NINE DAY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE KIMBERLEY CRUISER -
DARWIN TO BROOME
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Australia’s North West is one of the last remaining
wilderness regions of this country and during this exciting 9 Day Safari
we’ll take you on a journey that will combine a taste of the Northern
Territory with the vastness and beauty of the Kimberley region.
With two expert crew leading your adventure, most meals
included, unique camping locations, an overnight stay in Katherine,
plenty of outdoor adventure and three spectacular cruises, this is a
trip you’ll never forget. A perfect travel option that will allow you to
experience the very unique land, people and spirit of the Kimberley.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This tour will operate in a new purpose-built
4WD vehicle
- Star gazing talk in Katherine
- Experience three of Australia’s best cruises
in Katherine Gorge, Lake Argyle & Geikie Gorge
- Explore the gorges of the West Kimberley
- 4WD touring through the amazing Bungle Bungles
- Experience outback bush camping
- Visit Kununurra
- Exclusive Lake Argyle cruise with a BBQ lunch
- Small group of 18 passengers
- Most meals included - sumptuous three course
dinners prepared by the crew
- Two expert crew leading your adventure
- A travel pillow and towel for you to use and
keep for future travels!
DAY 1: DARWIN TO KATHERINE
This morning our journey will take us to the picturesque town of
Adelaide River where we stop in and say g’day to a famous Australian
icon, The Buffalo ‘Charlie’ - the star of Crocodile Dundee!
Travelling further South we stop at Edith falls where you will have
the opportunity to swim in cool clear water, walk through bush
tracks and explore spectacular sandstone country. Next we make
tracks to the majestic Katherine Gorge for a choice of a two hour
cruise or a canoeing adventure. We finish the day by travelling to
our campsite at the historic Springvale Homestead. Enjoy a star
gazing talk after dinner.
OVERNIGHT Springvale Homestead – Camping
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
DAY 2: KATHERINE TO KUNUNURRA
After breakfast we head for the Western Australian border, crossing
the mighty Victoria River on the way. The vehicle will be inspected
at the border before we head to Lake Argyle, where we enjoy a
spectacular cruise and sausage sizzle BBQ lunch. Lake Argyle covers
an area over 12 times the size of Sydney harbour! The scenery is
constantly changing from the rugged northern end across the
unbelievable expanse of open water to the southern reaches. See rock
wallabies, crocodiles, wallaroos and birdlife with possibly some
time for a swim before we head back to set up camp for the night.
OVERNIGHT Ivanhoe Big Four Caravan Park - Camping
Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: KUNUNURRA TO EL QUESTRO
This morning we take in spectacular views of irrigational landscape
and visit Zebra Rock gallery. See a range of unique items made from
the distinctive reddish-brown and white banded ornamental stone
found in the East Kimberley. There may be a chance to watch as the
artists craft the rock into large and small souvenir items. Time to
grab some lunch (own expense) before we head off to El Questro
Wilderness Park. Spanning 1 million acres in size, this is one of
the world’s last unspoilt frontiers, immersed in the Cockburn
Ranges. Time to set up camp for the next two nights.
OVERNIGHT El Questro Wilderness Reserve Kununurra -
Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: EL QUESTRO
This morning we’ll explore Zebedee Springs which is a short walk off
the graded road through dense palms to a series of thermal pools, a
fabulous place to soak and relax. This afternoon our exploring
continues at one of the many gorges. Tonight enjoy a drink with the
locals at the El Questro Outback Bar.
OVERNIGHT El Questro Wilderness Reserve Kununurra -
Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5: EL QUESTRO TO BUNGLE BUNGLES
Today we travel southwards, where will test the terrain-conquering
ability of our rugged 4 wheel drive vehicle. A rough 50km track off
the Great Northern Highway leads to the spectacular Bungle Bungle
Ranges in Purnululu National Park. We make several stops along the
way to take in the commanding views. Over the last 20 million years,
erosion and river movements have formed these huge black and orange
striped domes. As unbelievable as it seems, this area was kept a
secret by locals until 1982, and was made a national park in 1987.
We settle into our camp where we’ll spend two nights.
OVERNIGHT Purnululu National Park Bungle Bungles -
Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 6: BUNGLE BUNGLES
A day to explore the amazing striped rock domes that comprise the
Bungle Bungles. Specifically, we will visit the very impressive
Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm. Today you’ll have the option to
take a scenic flight (extra cost) over this spectacular region –
it’s an absolute must!! Then it’s back to camp to review the days’
activities.
OVERNIGHT Bungle Bungles, Purnululu National Park -
Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7: BUNGLE BUNGLES TO FITZROY CROSSING
Departing Purnululu NP we arrive back at the Northern Highway and
head west making towards Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing, our stop
for the night.
OVERNIGHT Fitzroy Crossing Lodge - Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 8: FITZROY CROSSING TO WINDJANA GORGE
Another amazing journey waits as we make our
way to Geikie Gorge – marvel at the multi-coloured rock cliffs where
the Fitzroy River has cut through fossil reef over millions of
years. There is an opportunity to spot fresh water crocodiles, all
manner of birdlife, and other native animals like dingos and
wallabies as we traverse the mighty Fitzroy River. Tunnel Creek is
our next attraction, so make sure you have your flash light as our
750 metre underground discovery walk is dark, wet and fascinating!!
We then head to our night spot Windjana Gorge - this is an area
where sheer cliffs tower above white sands and freshwater crocodiles
are often seen sunning themselves in the afternoon sun.
OVERNIGHT Windjana Gorge - Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9: WINDJANA GORGE TO BROOME VIA DERBY
Our first stop enroute to Broome today is the regional township of
Derby to visit the infamous Boab Prison Tree, once used as a
temporary prison for the local Aborigines. Our journey ends as we
make our way to our final destination, Broome where you will
farewell your travelling companions. From its rough and tumble,
romantic pearling history to the cosmopolitan character of
Chinatown, to the turquoise waters, red sandstone cliffs and the
endless expanse of white....the colours and moods of Broome will
blow you away. This afternoon take a camel ride* on the longest and
most photographed camel train in the Kimberley.
If time permits there may be an opportunity for some sight
seeing in Broome and farewell dinner at one of the many
restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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