DEPARTS BROOME: Wednesday - May to October
TOUR COST:
Adult:
$3495.00 p/person
($3455.00 Concession)
Single supplement $200.00
The Gibb River Road tour is the Kimberley's most comprehensive eco adventure. For people who wish to experience the atmosphere of unique Kimberley wilderness, you must join this once in a lifetime Australian outback camping tour. Our experienced Tour guides will introduce you to the incredible scenery, Aboriginal art and wildlife that makes the Kimberley one of the world's great wilderness areas.
Broome - Windjana Gorge
DAY 1: Depart Broome at
07:00am and head to the Derby Prison Tree for a short visit. We 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).
Gibb River Road Kimberley
Tour DAY 2
Windjana - Bell
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
as your Tour guide will explain. Afternoon sees us off to Bells Gorge.
Camping overnight Bells Gorge. (B/L/D).
Gibb River Road Kimberley DAY 3
Bell - Manning gorge
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 Galvan's 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).
Gibb River Road Kimberley DAY 4
Manning - King 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 and a chance to explore the area
before dinner is a must. Camping overnight King Edward River. (B/L/D).
Kimberley Tour DAY 5
Mitchell Falls
Today we leave for the Mitchell
Plateau with its masses of Mitchell Plateau palms before tackling the slow
rough track leading to the Mitchell Falls. We explore Mitchell and Merten
Falls on foot and discover amazing Aboriginal rock art and some beautiful
scenery. Late afternoon we return to our bush camp for a night out under
the stars. Wildlife such as dingos, kangaroos and birds are plentiful.
(We recommend walking into the Mitchell Falls then taking advantage of
a scenic helicopter flight). Camping overnight King Edward River. (B/L/D).
Kimberley Tour DAY 6:
King Edward River - Home Valley
This morning we visit Aboriginal paintings in the area before we depart
from our river camp and the Mitchell Plateau and travel back towards Drysdale
Station to rejoin the Kimberley Gibb River Road. Tonight we camp at Home
Valley Station. (B/L/D).
Kimberley Tour DAY 7
Home Valley - El Questro
Our Kimberley Gibb River Road journey
today takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges. 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 is a must!. Camping overnight El Questro. (B/L/D).
Kimberley Tour DAY 8
El Questro
An exciting and relaxing day today. The morning
sees us soaking in the thermal pools
of Zebedee Springs, we then spend a free afternoon with the option available
to spend a fun afternoon exploring Chamberlain Gorge in a dingy (small
boats) to view the wildlife and Aboriginal art of the area. Camping overnight
El Questro Station. B/L/D.
Kimberley Tour DAY 9
El Questro - Kununurra
This morning we leave El Questro
on our journey to Wyndham and marvel at the view from Five Rivers Lookout.
After lunch we travel on to Kununurra with a short stop to view the bird
life of Parry Lagoon and set up camp on the edge of Lake Kununurra. Camping
overnight Kununurra. (B/L/D).
Kimberley Tour DAY 10
Kununurra
A free day to enjoy
the many attractions of Kununurra. Some suggestions for your free
day - visit the plantations in the area, take a boat cruise along the
Ord River, or on Lake Argyle, book a fishing trip on the lower Ord River,
or take a flight to Argyle Diamond Mine. These are only some of
the optional tours available to you. Camping overnight Kununurra. (B).
Kimberley Tour DAY 11
Kununurra - Bungle Bungles
An early start this morning. We head south for an interesting scenic drive through the mountain ranges to Turkey Creek before tackling the slow 60 kilometre drive into the Aboriginal Bungle Bungles. Here we'll see unbelievable beehive formations and plunging gorges. A visit this afternoon to Echidna Chasm with its sheer rock face. We set up camp at one of the campsites in the Purnululu National Park and relax whilst enjoying the sunset on the Aboriginal Bungle Bungle Massif. Camping overnight Bungle Bungle National Park. (B/L/D).
Kimberley Tour DAY 12
Bungle Bungles
First thing on today's
itinerary should be an unforgettable helicopter flight over the Aboriginal
Bungle Bungles. Whilst this is an optional extra, it is highly recommended.
We will then drive to the other side of the Bungle Bungles for an easy
walk through spectacular gorges and the bee hives, including Cathedral
Gorge. Camping overnight Bungle
Bungle National Park.
(B/L/D).
Kimberley Tour DAY 13
Bungle Bungles - Fitzroy Crossing
An early start back to the
main road and on to the once thriving gold town of Halls Creek. Then on
to our overnight stop at Fitzroy Crossing. Camping overnight Fitzroy Lodge.
(B/L/D).
Kimberley Tour DAY 14
Fitzroy crossing - Broome
Pack up camp for the last
time and travel to Geike Gorge for
a morning visit. You will have an opportunity here for a boat cruise
on the Fitzroy River and Geike Gorge. We then make our way to Cable
Beach Broome, where your Kimberley experience
officially ends. (B/L)
Departure Dates
2009
17th June
8th July
29th July
19th August