Kimberley Broome to Darwin via Gibb River Road- 8
days/7 nights with extension options.Tour from Broome via
Derby, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Mornington Sanctuary, Galvins
Gorge, Manning Gorge, Barnett River Gorge, Mt Barnett, Mitchell
Falls, Drysdale River Station, El Questro, Home Valley Station,
Zebedee Hot Springs, Bungle Bungles with flight, Kununurra, Katherine
to Darwin. Meet with
Aboriginal elders, meet Aboriginal artists, visit Wandjina and
Bradshaw rock art sites, swim in pristine waterholes on this Gibb
River Rd by 4WD tour, Fully Accommodated or camping options. Tour Code KBS8
or REVERSE DIRECTION is Tour Code KDS8Book Tour
Depart-Finish Dates - Darwin to Broome- May 27-June 3,
June 10-17, June 24-July 1,
July
1-8,
July 8-15, July
22-29, August 5-12, August 19-26, September 9-16, September 23-30.Book Tour
June 3-10, June 17-24, July 1-8,
July 15-22, July 29 -August 5, August 12-19, September 2-9,
September 16-23 Book Tour
Tour itinerary follows for
Broome to Darwin or see REVERSE for
Darwin to Broome
Cockburn Range from
Gibb River Rd at
Pentecost River
Kimberley tour - A
Road Less Travelled
Wrap up the Top End - Combine
spectacular Kimberley
scenery with Top End treats.
Experience incredible
rock
art galleries - learn about
Aboriginal culture,
lore,
men and women’s business,
spirituality, bush medicines
and food, language and
history, ceremony, song and
dance. Enriching and
fulfilling experiences in
the land of the world’s
longest surviving culture.
Visit special Wandjina and
Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion)
Aboriginal rock
art sites. A unique
opportunity to learn ancient
wisdom, recreating community
and nature. Enriching and
fulfilling experiences with
the world’s longest
surviving culture.
Broome to Darwin -
8 day Kimberley Tour with Mitchell Falls &
Bungle Bungles
Cockburn Range at
Pentecost River -
Kimberley
Wandjina Aboriginal
Rock Art
Boab at Sunset
Arrive a day earlier to enjoy Broome's famous
Cable Beach,
or a
scenic flight to the
Horizontal Waterfalls or
visit the Willie Creek
Pearl Farm.
Great shopping in
Broome's balmy climate
too !
Consider
arriving with us from Alice Springs
via the
Tanami Track, Wolfe Creek Crater and
Aboriginal art
communities.
Tour itinerary - Broome to Darwin
Day 1 -
Departs selected Sundays from Broome 830 am.
Visit the famous prison Boab tree, and then
Derby highlights including the Derby wharf (30
ft tides!) on King Sound, the worlds longest
cattle drinking trough, the new Mowanjum Art
Centre (meet the artists, learn and buy from
source) at Mowanjum Aboriginal Community. Depart
from Derby for mystical Windjana Gorge
and a short hop further to Tunnel Creek.
We walk through this 600m cave river system to a
special waterhole. After an optional swim,
return to Windjana Gorge for a sunset gorge walk
at this special creation “waterhole”. Meet the
local freshwater crocodiles and exotic bird life
(maybe even a rare Gouldian Finch) in this
eerie, ancient seabed environment. Overnight
Windjana Gorge. LD
Day 2 - We travel the Gibb
River Rd visiting Lennard River, and through the
Napier Range at Queen
Victoria Pass. We traverse the King Leopold
Ranges & Conservation Park (great views) via
Inglis Gap and visit Imitji store
and Aboriginal community to arrive at Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary
for our overnight
stop. You can join Mornington’s Naturalist Guide
for a complimentary talk/slideshow for an
insight into the work of the Australian Wildlife
Conservancy and the unique values of Mornington
Wildlife Sanctuary. Also, browse the
Interpretive centre displays and find
information on research and conservation
activities at Mornington. A good selection of
reference and ID books are also available. BLD
Day 3 - Enjoy an easy
access early morning walk along Annie Creek if you choose,
before our spectacular 4WD journey to either nearby gorge.
