range of fish, coral, and crustacean species whilst learning about the Bardi-Jawi people’s strong connection to their saltwater traditions and get up close and personal with the fish and coral species most prevalent in the area.
After the Hatchery Tour we jump back aboard your aircraft for a short flight to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. On arrival to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, we'll explore the 'Giant Tides' of the spectacular Kimberley Coast by boat. Feel the power of the world's largest tropical tides as you cruise amongst the giant whirlpools and standing tidal waves on your sea safari. Afterwards, enjoy a Pearl Discovery Tour giving you an insight into the fascinating history of pearling at Cygnet Bay, learn about the cultivation of some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world.
There is a delicious lunch included and time for a refreshing swim at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farms on-site restaurant and swimming pool. The coastal return flight takes us over the stunning red cliffs at Cape Leveque, then southbound along the beautiful bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula with views of Beagle Bay, James Price Point, Willie Creek Pearl Farm and Broome's world-famous Cable Beach.
With a diverse fleet of well-maintained aircraft including the Cessna 208 Grand Caravan, GippsAero GA8 Airvan, Cessna 210, 206, and 182, our fleet provides the flexibility and reliability to provide efficient on-time charter and scenic services to remote destinations. Combined with safety and comfort, every flight with Air Kimberley is an exceptional guest experience.
Tour Duration:
11 hours (total flight duration is 3 hours)
* THIS TOUR REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE TO OPERATE THE TOUR - THE TOUR OPERATOR WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECT IF THEY DO NOT MEET THE NUMBERS, TO ARRANGE AN ALTERNATIVE DATE OR REFUND *
What to Bring:
Swimwear, Towel, Sunscreen, Hat, sunglasses, Camera
NOTE: * For safety reasons the minimum age for the sea safari tour is 5 years of age. During neap tides, the Giant Tides Sea Safari is replaced by the Kimberley Island Explorer Boat Tour. This neap tide experience traverses the intertidal zones of the beautiful and deserted 'thousand islands' which make up the Buccaneer Archipelago. Due to scheduled tour times at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, we cannot guarantee the amount or level of water flowing through the Horizontal Waterfalls at our chosen time of arrival.
