Join us aboard Coral Adventurer on our special ‘The Solar Eclipse Expedition’ in partnership with the Australian Geographic Society in April 2023. For a unique viewing position, we will sail khổng lồ the remote Australian territory of Ashmore Reef and Cartier Islands – a wildlife haven for marine turtles, whale sharks, dugongs & migratory birds. Here, we will view the rare hybrid solar eclipse event from the ship’s decks in the sheltered anchorage of the lagoon. Watch as the birdlife reacts khổng lồ the celestial event, flying trang chủ to roost in the middle of the day as the sky darkens. Enjoy the phenomenon with champagne & canapes, with our knowledgeable astronomy specialists on hand. Later, cruise the lagoon in tenders and zodiacs for wildlife and scenery viewing. Continuing on, we visit iconic natural attractions along the Kimberley coast including legendary waterfalls, awe-inspiring tidal phenomenon & soaring rock formations carved by immense tectonic pressure. This is an expedition that features the forces of nature in its diverse glory.

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Be surrounded by the forces of nature experiencing a rare hybrid solar eclipse at isolated Ashmore Reef. Watch the birdlife react khổng lồ this celestial event, flying home to roost in the middle of the day as you plunge into darknessEnjoy the company of expert guides who will be with you each step of the way, sharing their knowledge và interpretation of wildlife, astronomy & nature photographyWitness the grandeur of King George River in a close encounter with the nguồn of its twin falls. Hear the torrents of water cascading into the river below after wet seasonWalk amongst natural ancient Wandjina & Gwion Gwion rock art galleries at Vansittart Bay & Bigge IslandSnorkel và dive in the pristine waters of far-flung Scott ReefSee the natural phenomenon of Montgomery Reef as it rises out of the sea on the falling tideExperience the thrill of riding on a Zodiac through Horizontal FallsCruise through the tumultuous Whirlpool Passage & enjoy a swim at stunning Silica BeachBirdwatch và encounter marine life at remote Adele Island & Lacepede IslandConditions permitting, snorkel & dive at Rowley Shoals – a group of three coral atolls with untouched coral gardens, superb water clarity & teeming marine lifeEnjoy an optional extra helicopter flight over the spectacular four-tiered Mitchell FallsReceive a commemorative photo book featuring images captured by Scott Portelli during the expedition

Arrive at Darwin’s Fort Hill Wharf khổng lồ board Coral Adventurer at 8:00am for a 9:00am departure. Once on board, meet the crew & attend the safety briefing before spending the evening mingling at the Captain’s Welcome Drinks as we cross the Bonaparte Gulf.

The Territory of Ashmore và Cartier Islands is made up of the West, Middle and East Islands of Ashmore Reef as well as Cartier Island và the surrounding 12 nautical mile Territorial Sea. The islands are uninhabited & are a haven for wildlife including marine turtles, whale sharks, dugong & migratory bird populations. Here we will view the rare hybrid solar eclipse event from the sheltered anchorage of the lagoon. Watch as the birdlife reacts khổng lồ the celestial event, flying trang chủ to roost in the middle of the day as the sky darkens. Enjoy the phenomenon with champagne and canapes on the Vista Deck with our knowledgeable astronomy specialists, including Professor Fred Watson AM, on hand.

The Horizontal Falls are created as the ocean is forced through a narrow gorge in the McLarty Ranges, creating a rushing horizontal waterfall of swiftly flowing seawater. Riding the rapids on our Zodiac inflatable tenders is one of the highlights of our Kimberley expedition cruises. See evidence of massive geological forces in the impressive rock formations as we cruise through the Iron Islands, past Koolan Island, before enjoying sunset drinks at Nares Point.

Another phenomena caused by the local high tides, Whirlpool Passage divides Chambers & Hidden Islands (Banggoon) in the Buccaneer Archipelago. When conditions allow, passing through the passage when the tide is running is a dramatic experience as the ship negotiates the whirlpools. However, get there at the turn of the tide và it looks like a millpond và ever so peaceful.

Explore Edeline Island, home to the Elgee Siltstone structures that showcase the power nguồn of nature through chất lượng patterns carved into the rock face. Discover this wild & unspoiled destination with guidance & insight into the flora and fauna from our experts.

At Silica Beach, take a barefooted stroll along the flawless white sand, surrounded by towering rock formations. If conditions allow, we will take lớn the pristine waters for a refreshing swim here. Rock Figs ficus platypoda and rock-dwelling Eucalypts like eucalyptus brachyandra thrive in this wild landscape, as well as birdlife including Striated Pardelotes and Double-barred Finches.

In a one-of-a-kind marine spectacle, witness the ocean recede with tidal flow anywhere from 4 khổng lồ 10 metres lớn reveal a thriving flat đứng đầu reef. Witness birds hunting for the newly exposed lagoon for marine life in the rock pools & be entertained by green sea turtles exploring the shallow reef. Our expedition team will nội dung their knowledge of the reef và wildlife.

