12 day Kimberley Discovery Broome to Darwin
Broome,
Australia
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
Broome - Windjana Gorge
Depart Broome at 07:00 am and head to the Derby Prison for a short visit. We now leave the bitumen behind us as we enter the Gibb River Road, almost instantly we can feel the remoteness. A walk up Windjana Gorge this afternoon is sure to impress. Camping overnight Windjana National Park. L.D
DAY 2
Windjana Gorge - Bells Gorge
This morning we’re off to Tunnel Creek, have your bathers and torches ready. This amazing tunnel cuts through the Napier Range and is rich in history, ask your guide. Afternoon sees us off to Bells Gorge. Camping overnight Bells Gorge. B.L.D
DAY 3
Bells Gorge – Manning Falls
Leaving Bells Gorge this morning, we travel through the beautiful scenery of the Kimberley’s highest mountain range, King Leopold Ranges, on our way to Galvans Gorge. This gorge will tempt you to don the bathers. For those feeling like a walk, a visit to Manning Gorge this afternoon is recommended. Camping overnight Mt Barnett Station. B.L.D
DAY 4
Manning Falls - Kind Edward River
Today we leave the Gibb River Road, and travel to Kalumburu Road to Mitchell Plateau, visiting Drysdale River Station. Our camp will be on the banks of the river, an afternoon dip here, and a chance to explore the area before dinner is a must. Camping overnight King Edward River. B.L.D
DAY 5
Mitchell Plateau and Falls
We make full use of our 4WD capacity today, to take us to the Mitchell Plateau. Livistonia palms abound in this rugged region. Experience an optional helicopter flight over these falls, you can see most of the remotest country in the world. While swimming and overlooking the cascading falls, take a moment out, realising just where you are on the map. Camping overnight Kind Edward River. B.L.D
DAY 6
Kind Edward River – El Questro
This morning we briefly visit aboriginal paintings in the area, we must now depart our river camp and Mitchell Plateau and travel back down Kalumburu Road to rejoin the Gibb River Road. Tonight we camp at El Questro Station. B.L.D
DAY 7
El Questro - Kununurra
This morning we explore gorges at El Questro Station and Zebedee Springs. A walk to stunning Emma Gorge, with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters before continue our journey to our Camping overnight at Kununurra. B.L.D.
DAY 8
Kununurra
Free day today, to enjoy the many attractions of Kununurra. Overnight Kimberleyland Caravan Park. B.
DAY 9
Kununurra - Bungle Bungles
An early start as we’re off to the Bungle’s unbelievable beehive formations, and view plunging gorges that will leave you breathless. A visit to Echidna Chasm with its 150 metre sheer rock face. Camping overnight Bungle Bungle National Park. B.L.D.
DAY 10
Bungle Bungle’s
A full day to take in the wonder of “Purnululu”, starting with an optional helicopter flight over this amazing sight is a must. Then lunch in Cathedral Gorge and an afternoon walk to Mini Palms (time permitting Mini Palms trek). Camping overnight Bungle Bungle National Park. B.L.D.
DAY 11
Bungle Bungle’s - Katherine
Sadly we leave Purnululu today and head to Kununurra for a short stop. We then cross the Northern Territory Border, and travel along the Victoria River to our overnight camp at Katherine Gorge. B.L.D.
DAY 12
Katherine - Darwin
The morning is spent at Katherine Gorge - a chance for an optional cruise or canoe tour (own expense!). AFter lunch travel to Edith Falls for a swim then on to our final destination point of Darwin where your Kimberley Adventure officially ends. B.L
(2008) Departure dates
18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct. |
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