Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days

Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour 7 Days with Bungle Bungles flight, El Questro & Gibb River Road | Premium Small-Group 4WD Kimberley Adventure 

Discover the Magnificent Kimberley

Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days
Bungle Bungles – courtesy Steve Parish

Experience the extraordinary landscapes, ancient Aboriginal culture, and spectacular wilderness of Australia’s Kimberley on a Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days, a genuine small-group 4WD adventure. This Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days allows you to immerse yourself in nature and culture.

Travel through the magnificent Cockburn Ranges, explore the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungles, discover the remote beauty of El Questro Wilderness Park and journey along the legendary Gibb River Road.

On this Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days, you’ll travel through the magnificent Cockburn Ranges and explore the stunning Bungle Bungles.

Discover ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion Aboriginal rock art, swim in spectacular freshwater gorges, enjoy scenic flights and river cruises, and explore the remarkable geological and cultural heritage of the Kimberley.

Join us on the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days for a unique experience featuring breathtaking scenery and rich history.

This tour offers an amazing opportunity to see the Kimberley from the air, enhancing your journey with the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days.

This unforgettable Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days is not just a trip, it’s an adventure of a lifetime!

With over 30 years of outback touring experience, Spirit Safaris delivers personalised journeys combining experienced guides, genuine wilderness adventure and meaningful connections with Australia’s landscapes, people and history.

Kimberley Tour Highlights

    • Travel from Darwin to Broome through Katherine & the spectacular Victoria River escarpments
    • Scenic flight over Lake Argyle, the Ord River region and into the Bungle Bungles.
    • Exploration of Cathedral Gorge and the famous beehive domes of Purnululu National Park.
    • Optional low level helicopter flights over and into the Bungle Bungles
    • Explore El Questro Wilderness Park and enjoy Emma Gorge and a Chamberlain Gorge cruise.
    • Relax in the warm natural waters of Zebedee Springs.

By participating in the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days, you’ll create memories that last forever.

  • Experience the legendary Gibb River Road and magnificent Cockburn Ranges.
  • Cross the iconic Pentecost River – “on a road less travelled”
  • Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art featuring Wandjina and Gwion Gwion / Bradshaw styles
  • Explore Manning Gorge waterhole and Galvans Gorge and the spectacular Bell Gorge.
  • Walk through the ancient Devonian Reef landscape at Windjana Gorge.
  • Discover the fascinating underground river system of Tunnel Creek.
  • Cruise the Fitzroy River through spectacular Geikie Gorge.
  • Visit Derby, its historic attractions and Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre.
  • Finish your journey in tropical Broome beside the Indian Ocean.

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7-Day Kimberley Tour Itinerary

Get ready for the exceptional experiences that await you on the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days.

With fly-in Bungle Bungle optional low level helicopter flights over the Bungle Bungles

Day 1 – Darwin to Kununurra | The Savannah Way

Depart Darwin at approximately 8.00 am and begin your journey south along the Stuart Highway through Adelaide River and Katherine, the Northern Territory’s third-largest town.

Turning west onto the Victoria Highway, part of the famous Savannah Way, travel through the spectacular landscapes of the Victoria River region.

Enjoy remarkable views of ancient sandstone escarpments, rugged mountain ranges, vast cattle stations and the impressive Stokes Range.

Continue through Timber Creek and across the Northern Territory–Western Australia border before arriving in Kununurra, the eastern gateway to the Kimberley.

Option – Choose to start your tour earlier from Kununurra and do an extended Bungle Bungles tour and helicopter flight eg overnight in Bungle Bungles and/or Lake Argyle cruise with overnight options.

Overnight: Kununurra
Meals: Lunch, dinner

Windjana Gorge on Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 DaysDay 2 – Bungle Bungles Scenic Flight & Cathedral Gorge Walk

Today is one of the great highlights of your Kimberley journey.

Depart Kununurra for a spectacular scenic flight over the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, Lake Argyle and the breathtaking East Kimberley landscapes.

Fly towards the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, home of the remarkable Bungle Bungle Range.

On landing, transfer to an air-conditioned 4WD for an exploration of this extraordinary geological wonder.

Walk through the famous beehive-shaped sandstone domes to magnificent Cathedral Gorge, a natural amphitheatre surrounded by towering rock walls.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in this unforgettable setting before returning through the dramatic landscape.

Walk along the bed of Piccaninny Creek, which flows only in the monsoon waterfall season. The walk distance is about 3km. Learn about the Kimberley climate, the six seasons and unique flora and fauna so important to the traditional custodians of the land. The Cathedral Gorge walk is approximately 3 km return and is graded easy to moderate.

