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Kimberley & Outback
Wilderness Adventures
2021
All-inspiring. All taken care of. So you can Live Fully.
A call to an adventure. A yearning for the Australia unseen. The remote. The otherwise inaccessible. Pursuing your own idea of luxury. Nurturing curiosity. Falling in love with the world all over again. Hiking. Laughing. Leaving the city hustle and bustle behind. Finding peace within boundless plains. Feeling a spiritual connection to the outback. Retracing the steps of renowned explorers. Tales of the Dreaming etched in rock. The crackle of a campfire. Listening to the call of the wild. Standing at the tip of Australia. Making new-found friends. Serene sunsets. Towering ancient cliffs. Endless fields of light. Dinner beneath a star-studded sky. Remembering what exhilaration feels like. Embracing the unknown. Being surprised. Being free. Knowing the little things have been looked after so you can Live Fully in each and every unforgettable moment. Extraordinary moments in travel. Made possible every day with APT.
At APT, we understand that one holiday does not fit all. So, we’ve created APT travel styles. A selection of ways you can see the world. Some go slow. Some go faster. And sometimes we even mix a travel style or two into the one journey. What’s more, we often offer multiple travel styles in the one destination, ensuring your experience is perfectly aligned with why you want to go, your interests, and your fitness level. Remote Journeys Join up to 21 other travellers and venture off the beaten track to discover the road less travelled on an APT Remote Journey. Spend your days hiking through national parks and cooling off in pristine waters, and your nights at unique outback accommodation or our exclusive wilderness lodges. Your expert driver will always be there to lend a helping hand or share a story along the way. 4 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APT
Travel Styles
Small Ship Expedition Cruising
Discover hard-to-reach destinations aboard our expedition ship, the MS Island Sky, while
the luxurious Le Bellot is new to the region, bringing incomparable French style to the
remote north-west. Jump aboard a Zodiac and head for inaccessible locations, or retire
to the sun deck with a cool drink in hand. Your friendly expedition team will be there to
ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment at all times.
Live Fully Travel Styles 5
All-inspiring. All taken care of. Always. Unlike other holidays where you spend weeks, months or even years researching and planning, at APT, we like to make things as easy as possible. Our holidays are what we like to call, an All-Inspiring experience. So instead of you spending your time stressing out about every little detail, you book with APT knowing that we’ve got everything covered. And when you’re away, everything is included. It’s the sort of luxury that sets you free. 6 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APT
Personalised Service Locally Inspired Dining Signature Experiences From our expert driver-guides to our Expect an amazing array of dining experiences These are those travel moments that truly passionate expedition team, you can be sure during your journey, where gourmet wow. Designed by the team at APT, Signature of cheerful and personalised service every meals showcasing outback flavours await. Experiences add that something special to step of the way. Nothing is ever too much Meanwhile, at sea, each meal features fresh your journey. It might be indulging in a sunset trouble, so sit back and relax while we take ingredients and local influences as well as a barbecue cruise on Lake Kununurra or a care of all the details. choice of fantastic wines and beers. scenic flight over Kati Thanda (Lake Eyre). Award-Winning Travel Our Commitment Health & Wellbeing Among numerous accolades, APT was voted As the only major tour operator in the outback To ensure your health and wellbeing, we Best Domestic Tour Operator by the Australian with an Advanced Ecotourism certification, adopt industry-leading practices and consult Federation of Travel Agents in 2019. We’re we are proud of the environmental, economic with the Council of Australian Tour Operators also proud of the 98% satisfaction rating and sustainable practices we’ve adopted (CATO), Cruise Lines International Association we receive from our travellers, and we are over the years. (CLIA) as well as the Tourism & Transport committed to maintaining it. Forum Australia (TTF). Live Fully All-inspiring. All taken care of. Always. 7
Above Ungolan Pavilion, Mitchell Falls WIlderness Lodge Nestled in the heart of Purnululu National Park, the Mitchell Plateau and close to Bell Gorge, our exclusive network of wilderness lodges are perfectly placed for exploring the remote Kimberley region. Wake to the call of the Australian bush each morning, and as the sun sets and the stars dot the night sky, retire to the campfire to share a story or two. Exclusive Wilderness Lodges 8 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APT
Above Your recently-refreshed tented cabin, Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge
With gourmet three-course meals, free
Wi-Fi and all the amenities you could
possibly need, this is wilderness camping
like you’ve never experienced before.
Unrivalled in the Kimberley Dedicated Lodge Hosts
It comes as little surprise that they are rated as the top three APT’s friendly on-site lodge hosts make your stay all the
properties by our guests throughout their journey. Offering more memorable. From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice
a touch of luxury in the Kimberley, our wilderness lodges their incredible level of personal service and care.
are an experience in their own right. They are set in prime
Kimberley locations, so you can spend less time travelling Exceptional Dining in Exceptional Settings
and more time exploring.
Dining at our lodges is sure to be one of the highlights of
your adventure. What our chefs can create in the remotest
Your Private Tented Cabin of settings is nothing short of extraordinary – think fresh
Our secluded lodges allow you all the comforts of home, Cone Bay barramundi and mouthwatering duck a l’orange.
while still having access to some of the Kimberley’s most Each night, indulge in a superb three-course dining affair,
impressive highlights right on your doorstep. After each followed by a freshly cooked breakfast the next day.
day of exploring, enjoy the amenities of your tented cabin,
including a spacious ensuite, hot shower and private deck.
Live Fully Exclusive Wilderness Lodges 9
Grand Kimberley Coast
Kununurra to Broome
10 days / 9-night Small Ship Expedition Cruise
Ship MS Island Sky / Visit 18 places
Trip Overview
Cruise
Sealed Road
Scenic Helicopter 9 MS Island Sky Day Destination
Flight (optional) 01 Kununurra, Wyndham
Jar Island
1 Stay (nights) Vansittart Bay Koolama Bay 02 Koolama Bay
National Park
Bigge Island 03 Vansittart Bay, Jar Island
Naturalist Island King 04 Bigge Island
Prince Frederick Harbour George
Mitchell Falls 05 Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River
Falls
Careening Bay
06 Careening Bay
Montgomery Reef King Edward Wyndham
Adele Island River NT 07 Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay,
Raft Point
Buccaneer Doubtful Bay KUNUNURRA
Archipelago 08 Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls
Raft Point
Talbot Horizontal Falls 09 Buccaneer Archipelago, Adele Island
Bay
10 Broome
WA
BROOME
Signature Experiences
Hop aboard a Zodiac to discover
King George Falls.
See the ancient Indigenous rock art
of Bigge Island.
