Kimberley Tours to Mitchell Falls & Bungle Bungles
Kimberley Tours to Mitchell Falls & Bungle Bungles
Cockburn Range at Pentecost River
Kimberley Tours to Mitchell Falls & Bungle Bungles from Broome or Darwin
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. Darwin to Broome – 15 day Kimberley Tour or see Broome to Darwin Kimberley Tours
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.
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 travel the 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
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
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 MitchellPlateau. Here we can enjoy the waterfalls, swim and visit a vast gallery of Aboriginal rock art. BLDDay 9 – Today we drive through the Mitchell Plateau to Mitchell Falls 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 Mitchell Plateau at our King Edward River camp. BLD
Cockburn Range at Pentecost River – Kimberley
Wandjina Aboriginal Rock Art
Boab at Sunset
Mitchell Falls from our helicopter flight
Mitchell Falls – up close
Tucker time with Bush University elders
Mowanjum Festival rain dance
Remote Wandjina Rock Art
Emma Gorge El Questro
Bungle Bungles Echidna Gorge
Windjana Gorge Kimberley tour
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 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
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 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
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
xxxxKimberley 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 2012 Code KBM15 $5,875Kimberley Traverse – 8 daysDepart 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 Darwin to Broome Tour or see Broome to Darwin Kimberley Tours 15 Days / 14 Nights – $5,875 per person. Concession rates available.Single supplement $ 282
Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary
You can travel overland via the Tanami Track with us, or be met at Broome WA, for Kimberley programs.
