Buccaneer Explorer

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Buccaneer Explorer

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
Nature and wildlife
Sightseeing Tours
Part of: Air Kimberley
4 min guests
12 max guests

Highlights

  • Soar over King Sound to witness Australia's largest tides and the breathtaking Horizontal Waterfalls from above.
  • Marvel at the Buccaneer Archipelago's 1,000 islands, showcasing over 2 billion years of Precambrian sandstone history.
  • Explore Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm on a Pearl Farm Harvest Tour, gaining insight into the art of pearl cultivation.
  • Relax with a delicious lunch and a refreshing swim at Cygnet Bay, surrounded by stunning coastal views.

Departing Broome, fly over King Sound – home to Australia’s largest tides and amongst the highest in the world. You’ll see the Horizontal Waterfalls from above. Marvel at the beautiful view of the Buccaneer Archipelago, home to 1,000 incredible islands made up of Precambrian sandstone over 2 billion years old. Enjoy the views from above Koolan Island and Cockatoo Island, home to the world’s richest iron ore deposits.

Landing at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, enjoy a Pearl Farm Harvest Tour giving you an insight into the fascinating history of the pearling at Cygnet Bay and learn about the cultivation of some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farms on-site restaurant and enjoy a refreshing swim at their on-site swimming pool.

Coastal return flight overhead 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.

Itinerary highlights

Horizontal Falls and the Thousands Island Archipelago

Without a doubt, traversing the 1,000 island archipelago en-route to the Horizontal Waterfalls is a sight to be seen. Thousands of islands made of Precambrian sandstone over 2 billion years old, with the stunning turquoise and aqua water vibrant from above. Overflying the Horizontal Waterfalls described by Sir David Attenborough as ‘the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.’ is spectacular experience!

Tour details

  • Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Half Day or Less
  • Air
  • Land – Motorised
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic
  • On demand

Features

Service facilities

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Public Toilet

Service Tags

  • Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife

Sevice Activity

  • Swimming
  • Walks
Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

  • Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
  • Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
  • Staff are trained in disability awareness.
  • Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
  • Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

  • Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

  • Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
  • Grab rails in the bathroom
  • Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

  • Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
  • A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
  • A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
  • At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).

Allergies and intolerances

  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

  • Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
  • Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
  • Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.

Access & Inclusion

  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

  • https://www.airkimberley.com.au/accessibility

Operation information

Air Kimberley

Air Kimberley has been flying the skies of Western Australia for more than 30 years, exploring ancient cultures, beautiful landscapes and stunning natural attractions. Flying to some of the most unique awe-inspiring remote wilderness locations in Australia, Air Kimberley’s passion is it to connect people to the Kimberley, increase cultural awareness, to promote sustainable tourism and to share the world’s oldest living culture through unforgettable experiences.

Offering one day explorer tours and overnight adventure safaris all year round, Air Kimberley’s highly experienced pilots are additionally trained as tour guides to provide a comprehensive and informative insight into the stunning Kimberley landscape. In collaboration with their tour partners, Air Kimberley offers a diverse and unique choice of tour itineraries which include air, land and sea safari tours with authentic on country experiences visiting many destinations.

With a diverse fleet of well-maintained aircraft including the Cessna 208 Grand Caravan, Piper Chieftain PA-31, GippsAero GA8 Airvan, Cessna 210, 206, 207 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

Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Hiking
  • Walks

Tags

  • Adventure
  • Beaches & Surf
  • Family
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Sports

Accreditations

  • Civil Aviation Safety Authority
  • Climate Action Leader Certified by Ecotourism Australia
  • ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Memberships

  • Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • WAITOC Associates
  • WA – Australia's North West Tourism

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