Witness Montgomery Reef rise from
the sea as the tide changes.
Take a high-powered fast boat ride
through Horizontal Falls.
Highlights & Inclusions
Visit a World War II aircraft wreckage.
Montgomery Reef Explore Adele Island.
Experiences in 15 destinations.
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 26 meals.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
A wide range of onboard beverages.
10 Days Kununurra to Broome
Expert 10-member expedition team.
June 2, 11, 20, 29 $12,195 $17,595
July 17, 26 Daily excursions on Zodiac vessels.
August 4, 13
Airport transfers, port charges and park fees.
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are
subject to change. Bold dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (GKKCB10). Prices are based on Standard Suite (Forward).
See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions.
For full itinerary details, cruise upgrades, most up-to-date prices
and Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GKKCW10
Tour Code: GKKCW10
10 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APTKimberley Coast to the Top End
Broome to Darwin
11 days / 10-night Small Ship Expedition Cruise
Ship Le Bellot / Visit 18 places
Trip Overview
Cruise
Sealed Road
Scenic Helicopter Day Destination
Flight (optional) 10 Le Bellot
01 Broome
1 Stay (nights) DARWIN
02 Buccaneer Archipelago, Adele Island
National Park Jar Island
Vansittart Bay
03 Talbot Bay, Horizontal Falls
Swift Bay
Bigge Island Montgomery Reef, Doubtful Bay,
Koolama Bay 04
Raft Point
Naturalist Island King George
Mitchell River Falls
Prince Frederick Harbour National Park
05 Prince Frederick Harbour, Hunter River
Mitchell Falls 06 Bigge Island
Montgomery Reef
King Edward 07 Swift Bay
Adele Island River
Langgi
Buccaneer 08 Vansittart Bay, Jar Island
Archipelago Doubtful Bay
Raft Point Koolama Bay, King George River
Talbot NT 09
Horizontal Falls and Falls
Bay
Cone
Bay WA 10 Day at sea
11 Darwin
BROOME
Signature Experiences
Take a high-powered fast boat ride
through Horizontal Falls.
Witness Montgomery Reef rise from
the sea as the tide changes.
See the ancient Indigenous rock art
of Bigge Island.
Hop aboard a Zodiac to discover
King George Falls.
Highlights & Inclusions
Spot wildlife during a mangrove cruise.
Horizontal Falls Explore Indigenous rock art at Swift Bay.
Experiences in 16 destinations.
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 29 meals.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
A wide range of onboard beverages.
11 Days Broome to Darwin
APT Cruise Director and expert 12-member
May 28 $13,195 $19,045 expedition team.
June 17
July 7, 27 Daily excursions on Zodiac vessels.
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are
subject to change. Prices are based on Prestige Stateroom Deck 3 – please enquire for upgrade pricing. See pages 30-31 for terms
Airport transfers, port charges and park fees.
and conditions.
For full itinerary details, cruise upgrades, most up-to-date prices
and Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GKKCB11
Tour Code: GKKCB11
Live Fully The Kimberley 11Kimberley Complete
Broome Return
15 days / 14-night Remote Journey
Visit 19 places
Trip Overview
Sealed Road
4WD Track King Edward Drysdale
Scenic Helicopter Flight Mitchell River River River Day Destination
National Park
1 Stay (nights) Mitchell Falls Kalumburu Emma
01 Broome
2 Road
National Park Gorge Wyndham
Mitchell Falls 02 Fitzroy Crossing
APT’s Exclusive Wilderness Lodge Home Ord River 03-04 Purnululu National Park
Prince Regent 1 Valley
Wilderness Lodge National Park Drysdale
1 1 2 Kununurra
River Station 05-06 Kununurra
El
Questro Lake Argyle 07 El Questro
Pentecost
Bell Gorge River 08 El Questro, Home Valley Station
Wilderness Lodge 2 Durack
Cone River Bungle Bungle 09 Mitchell Plateau
iver R d 2 Wilderness Lodge
Bay bR Wilinggin King 10 Mitchell Plateau
Gib
Derby Windjana Leopold Range
Gorge National Park Purnululu
National Park 11 Drysdale River Station
Dimalurru Tunnel Creek 12 Gibb River Road
2 Tunnel Creek
BROOME National Park
13 Bell Gorge
Geikie NT
Gorge 14 Derby, Broome
Halls Creek
Fitzroy River 15 Broome
1
WA Fitzroy Crossing
Signature Experiences
Enjoy a glass of bubbly during sunset
over the Bungle Bungle Range.
Indulge in a sunset barbecue cruise
on Lake Kununurra.
Soak in the thermal pools of Zebedee
Springs at El Questro.
Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls.
Admire ancient Indigenous Wandjina and
Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art.
Mitchell Falls Highlights & Inclusions
APT’s exclusive network of wilderness lodges.
Experiences in 19 destinations.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 41 meals.
15 Days Broome Return
Expert APT driver-guide.
April 30, 30 $9,995 $12,495
May 3, 4, 5, 7, 14, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 31 Airport transfers and park fees.
June 3, 5, 8, 11, 15, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30
July 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 18, 24, 26, 28
August 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 29, 31
September 2, 5, 7, 9, 13, 15
Make the most of your time in the
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
to change. Bold dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (GKC15R). See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions. Kimberley and combine your 4WD
adventure with a small ship expedition
cruise. See pages 10-11 for details.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GKC15
Tour Code: GKC15
12 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APTHorizontal Falls & Kimberley Complete
Broome Return
15 days / 14-night Remote Journey
Visit 20 places
Sealed Road Highlights & Inclusions
4WD Track
Scenic Helicopter Flight
King Take a scenic seaplane flight to Horizontal
Edward
Mitchell River River Drysdale Falls, then ride the rapids on an exhilarating
Scenic Flight National Park River high-powered fast boat.
1 Stay (nights)
Mitchell Falls Kalumburu Emma
National Park 2 Road Gorge Experiences in 20 destinations.
Wyndham
Mitchell Falls
APT’s Exclusive Home
Wilderness Lodge Valley Ord River Locally-inspired dining – a total of 41 meals.
Wilderness Lodge 1
Drysdale River Station 1 2 Kununurra
1
Horizontal Prince Regent
El Expert APT driver-guide.
Falls National Park Lake Argyle
Questro
Bell Gorge Pentecost APT's exclusive network of wilderness lodges.
2 Durack River
Wilderness Lodge River
Cone Bungle Bungle Airport transfers and park fees.
