8 Day Mitchell Plateau Discovery

Broome to Kununurra

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 Silent Grove. (B.L.D)

DAY 3: Bells Gorge – Manning Gorge
Leaving Bell 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 Gorge - King Edward River
Today we leave Gibb River Road, and travel 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 King Edward River. (B.L.D)

DAY 6: King Edward River – Home Valley Station
This morning we briefly visit aboriginal paintings in the area, we must now depart our river camp and Mitchell Plateau and travel back down the Kalumburu Road to rejoin the Gibb River Road. Our journey takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready as we wind our way towards Home Valley. Overnight at Home Valley Station. (B.L.D)

DAY 7: Home Valley
Today we have the chance to explore the vibrant Home Valley Station. There are many options available today why not try a bird watching tour? Other optional activities include fishing, horse riding and canoeing. Overnight at Home Valley Station. (B.D)

DAY 8: Home Valley - Kununurra
Our journey continues along the Cockburn Ranges as we make our way to El Questro Station. A walk to stunning Emma Gorge, with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters. Tonight your tour ends in Kununurra. (B.L)
*Please note: Due to adverse road conditions travelling to the Mitchell Plateau is sometimes not possible. Australian Adventure Travel reserves the right to change itineraries accordingly without notification. In the event that the tour cannot travel up to the Mitchell Plateau, the following itinerary will be put in place (subject to road and weather conditions): Days 4 -8 will operate under the following guidelines:

Day 4: Manning Gorge – Drysdale River Station
If road conditions do not permit access to the Mitchell Plateau by road, then we will include a scenic flight over the Mitchell Falls. We will make our way to Drysdale River Station where we will camp the night. Scenic flights will take place either that afternoon or the following morning. (B.L.D)

DAY 5: Drysdale River Station – Home Valley Station
Today our journey takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready as we wind our way towards Home Valley. Overnight at Home Valley Station. (B.L.D)

DAY 6: Home Valley
Today we have the chance to explore the vibrant Home Valley Station. There are many options available today – why not try a bird watching tour? Other optional activities include fishing, horse riding and canoeing. Overnight at Home Valley Station. (B.D)

DAY 7: Home Valley Station – El Questro Station
Have your cameras ready for the spectacular scenery and panoramic views of the Cockburn Ranges, Cambridge Gulf and the twin rivers of the Durack and Pentecost. A walk to stunning Emma Gorge on El Questro Station, with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters. Camping overnight El Questro. (B.L.D)

DAY 8: El Questro Station - Kununurra
The morning sees us soaking in the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs, and a chance to relax before we head to the Kimberley town of Kununurra. This afternoon your tour ends in Kununurra.(B.L)