Kimberley Top End Traverse - Darwin
to Broome Tours
July 10-24 2010 - 15 days / 14 nights –
Darwin to Broome Optional
depart from Kununurra 11 July & SAVE
15 day tour-
Experience
Darwin to Broome on this 4WD
adventure Eco tour
via Gibb River Road,
Mitchell Falls (2 Nights Mitchell Plateau)
Bungle Bungles (2N), El
Questro (3N), Kununurra (1N) Home Valley,
Faraway Downs area
(Australia Movie) Wyndham, 5
Rivers Lookout, Parry
Lagoon, Drysdale River Station (1N), Manning Gorge (2N),
Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary (1N) Galvan’s, Windjana
Gorge (1N), Tunnel Creek &
remote Aboriginal art sites
& art centres, Broome 1N. Code KDB15
July 10-24 2010 -
15 days / 14 nights – Broome to Broome.
Optional
depart from Kununurra 11 July & SAVE
15 day tour-
Experience
Darwin to Broome on this 4WD
adventure Eco tour
via Gibb River Road,
Mitchell Falls (2 Nights Mitchell Plateau)
Bungle Bungles (2N), El
Questro (3N), Kununurra (1N) Home Valley,
Faraway Downs area
(Australia Movie) Wyndham, 5
Rivers Lookout, Parry
Lagoon, Drysdale River Station (1N), Manning Gorge (2N),
Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary (1N) Galvan’s, Windjana
Gorge (1N), Tunnel Creek &
remote Aboriginal art sites
& art centres, Broome 1N. Code KBB 15
8 day tour -
As below but varied content. Includes Gibb River Road,
Kununurra (1N), El
Questro (2N), Home Valley Station,
Faraway Downs area
(Australia Movie), Wyndham, 5
Rivers Lookout, Parry
Lagoon, Manning Gorge (1N),
Galvan’s, Windjana
Gorge (1N), Tunnel Creek &
remote Aboriginal art sites
& art centres, Derby
1N (for
Mowanjum
Festival), Broome 1N. Visit to Bungle Bungles
available as fly in or fly over options.
Please Ask. Code KDB8
August
8-18, 2010
11 days / 10 nights
Broome to
Darwin (or
Kununurra)
Tour Code KBD11
Top End Traverse Kimberley
Tours -
Darwin to Broome or
Broome to Darwin
Cockburn Range from
Gibb River Rd at
Pentecost River
Kimberley tour - A
Road Less Travelled
GET REALLY REMOTE with our Easy Camping
systems - Self inflating comfy bedding
and stand up Safari Tents easily erected by our
competent crew. Stretchers also available.
Scenic Flights
included at Mitchell Falls
and optional at Bungle Bungles
(15 days tour)
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.
8 days / 7 nights Darwin (or
Kununurra) to Broome 3-10 July 2010
-
Depart from Kununurra 4 July & SAVE
15 days / 14 nights Darwin (or
Kununurra) to Broome 10-24 July 2010
-
Depart from Kununurra
11 July & SAVE Enjoy time in
Kununurra for arts
bargains or
shopping.
Optional
overnight & Ord
River or Lake Argyle
cruise. Tour code
KDB13
11 days / 10 nights
Broome to
Darwin (or
Kununurra)
August
8-18, 2010
Tour Code
KBD11
Day 1 -
Overland to Kununurra
departing from Darwin at 700 am (fly to Kununurra options
available). Travel via the
Stuart Highway via Adelaide River, and Katherine,
the NT's 3rd largest town. We turn west on the Victoria Highway
(part of the Savannah Way)
and 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.
Mitchell
Falls from our helicopter flight
Mitchell Falls - up
close
Day 2
- Time to
look around Kununurra, and check out the
fabulous art galleries displaying local works.
Depart for the Bungle Bungles viewing
spectacular mountain landscapes before settling
into camp in this stunning landscape of the
Bungle Bungles. Scenic flight option available including views of Lake Argyle & Argyle Diamond
Mine, before setting down in the Bungle
Bungles (Purnululu National Park) for
overnight camp in this magical environment.
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
famous
Aboriginal
artists
emerged.
Here you can view the
latest works, meet the artists and find some
bargain art.