Bay iver R d Wilinggin King Leopold 2
Wilderness Lodge
R
Derby Gi b Range National Park
b
Windjana Gorge Purnululu
National Park
Dimalurru Tunnel Creek 2021 Dates Twin Solo
2 Tunnel Creek
National Park and Prices (A$) From From
BROOME
Geikie 15 Days Broome Return
Gorge
Halls Creek April to September $10,845 $13,345
Fitzroy River 1
WA Fitzroy NT
Crossing
Tour Code: GKCH15
Cape Leveque & Kimberley Complete
Broome Return
17 days / 16-night Remote Journey
Visit 25 places
Sealed Road Highlights & Inclusions
4WD Track
Scenic Helicopter Flight
Visit Beagle Bay and learn how pearls are
King
Edward produced at Cygnet Bay.
1 Stay (nights) River Drysdale
Mitchell River River Cruise the waters of Buccaneer Archipelago.
National Park National Park
APT’s Exclusive Mitchell Falls Kalumburu Emma
Wilderness Lodge 2 Road Gorge
Experiences in 25 destinations.
Mitchell Falls Wyndham
Wilderness Lodge Home Locally-inspired dining – a total of 48 meals.
Valley Ord River
Drysdale River Station 1
Prince Regent 1 1 2 Kununurra Expert APT driver-guide.
Cape National Park El Lake Argyle
Leveque Bell Gorge Questro APT's exclusive network of wilderness lodges.
2 Wilderness Lodge Pentecost
Durack River Bungle Bungle
2 River Airport transfers and park fees.
Cone Bay Wilderness Lodge
Cygnet iver R d Wilinggin King Leopold 2
Bay Derby
R
Gib Range National Park
b
Windjana Gorge Purnululu
National Park
Dimalurru Tunnel Creek 2021 Dates Twin Solo
2 Tunnel Creek
National Park and Prices (A$) From From
BROOME
Geikie 15 Days Broome Return
Gorge
Halls May to September $12,145 $14,945
Fitzroy River Creek NT
1
WA Fitzroy
Crossing
Tour Code: GKCCL17
Live Fully The Kimberley 13Kimberley & Top End
Broome to Darwin
17 days / 16-night Remote Journey
Visit 19 places
Trip Overview
4WD Track
Sealed Road
Scenic Helicopter Flight Day Destination
1 Stay (nights) East Alligator Cannon 01 Broome
River Hill
DARWIN 1
National Park 2 02-03 Bell Gorge
Arnhem
Hawk Dreaming Land
APT’s Exclusive Wilderness Lodge Wilderness Lodge Kakadu 04 Drysdale River Station
National
Park
Mitchell River
King
Drysdale
Daly 05-06 Mitchell Plateau
Edward River
National Park River River
Katherine
07-08 El Questro
Mitchell Falls Cicada Lodge 1
Kalumburu Emma River
Mitchell Falls Road
2 Gorge y 09 Purnululu National Park
Ord River
Wilderness Lodge
Hw
Kununurra 10 Purnululu National Park
Drysdale River Station 1
ia
ct
or
2 2 Vi
Prince Regent Timber
National Park El Creek 11-12 Kununurra
Questro
Bell Gorge Lake Argyle
Wilderness Lodge
2 Durack Pentecost 13 Katherine
Cone River River Bungle Bungle
er R d 2
Bay
Gib b R iv Wilinggin King Leopold Wilderness Lodge NT 14 Kakadu National Park
Derby Range National Park Purnululu
Windjana National Park 15 Arnhem Land
Gorge Tunnel Creek
1
BROOME
Dimalurru 16 Kakadu National Park
Tunnel Creek
National Park
WA 17 Darwin
Fitzroy River
Signature Experiences
Admire ancient Indigenous Wandjina
and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art.
Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls.
Soak in the thermal Zebedee Springs.
Enjoy a glass of bubbly during sunset
over the Bungle Bungle Range.
Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.
Highlights & Inclusions
Stay at the award-winning Cicada Lodge.
Discover spiritual Arnhem Land.
Ubirr Rock, Kakadu National Park APT’s exclusive network of wilderness lodges.
Experiences in 18 destinations.
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 47 meals.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
Expert APT driver-guide.
17 Days Broome to Darwin
May 2, 7, 20 $11,745 $14,745
Airport transfers and park fees.
June 7, 21, 29; July 10, 17, 28, 31
August 16, 19, 30; September 6
Make the most of your time in the
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
to change. Bold dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (GKB17R). See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions.
Kimberley and combine your 4WD
adventure with a small ship expedition
cruise. See pages 10-11 for details.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GKB17
Tour Code: GKB17
14 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APTIconic Kimberley
Broome to Kununurra
12 days / 11-night Remote Journey
Visit 13 places
Trip Overview
4WD Track
Sealed Road
Scenic Helicopter Flight Day Destination
1 Stay (nights) 01 Broome
National Park King
Mitchell River Edward Drysdale 02 Bell Gorge
National Park River River
APT’s Exclusive
03 Bell Gorge
Wilderness Lodge Mitchell Falls
Kalumburu Emma
Mitchell Falls
2
Road Gorge 04 Drysdale River Station
Ord River
Wilderness Lodge 05 Mitchell Plateau
Drysdale River Station 1 1 KUNUNURRA
Prince Regent 2 06 Mitchell Plateau
National Park El
Questro 07 El Questro
Bell Gorge Lake Argyle
Wilderness Lodge Durack Pentecost
08 El Questro
2 River
Cone River 2 Bungle Bungle
Bay er R d Wilderness Lodge
Gib b Riv Wilinggin King Leopold 09 Purnululu National Park
Derby Range National Park Purnululu
Windjana National Park 10 Purnululu National Park
Gorge Tunnel Creek
1 11 Kununurra
BROOME
Dimalurru NT
Tunnel Creek 12 Kununurra
National Park
WA
Fitzroy River
Signature Experiences
Admire ancient Indigenous Wandjina
and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art.
Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls.
Soak in the thermal Zebedee Springs.
Enjoy a glass of bubbly during sunset
over the Bungle Bungle Range.
Highlights & Inclusions
Wade through the waters of Tunnel Creek.
Enjoy a leisurely Ord River cruise.
APT’s exclusive network of wilderness lodges.
Bungle Bungle Range, Purnululu National Park Experiences in 12 destinations.
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 32 meals.
Expert APT driver-guide.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
Airport transfers and park fees.
12 Days Broome Return
Apr 30; May 6, 16, 19, 22 $8,795 $10,795
June 1, 6, 11, 20; July 3, 6, 16, 19, 20, 26
August 7, 11, 20, 24,; September 3, 6
Make the most of your time in the
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
to change. Bold dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (GKBK12R). See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions.
