Sunday Island Explorer

Dampier Peninsula, AU
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Highlights

  • Explore tranquil unspoilt locations in marine reserve
  • Learn about the cultural and environmental significance
  • Discover the history of the Sunday Island Mission
  • Experience important cultural and dreamtime stories
  • Marvel at stunning colors of the Buccaneer Archipelago

What to expect

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Dampier Peninsula

Departing Broome, we fly North East over the Dampier Peninsula to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, home of the Australian Pearl. On arrival, we are transferred from the airstrip to meet with your Jawi guide Rosanna Angus for a cultural adventure island hopping by boat exploring tranquil unspoilt locations whilst learning about the cultural and environmental significance of the spectacular marine reserve.

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Sunday Island

Experience the Journey of the Tide Drifters as you travel from Bardi Country on the mainland through the network of islands that make up Jawi Country. A brief visit to beautiful Middle Beach, learning about the story behind the establishment of Ardyaloon and its connection to Sunday Island. Navigating Pearl Passage, this narrow pass between Jooloom and Jayirri islands and discover its cultural significance. Arriving at Ewuny (Sunday Island), learn about the history of the Sunday Island Mission, home to many Jawi and Bardi people until its closure in 1962. Visit Goodngarngoon, place of running water, a place of great cultural importance to the Bardi Jawi people. Followed by a visit to Oolin Beach, which holds important cultural and dreamtimes stories for Morning Tea, swim and relax on a secluded beach. The return journey takes you through some of Australia's most untouched wilderness and wildlife, dugongs, manta rays, sea turtles, sharks as well as migratory birds and birds of prey.

Duration 240 minutes
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Cygnet

On returning to Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, enjoy lunch at their on-site restraurant followed by a Pearl Farm Discovery Tour learning about the history of Cygnet Bay and how they culture some of the finest pearls in the world.

Duration 120 minutes
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Horizontal Falls

After a return to the airstrip, we depart for a scenic flight overhead One Arm Point, Middle Passage, Sunday Island exploring the very places visited on your Oolin Sunday Island tour from above marvelling at the stunning colours of the Buccaneer Archipelago. Overfly the Horizontal Falls before tracking back over the 1,000 island archipelago, overhead Cape Leveque and a stunning low level coastal flight back to Broome exploring the many beautiful bays and beaches of the Dampier Peninsula.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Please advise any dietary requirements / allergies
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    Maximum individual passenger weight 120kg
Provided by Air Kimberley

What our experts say

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    Bring a swimsuit for Oolin Beach.
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    Try the seafood at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
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    Learn about local tidal currents from Rosanna.
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    Capture stunning photos of wildlife.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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