Beyond Breathtaking

whooshing to freedom from the neck of a balloon. Sir David Attenborough wasn’t wrong when he described this as one of the world's great natural wonders.

This isn’t the end of the journey, though. On an overnight package with Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, the aerial view of the falls is just the start.

The seaplane glides across the surface of the water, pulling up at the main pontoon, which sits in the middle of Talbot Bay.

Framed by a rocky escarpment with a mantel of greenery that tumbles to the water’s edge, it’s a rather spectacular place to land. Greeted with smiles we disembark, our excitement at an all-time high.

The rest of the day is packed with adventure, whether it’s taking a powerboat tour of the Falls; cruising down Cyclone Creek, watching for crocodiles lurking in the mangrove fringe; fishing for dinner; or taking a dip in the pool at the marine viewing platform, sociable tawny nurse sharks gliding passively close on the other side.

As the day sinks towards the horizon, dinner is served. Staying on the main pontoon, there’s an alfresco barbecue on the outdoor deck with local barramundi as the star. On Jetwave Pearl, the luxury overnight houseboat, it’s a more refined affair, with a private chef dishing up a three-course menu to delight even the most refined palate.

Lulled to sleep in the private airconditioned cabin, morning creeps in like a watercolour painting, gentle pinks and soft blues heralding dawn. By the time breakfast is done, the cliffs have turned ochre, glowing in the burgeoning sunlight, providing a final spectacle as a Kimberley-style farewell.

Then it’s one last flight, taking you over and above; one final opportunity to witness the untouched beauty of this part of the country; one last moment to sear this moment into your memory.

This is what overnight at Horizontal Falls is all about — sheer wonder.

Book your overnight adventure now departing Broome and Derby. Book online at visitbroome.com.au/members/ horizontal-falls-seaplane-adventures