Kimberley and combine your 4WD
adventure with a small ship expedition
cruise. See pages 10-11 for details.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GKBK12
Tour Code: GKBK12
Live Fully The Kimberley 15Essence of the Kimberley
Broome Return
9 days / 8-night Remote Journey
Visit 13 places
Trip Overview
Sealed Road
4WD Track
Emma Day Destination
1 Stay (nights) Gorge
National Park Ord River 01 Broome, Gorge, Fitzroy Crossing
Home
APT’s Exclusive Valley 02 Purnululu National Park
1 1 1 Kununurra
Wilderness Lodge
El 03 Purnululu National Park
Questro Lake Argyle
Bell Gorge Pentecost 04 Kununurra
Wilderness Lodge 2 Durack River Bungle Bungle 05 El Questro
Cone River Wilderness Lodge
Bay iver Rd 2 06 Home River Station
bR Wilinggin King Leopold
Derby Range National Park
ib
G Purnululu 07 Gibb River Road
Windjana Gorge National Park
Dimalurru Tunnel Creek 08 Bell Gorge
Tunnel Creek
BROOME National Park 09 Derby, Broome
NT
Geikie
Gorge
Halls Creek
1
WA Fitzroy
Fitzroy River
Crossing
Signature Experiences
Toast the day with a glass of bubbly
as the sun sets over the Bungle
Bungle Range.
Soak in the thermal pools of Zebedee
Springs at El Questro.
Highlights & Inclusions
Wade through the waters of Tunnel Creek.
Enjoy a leisurely Ord River cruise.
Enjoy hikes at Emma Gorge and Bell Gorge,
where you can also enjoy refreshing swims.
APT’s exclusive network of wilderness lodges.
Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park
Experiences in 12 destinations.
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 22 meals.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From Expert APT driver-guide.
9 Days Broome Return Airport transfers and park fees.
May 3, 13, 19, 23 $6,195 $7,495
June 2, 10, 12, 18, 20, 28, 30; July 20, 30
August 4, 6, 10, 17, 21, 31; September 9, 16, 17
Make the most of your time in the
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
to change. Bold dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (GKBR9R). See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions.
Kimberley and combine your 4WD
adventure with a small ship expedition
cruise. See pages 10-11 for details.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GKBR9
Tour Code: GKBR9
16 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APTKimberley Express
Broome to Kununurra
5 days / 4-night Remote Journey
Visit 9 places
Sealed Road Highlights & Inclusions
4WD Track
1 Stay (nights)
Immerse yourself in Purnululu National Park.
National Park Experiences in eight destinations.
APT’s Exclusive
Wilderness Lodge Locally-inspired dining – a total of 13 meals.
Ord River
1 KUNUNURRA Expert APT driver-guide.
Lake Argyle Stay at APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle
Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge.
Cone Wilderness Lodge
Bay Wilinggin King Leopold 2 Airport transfers and park fees.
Derby Range National Park
Windjana Gorge Purnululu
National Park
Dimalurru Tunnel Creek
Tunnel Creek
BROOME National Park NT 2021 Dates Twin Solo
Geikie and Prices (A$) From From
Gorge
Halls Creek
5 Days Broome to Kununurra
1
WA Fitzroy
Fitzroy River April to September $2,795 $3,495
Crossing
Tour Code: GKBK5 / GKBK5R
Purnululu Experience
Make the most of your time in
the Kimberley and combine either
of these 4WD adventures with a
small ship expedition cruise.
Kununurra Return See pages 10-11 for further details.
5 days / 4-night Remote Journey
Visit 4 places
Highlights & Inclusions
Immerse yourself in Purnululu National Park,
Ord River
including Echidna Chasm, Pinaninny Creek
and Cathedral Gorge.
2 KUNUNURRA
Experiences in four destinations.
Lake Argyle
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 11 meals.
Expert APT driver-guide.
Stay at APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle
Wilderness Lodge.
NT Airport transfers and park fees.
Purnululu National Park
Echidna Chasm 2021 Dates Twin Solo
Bungle Bungle Range and Prices (A$) From From
Piccaninny Creek
WA 2 15 Days Broome Return
Cathedral Gorge
Bungle Bungle May to September $2,795 $3,445
Wilderness Lodge
Tour Code: GKBB5
Live Fully The Kimberley 17West Coast Explorer
Perth to Broome
15 days / 14-night Remote Journey
Visit 15 places
Trip Overview
Sealed Road
4WD Track 1 BROOME
Eco Beach 1
1 Stay (nights) Day Destination
National Park Eighty 01 Perth
Port Hedland Mile Beach
1 Nambung National Park,
02
Kalbarri National Park
Marble Bar
Exmouth
2 03 Wooleen Station
Cape Range 2
Fortescue
National Park Karijini 1 River 04-05 Shark Bay, Monkey Mia
National Park
Coral Bay Newman
06 Hamelin Pool, Shell Beach, Carnarvon
Ningaloo
Marine Park 1 Carnarvon
07 Ningaloo Marine Park, Exmouth
Gascoyne
Monkey Mia River WA
Shark Bay
2 Cape Range National Park,
08
Francois Peron 1 Wooleen Station Turquoise Bay
National Park
1 Kalbarri 09-10 Karijini National Park
Kalbarri National Park
11 Newman
12 Marble Bar, Port Hedland
Nambung
The Pinnacles National Park 13 Eco Beach
PERTH 1 14-15 Broome
Signature Experiences
Learn the story of Wooleen Station.
See the wild dolphins of Monkey Mia.
Explore Karijini National Park.
Highlights & Inclusions
Journey through the iconic ‘Wildflower Way’.
Snorkel in unspoilt Ningaloo Reef.
Head to Hamelin Pool to see the stromatolites.
Discover the mining towns of Newman
and Port Hedland.
Experiences in 15 destinations.
Karijini National Park
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 41 meals.
Expert APT tour director and driver.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From Airport transfers and park fees.