After the walk and before you fly back to Kununurra take an optional exhilarating helicopter flight of either 18 minutes or 30 minutes duration. The 30 minute helicopter flight includes the hidden Red Rock gorges of the northwest tip, Piccaninny Gorge from end to end and the unique beehive shaped dome formations. The 18 minute helicopter flight shows you Piccaninny Creek and the beehive shaped domes area.

This is a highlight of the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days that you won’t want to miss!

Return via a scenic flight to Kununurra, on the way viewing the Argyle Diamond Mine site where rare pink diamonds were once mined.

Return to Kununurra in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Day 3 – Kununurra to El Questro Wilderness Park

emmagorgekimberleytourAfter breakfast, enjoy an opportunity to explore Kununurra’s local Aboriginal art galleries before departing west towards the famous Gibb River Road.

Our destination is El Questro Wilderness Park, a vast million-acre wilderness of spectacular mountain ranges, rivers, waterfalls and hidden gorges.

Dominated by the magnificent Cockburn Ranges, El Questro offers some of the most memorable scenery in the Kimberley.

During your time on the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days, you’ll experience the majestic beauty of nature.

Explore one of the park’s most beautiful gorges at Emma Gorge and an optional swim under the waterfall.

Lunch at Jackaroos waterhole or El Questro Station and after lunch, enjoy an optional swim and a Chamberlain Gorge cruise, travelling between towering sandstone cliffs while learning about the region’s geology, wildlife and remarkable natural history.

Overnight: El Questro
Meals: Breakfast, lunch; dinner at own expense

Day 4 – El Questro to Gibb River Road & Cockburn Ranges

zebedee men 059 10Begin the day with a short, early walk and a relaxing visit to beautiful Zebedee Springs, where warm thermal waters flow through a picturesque oasis of palms and tropical vegetation below, towering ancient sandstone cliffs, 1.6 billion years old.

Leaving El Questro, follow the legendary Gibb River Road west beneath the dramatic Cockburn Ranges.

We cross the iconic Pentecost River and enjoy sweeping views across the surrounding wilderness and the five rivers flowing into Cambridge Gulf below the Five Rivers lookout at Wyndham.

Continue through spectacular East Kimberley landscapes, along the Gibb River Road, passing ancient boab trees, rugged escarpments and remote cattle country – including the Durack River crossing.

Make the most of your journey with our Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days.

Enjoy stops at the Gibb River crossing before heading for Mount Elizabeth Station and a possible stop at the Aboriginal community at Gibb River Station (depending on availability)

Mount Elizabeth Station is a popular stopping spot for Kimberley travelers, with open grazing areas that are popular with plentiful Agile Wallabies to delight visitors.

Overnight: Mount Elizabeth Station
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 – Mount Elizabeth to Bell Gorge Safari Camp

This morning, heading further down the Gibb River Road, we cross the Barnett River we call into Mount Barnett Roadhouse for fuel and supplies and take the short drive into the very popular and scenic Manning Gorge waterhole.

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A short hop down the road takes us to Galvans Gorge, a beautiful freshwater swimming location surrounded by sandstone cliffs and featuring ancient Aboriginal rock art, and a waterfallAfter our swim, we climb Phillips Range with scenic views over the region and then arrive at Imitji Community and store for lunch. An Aboriginal art centre is located here in the community for the purchase of art direct from local artists (when operating).This afternoon, we visit pass through Silent Grove to beautiful Bell Gorge, where cascading waterfalls plunge into natural pools surrounded by dramatic sandstone cliffs. Enjoy a wilderness walk and the opportunity for a refreshing swim.On completion return to Imitji and Bell Gorge Safari Camp for overnightOvernight: Bell Gorge / Imintji region
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 – Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek to Fitzroy Crossing

Windjana Gorge Kimberley Tours

Continue through the rugged Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges, previously known as the King Leopold Ranges. This is a conservation area with spectacular, rugged mountain scenery and a number of lookouts to view the expanse of this fascinating area.

Heading further south, the spectacular mountain scenery gives way to more open areas and fascinating geology before we pass through the Queen Victoria Pass in the Napier Range, which is an ancient 300-million-year-old limestone range formed when the area was underwater.

We cross the Lennard River and follow the ancient Devonian Reef formations to magnificent Windjana Gorge National Park.

Walk beneath towering limestone cliffs that were once part of a vast tropical reef system hundreds of millions of years ago. Look for freshwater crocodiles and abundant birdlife along the Lennard River.

Your adventure continues with the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days as you explore diverse landscapes.

tunnel creek IMG 6546Continue to Tunnel Creek National Park, where we explore an extraordinary underground river passage through the limestone range.

