Day 5
– From Drysdale Station, we take
a 2 hour scenic flight viewing Mt Hann, Deep Gorge and the Rift, then
over the magnificent Prince Regent Nature Reserve. We follow the Prince
Regent River, fly over numerous unnamed waterfalls, King Cascades, St
George Basin, Mt Trafalgar, Prince Frederick Harbour, the Hunter River,
Donkins Hill Falls and the spectacular Mitchell Falls. The vast
beautiful unspoilt coastline of the wilderness nature reserve is always
a heart winner. You may even be lucky enough see crocodiles, dugong and
whales. This is a flight over the most remote wilderness area in the
world. This is the best way to see this country from the air, the
rugged landscape with untouched coastline and tumbling waterfalls will
stay in your memory forever. On return we travel south on the Gibb
River Rd to cool off at Barnett River Gorge, cross the Gibb and Manning
Rivers to Mt Barnett. Enjoy a swim of relax at the easy to access and
picturesque Galvins Gorge with more rock art, great scenery and good
swimming and photos too! Refreshed, we arrive at Mornington Wildlife
Sanctuary for our overnight stop. You can 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. Also, browse the Interpretive centre
displays and find information on research and conservation activities
at Mornington. A good selection of reference and ID books are also
available. BLD

Day 6
– Enjoy an easy access early morning walk along
Annie Creek if you choose, before our spectacular 4WD journey to either
nearby gorge. Dimond Gorge is beautiful. Majestic geological formations
area a highlight and the view from the
lookout at Dimond Gorge is very special. The drive to Sir John Gorge
takes you through undulating savannah formed over the millennia from
the erosion of the Leopold Sandstones and the breakdown of volcanic
ridges. It is a 1 hour drive (14km). The destinations itself is a
massive thoroughfare of the Fitzroy River that started to carve its way
through the sandstone while life on earth was still in its infancy.
Mornington Sanctuary covers more than 3,000 km2 of spectacular gorges
and tropical savannah dominated by the Fitzroy River and King
Leopold Ranges. Owned and managed by the non-profit Australian
Wildlife Conservancy. Our wilderness camp base is a naturalist’s
paradise, providing refuge for over 200 species of birds and a diverse
range of other wildlife. All proceeds from the Wilderness Camp are
dedicated to the conservation of wildlife in the Kimberley. After
lunch, we travel on 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 Imitji Safari Camp or
Windjana Gorge. BLD

Day 7 – Enjoy a walk where dinosaurs roamed (and
crocodiles sunbake) in the ancient Windjana Gorge. We then travel the scenic and short distance
to
nearby Tunnel Creek, where we walk through this 600 m 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. Today we see some of the biggest and
oldest Boabs
in the Kimberley, including the
infamous Prison Boab Tree
near
Derby.
We arrive Broome
and Cable
Beach time for the spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean .
After tasty treats on CableBeach,
we enjoy a meal at a local restaurant before overnight in Broome.
BLD

Day 8 –

A free day to c

elebrate with a
morning swim and breakfast at Cable
Beach before flights home, or options include a scenic flight to the awesome Horizontal Waterfalls
or visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm, or simply shop
or relax in Broome’s balmy climate. Tour ends after breakfast. Home Flights depart from Broome 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 &
  ground tour and walk in to Cathedral & Picanniny Creek
• Mitchell Falls,
  Prince Regent iver & Reserve, Kings Cascades, St George Basin,
  Prince Frederick Harbour & western coastline on a 2 hour scenic
  flight from Drysdale

• 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 last night in Broome 
• Delicious
  meals as shown , including vegetarian optional. Celebration dinner at
  journey end.
• Accommodated
  sleeping or luxury camping. Camp gear includes stretcher, mattress
  & linen.
• 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

• 2 dinners own purchase in restaurants
• Alcohol
• Accommodation upgrades if required. Available
  at all locations if prebooked
• Flights to and from departure points

Kimberley Traverse  – 8 days   Kimberley Darwin to Broome via Gibb River Road   with Bungle Bungles, Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary & Mitchell Falls Depart Broome 8 days/7 nights with extension option. Tour via Fitzroy Crossing, Kununurra, Bungles Bungles, El Questro, Zebedee Hot Springs, Drysdale River Homestead, Mitchell Falls (flight), Manning Gorge, Galvins Gorge, Mornington Sanctuary, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Cable Beach, Broome. Meet with Aboriginal elders, meet Aboriginal artists, visit Wandjina and Bradshaw rock art sites, swim in pristine waterholes on this Gibb River Rd by 4WD tour – 8 Days / 7 Nights comfy camping rate is $4,280. Accommodation is available in several locations ranging from $95 pp/night to $330 / double cabin. For 5 nights motel style accommodation upgrade add $695 pp. Single supplement $ 555 for accommodation. No extra for camping. Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary You can travel overland via the Tanami Track with us, or be met at Broome WA, for Kimberley programs.