15 Days Perth to Broome
May 6, 22 $9,295 $11,595
June 8, 27; July 13
August 13, 30; September 12, 16
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
to change. Bold dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (GOWF15). See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GOWF15R
Tour Code: GOWF15R
18 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APTCooktown & Cape York
Cairns Return
11 days / 10-night Remote Journey
Visit 18 places
Trip Overview
Sealed Road
4WD Track
Scenic Flight Day Destination
Thursday Island 1 Horn Island
Cruise/Ferry
Friday Island 2 Punsand Bay 01 Port Douglas
Qantas Flight 02 Daintree National Park
Fruit Bat Falls Jardine
1 Stay (nights) River
Wenlock
River Jardine River 03 Cooktown
National Park National Park
G
1 Bramwell Station 04 Laura, Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park
R
Weipa 1
E
Musgrave, Coen,
A
Archer River 05
T
Gulf Country, Weipa
B
A
Mungkan Kandju
Coen 06 Bramwell Station
R
National Park
R
Thursday Peninsula
I E
Island Development Road 07 Punsand Bay
R
1 Horn Island Musgrave Rinyirru (Lakefield)
National Park
Friday Island to Cairns 1 08 Punsand Bay
R
Lotus Bird Lodge 1 Cooktown
E 09 Thursday Island, Friday Island
2
Laura Bloomfield Track E
Punsand F
Cape Tribulation
Bay 10 Cairns
Daintree River 1 Daintree National Park
Seisia Mossman Gorge
Jardine
Jardine River QLD Port Douglas 1 11 Cairns
National Park
River
CAIRNS 1
Signature Experiences
Discover Mossman Gorge and set
off on a Dreamtime Gorge Walk.
Stroll along Cape Tribulation, where
the rainforest meets the reef.
Travel along the Bloomfield Track, one
of Australia’s most iconic outback trails.
Journey to the most northerly point
of Australia’s mainland, with sweeping
views of the Torres Strait.
Take to the skies as you embark on
a scenic helicopter flight over the
tip of Cape York.
Visit Kazu Pearl Farm on Friday Island.
Tip of Cape York Enjoy a sunset dinner cruise in Cairns.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
Highlights & Inclusions
11 Days Cairns Return
Experiences in 18 destinations.
May 10, 11, 22; June 3, 4, 5, 8, 19 $8,195 $9,595 Locally-inspired dining – a total of 29 meals.
July 1, 2, 3, 17, 29, 30, 31; August 3, 14, 27, 28, 31
September 11, 23, 24, 25 Expert APT tour director and driver.
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject Airport transfers and park fees.
to change. See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GOCY11
Tour Code: GOCY11
Live Fully Outback Australia 19Savannah Explorer
Cairns to Darwin
12 days / 11-night Remote Journey
Visit 15 places
Trip Overview
Sealed Road
4WD Track
Scenic Flight Day Destination
1 Stay (nights) 01 Cairns
National Park
Woodleigh Station,
02
Millstream Falls, Undara
DARWIN B 03 Undara, Cobbold Gorge
1 A
Litchfield R
National Park G U L F O F R GR 04 Cobbold Gorge
I
C A R P E N T A R I A E E
R A
Roper River Limmen
R
T 05 Croydon, Karumba
Katherine National E
1 Park E
Borroloola
F Normanton, Boodjamulla
Mataranka 2 06
Lorella Springs
(Lawn Hill) National Park
CAIRNS
Normanton Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill)
Karumba 1 Undara
1 07
National Park
Savannah 1 Woodleigh
Way Croydon Station
NT Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) 08-09 Lorella Springs Wilderness Park
National Park 2 Undara
2 Volcanic
Adels Grove
Cobbold National 10 Mataranka
Gorge Park
11 Litchfield National Park, Darwin
QLD 12 Darwin
Signature Experiences
Embark on the Archway Explorer tour
of the Undara Lava Tubes.
Enjoy a cruise in Karumba as the
sun sets over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Travel along the iconic Savannah Way,
Australia’s adventure drive.
Board a scenic flight and soar over
Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park.
Take a helicopter flight over the Lost City.
Highlights & Inclusions
Enjoy lunch amid the surrounds of the
Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park Australian bush at Woodleigh Station.
Explore the rugged sandstone formations
of Cobbold Gorge in the Gulf Svannah.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
Experiences in 15 destinations.
12 Days Cairns to Darwin Locally-inspired dining – a total of 32 meals.
May 12, 25. $8,595 $9,495
June 23; July 9.
Expert APT tour director and driver.
August 21; September 4, 18.
Airport transfers and park fees.
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
to change. Bold dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (GOCK12R). See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GOCK12
Tour Code: GOCK12
20 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APTEssence of The Outback
Cairns Return
14 days / 13-night Remote Journey
Visit 16 places
Trip Overview
Sealed Road
G U L F O F
4WD Track C A R P E N T A R I A
Train CAIRNS Day Destination
Atherton 2
Karumba 1
1 Stay (nights) Normanton Tablelands 01 Cairns
Savannah Way
National Park 1
Croydon 02 Woodleigh Station, Undara
Undara
Undara Paronella Park
Volcanic 03 Karumba
Gulflander
Train National Park
Flinders 04 Mt Isa
G
River Townsville
05 Mt Isa
R
E
QLD
A
Cloncurry 06 Cloncurry, Winton
T
Mt Isa 2 1 Charters Towers
Matilda
ay 07 Lark Quarry, Longreach
D
Kynuna
W
Blackwood
I
Great I nlan
National Park 08 Longreach
V
I
NT Winton 1 Nairana
D
National Park 09 Carnarvon National Park
I N
Lark Quarry
d Way
G
10 Carnarvon National Park
Longreach 2 Capricorn W y
a 11 Minerva Hills National Park, Emerald
R
1
A N
Emerald
12 Charters Towers
G E
Minerva Hills National Park
13 Paronella Park, Cairns
SA Carnarvon Gorge 2 Carnarvon 14 Cairns
Thomson River National Park
Signature Experiences
Embark on the Archway Explorer tour
of the Undara Lava Tubes.
Savour fresh local prawns as the sun
sets over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Work with real dinosaur fossils at the
Australian Age of Dinosaurs Exhibition.
Cruise along the Thomson River before
enjoying a drover dinner and show.
Take in Carnarvon National Park,
including Carnarvon Gorge.
Highlights & Inclusions
Visit the authentic cattle property
Undara Lava Tubes of Woodleigh Station.
Set off on the legendary Gulflander Train.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
Experiences in 16 destinations.
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 38 meals.
14 Days Cairns Return
May 21; June 16, 18 $8,295 $9,895
Expert APT tour director and driver.
July 14, 16; August 11, 13; September 10
Airport transfers and park fees.
