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Kimberley Top End Traverse - Darwin
to Broome Tours with Mowanjum Festival
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13 days / 11 nights – from Darwin to
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Top End Traverse Kimberley
Tours -
Darwin to Broome or
Broome to Darwin
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Cockburn Range from
Gibb River Rd at
Pentecost River
Kimberley tour - A
Road Less Travelled
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Highlights
Experience
Darwin to Broome on this 4WD
adventure Eco tour
via Gibb River Road,
Mitchell Falls (2Nights)
Bungle Bungles (2N), El
Questro (2N), Home Valley,
Faraway Downs area
(Australia Movie) Wyndham, 5
Rivers Lookout, Parry
Lagoon, Manning Gorge (2N),
Galvan’s, Adcock, Windjana
Gorges, Tunnel Creek &
remote Aboriginal art sites
& art centres.
Scenic Flights
included at Mitchell Falls
and optional at Bungle Bungles
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.
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13 days / 12 nights
Darwin (or
Kununurra) to Broome
with
Mowanjum Festival
Departs Darwin
Sundays - arrives
Broome June 28-July
10.
Enjoy time in
Kununurra for arts
bargains or
shopping. Optional
overnight & Ord
River or Lake Argyle
cruise. Tour code
KDB13
Book Tour
13 days / 12 nights
Darwin (or
Kununurra) to Broome
Departs Darwin
Sundays - arrives
Broome June 28-July
10, August
23-September 4.
Enjoy time in
Kununurra for arts
bargains or
shopping. Optional
overnight & Ord
River or Lake Argyle
cruise. Tour code
KDB13
Book Tour
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Darwin
to Broome -
13 day Kimberley Tour
with Mowanjum Festival
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Cockburn Range at
Pentecost River -
Kimberley
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Wandjina Aboriginal
Rock Art
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Boab at Sunset |
Day 1 -
Overland to Kununurra
departing from Darwin at 715
am (fly to Kununurra options
available). Travel via the
Stuart Highway to Pine
Creek. Then on to Katherine,
the NT's 3rd largest town
and lunch break. Now heading
west on the Victoria Highway
(part of the Savannah Way)
we pass through rich cattle
country and spectacular
rugged mountain landscapes
through Gregory National
Park to Victoria River and
Timber Creek. Enjoy views of
the Stokes Range. We travel
to cross the NT/WA state
border and arrive in
Kununurra for overnight.
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Mitchell
Falls from our helicopter flight |
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Mitchell Falls - up
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Day 2 -
Time to look around
Kununurra, and check out the
fabulous art galleries
displaying local works.
Depart for the Bungle
Bungles mid morning to
travel via picturesque
mountain landscapes via Doon
Doon and Turkey Creek
(Warmun) before the
adventurous drive via creek
crossings and narrow tracks
to the Bungle
Bungles (Purnululu
National Park). Overnight
camp in this magical
environment.
Day 3 -
Marvel at this high energy
amazing orange and black
striped beehive landscape
formed by giant river
systems. Walk the
spectacular Cathedral Cave,
Piccanninny Creek and after
lunch a walk in Echidna
Gorge. Optional scenic
helicopter flight available.
Sunset viewing over this
stunning landscape before a
hearty meal and overnight
camp in the Bungle Bungles.
Day 4 - We
farewell the Bungle Bungles
today and stop at Turkey
Creek and the Warmun art
centre - home of Rover
Thomas & many other famous
Aboriginal artists. Here you
can meet the artists and
find some bargain art. After
lunch, we head for El
Questro, a Million acres of
spectacular Kimberley
scenery, rivers and gorges.
Its here that the movie
Australia was filmed,
nestled under the Cockburn
Ranges. Late afternoon we
relax by the river at our El
Questro camp.
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Tucker time with
Bush University
elders |
Mowanjum Festival
rain dance |
Remote Wandjina
Rock Art
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Day 5 -
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 on Chamberlain Gorge
and Branco's Lookout over
the Pentecost River.
Overnight at El Questro.
Day 6 -
Emma Gorge calls this
morning for a walk to this
rainforest surrounded sacred
waterhole. We then visit
Parry Lagoon and witness
extraordinary wetland bird
life before the spectacular
views from 5 Rivers Lookout
(rivers include the Durack,
King, Pentecost, Forrest and
Ord). We skirt the east side
of the Cockburn Range and
visit Diggers Rest - the
home of the Australia movie
film set and "Faraway
Downs". Then back on the
scenic and spectacular Gibb
River Road via Cockburn
Range, to cross the mighty
Pentecost River, with the
afternoon sun highlighting
the Cockburn Range.
Overnight hospitality at
Home Valley Station.