Depending on the tides we will visit Red Cone Creek, which flows gently downstream until it meets the small but impressive Ruby Falls. These rock walls are great for climbing & clambering over before reaching a series of freshwater swimming holes and flowing waterfalls. Admire the sunset at the iconic Raft Point (Ngumbree) which guards the entrance to Doubtful Bay.

Vansittart cất cánh is home to many cultural & historically significant sites like the remarkable Gwion Gwion Aboriginal rock art galleries estimated to be up to lớn 20,000 years old. Nearby, on the Anjo Peninsula lays the well-preserved wreckage of a US Airforce C-53 Skytrooper aircraft, the result of a pilot losing his bearings flying from Perth lớn Darwin in 1942 and putting down on a salt pan near present-day Truscott Airbase.

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Bigge Island is known for its historical Indigenous rock art. An easy 50 metre walk khung the beach landing site, admire the art works on the cave walls including depictions of Wandjina figures telling powerful tales of first tương tác between Aboriginal society and others from over the waves. Rare vulnerable species thrive here miễn phí from feral predators including the Northern Quoll, Scaly-tailed Possum và Monjon.

Fed by the King George River draining across the Gardner Plateau, the 80m tall King George Falls are the most impressive Kimberley waterfalls và the highest twin falls in Western Australia. Before reaching the base of the falls we cruise through some 13 kilometers of steep-sided sandstone gorge. Enjoy getting up close to the falls by our Xplorer tender or zodiac. As we will be visiting in the transition period between wet to lớn dry season, the falls will be pumping with torrents of water.

Tumbling down the Mitchell Plateau in a series of tiered waterfalls và emerald green rock pools, the Mitchell Falls (Punamii-Uunpuu) are the photogenic poster child for the Mitchell River National Park. Take a scenic helicopter flight available at an additional cost for a chất lượng perspective of this unspoiled landscape.

An alternative option khổng lồ Mitchell Falls is exploring the sandstone caves of Wollaston Bay. This probable former sea cave is now a fascinating art site featuring Gayarrra Wanjina & Wanjina paintings.

If conditions allow, we will visit the Rowley Shoals, a chain of 3 coral atolls including Clerke, Mermaid & Imperieuse Reefs. The shoals offer some of the best snorkelling & diving opportunities in the world with unparalleled water clarity. Their shallow lagoons are inhabited by countless coral species và marine life, including giant potato cod, Maori wrasse và species of coral và fish of which many are not found on other coral reefs. Conditions permitting, we will spend a full day at Clerke Reef. Guided by our on-board marine biologist, snorkel & dive on the atoll that covers about 90sqkm. If tides & conditions permit, we will beach comb on Bedwell Island, keeping an eye out for the red-tailed tropicbird that roost there.

Scott Reef is an incredible snorkelling và diving location, here we will take to the waters to lớn explore the diverse underwater ecosystems of this acclaimed coral habitat. Those who are interested in photography will have plenty of opportunity khổng lồ capture the natural beauty of the remote environment as our expert guides nội dung their knowledge of the nature & history of the land. If weather and tide conditions allow, we will land on a sand cay.

Pristine Adele Island is recognised as a wildlife sanctuary, declared as a Nature Reserve in 2001 và classified by Bird Life International as an Important Bird Area for its seabirds and waders. This location features a quality reef habitat, with exclusive discoveries having been reported here, sparking scientific interest. If conditions allow, we will cruise around the island on our Xplorer & zodiac tenders to lớn spot some of the diverse wildlife native to lớn the area.

The Lacepede Islands are a protected class-A nature reserve and are significant as a seabird nesting rookery for brown boobies & roseate terns. Other species often sighted at the Lacepedes include Australian Pelicans, frigate birds, egrets and gulls. The four low-lying islands are also an important breeding and nesting habitat for green turtles. If weather and tide conditions are suitable, we will explore the lagoons by Zodiac tender vessels.

Our adventure along the Kimberley Coast concludes this morning at 8am on arrival at Deep Water Port. Bid farewell lớn new-found friends and the Captain và crew. Post cruise transfers to lớn Cable Beach, CBD hotels or the airport are included.

This itinerary is an indication of the destinations we visit & activities on offer. Throughout the expedition we may make changes to lớn the itinerary as necessary to lớn maximise your expeditionary experience. Allowances may be made for seasonal variations, weather, tidal conditions, and any other sự kiện that may affect the operation of the vessel. Coral Expeditions suggests that you bởi not arrive on the day of embarkation or depart on the day of disembarkation due lớn any changes that may occur in scheduling. As clear skies for optimal viewing of the eclipse sự kiện is our priority, there may be substantive changes made to the itinerary khổng lồ accommodate this experience.