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
to change. See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GOCQ14
Tour Code: GOCQ14
Live Fully Outback Australia 21Central Australian Discovery
Darwin to Adelaide
15 days / 14-night Remote Journey
Visit 17 places
Trip Overview
Sealed Road
4WD Track DARWIN 1 Nitmiluk
Scenic Flight National Park Day Destination
Katherine Ngukurr
1 Stay (nights) 1 01 Darwin
Mataranka
National Park 02 Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, Mataranka
Lorella Springs 1
Mataranka, Lorella Springs
Tennant Creek 1 Barkly Homestead 03
Wilderness Park
Devils Marbles
NT 04 Barkly
West MacDonnell
National Park 05-06 Alice Springs
2 Alice Springs
Kings Canyon 1 QLD 07 Kings Canyon
Mereenie Loop Road
Uluru
WA 2 Watarrka National Park 08-09 Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
10 Coober Pedy
SA William Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre National Park
Creek
Coober Pedy 1
11 Marree
1 Marree
Oodnadatta Track Gammon Ranges National Park 12-13 Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Lake Torrens Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park 14 Clare Valley, Adelaide
Wilpena Pound 2
NSW 15 Adelaide
Clare Valley
ADELAIDE 1
VIC
Signature Experiences
Enjoy a cruise along Nitmiluk
(Katherine) Gorge.
Board a scenic flight over the Lost City.
Embark on the Kings Canyon Rim Walk,
offering rewarding views at the summit.
Experience ‘A Night at Field of Light’,
combining a Sounds of Silence dining
experience with the Field of Light art
installation at Uluru.
Traverse the remote Oodnadatta Track.
View the salt flats of the largest inland
lake in Australia, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre.
Kings Canyon Highlights & Inclusions
Experiences in 17 destinations.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 41 meals.
Expert APT tour director and driver.
15 Days Darwin to Adelaide
April 25; May 11, 30; June 16; July 3, 20 $9,795 $11,795
Airport transfers and park fees.
August 6, 22; September 7, 25
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
to change. Bold dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (GODA15R). See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GODA15
Tour Code: GODA15
22 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APTCentral to South Explorer
Uluru to Adelaide
11 days / 10-night Remote Journey
Visit 9 places
Trip Overview
2 ULURU NT 1 Birdsville
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Day Destination
National Park
01 Uluru
02 Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Oodnadatta Lake
Eyre QLD
Track Lake Eyre 03 Coober Pedy
National Park
2 04 Coober Pedy
William
Coober Pedy Creek Marree
1 05 Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville
SA Lake Vulkathunha-Gammon 06 Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, Marree
Torrens 1 Ranges National Park
Arkaroola
Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges
Lake Frome 07
2 Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park National Park, Arkaroola
Wilpena Pound
NSW 08 Arkaroola, Wilpena Pound
Wilpena Pound, Ikara-Flinders
Clare Valley 09
Sealed Road Ranges National Park
4WD Track 10 Clare Valley, Adelaide
Scenic Flight 11 Adelaide
1 ADELAIDE
1 Stay (nights) VIC
National Park
Signature Experiences
Experience ‘A Night at Field of Light’,
combining a Sounds of Silence dining
experience with the Field of Light art
installation at Uluru.
Traverse the remote Oodnadatta Track.
Embark on a scenic flight to Birdsville.
View the salt flats of the largest inland
lake in Australia, Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre.
Highlights & Inclusions
Experiences in nine destinations.
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 29 meals.
Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre
Expert APT driver-guide.
Airport transfers and park fees.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
11 Days Uluru to Adelaide Make the most of your time in South
Australia with a two-night stay on
May 3, 16; June 1, 13, 29 $7,995 $9,595
July 11, 28; August 12, 27 Kangaroo Island – a wildlife haven home
September 8 to native bushland and pristine beaches.
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
Explore Flinders Chase National Park,
to change. Bold dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse (GOSA11R). See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions. see cuddly koalas up close and visit the
incredible Seal Bay. Tour code: GOSAK13.
Please enquire for details and pricing.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GOSA11
Tour Code: GOSA11
Live Fully Outback Australia 23Tassie Wilderness Explorer
Hobart to Launceston
8 days / 7-night Remote Journey
Visit 5 places
Trip Overview
4WD
National Parks
Bay of Fires
1 Stay (nights) Day Destination
2
01 Hobart
02 Hobart
1 Cradle Mountain-
03
LAUNCESTON Lake St Clair National Park
04 Freycinet National Park
05 Bay of Fires
Cradle Mountain – 06 Bay of Fires
Lake St Clair National Park 1
1 07 Launceston
Freycinet
National Park 08 Launceston
HOBART
2
Signature Experiences
Join a tour and tasting through Lark
Distillery, and learn about the history
of whisky distillation in Tasmania.
Enjoy a walk around Lake St Clair, located
in the iconic Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair
National Park.
A short hike in Freycinet National Park
brings you to the breathtaking Wineglass
Bay Lookout.
Delight in a two-night stay at the
luxurious Bay of Fires Lodge.
Highlights & Inclusions
Enjoy a walk around the stunning Bay of Fires.
WIneglass Bay
Visit Hobart's acclaimed Museum of Old
and New Art (MONA).
Savour fresh seafood at Mures Upper Deck.
2021 Dates and Prices (A$) Twin From Solo From
Experiences in five destinations.
8 Days Hobart to Launceston ()
Locally-inspired dining – a total of 20 meals.
January 16, 25; February 3, 12, 21; March 2, 11, 20 $6,695 $9,695
Expert APT driver-guide.
Please note: Prices listed are indicative and may not be available on all departure dates listed. Prices are seasonal and are subject
to change. See pages 30-31 for terms and conditions. Airport transfers, park fees and porterage.
For full itinerary details, most up-to-date prices and
Superdeal savings, visit aptouring.com.au/GOHL8
Tour Code: GOHL8
24 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APTRobert and Geoff McGeary, and Louise Tandy (nee McGeary)
Proudly Australian Owned
It has been a privilege to welcome so
many guests aboard APT’s award-winning
journeys, and a joy to see those guests fall
in love with each new experience the world
presents. For many years, the unique spirit
of our family-owned and operated company
has set us apart – 2021 will be no exception.
So it is with great pleasure that I invite you
to Live Fully with APT.
Geoff McGeary OAM
APT Company Owner
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must be advised to APT at least 60 days prior to travel, sightseeing excursions by foot which includes the climbing of choice of holiday, you must advise us when your booking is
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post hotels. For all Great Barrier Reef cruise bookings, consulting with them regarding any vaccinations which may be the airline but we strongly recommend that you check directly
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if not booking APT post hotels. A group transfer is generally a medical conditions that may affect the normal conduct of a provision of any special request does not constitute a term of
shared transfer and the type of vehicle used will normally be holiday package and the enjoyment of other passengers. A your contract with us. Confirmation that a special request has
dependent upon the size of the group. Health, Fitness & Mobility Questionnaire will be provided and been noted or passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of
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The holidays contained within this brochure are for departures
injury, illness, or loss of enjoyment which could have been met. Unless and until specifically confirmed, all special
between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021. To maximise
reasonably prevented had we been made aware of a pre-existing requests are subject to availability.
your enjoyment of your APT holiday and to ensure that it lives
condition and been provided an opportunity to review it. We will
up to your expectations it is important that you choose the Credit Card Surcharges
not be responsible for any costs associated with cancellation
right holiday package for you. Our brochures contain limited If you pay APT by credit or debit card, surcharges will apply. In
penalties or the return of passengers from a tour, and a refund for
information, however, there is more information on our the case of credit cards a surcharge of between 1% and 3%
lost touring cannot be claimed.
