Complete Kimberley Tours from Broome with Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary

Day 3 – Today we marvel at this high energy amazing orange and black striped beehive landscape formed by giant river systems. Walk the spectacular Cathedral Cave and Piccanninny Creek and after lunch a walk in Echidna Gorge. Optional scenic helicopter flight available.      Enjoy sunset viewing from local lookout over this stunning landscape before a hearty meal and overnight camp in the Bungle Bungles. BLD

Day 4 - We farewell the Bungle Bungles today and stop at Turkey Creek and the Warnum art centre – where Rover Thomas and many other Aboriginal artists became famous. Here you can view the latest works, meet the artists and find some bargain art. After lunch at Turkey Creek, we head for Kununurra through powerful mountain ranges, crossing the Ord River and in time for Kununurra art galleries or other treats. Dinner at local restaurant own expense. BL

Day 6 - This morning soak up the relaxing Zebedee hot springs, before exploring more of the El Questro treats including El Questro and Moonshine Gorges, a cruise in the Chamberlain River Gorge and viewing from Pigeon Lookout over the Pentecost River. Overnight at El Questro. BL. Dinner at restaurant own expense.

Day 8 – After breakfast we travel through spectacular vegetation including cycads, pandanas palms and rainforests and ford the King Edward River before our overnight camp on Mitchell Plateau. Here we can enjoy the waterfalls, swim and visit a vast gallery of Aboriginal rock art. BLD

Day 9 - Today we drive through the Mitchell Plateau to Mitchell Falls car park and do the downhill walk via spectacular swimming pools and waterfalls. View Bradshaw (Gion Gion) rock art sites (including Thylacine) and swim in these beautiful clear fresh waters.  This is one of the most remote areas of Australia. At Falls base we have a couple of hours to relax and swim in these pristine, energised waters. We take the easy way out with the thrill of a spectacular helicopter ride over the Mitchells Falls for a once in a lifetime view of this vast landscape. Options also available for extended flights to coastal areas (pre book with Spirit Safaris). Overnight on Mitchell Plateau at our King Edward River camp.  BLD 

Day 10 – Travel back down the Gibb River Rd we stop at the Gibb River - a great opportunity for bird watching or just enjoying the water and pandanas palms. Here we can meet some of the local Ngarinyin Aboriginal people.  We'll aim to share a meal together, and hear insights into the dreamtime and local culture. We visit Mt Barnett Roadhouse and enjoy more rock art and stories and have time to relax or be creative by the beautiful swimming hole at our campsite at Manning Gorge.  BLD

Day 11 - Relax this morning before a walk to Manning Gorge waterfalls for a swim and bask in this pristine environment. Return to camp for meal and evening campfire. Overnight Manning Gorge. BLD

Day 12 – First stop this morning, we take a short walk off the road to Galvan’s Gorge for good swimming and photos too! We travel on to arrive at Mornington Sanctuary for lunch. Afternoon we visit Cadjeput and Bluebush swimming holes before sunset viewing at Savannah Hill. This evening we optionally 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.

Day 13 – An early morning 1 hour walk allows us to see the most animal and birdlife on Annie Creek, before we take a 25 km drive to Dimond Gorge viewing majestic geological formations and the highlight - the view from the lookout at Dimond Gorge. Return to base for lunch, then depart via Imitji Aboriginal community before an afternoon walk in Windjana Gorge with the abundant wildlife and numerous freshwater crocodiles in this eerie, ancient seabed environment. Overnight Windjana Gorge. BLD

Day 14 – Enjoy an early morning walk in Windjana Gorge before we break camp and travel to nearby Tunnel Creek, where we walk through this 600m long underground river system to a hidden waterhole. Our day includes a tasty picnic lunch and optional swim in the waterhole before we call in to the new Mowanjum Art Centre (meet the artists, opportunity to buy art from source) at the Mowanjum Aboriginal Community. We visit Derby and the wharf with the 30ft (10 m) tides on the southern shores of King Sound. We see some of the biggest and oldest Boabs in the Kimberley in this area, including the infamous Prison Tree near Derby. Arrive Broome late afternoon to enjoy sunset over the Indian Ocean, and possible optional camel ride. After tasty treats on Cable Beach, we enjoy a meal at a local restaurant before overnight in Broome at our Cable Beach camp. BLD

Day 15  - Celebrate with a morning swim and breakfast at Cable Beach before flights home, or  Options include a scenic flight to the Horizontal Waterfalls or visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm, or simply shop or relax in Broome's balmy climate. Tour ends after breakfast at 10 am, or store your gear with us to enjoy the day before flights home or alternate destinations or consider travelling with us to Alice Springs via the Tanami Track, Wolfe Creek Crater and art centres.  B

Kimberley Complete with Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary Mitchell Falls, El Questro, Bungle Bungles, Geike Gorge, Manning Gorge, Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary, Gibb River Rd 15 Days / 14 Nights - Code KBM15  $ 5,875 - includes GST SAVE Up to $ 300 on early or group bookings Book by January 22 Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary   You can travel overland via the Tanami Track with us, or be met at Broome WA, for Kimberley programs.