Kimberley Tours from Broome to Mitchell Falls + BungleBungles 

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Complete Kimberley Tours from Broome with Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary

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15 days / 14 nights – from Broome return to Broome

Departs Broome Sunday July 7-21, 2013  –  Returns to Broome – Tour Code KBM15

Plus departs Darwin July 7-21, 2013  –  Returns to Broome – Tour Code KDM15

 
Highlights

via Gibb  River Road, Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, Mitchell Falls (2 Nights), Bungle Bungles (2N), El Questro (2N), Kununurra, 5 Rivers Lookout, Manning Gorge(2N), Galvan’s, Windjana Gorges & Tunnel Creek, remote Aboriginal Rock Art sites and Art centres 

Enjoy spectacular Kimberley scenery with the opportunity for meetings with Bush University

Aboriginal elders on their traditional lands. Visit special Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) art sites. Share this unique opportunity to learn ancient wisdom, recreating community and nature. Enriching and fulfilling experiences in the lands of the world’s longest surviving culture. Experience incredible rock art galleries – learn about Aboriginal Lore, men and women’s
business, spirituality, bush medicines and food, language and history, ceremony, song and dance.

 

Day 1 – Pickup from your Broome hotel or meet lunchtime flights at Broome airport and depart Broome approximately 1 pm after lunch. Travel via the vast savannah grasslands, majestic boabs and powerful mountains of the Western Kimberley to Fitzroy Crossing and our comfy first night at the Fitzroy River Lodge. Accommodation upgrades available or comfy camping. Hotel dinner at own expense. If choosing Darwin departure is 7am to Kununurra via road or fly option to Kununurra available.

Day 2 – Depart at 7:15 for the Geike Gorge cruise on the Fitzroy River. Marvel at the river heights of past years, and enjoy the rich bird and animal life on this relaxing 1 hour cruise. On return is morning tea
before the drive via spectacular mountains and mesas to  Mary’s Pool for lunch. Later we check out Halls Creek
before the 4WD drive into the Bungle Bungles ( Purnululu National Park) for overnight camp. BLD

 

Cockburn Range at Pentecost River Wandjina Rock Art Boab Tree
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Cockburn Range at Pentecost River Visit Wandjina Rock Art Boab at Sunset

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 5 – Five Rivers Lookout and Wyndham are calling, then Parry’s Lagoon for the rich wetlands bird life including Jabirus and Brolgas. We travel  the Gibb River Rd, to enjoy a picnic lunch at El Questro’s Emma Gorge resort before a walk to Emma Gorge sacred waterhole and a swim in the refreshing waters. 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. Late afternoon we relax by the river at our El Questro Station homestead
riverside camp (2 nights) BLD

Mitchell Falls
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Mitchell Falls from our helicopter flight Mitchell Falls – up close

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 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

Bush Elder Mowanjum Rain Dance Wandjina Rock Art
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Tucker time with Bush University elders Mowanjum Festival rain dance Remote Wandjina Rock Art

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   aterfalls. 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 

Emma Gorge Echidna Gorge Windjana Guardian
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Emma Gorge – El
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Echidna Gorge Bungle Bungles Windjana Guardian

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 camp
site 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

 

Cathedral at Purnululu Cathedral Reflection
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Cathedral at Purnululu National Park
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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 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

Inclusions

  • Small group in modern 4 wheel drive vehicles
  • 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, 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.
  • 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

  • Helicopter flight at Mitchell Falls – $100 approximately for taxi from falls to car park. Longer flights available
    over coast.
  • Scenic helicopter flights at Bungle Bungles – Approximately $200 for an 18 minute flight or longer options.
  • 1 Dinner at El Questro (1 included) & Kununurra restaurants.
  • Alcohol
  • Accommodation upgrades if required. Available at El Questro, Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, Drysdale Station.
  • Flights to and from departure points.

 

Mornington Wilderness sanctuary  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

 

 

 

$ 6,995 – includes GST

SAVE Up to $ 1000 per couple on early or group bookings if Booked by February 15.
Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary

You can travel overland via the Tanami Track with us, or be met at Broome WA, for Kimberley programs.

 

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Complete Kimberley Tour with Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary via Geike Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Fitzroy
Crossing, Halls Creek, Gibb
River Road, Mitchell Falls (2 Nights), Bungle Bungles (2N), El Questro (2N), Kununurra, 5 Rivers Lookout, Manning Gorge(2N), Galvan’s, Windjana Gorges & Tunnel Creek, remote Aboriginal Rock Art sites and Art centres 
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