After Turkey Creek, we
head for
Five Rivers Lookout
and
Wyndham, then
Parry’s
Lagoon for the rich wetlands bird life
including Jabirus and Brolgas. We travelthe
Gibb
River Rd, to
arrive
at
El
Questro resort
for overnight. Dinner at
ELQ
restaurant own expense.
BL
Day 5 -
El Questro is a million acres
of spectacular
Kimberley
scenery, rivers and gorges. Its here that the
movie Australia was filmed, nestled under
the
Cockburn Ranges.
This morning soak up the relaxing
Zebedee hot springs,
before
a
cruise in the Chamberlain River Gorge and
viewing from
PigeonLookout over the Pentecost River.
Overnight at El Questro. BL.
Late afternoon relax by
the river at our El Questro Station homestead
riverside camp (2 nights) BLD
Tucker time with
Bush University
elders
Mowanjum Festival
rain dance
Remote Wandjina
Rock Art
Day 6
-
Explore
more of the El Questro treats
including morning El
Questro Gorge walk, and
Moonshine Gorge,
Afternoon free time to relax by the river, or
choose optional activities including local
walks, scenic flights, horse riding or 4WD
tours. BL Dinner at
ELQ.
Day 7
– Today we journey the the
scenic and spectacular Gibb River Road
via Cockburn Range, to cross
the mighty Pentecost River
and view from a high
vantage point. We stop to view some Aboriginal
rock art including Wandjina and Bradshaw’s.
Enjoy lunch at a bird lovers billabong. We
take a
right turn at
the
Kulumburu Rd,
and stop at
the famous working cattle station,Drysdale
River
Station for overnight..
BLD
Emma Gorge El
Questro
Bungle Bungles
Echidna Gorge
Windjana Gorge
Kimberley tour
Day 8 –
After breakfast we travel through spectacular
vegetation including cycads, pandanas palms and
rainforests and ford the
KingEdwardRiver
before our overnight camp on MitchellPlateau.
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
MitchellFalls 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
(best if pre booked).
Overnight on MitchellPlateau
at our
KingEdwardRiver
camp.
BLD
Day 10 –
Travel back down the
Gibb River Rdwe 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.BLD
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
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Cathedral at Purnululu National Park Kimberley WA
Cathedral Reflections Kimberley WA
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 Kimberleyin 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 CableBeach,
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
Inclusions
Scenic
Flight over
Bungle Bungles
on 8 day trip
Helicopter flight at Mitchell Falls
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 first and last nights in Broome
Special time with elders for women's business / men's business and kids business.
Delicious meals as shown , including vegetarian
optional. Celebration
dinner at journey end.
All camping gear which is modern and easy to use.
Optional accommodation upgrades
in some locations
Comfortable sleeping options (self inflating
mattress or stretcher). Bring your bedding or available from us.
Guided cruises of Geike Gorge and Fitzroy River,
and Chamberlain River Gorge
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.
You - and Your involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine
Exclusions
Extended coastal helicopter flight at Mitchell Falls available.
Helicopter
flights at Bungle Bungles - Approximately $200 for an 18
minute flight
of a lifetime
1 dinner
at El Questro (others included) & Kununurra restaurant.
Alcohol
Accommodation upgrades if required. Available at El Questro,
Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, Drysdale Station.
Flights
to and from departure points
Kimberley Complete - 15 days with Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary
& Mitchell Falls
Depart
Darwin (or Kununurra) to Broome via
Gibb River Rd, Mitchell Falls, El Questro, Bungle Bungles,
Geike Gorge, Manning Gorge, Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary.
15 Days/14 Nights 10-24 July 2010 Code KBM15 $5,875
Kimberley
Traverse - 8 days
Depart
Darwin (or Kununurra) to Broome viaGibb River
Rd, Mitchell Falls, El Questro (2N), Geike Gorge, Manning
Gorge, excludes Mornington Sanctuary & Bungles (Fly in
option available). 8 Days / 7 Nights 3-10 July 2010
Tour Code KDB8 $ 3,800
Book by January 26 & SAVE up to $ 300
Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary
You can travel overland
via the
Tanami
Trackwith us, or be met at BroomeWA, for Kimberley programs.
