NINE DAY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE KIMBERLEY CRUISER -
BROOME TO DARWIN
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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: BROOME TO WINDJANA GORGE via DERBY
Our adventure begins as we depart Broome and head off in our
purpose built 4 wheel drive. We’ll be covering some rugged
country over the next 9 days and will need the extra grunt!
First off, it’s time to explore the awesome Kimberleys – one of
the world’s great wilderness areas. It has fewer people per
square kilometre than almost any other place on earth! We travel
via the regional township of Derby and visit the infamous Boab
Prison Tree, once used as a temporary prison for the local
Aborigines.
Leaving Derby behind, we head to our night spot to Windjana
Gorge, an area where sheer cliffs tower above white sands
OVERNIGHT Windjana Gorge Camping
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
DAY 2: WINDJANA GORGE TO FITZROY CROSSING
An early start this morning as we explore Windjana Gorge and
make our way to Tunnel Creek to explore Western Australia’s
oldest cave system - make sure you have your flash light as our
750 metre underground discovery walk is dark, wet and
fascinating!
This afternoon, we enjoy the first of our cruises along the
spectacular Geikie Gorge - marvel at the multicoloured rock
cliffs where the Fitzroy River has cut through fossil reef
over millions of years. There is an opportunity to spot
fresh water crocodiles as we traverse the mighty Fitzroy
River.
OVERNIGHT Fitzroy Crossing Lodge Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: FITZROY TO BUNGLES
Today we travel east towards Halls Creek into Purnululu National
Park. We’ll engage our 4WD to navigate our way through this
spectacular landscape making several stops to take in the
commanding views of Bungle Bungle Ranges. 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. Arriving deep in the heart of the
Bungle Bungles, we establish our base camp for the next two
nights.
OVERNIGHT Bungle Bungles Purnululu N.P. (Camping)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 4: 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 N.P. (Camping)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5: BUNGLE BUNGLES TO EL QUESTRO
We make tracks to the tiny settlement of Turkey Creek, where we
once again do some more 4 wheel driving and head out to further
examples of stunning outback scenery at El Questro Wilderness
Reserve immersed in the Cockburn Ranges. Spanning 1 million
acres in size, this is one of the world’s last unspoilt
frontiers. On arrival we set up camp for the next two nights.
OVERNIGHT El Questro Wilderness Reserve (Camping)
Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 6: 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 (Camping)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7: EL QUESTRO TO KUNUNURRA
Our journey continues as we make our way to Kununurra where
you’ll have free time to grab some lunch (own expense) and
explore the array of diamond shops from the Argyle Diamond
mines. We make our way to establish camp then visit the Zebra
Rock Gallery. View the amazing hand made rock carvings and if
time permits maybe wander down to the setting of the tranquil
lake and enjoy the fish feeding before returning to camp.
OVERNIGHT Ivanhoe Big Four Caravan Park – Camping
Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast, Dinnerr
DAY 8: KUNUNURRA TO KATHERINE
Departing Kununurra we make our way to Lake Argyle where we
enjoy a spectacular cruise and sausage sizzle BBQ early 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! Our adventure
continues further east along the Victoria highway crossing into
the
Northern Territory where we enjoy a break at Timber Creek. Our
drive this afternoon takes us all the way to Katherine to our
campsite at the historic Springvale Campsite.
OVERNIGHT Springvale Homestead Camping – share
facilities
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 9: KATHERINE TO DARWIN
An early rise this morning as we travel to the majestic Katherine
Gorge for a choice of a two hour cruise or a canoeing adventure.
From here we make our way to at Edith falls where you will have the
opportunity to swim in cool clear water and enjoy lunch together
before taking a walk through bush tracks and explore spectacular
sandstone country. Next we stop into 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! Our
adventure comes to an end as we make our way to our final
destination Darwin and farewell our travelling companions. Tonight
you’re free to explore this multi-cultural city and if time permits
there may be an opportunity for some sightseeing and a meal out at a
local restaurant (own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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