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available to discuss your options. Shore Excursions & Signature Experiences In the case of debit cards a charge of 0.5% will be added to
The timing of the shore excursions on all cruise ship holiday the tour price.
Hotels
packages may differ slightly for each package. The published
In more remote places, hotel standards may not be quite as
times are a guide only and are subject to change without
high as in major centres. APT endeavours to utilise the most
notice. Guests must be able to climb ramps to embark or
suitable accommodation available in each destination to
disembark cruise ships and tenders. Kimberley cruising holidays
26 Kimberley & Outback Wilderness Adventures 2021 APTIF YOU CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY Limitation of Liability in the Event of Force Majeure 6. Your travel agent will forward deposits and other payments
In the event of a force majeure event making it impossible or to us on your behalf, but your travel agent is not our agent for
Changes or Additions to your Holiday
unsafe for APT to deliver all or part of the Holiday Package, the purpose of receipt of monies. Receipt of deposits and
If you want to change any part of your holiday arrangements
APT will refund the customer for the unperformed part of the subsequent payments by the travel agent does not constitute
after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make
Holiday Package less any reasonable losses incurred before receipt of those monies by us and the travel agent has no
the change, but it may not be possible. Any request for
cancellation. Losses may amount to a substantial proportion authority expressed or implied to receive monies on our
changes must be made in writing by the person who made
of the booking price. APT will use reasonable endeavours to behalf. There is no liability on the part of APT in respect to any
the original booking, or his or her travel agent. If it is possible
minimise losses incurred by customers. Customers must take monies paid to your travel agent unless and until APT notifies
to make the change, it will be subject to an administration
out travel insurance to protect themselves against loss in the you (by way of a booking confirmation advice or payment
charge of $70 per person and payment of any further costs
circumstances. receipt advice) that monies have been received by APT. APT
incurred as a result of the change.
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carry any passenger where payment has not been received
For all holiday packages in this brochure, the following APT Noise & Vibration by APT within the specified time.
cancellation fees apply: Reasonable steps are taken to minimise noise and vibration on
7. Specific meal requests are requests only and cannot be
Days of Notice Fee Per Person cruise ships. You acknowledge and accept that some noise
guaranteed.
100 days or more Loss of deposit and vibration may be experienced on vessels and that APT is
not liable to you for any such noise and vibration. Responsible Service of Alcohol
99-61 days 50% of holiday package price
Our staff are trained in the Responsible Service of Alcohol
60 days or less 100% of holiday package price Seat Allocation on Land Touring
and are obligated by law to refuse service to any guest who,
All cancellations must be received in writing by APT and are To ensure all passengers enjoy forward and window facing
in their reasonable opinion, appears to be or is intoxicated, or
not effective until this notification has been received. If your seats, we have incorporated a daily seat rotation system. This
behaves in an aggressive or offensive manner. There are some
holiday has commenced, 100% of the full holiday package system is not able to be adjusted to suit individual needs
remote destinations where the consumption of alcohol is
price is charged. There is no refund for unused services or if under any circumstances.
not permitted.
portions of the holiday package are missed. Additional Local Purchases
Medical Assistance
cancellation fees may also be charged in respect of APT is not responsible for any items you may purchase locally
APT does not employ medical staff on ships or at our
accommodation reserved outside the holiday package dates. i.e. jewellery/furniture etc. You acknowledge that you are
accommodation, with the exception of the MS Island Sky and
These cancellation fees are in addition to any fees that may solely responsible for any import duty or freight costs.
Le Bellot. If you require medical attention, local medical
be levied by APT and your travel agent (if any). You Disruption to Itinerary Arrangements services can be contacted immediately. You are responsible
acknowledge that the amounts estimated under the Itineraries are intended as a guide only and are subject to for all charges that result from a visiting a medical facility, or for
Cancellation Policy are reasonable and represent a genuine alteration without notice. Alterations may be necessary for a medical practitioner visiting you. APT is not responsible for
pre-estimate of APT’s loss and are otherwise reasonably various reasons including, without limitation, road or weather the type or quality of the medical services you may receive.
necessary to protect the legitimate interests of APT. If you conditions, strikes or other reasons beyond APT’s reasonable
request changes, or amend your booking in any way after APT Smoking
control. If conditions render any routes unsafe for navigation,
has issued your documents, APT may charge you an Government regulations forbid smoking in tourist coaches,
APT reserves the right to provide alternative services including
administration and processing fee of $70 per person in however frequent stops are made for those wishing to smoke.
but not limited to accommodation. Under normal conditions,
addition to any applicable cancellation fees. Smoking is not permitted in hotel rooms. Requests for
itineraries will operate as far as possible as detailed in this
smoking/non-smoking rooms will be passed on to hotels but
Cancellation of Ticketed Airfares brochure. However, sometimes for reasons beyond our
cannot be guaranteed.
An APT cancellation fee of $50 per person applies for ticketed control, it may be necessary to make alterations to your
airfares, in addition to any airline cancellation fees that itinerary. For example, it may be necessary to operate part of Adventure Pack and Day Kit
are applicable. the itinerary by coach and alternative sightseeing may be Each passenger on a tour of six days or longer will receive an
included. APT will not be liable for any direct or indirect costs adventure pack including items for your tour.