Equipped with torches, walk and wade through this remarkable cave system, discovering stalactites, stalagmites and hidden chambers.

Learn about the Bunuba resistance leader Jandamarra, whose story is deeply connected to this country.

After this memorable experience, travel to Fitzroy Crossing on the edge of the Fitzroy River for the evening.

Overnight: Fitzroy Crossing
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 – Dan͟ggu National Park / Geikie Gorge, Derby & Mowanjum to Broome

Finally, the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days concludes with unforgettable memories.

After breakfast, enjoy a spectacular cruise through Geikie Gorge (Danggu), where the mighty Fitzroy River has carved a magnificent passage through the ancient limestone reef.

Marvel at the towering cliffs, distinctive flood markings, wildlife and remarkable geological history while learning about the river and its cultural significance.

geike gorge cruise

Following our cruise, continue west towards Derby, one of the Kimberley’s historic pastoral and pearling towns.

Visit the famous Prison Boab Tree and explore Derby’s historic attractions, including the old cattle trough and Derby Wharf, overlooking King Sound and its extraordinary 10 metre (30ft) tidal movements.

Visit the Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre, to discover the remarkable artistic traditions of the Worrorra, Ngarinyin and Wunambal peoples and their connections to country.

Continue through Savannah Woodland Country across the West Kimberley landscapes towards Broome.

Arrive in the late afternoon, with time permitting to enjoy the famous sunset over Cable Beach.

20240527 171325Celebrate the completion of your Kimberley adventure with an evening meal at the Sunset Bar, Cable Beach.

Overnight: Own arrangements or book an extra night with us
Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

Tour completes 6:30 pm.

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Next Day – Broome | Cable Beach & Tour Conclusion

Wrap up your fantastic journey with the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days.

Own arrangements today and there is plenty to do in Broome.  For example Enjoy a relaxed morning in tropical Broome, where the Indian Ocean meets the spectacular red earth of the Kimberley. Take an early morning walk or swim at magnificent Cable Beach, famous for its sweeping white sands and turquoise waters.

Guests wishing to extend their stay can explore Broome’s fascinating pearling history, relax beside the Indian Ocean or arrange optional activities including:

  • A scenic flight and boat cruise to the the spectacular Horizontal Falls.
  • Mitchell Falls flight and/or walk to the falls.
  • A visit to Willie Creek Pearl Farm.
  • A camel ride on Cable Beach.
  • Exploring Broome’s art galleries, pearling attractions and restaurants.

Additional nights in Broome and onward travel arrangements can be organised separatelyby us.

Extra options to extend your tour include flights and walks at Mitchell Falls and the Horizontal Falls seaplane experience.

What’s Included in Your Kimberley Tour?

This Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days includes various exciting activities.

  • Six nights’ accommodated according to the selected tour category.
  • Professional and experienced Spirit Safaris driver/guide.
  • Small-group travel in purpose-built 4WD touring vehicles.
  • Bungle Bungles scenic flight and guided Cathedral Gorge ground tour.
  • Chamberlain Gorge cruise at El Questro.
  • Geikie Gorge / Dan͟ggu National Park Fitzroy River cruise.
  • Visits to Emma Gorge, Bell Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.
  • Aboriginal rock art and community art centre visits
  • National Park entry fees and scheduled activities.
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary, including vegetarian options by prior arrangement.
  • Tour conclusion in Broome on evening of Day 7.

Tour Exclusions

  • Flights to Darwin and from Broome.
  • Alcoholic beverages and personal purchases.
  • 1 Dinner at guests’ own expense.
  • Optional scenic flights and additional activities in Broome.
  • Accommodation upgrades and additional nights before or after the tour.
  • Personal travel insurance.

Why Travel with Spirit Safaris?

Spirit Safaris has been exploring Australia’s remote wilderness for over 30 years, providing premium small-group 4WD journeys through the Kimberley and beyond.

Our experienced guides, personalised approach and long-established relationships with regional communities bring Australia’s extraordinary landscapes, cultures and history to life.

Unlike large coach tours, our small-group 4WD adventures offer a more personal experience, with opportunities to explore remote locations, appreciate spectacular scenery and enjoy meaningful connections with the places we visit.

Plan Your Kimberley Adventure

Plan for your dream vacation with the Kimberley Darwin to Broome tour with Bungle Bungles flight 7 Days.

Discover the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungles, experience the legendary Gibb River Road and explore magnificent Kimberley gorges on this unforgettable 7-day journey from Darwin to Broome.

Experience the Kimberley with Spirit Safaris – Australia’s small-group outback touring specialists.


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