Kimberley Broome to Broome Mitchell Falls Tour 10 DAYS

This Kimberley Broome to Broome Mitchell Falls Lake Argyle Tour 10 Days travel clockwise from Broome via Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Imitji, King Leopold Ranges, Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Mt Barnett, Mt Elizabeth Station, Drysdale Station, to Mitchell Plateau, Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungles, El Questro plus Fitzroy Crossing with Geikie Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River, Mitchell Falls, King Edward River rock art, El Questro, Zebedee Hot Springs, Bungle Bungles walks & optional heli flight. Opportunity to meet Aboriginal elders and artists, visit Wandjina and Bradshaw rock art sites, swim in pristine waterholes on this Gibb River Road tour. Fully accommodated or camping options. Tour Code KBKC10 (Broome to Kununurra with Darwin option)

Unique features –

• Windjana Gorge camping enables evening and early morning Windjana Gorge walks
• Mount Elizabeth Station 2 nights allows for full day rock art tour with local Kimberley Aboriginal guides
• Accommodation Options available
• King Edward River camp and swim on Mitchell Plateau with Mitchell Falls walk and heli flight

Next Departures   – Usually Sundays – May to September   – Please Ask    See Dates or Book Tour

2018 Departure Dates of our most popular tours – Broome to Kununurra or Darwin  

10 Day Kimberley Tour – May 14  – June 3, 10, 24 – July 1, 8, 15, 29 – August 5,19 – September 2, 16 – Enquire Now

Other dates and departures from Darwin to Broome or Broome to Darwin or Kununurra – please ASK or BOOK NOW

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Kimberley Mitchell Falls Bungles El Questro via Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungle, Lake Argyle, El Questro, Mt Elizabeth Station – 10 Days – with Wandjina, Bradshaw / Gwion rock art Tour the Kimberley Broome to Darwin via Gibb River Road – via Derby, Fitzroy Crossing with Geikie Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River,  Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Imitji, King Leopold Ranges, Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Mt Barnett, Mt Elizabeth Station, Drysdale Station, Mitchell Falls, King Edward River rock art, El Questro, Zebedee Hot Springs, Bungle Bungles with flight, Kununurra, Katherine to Darwin. Opportunities to meet Aboriginal elders and artists, visit Wandjina and Bradshaw rock art sites, swim in pristine waterholes on this Gibb River Road by 4WD tour, Comfy Camping or Accommodation options. Tour Code KBS11 or REVERSE DIRECTION  is Tour Code KDS11  Book 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.  Visit special Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) Aboriginal rock art sites. A unique opportunity to learn ancient wisdom, recreating community and nature. These are enriching and fulfilling experiences in the land of the world’s longest surviving culture.

Arrive a day earlier to enjoy Broome’s famous Cable Beach, or a scenic flight to the Horizontal Waterfalls or visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm. Great shopping in Broome’s balmy climate too !

Consider arriving with us from Alice Springs via the Tanami Track, Wolfe Creek Crater and Aboriginal art communities.

Tour itinerary – Kimberley Rock Art Tours via Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungles, El Questro – Broome to Kununurra or Darwin (reverse option avaliable)

Day 1 – Broome – Derby – Tunnel Creek – Winjana Gorge

Departs Broome 730 am. Visit the famous prison Boab tree, and then Derby highlights including the Derby wharf (30 ft tides!) on King Sound, the worlds longest cattle drinking trough, the new Mowanjum Art Centre (meet the artists, learn and buy from source) at Mowanjum Aboriginal Community. Depart from Derby for mystical Windjana Gorge and a short hop further to Tunnel Creek. We walk through this 600m cave river system to a special waterhole. After an optional swim, return to Windjana Gorge for a sunset gorge walk at this special creation “waterhole”. Meet the local freshwater crocodiles and exotic bird life (maybe even a rare Gouldian Finch) in this eerie, ancient seabed environment. Overnight Windjana Gorge or Imitji Safari Camp if accommodated tour LD

Day 2 – We travel the Gibb River Rd visiting Lennard River, and through the Napier Range at Queen Victoria Pass. We traverse the King Leopold Ranges & Conservation Park (great views) via Inglis Gap and visit Imitji store and Aboriginal community artworks before the scenic drive through spectacular Kimberley ranges and cattle country. Time for a diversion now and a walk and swim at Galvans Gorge before refuelling at Mt Barnett and checking out the swimming hole at Manning River gorge. We arrive Mt Elizabeth Station for overnight BLD

Day 3 – There is lots of rock art in this area, and we visit 3 major majestic Bradshaw / Gwion and powerful Wandjina Aboriginal rock art sites plus waterhole with optional swim available. We enoy a full day rock art tour with local Aboriginal guides and our tour includes an introduction to cattle station life and issues and some brilliant nature & bush tucker stops too. Overnight Mt Elizabeth. BLD

Day 4 – After a tasty breakfast we return to the Gibb River Rd, turn off up the Kalumburu Road, cross the Gibb River and arrive at Drysdale River Station for a break. We travel north through spectacular vegetation including cycads, pandanas palms and rainforests and ford the King Edward River before our overnight on Mitchell Plateau. Here we enjoy the waterfalls, swim and visit two vast galleries of Aboriginal rock art including Wandjina & Bradshaw / Gwion Gwion rock art.  BLD  Overnight on Mitchell Plateau

