TWENTY TWO DAY DARWIN TO
PERTH SAFARI
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Day 1 Darwin to Victoria River
Region
Heading down from Darwin we stop
at either Edith Falls for a swim or explore Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge
(seasonal choice). We travel on to the Victoria River region to
set up camp. (LD)
Day 2 Victoria River Region to
Kununurra Area
Today we visit Lake Argyle,
created by the Ord River Dam. We spend time here admiring the beauty and
sheer size of the Lake before making our way to our camp in the
Kununurra area. (BLD)
Day 3 Kununurra Area to Bungle
Bungles
It’s time for some 4WD action as
we wind our way into the Bungle Bungle massif. It’s a rugged ride but
the scenery is fantastic and you will enjoy your first Kimberley sunset
as we set up our bush camp. (BLD)
Day 4 Bungle Bungle National Park
It’s a full day of exploration
today. The rock formations of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable
and we visit breathtaking Echidna Chasm and magnificent Cathedral Gorge.
There’s an opportunity to view the Bungles by helicopter (own expense)
before we return to camp. (BLD)
Day 5 Bungle Bungles to El Questro
We travel out of the Bungles to
El Questro Station. Sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr
Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek and onto El Questro to
set up camp. (BLD)
Day 6 El Questro Station to Gibb
River Road
Up early we hike into the
beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a refreshing swim under the waterfall at
Emma Gorge before starting our journey over the Pentecost River and
along the Gibb River Road. (BLD)
Day 7 Gibb River Road and Gorges
Today it’s time for swimming and
hiking in the Kimberleys! We explore striking Manning Gorge and Barnett
Gorge (time permitting). Your experienced guide will use their local
knowledge to determine the most accessible gorges to explore. Tonight we
camp at Manning Gorge. (BLD)
Day 8 Manning Gorge to Windjana
Gorge
Today we explore Galvins or
Adcock Gorge (seasonal) before making our way to Windjana Gorge, known
for its abundant freshwater crocodiles. It’s also our camp for the
night. (BLD)
Day 9 Windjana Gorge to Broome
We head towards the Napier Range
and the fascinating 750 metre underground tunnel of Tunnel Creek, an
area rich in bushranger history. Making tracks, we head towards Broome
and stop briefly at Willare Bridge, where a rushing torrent of water
flows in the mighty Fitzroy River (seasonal). Late afternoon we arrive
in Broome, our aim is to catch up brilliant Cable Beach sunset. (BL)
Days 10, 11 & 12 Broome
These three days are yours to
enjoy at your own pace. Broome is the perfect place to relax and soak up
the slow-paced lifestyle that is ‘Broome-time’. Swim and chill out on
Cable Beach, learn about the fascinating Pearling history, or you can
choose to get a little more adventurous with a Camel Ride along the
beach or even Skydiving (optional extras).
Day 13 Broome to Indee Station
Departing Broome we cross the
Great Sandy Desert, calling in at the coastal oasis of Eighty Mile Beach
where we may have time for a quick swim in the turquoise water and a
chance to collect some unique seashells.
We travel further south through Port Hedland checking out the
enormous piles of iron ore and salt, before setting up camp at a remote
sheep and cattle property, Indee Station.
Tonight, sample some traditional Aussie damper baked in the hot
coals of our campfire. (BLD)
Day 14 Indee Station to Karijini
National Park
This morning we make our way to
the remote but spectacular Karijini National Park where we spend the
next three days exploring the ancient gorges and swimming in emerald
coloured rock pools. We
begin our Karijini experience with a visit to the Karijini Cultural
Centre before heading for Fortesque Falls where you will be rewarded
with a refreshing swim. Overnight camp in Karijini. (BLD)
Days 15 & 16 Karijini National
Park
The next two days are spent
exploring, swimming and relaxing in the magnificent Karijini gorges. One
of the oldest landscapes on earth – the region will amaze you.
We will explore a number of gorges including Weano Gorge,
Handrail Pool, Oxers Lookout, Hancock Gorge and Hamersley Gorge amongst
others. Overnight camp in Karijini. (BLD)
Day 17 Karijini National
Park to Exmouth
Leaving Karijini, we travel
through the unique mining town of Tom Price before travelling through
the vast bush land and station country of the Pilbara region on our way
to Exmouth and our accommodation.
(BLD)
Day 18 Exmouth to Coral Bay
This morning we explore the Cape
Range National Park. Take a
dip, snorkel or relax on the beach at picturesque Turquoise Bay and take
the short hike for stunning views of Yardie Creek. This afternoon we
make the short trip to beautiful Coral Bay (BLD).
Day 19 Coral Bay
Spend the entire day snorkelling
the famous Ningaloo Reef accessible from Coral Bay’s white sandy beach.
Alternatively, you can choose one of the many optional activities
including quad biking, coral viewing cruises and scuba diving (at own
expense). (BD)
Day 20 Coral Bay to Monkey Mia
Heading south we cross the
Tropic of Capricorn and pass through the town of Carnarvon, famous for
its bananas. We call in at
unique Shell Beach made up of tiny shells before continuing on to Monkey
Mia – famous for the wild dolphins that visit the beach daily.
(BLD)
Day 21 Monkey Mia to Kalbarri
Time this morning to visit with
the dolphins before exploring some of the Shark Bay World Heritage area.
We stop to view the stromatolites – the oldest living organisms in the
world – before heading south for Kalbarri.
Time permitting we will be able to view the Murchison Gorge and
Natures Window this afternoon before arriving in this seaside resort
town. (BLD)
Day 22 Kalbarri to Perth
Departing via the coastal gorges
of the Kalbarri National Park, we head to the picturesque seaside town
of Dongara before travelling south through the fascinating landscape of
the Nambung National Park and checking out the famous Pinnacle Desert.
Then we make our way to Perth arriving in the early evening.
(BL)
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