Dimond Gorge is beautiful. Majestic geological formations area a
highlight and the view from the
lookout at Dimond Gorge is very special. The drive to Sir John
Gorge takes you through undulating savannah formed over the
millennia from the erosion of the Leopold Sandstones and the
breakdown of volcanic ridges. It is a 1 hour drive (14km). The
destinations itself is a massive thoroughfare of the Fitzroy
River that started to carve its way through the sandstone while
life on earth was still in its infancy. Mornington Sanctuary
covers more than 3,000 km2 of spectacular gorges and tropical
savannah dominated by the Fitzroy River and King Leopold Ranges.
Owned and managed by the non-profit Australian Wildlife
Conservancy. Our wilderness camp base is a naturalist’s
paradise, providing refuge for over 200 species of birds and a
diverse range of other wildlife. All proceeds from the
Wilderness Camp are dedicated to the conservation of wildlife in
the Kimberley. After lunch, we
stop at picturesque Galvan's Gorge
for an optional swim, then travel via Mt
Barnett, before our turn off the Gibb River Rd
to the Kulumburu Rd to Drysdale River cattle
station. Here we overnight and enjoy the local
stories, and an introduction to cattle station
life, with a tasty meal at the bar or in the
lush garden. Overnight Drysdale Station.
Day 4
-
From Drysdale Station, we take a 2 hour scenic
flight viewing Mt Hann, Deep Gorge and the Rift,
then over the magnificent Prince Regent
Nature Reserve. We follow the Prince
Regent River, fly over numerous unnamed
waterfalls, King Cascades, St George
Basin, Mt Trafalgar, Prince Frederick Harbour,
the Hunter River, Donkins Hill Falls
and the spectacular Mitchell Falls.
The vast beautiful unspoilt coastline of the
wilderness nature reserve is always a heart
winner. You may even be lucky enough see
crocodiles, dugong and whales. This is a flight
over the most remote wilderness area in the
world. This is the best way to see this country
from the air, the rugged landscape with
untouched coastline and tumbling waterfalls will
stay in your memory forever. On return from our
flight we travel the Gibb River Road
and
to El Questro
Station,
a million acres
of spectacular
Kimberley
scenery, rivers and gorges.
Enroute we stop at a peaceful waterhole and view
spectacular Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gion
Gion) rock art. We travel country where
some of the Australia movie scenes were filmed,
and cross the mighty Pentecost River
under the spectacular Cockburn
Range. Overnight at El
Questro Station. BL Dinner own cost at
station restaurant.
Mt Trafalgar Spirit Safaris
Kimberley tour
Mitchell Falls Kimberley Spirit Safaris tour
Remote Wandjina
Rock Art
Day
5
–
This morning enjoy an pre breakfast swim
or walk adjacent our accommodation by the
Pentecost River. After breakfast relax in the
warm waters of the tropical paradise amongst the
Livingstonia palms trees at
Zebedee hot springs.
This morning
we also
enjoy a walk and optional swim in one of El
Questro's many fabulous gorges.
After lunch by the riverside, enjoy
a
cruise in the Chamberlain River Gorge
and
the view from
PigeonLookout over the Pentecost River.We leave
El Questro travelling
adjacent the Cockburn Ranges and boab trees,
having completed the Gibb River Rd, to arrive
Kununurra for overnight.
BLD
Windjana Gorge
Kimberley Guardian
Bungle Bungles
Echidna Gorge
Windjana Gorge
Kimberley tour
Day 6
-
Depart 830 am to experience Kununurra, 'the eastern gateway to
the Kimberley' and surroundings by air with a morning scenic
flight over the renowned Ord Irrigation area,
mighty Ord River Scheme
and the enormous man made Lake
Argyle before arriving at the
Bungle Bungle where you transfer to an
air-conditioned 4WD. On your short overland travels to
Cathedral Gorge
learn of the Bungles heritage and hear some of
local nature’s hidden secrets. Be amazed on your walk into
Cathedral Gorge, where you will be surrounded by the
Beehive Domes
for which the park is so famous. Arrival into
the gorge displays a magnificent amphitheatre designed by nature
at its best. Relax in this shaded area and enjoy a memorable
picnic lunch before returning on your walk to rejoin the 4WD.