Changes to Ticketed Airfares
If you wish to amend the date or routing on your ticketed air that you incur as a result of any event or other factor beyond Service Enquiries
booking, an APT amendment fee of $30 per person for the our control which necessitates a change in your itinerary. APT If a problem occurs during your holiday you should, in your
first change and $85 per person for any subsequent changes cannot guarantee exact arrival and departure times for carriers own interests, advise your Tour Director, Driver, Driver-Guide or
will be charged in addition to airline change fees and and operators used by APT and APT will not be liable for failure Expedition Leader so that steps can be taken to resolve the
additional taxes that are applicable. If, for any reason, a name to make connections with any other services or attractions matter. If you remain dissatisfied, any complaint must be made
change to a ticketed Airfare is required, a $125 per person beyond its control. in writing to APT within 30 days.
name change fee will apply for every change in addition to any Personal Belongings & Lost Items Luggage Limits
applicable airline fees. For security reasons, valuables should be kept to a minimum Land touring is conducted in 4WD vehicles with limited
IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY and packed in your hand luggage along with your medicines. luggage capacity. Each passenger is requested to limit their
It is your responsibility to look after your property at all times luggage to one small/medium soft bag or suitcase weighing
APT endeavours to provide you with all the services confirmed and you must ensure you are adequately covered by no more than 16kg (35 lb approx) and with dimensions of no
to you at the time of your booking. However, we plan comprehensive travel insurance in the event of any loss. more than 66cm length x 35cm width x 32cm height.
arrangements a long time in advance of your departure date
using independent suppliers such as airline, hotels etc., over GENERAL INFORMATION Cameras, make-up bags etc should be carried separately.
Should you have excess luggage, it is your responsibility to
whom we have no direct control. On occasions changes do Data Protection Policy
organise for this to be forwarded to your final destination. For
have to be made, and APT reserves the right to cancel or Any personal information (including sensitive information and
Kimberley Coast expedition cruises, regular airline luggage
amend holiday packages/excursions accordingly. health information) that APT obtains and retains from you or
restrictions apply.
Brochure Accuracy about you is necessary for our business purposes. Our
Privacy Policy details why we collect this information, who we APT Club
APT has endeavoured to ensure that the information given in
may disclose it to (including overseas recipients), and the Details including the range of benefits are available on our
this brochure about accommodation, itineraries etc., is correct
main consequences if we do not collect it. Our Privacy Policy website at aptouring.com.au/aptclub
to the best of its knowledge at the time of going to print.
However, advertised descriptions and facilities and prices may also contains information about how you may seek access to, Maps Within This Publication
change after publication. We recommend that you confirm the or correction of, the personal information held about you, and Note that maps may not be to scale.
details of your chosen holiday package at the time of booking. our complaint resolution procedures. Our Privacy Policy is
available at www.aptouring.com.au/privacy or by request to Images Within This Publication
Additionally, flight times, carriers and routes in the brochure are Some images in this publication are copyright of, and have
given for guidance only as there may be changes. Final details us. By providing personal or sensitive information to us, you
are agreeing to the terms of our Privacy Policy. been reproduced with the permission of Steve Strike, Chris
will be shown on your tickets. Holiday package or excursion Bray, Tourism South Australia, Tourism Western Australia,
itineraries may change or be different from those described in Limitation of Liability Tourism Queensland, Tourism Northern Territory, Steve Irwin
the brochure as a result of local conditions, weather conditions, 1. Our holiday packages include the services of independent Wildlife Reserve, Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, Coral
annual events. APT will endeavour to notify you of any providers, such as hoteliers, airlines, cruise companies and Princess, The Playford Hotel, Sails in the Desert, Cable Beach
significant changes prior to your departure. other operators, who are not agents, servants or employees Club Resort & Spa, Noble Caledonia and Crown
Flight Changes of APT. Although we take care in selecting the independent Metropol Perth.
The flight timings shown in our brochure, on our website and service providers and the optional excursions conducted by
some independent service providers, APT is not responsible Publication No. APT-1996AU. Price & itineraries valid from
detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021. Publication is valid from
and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings for the conduct of the independent service providers, their
servants and agents or for any ramifications of that conduct. 1 June 2020 and supersedes all previous publications.
are set by airlines and affected by events outside our control.
Scheduled and charter flight timings, and days of operation Optional excursions may, depending on your holiday package, Australian Pacific Touring Pty Ltd
are also subject to change. APT will advise you of any include activities such as climbing, exploring, bike riding, ABN 44 004 684 619. ATAS accreditation #A10825.
significant changes as soon as it is informed by the airline. swimming and snorkelling. You accept and assume the risk
Minor timing changes will be shown on your flight tickets. Any involved with these activities.
change in the identity of the airline, flight timings or aircraft 2. If, in the opinion of any representative of APT, your mental
type (if advised) will not entitle you to cancel or change to or physical condition is such as to affect your own health and
other arrangements without paying any applicable cancellation safety, render you incapable to care for yourself, cause you to
fees except where specified in these booking conditions. became a hazard to yourself or other passengers or result in
Force Majeure you becoming objectionable to other passengers or staff, you
Force Majeure means the occurrence of an event that is will not be permitted to embark or continue on the whole or
beyond APT’s reasonable control and which could not have any part of the holiday package. Abuse or harassment of any
been reasonably prevented by APT, which includes, but is not kind toward crew, contracted suppliers or other guests may
limited to: (a) war, armed conflict, criminal damage, riot, civil result in immediate removal from the tour or cruise. APT is not
strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity or the threat of any liable to you for any costs associated with such decision and
such acts; (b) natural disaster (including but not limited to you will not be refunded for any part of the holiday package.
flooding, fire, earthquake, landslide), adverse weather 3. APT accepts no responsibility for any death, injury, illness,
conditions, high or low water levels; (c) nuclear or other loss (including loss of enjoyment), damage, detention or
industrial accident causing environmental pollution or delay (including mechanical breakdown) beyond its control.
contamination; or (d) change in law, meaning, enactment, 4. Any term, condition or warranty express or implied by
amendment (including repeal) in the law or administration of statute or otherwise in respect of the holiday packages
any law in Australia or any jurisdiction or territory relevant to the contained in this brochure are excluded to the full extent
booking contract, which includes changes in statute, permitted by law. Nothing in these booking conditions
regulation, determination, by-law, declaration, license and the excludes, restricts or modifies the application of the
common law as applicable from time to time. Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) as amended,
Termination of Booking Contract or Change of Travel consolidated, supplemented or replaced.
Arrangements due to Force Majeure 5. To the full extent permitted by law, APT’s liability arising
If APT, in its reasonable opinion, considers that any Force under or in connection with these booking conditions: (a) is
Majeure event prevents APT (whether directly or through its limited to the re-supply of the products or services or the
employees, contractors, subcontractors and agents) from payment of the cost of re-supply of the products or services
lawfully or safely providing any products or services subject of to you; and (b) excludes liability for any indirect or
the booking contract with you, APT may immediately by written consequential losses suffered by you or any third party,
notice: (a) terminate the booking contract (in whole or in part); howsoever caused, including but not limited to pure
or (b) change your travel arrangements as reasonably practicable economic loss or any special, extraordinary or punitive
to ensure your safety and invoice you for any additional costs. damage to you or any other party.
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