State: Western Sailing
Operator: North Star Cruises
Minimum Price: AUD $ 8,495

A wild and beautiful panorama of rugged mountains, spectacular gorges and majestic waterfalls. Unexplained rock-art, extraordinary wildlife and monster barramundi.

Welcome Aboard!

The True North allows discerning adventures to experience wilderness in surroundings more akin to one of the world’s most exclusive hotels!

Passengers are able to take advantage of a number of lavish vantage points including a sundeck, a forward observation lounge, a ship’s lounge and an alfresco bar. The ship’s naturalist presents interpretative information on plasma screens and, an internet café enables convenient communication with the outside world. A popular venue on any North Star cruise, the lower deck dining room offers the ultimate in comfort and uninterrupted vista - large panoramic windows ensure that passengers never miss any of the action, even when they are enjoying the ‘finest in fine dining’.

All cabins feature enhanced décor, en-suite facilities, in-house entertainment and satellite telephones. The Explorer Class staterooms and the River Class cabins offer king size beds that can be converted to singles and the Ocean Class twins feature roomy single beds.

Multiple expedition boats allow passengers to do “what they want, when the want” and, to add yet another dimension to adventure, the True North is the only Kimberley adventure-cruise ship that sails with it’s own helicopter!

The purpose built True North is able to explore the upper reaches of shallow river systems – passengers need only step out of their cabins to experience wilderness and, the latest in computer controlled motion stabilizers ensures a comfortable ride.

The True North – one of the finest adventure-cruise ships in the world!

Day 1	Your “welcome aboard” the magnificent True North will be amidst the untouched wilderness that surrounds the Hunter River. Our light aircraft will transfer you from Kununurra to the spectacular Mitchell Plateau. Here you will join your first flight in the air-conditioned/leather seated luxury of our Bell 407 helicopter. After flying over the iconic Mitchell Falls you will begin to explore ‘the Hunter’ – the Hunter River is about as far away as you can get in Australia, and your transfer to the True North will be over a stunning river system that is lined with dense mangrove forests, surrounded by rainforest encrusted mountains and home to man-eating crocodiles. Once onboard there will be time to settle into your cabin and, to sample the True North’s famous cuisine! Then it’s back to the business of adventure – and ‘the Hunter’ has it all - fishing, mud crabbing, bird-watching and simply exploring “where few have been before!” Join one of our expedition boats, it’s only a short hike to Jackson Falls and there’s even more splendour from the helicopter! Hopefully we’ll have time for a sunset drink on Naturaliste Island and then it’s an overnight cruise to the Mitchell River.
Day 2	The Mitchell River is renowned for big barra and even bigger crocs! The expedition boats will head ‘up river’ to the scenic Surveyors Creek - a great place for a swim (no crocs here!) The fishermen will join the hunt for the elusive barramundi and, there will more opportunities for helicopter flights over an ancient land! Then, join the crew for cocktail hour before experiencing another unique dinning experience complimented by a leisurely cruise to Vansittart Bay.
Day 3	Today you will have an opportunity to see the “Bradshaws” - ancient rock art that pre-dates other examples of Aboriginal culture. In fact, they are possibly the oldest ‘paintings’ known to man. The heli-picnic at Eagle Falls is always a ‘big hit’ - another breathtaking helicopter flight and, True North’s mouth-watering fare alongside a picture-perfect waterfall in remote far-north Western Australia! The tenders will be busy exploring local beaches and rivers, and,we also visit an isolated site in the rainforest where a lone bomber crashed during WWII.
Day 4	This morning we fish and explore the Drysdale River – there’s a spot where the ‘salt meets the fresh’ and everyone will want to ‘catch a barra’ at the convenient rock bar. Then it’s a short steam to yet another mighty Kimberley river – The King George! As soon as the tide is high enough, we’ll cross the sand bars at the mouth to reveal even more breathtaking river vista! Then our journey upstream will take us to the very ‘jewel in the crown’ - The King George Falls! Here we anchor at the base of the Twin Falls and you will find endless places to explore! Climb, or take the helicopter, to the top of the falls for a cruise highlight! Visit waterholes, swim at “The Crevice” or just relax with a drink whilst eating fresh oysters off the rocks! Just the thought of leaving this magnificence will inspire mutiny! So keep a sharp look out - tonight the ‘Fancy Dress’ party is bound to bring the house down!
Day 5	The morning will be spent calming the ‘mutineers’ – another morning bathed in the absolute splendour of The Falls! Then we’ll slip quietly away to visit Koolama Bay – here we’ll learn about the wreck of the Koolama and enjoy a short walk to a plaque erected by a relative of one of the survivors. At Tranquil Bay we go ashore for a relaxing beach walk and some shell collecting before continuing onto the Berkeley River.
Day 6	Your last chance to catch a barra! But the Berkeley rarely disappoints! Again, fishing and exploring opportunities unfold all day. Then, all too soon, it will be time to take advantage of the high tide and to make for the Cambridge Gulf - the final leg of our voyage and, our final destination – the frontier port of Wyndham!
Day 7	Your courtesy coach will arrive at approximately 0800 hours for transfer to Kununurra and, our crew will already be looking forward to the next opportunity to welcome you aboard the TRUE NORTH!

Notes:

Special Departure Dates: Cruise 1* 17 Mar – 30 Mar Broome – Wyndham Cruise 2a* 31 Mar – 07 Apr Wyndham – Hunter River Cruise 2b* 07 Apr – 13 Apr Hunter River – Broome Cruise 3 14 Apr – 27 Apr Broome – Wyndham Cruise 4a 28 Apr – 05 May Wyndham – Hunter River Cruise 4b 05 May – 11 May Hunter River – Broome Cruise 5 12 May – 25 May Broome – Wyndham Cruise 6 26 May – 08 Jun Wyndham – Broome Cruise 7 09 Jun – 22 Jun Broome – Wyndham Cruise 8 23 Jun – 06 Jul Wyndham – Broome Cruise 9a 07 Jul – 14 Jul Broome – Hunter River Cruise 9b 14 Jul – 20 Jul Hunter River – Wyndham Cruise 10 21 Jul – 03 Aug Wyndham – Broome Cruise 11a 04 Aug – 11 Aug Broome – Hunter River Cruise 11b 11 Aug – 17 Aug Hunter River – Wyndham Cruise 12 18 Aug - 31 Aug Wyndham – Broome Cruise 13a 01 Sep – 08 Sep Broome – Hunter River Cruise 13b 08 Sep – 14 Sep Hunter River – Wyndham Cruise 14* 15 Sep – 28 Sep Wyndham – Broome
Departs from: Hunter River
Tour Ends: Wyndham
All Prices: $8,495 per person Ocean Class Twin $9,495 per person River Class Double $11,495 per person Explorer Class Stateroom (includes helicopter and light aircraft transfers)