Travel to the Bungle Bungle Bush Camp for afternoon tea then
rejoin the aircraft to complete your afternoon scenic flight
over the ancient Ragged Ranges and the
Argyle Diamond Mine. Arriving back in
Kununurra approx. 500 pm. Day includes easy to moderate 3 km
walk into Cathedral Gorge
via the
Beehive Domes. On return, enjoy
some free time relaxing by the lake or check out some art
bargains. Overnight in Kununurra. Dinner own expense local
restaurant. Fly to Darwin option. BL
Day 7 - Depart
Kununurra via
spectacular Victoria River mountain
landscapes, travelling savannah cattle
country, then Timber Creek, and on to
the Stuart Highway and enjoy a stop in
Katherine by the natural springs. Late afternoon arrive Darwin
to your accommodation. BL Optional
flights to several major Australian
cities which depart Darwin late
evening/ early am.
Day 8 - A free day to celebrate your journey. Enjoy a
leisurely breakfast and the many
sights or activities Darwin has to
offer.
Options include a
trip to Kakadu
or Litchfield National Parks, or simply shop or relax in
Darwin's balmy climate.
Tour ends after breakfast.
Home Flights depart from Darwin or consider
travelling with us to Alice
Springs via
Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, Lost City &
Devils Marbles.
Tunnel Creek Kimberley WA
Tunnel Creek Kimberley WA
Inclusions
Scenic
Flight over
Lake Argyle to
Bungle Bungles
& ground tour to Cathedral & Picanniny Creek
Bungle
Bungles flight, ground tour and walks
Mitchell Falls & western coastline 2
hour scenic flight
Cruise Chamerlain River Gorge at El
Questro
Professional and experienced driver / guides
Long established relationships with local
Aboriginal people enriches experiences
Access to remote areas and rock art sites unreachable by most
tour vehicles
All
accommodation, including last night in Broome
Delicious meals as shown , including vegetarian
optional. Celebration
dinner at journey end.
Accommodated sleeping or comfy camping - Your choice.
Camp gear is modern and easy to use.
Optional
Accommodation upgrades
available.
All World Heritage and National Park entry and
accommodation fees
Aboriginal Art community visits for "direct from artist" purchases
Contributions of tour price supports Outback Kids
and nature care programs.
You - and Your involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine
Exclusions
1 dinner
at El Questro & 1 dinner in Kununurra restaurant.
Alcohol
Accommodation upgrades if required. Available at
all locations except Windjana Gorge
Flights
to and from departure points
Kimberley Traverse - 8 days
Kimberley Broome to Darwin Tour via Gibb
River Road
with Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary
& Mitchell Falls flight
Depart Broome 8
days/7 nights with extension option.
Tour from Broome via Derby, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek,
Mornington Sanctuary, Galvins Gorge, Barnett River Gorge, Mt
Barnett, Drysdale River Station, Mitchell Falls (flight), El
Questro, Home Valley Station, Zebedee Hot Springs, Bungle
Bungles with flight, Kununurra, Katherine to Darwin.
Meet with Aboriginal elders, meet Aboriginal artists, visit
Wandjina and Bradshaw rock art sites, swim in pristine
waterholes on this Gibb River Rd by 4WD tour
8 Days / 7 Nights comfy camping rate is $4,180.
Accommodation is available in several locations ranging from
$95 pp/night to $250 / double cabin. For 5 nights motel style accommodation upgrade
add $695 pp.
Single supplement
$ 255
Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary
You can travel overland
to Broome from Alice Springs via the
Tanami
Trackwith us, or be met at BroomeWA, for Kimberley programs.
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