Day 5 – Today we traverse the Mitchell Plateau to Mitchell Falls and do the mid to easy 2 hour downhill walk via spectacular swimming pools and waterfalls. View several large galleries and rock art sites with Wandjina and Bradshaw / Gwion Gwion  rock art sites (including Thylacine / Tasmanian Tiger rock art ) and swim in these beautiful clear fresh waters.  This is one of the most remote areas of Australia. At Mitchell 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 flight ride over the Mitchell Falls  & Merton Falls for a once in a lifetime view of this vast landscape and coastline. Options also available for extended flights to coastal areas (need to pre book with Spirit Safaris). Overnight on Mitchell Plateau at our King Edward River base.  BLD

Day 6 – Leaving the Mitchell Plateau, we travel to the Gibb River Rd, and enroute lunch at a peaceful waterhole, and view another rock art gallery. We travel country where some of the Australia The Movie scenes were filmed, and cross the Pentecost River adjacent the spectacular Cockburn Range. Overnight at El Questro.   Dinner in restaurant own expense. BL

Day 7 – Relax and soak up the healing waters of Zebedee hot springs, before exploring more of the El Questro treats including a Chamberlain Gorge cruise, with more Wandjina rock art, and views of El Questro and the Chamberlain River & Pentecost Rivers from Pigeon Lookout. Relax for a second night at El Questro. BLD

Day 8 – After a tasty breakfast we travel on to Wyndham, Western Australia’s most northerly town and awe at the landscape from Five Rivers Lookout, with views over the spectacular river systems and wetland flood plains feeding Cambridge Gulf. We visit the wetlands of Parry’s Lagoon, a haven for wetland birds from afar. The bird life at Parry Lagoon is some of the richest in the Kimberley, with Brolgas, Jabiru, Whistling Ducks, Egrets, waders, and many more. Our day then takes us to Lake Argyle for an afternoon sunset cruise completes and dinner at a local restaurant (own expense). Overnight Lake Argyle. Option to leave tour at Kununurra for early morning flight and day tour to Bungles Bungles – See Tour Code KBK10 – BLD

Day 9 – Depart 830 am to experience Kununurra, ‘the eastern gateway to the Kimberley’ and surroundings by air with a morning scenic flight over the renowned Ord Irrigation area, mighty Ord River Scheme and the enormous man made Lake Argyle before arriving at the Bungle Bungle where you transfer to an air-conditioned 4WD. On your short overland travels to Cathedral Gorge learn of the Bungles heritage and hear some of local nature’s hidden secrets. Be amazed on your walk into Cathedral Gorge, where you will be surrounded by the Beehive Domes for which the park is so famous. Arrival into the gorge displays a magnificent amphitheatre designed by nature at its best. Relax in this shaded area and enjoy a memorable picnic lunch before returning on your walk to rejoin the 4WD. Travel to the Bungle Bush Camp for afternoon tea then rejoin the aircraft to complete your afternoon scenic flight over the ancient Ragged Ranges and the Argyle Diamond Mine. Arriving back in Kununurra approx. 500 pm. Day includes easy to moderate 3 km walk into Cathedral Gorge via the Beehive Domes. On return, enjoy some free time relaxing by the lake or check out some art bargains. Overnight in Kununurra. Dinner own expense local restaurant.

Day 10 – Enjoy more time in Kununurra (Aboriginal Art & Zebra rock galleries, Argyle Diamond shopping, Sandalwood Factory and more), before Depart Kununurra by fly to Darwin option OR Greyhound coach via spectacular Victoria River mountain landscapes, travelling savannah cattle country, then Timber Creek, and on to Katherine then the Stuart Highway to arrive Darwin in eveing. Tour completes Kununurra.

Inclusions

• Scenic Flight over Bungle Bungles & ground tour and walk in to Cathedral & Picanninny Creek
• Mitchell Falls walks and helicopter flight close and over the falls.
• Cruise Chamberlain River Gorge at El Questro Exceptional Aboriginal rock art – Wandjina, Bradshaw, Gwion Gwion
• 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
• Delicious meals as shown , including vegetarian optional.
• Camp gear is modern and easy to use.
• Optional Accommodation upgrades available if pre booked .
• 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.
• You – and Your involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine

Exclusions

• 1 dinners own purchase in restaurant
• Alcohol
• Accommodation upgrades if required.
• Flights to and from departure points

Kimberley small group 4WD Tour – 10 days Broome to Kununurra with Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungles, El Questro

Kimberley Tour from Broome via Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungles, El Questro plus Derby, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Imitji, King Leopold Ranges, Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Mt Barnett, Gibb River Station, Drysdale Station, Mitchell Falls, King Edward River rock art, El Questro, Zebedee Hot Springs, Bungle Bungles to Kununurra and Darwin options

 10 Days comfy camping rate is $5,995 – includes motel accommodation 2 nights in Kununurra, helicopter at Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungles flight and tour to Cathedral Gorge & Piccaninny Creek, exceptional extra rock art sites

Accommodation upgrade is available in several locations.

10 Days / 10 Nights comfy camping rate is $5,995
5 nights motel style accommodation upgrade add $695 per person twin share. Total Cost $7690
Single Supplement $239 per night.

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Call 1300 763 188 or  0417 244 600 or  Online Booking