Day 7 -
After a hearty breakfast and
lookout over the ranges and
Pentecost River from a high
vantage point, we set forth
on the Gibb River Rd. Enjoy
a morning tea at a bird
lovers billabong. We take a
right turn at the Kulumburu
Rd, and visit the famous
working cattle station,
Drysdale River Station.
After lunch travel through
spectacular vegetation
including cycads, pandanas
palms and rainforests and
ford the King Edward River
before our overnight camp on
Mitchell Plateau.
Day 8 -
Today we are treated 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.
From Falls base we have a
couple of hours to relax and
swim in these pristine,
energised waters. From the
falls we do the return walk
via more spectacular
swimming pools and
waterfalls. View Bradshaw
(Gion Gion) rock art sites
and swim in these beautiful
clear fresh waters. This is
one of the most remote areas
of Australia. Overnight on
Mitchell Plateau at our King
Edward River camp.
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Emma Gorge El
Questro |
Bungle Bungles
Echidna Gorge |
Windjana Gorge
Kimberley tour |
Day 9 -
Explore the river rock and
waterfalls here before we
visit more rock art and
savour this lush creative
environment. 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. We detour a few
kilometres to view Barnett
River Gorge before we meet
some of the local Ngarinyin
Aboriginal people. We'll
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.
Day 10 -
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.
Day 11 –
First stop this morning, we
take a short walk off the
road to Galvans Gorge for
good swimming and photos
too! We travel on to Adcock
Gorge for morning tea, then
arrive at Imitji Aboriginal
community for lunch, before
an afternoon walk in
Windjana Gorge with the
abundant wildlife and
numerous freshwater
crocodiles in this eerie,
ancient seabed environment.
Overnight Windjana Gorge.
Day 12 -
Nearby is Tunnel Creek,
where we walk through this
underground river system to
a waterhole and Aboriginal
rock art. 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,
learn and buy 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. The
Kimberley area is famous for cattle
and near here is claimed the
worlds largest cattle
drinking trough.
This years
Mowanjum Festival
is tonight and will celebrate
the 53rd Anniversary of the
Mowanjum community It
will showcase the musical talent of the region and an opportunity to experience the magnificent corroborees of the Ngarinyin,
Worrorra and Wunambal people!
You can immerse yourself in
Aboriginal culture at the
new Wandjina Art
Centre and festival
site, before we visit the
evenings events.
Alternatively a flight to
the Horizontal
Waterfalls may be
possible. Enjoy the festival
in the evening before
overnight in Derby.
Day 13 -
Early start (8 am) for
Broome arriving
approximately 1030 am to
enjoy a introductory
tour of Broome, and
optional swim in the Indian
Ocean, art galleries, an
optional camel ride or just
getting into some serious
shopping or Broome cafe
culture. We recommend a
scenic flight to the
Horizontal Waterfalls or
visit a Pearl farm, or
simply shop or relax in
Broome's balmy climate.
You can 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. Tour ends
at 12 noon, prior to lunch.
Airport transfer available
if required.
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Cathedral at
Purnululu National
Park Kimberley
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Cathedral Reflections
Kimberley WA |
This is a small group
adventure learning
journey... connecting and
re-creating with the land
and locals.
Become part of the
re-creation of country and
culture. Discover new
understandings from times
beginning.
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Inclusions
- Small group luxury 4WD travel
(usually 4-6 per vehicle)
- 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
- Special time with elders for
women's business / men's business and kids business.
- Helicopter flight over
Mitchell Falls, various optional Bungle Bungles flights
- Cruises with local guide at
Geike Gorge, Fitzroy River and Chamberlain Gorge El
Questro (selected tours)
- All delicious meals, including
vegetarian, unless noted in itinerary. Celebration
completion meal.
- All camping gear which is
modern and easy to use
- Comfortable sleeping options
(self inflating mattress or stretcher). Bring your bedding
or available from us.
- 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.
- A knowing that you are
co-creating Australia's future.
- Learn practical skills –
- Bush foods & medicine and
survival skills for self and team survival and thrival
- Camping, tent, food health &
safety
- Rock art symbols guide /
earth energy connection
- A knowing that you are
co-creating Australia's past, present and future.
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You - and Your involvement in a creation
much bigger than most can imagine
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Kimberley
Darwin to Broome
Tour
13
Days
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12 Nights
Includes
scenic
flights, All
delicious meals
Single
$3995
Twin
$3995
Child $3196
Code
KDB13
SAVE Up to $ 500
on early or group
bookings
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Darwin to Broome Tour or see
Broome
to Darwin Kimberley Tours
13 Days / 12 Nights -
Single
$3995
Twin
$3995
Child $3196
Code
KDB13
Includes scenic flight, All delicious meals
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