The Kimberley is
Australia’s ultimate outback adventure destination. Rugged mountain ranges,
crystal clear waterholes and waterfalls and the magic of
Purnululu, you'll love it all!
DAY 1: Broome
- Windjana Gorge
We depart Broome
and travel via the Derby Prison Tree for a short visit. We leave the bitumen
behind us as we enter the Gibb River Road, almost instantly we
can feel the remoteness. Our afternoon is spent at Tunnel Creek, an amazing cave
which has been carved as a tunnel through the Napier Range, here you will get
your feet wet as we explore Jandamurras hideout. A walk up Windjana Gorge this
afternoon is sure to impress. The area is rich in aboriginal culture and your
guide will tell you about the “outlaw” Jandamurra, the Bunaba people and the
battle of Devils Pass. Camping overnight Windjana National Park. (L/D)
DAY 2:
Windjana - Bells Gorge
This morning we’re off to Tunnel Creek, have your
bathers and torches ready. This amazing tunnel cuts through the Napier Range
and is rich in history, ask your guide. Afternoon sees us off to Bells Gorge.
Camping overnight Bells Gorge. (B/L/D)
DAY 3:
Bells Gorge -Manning
Leaving Bells Gorge this morning, we travel
through the beautiful scenery of the Kimberley’s highest mountain range, King
Leopold Ranges, on our way to Galvans Gorge. This gorge will tempt you to don
the bathers. For those feeling like a walk, a visit to Manning Gorge this
afternoon is recommended. Camping overnight Mt Barnett Station. (B.L.D)
DAY 4:
Manning Gorge – El Questro
Our journey today takes us through the majestic
Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready for the spectacular scenery and
panoramic views of the Cockburn Ranges, Cambridge Gulf and the twin rivers of
the Durack and Pentecost. Camping overnight El Questro. (B.L.D)
DAY 5: El Questro - Kununurra
The morning sees us soaking in the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs with an
option to hike some of the spectacular gorges of El Questro, before we head to
the Kimberley town of Kununurra. Overnight camp Kununurra. (B/L)
DAY 6:
Kununurra – Bungle Bungles
Depart Kununurra and drive via the scenic RAGGED RANGE to Turkey Creek where we
have a short stop. We then head 53 kms to the turn off to the
Bungle Bungles and another 53 km drive
on a very scenic, but winding dirt road via the magnificent OSMAND RANGE. We
arrive in time for lunch at the northern gorges. Afternoon walks in ECHIDNA
CHASM, and FROG HOLE, before arriving at our overnight camp on sunset. (L.D)
DAY 7: Bungle Bungles - Kununurra
This morning we head to the southern end for a walk through the Bee Hive area of
Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. An optional helicopter flight available
today gives us the advantage to view these magnificent formations close up from
the air before returning to Kununurra for our overnight
camp. (B.L)
DAY 8/9:
Kununurra - Darwin
We cross the border to the Northern Territory and travel
along the Victoria river (watch out for salt water crocodiles) to our overnight at Katherine.
The next morning we travel up the track (Stuart Hwy) into the outback capital
Darwin where are adventure ends.
TOUR COST: $1685.00 p/person
S / SUPPLEMENT: $
100 p/person
Departs: Wednesdays (April - October)
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NOTE: The last two days of this tour may
operate in conjunction with another operator.
