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13 DAY KIMBERLEY DISCOVERY
(Broome to Darwin)
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 - Mt Barnett Station
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: Mt Barnett Station - 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 - Ellenbrae Station
This morning we 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 unique Ellenbrae Station. B.L.D
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DAY 7: Ellenbrae Station - Kununurra
Our journey takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready as we wind our way towards El Questro Station. A walk to stunning Emma Gorge, with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters. Camping overnight 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. Camping overnight Bungle Bungle National Park. B.L.D.
DAY 11: Bungle Bungle’s - Victoria River
Sadly we leave Purnululu today and head to Kununurra for a short stop. We then cross the Northern Territory Border, pass through Timber Creek and on to Victoria River. Camping overnight Big Horse Creek. B.L.D.
DAY 12: Victoria River - Litchfield
Today we travel on to Litchfield National Park, passing through Katherine and Pine Creek. Camping overnight Batchelor. B.L.D.
DAY 13: Litchfield - Darwin
Litchfield National Park offers lush rain forest, we enjoy pristine waterfalls and natural swimming holes. The day is spent swimming and relaxing before departing on our final leg to Darwin.
B.L.
TOUR COST: $2290.00 p/person
S / SUPPLEMENT: $ 160.00 p/person
DEPARTURE DATES (2004):
EX BROOME:
6th May, 13th May, 10th June, 17th June, 15th July, 19th August, 23rd September,
EX DARWIN:
23rd May, 30th May, 27th June, 1st August, 5th September,10th October
Not Included: * Accommodation based on camping safari tour, inclusive of all equipment.
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| You should bring: | | Sleeping bag / Good TorchWater CanteenSmall pillowWalking boots (high ankle support)Thongs or casual footwear for camp(old pair of joggers or similar for T/Creek walk)SunscreenTropical strength insect repellantShorts / T ShirtsWarm jumper or tracksuit for |
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| Days: 13 |
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