Long before the King Cascade’s wall of water comes into view, you can hear its thunder: a bone-rattling roar that fuels anticipation as the captain inches your ship ever closer. Mist beads on your arms, spray hits the air, and the Kimberley is all sound. Closer still you glide, until the bow of the ship noses right under the waterfall and you can step into one of the world’s most epic outdoor showers.
It’s one of the highlights of True North’s Kimberley itineraries, known for getting closer to the wilderness: to the waterfalls, billabongs, fishing spots and rock art that make this region so magical. Here are three ways to experience the Kimberley, on itineraries of seven, 10 and 13 nights.