12 Day Kimberley Discovery Tour

Broome to Darwin

Kimberley Australia Tour: Gibb River Road, Cable Beach Broome, Derby, The Kimberleys, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bells Gorge, King Leopold Ranges, Mitchell Plateau, Aboriginal rock art, wildlife, El Questro Station, Kununurra, Bungle Bungles, Geike Gorge

This camping tour is a must to see the best of the Kimberley on your way from Broome to Darwin. It is the only tour that covers it all in air-conditioned purpose-built 4WD's. To travel Broome to Darwin in any less than 12 days and you'll miss the best of the Kimberley!

Itinerary

Kimberley Tour DAY 1:
Broome - Windjana
Depart Broome at 07:00 am and head to the Derby Prison for a short visit. We leave the bitumen behind us as we enter the Gibb River Road, almost instantly we can feel the remoteness. A walk up Windjana Gorge this afternoon is sure to impress. Camping overnight Windjana National Park. (L/D)

Kimberley Tour DAY 2:
Windjana - Bell
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. Afternoon sees us off to Bells Gorge. Camping overnight Bells Gorge. (B/L/D)
bells falls

Kimberley Tour DAY 3:
Bell - 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 Galvan's 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)

Kimberley Tour DAY 4:
Manning - King Edward River
Today we leave the Gibb River Road and travel to Kalumburu Road to Mitchell Plateau, visiting Drysdale River Station. Our camp will be on the banks of the river where we can take a afternoon dip or to explore the area before dinner. Camping overnight King Edward River. (B/L/D)

winjana paintings Kimberley Tour DAY 5:
Mitchell Plateau
We make full use of our 4WD capacity today to take us to the Mitchell Plateau. Livingstonia palms abound in this rugged region. Experience an optional helicopter flight over these falls you can see some of the remotest country in the world. While swimming and overlooking the cascading falls, take a moment out, to appreciate how far away from civilisation you are. Camping overnight King Edward River. (B/L/D)

mitchell falls Kimberley Tour DAY 6:
King Edward River - Home Valley Station
This morning we visit Aboriginal paintings in the area then depart our river camp and Mitchell Plateau and travel back down Kalumburu Road to rejoin the Gibb River Road. Tonight we camp at Home Valley Station. (B/L/D)

Kimberley Tour DAY 7:
Home Valley - Kununurra
Our journey takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready as we wind our way towards El Questro Station. A walk to stunning Emma Gorge with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters is a must. Camping overnight Kununurra. (B/L/D).

Kimberley Tour DAY 8:
Kununurra
Free day today, to enjoy the many attractions of Kununurra. Overnight Kimberley Land Caravan Park. (B)

Kimberley Tour DAY 9:
Kununurra - Bungle Bungles
An early start as we're off to the Bungle Bungles unbelievable beehive formations, and plunging gorges that will leave you breathless. Visit to Echidna Chasm with its 150 metre sheer rock face, along with a walk to Mini Palms for those feeling energetic (time permitting). Camping overnight in the Purnululu National Park. (B/L/D).

Kimberley Tour DAY 10:
Bungle Bungles _ Kununurra
Today take in the wonder of "Purnululu". (The Aboriginal name for the Bungles) starting with an optional helicopter flight over this amazing sight is a must. Then lunch in beehive dome region of the park after a walk to Cathederal Gorge, before the winding journey back to the town of Kununurra. Overnight camping Kununurra (B/L/D).

Kimberley Tour DAY 11:
Kununurra - Katherine
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. Camping Katherine. (B/L/D) king edward river crossing

Kimberley Tour DAY 12:
Katherine - Darwin
This morning we visit Katherine Gorge (optional 2 hour morning cruise available) we then travel Stuart Hwy into the outback capital Darwin. The last day of the tour may be run in conjunction with another operator. (B/L)