HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kakadu National Park
- Yellow Waters Cruise
- Katherine Gorge
- Kununurra
- Lake Argyle
- Bungle Bungle
- El Questro Station
- The Kimberley
- Mitchell Plateau
- Mitchell Falls
- Geikie and Windjana Gorge
- Tunnel Creek
- Broome
Legend; B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
DAY 1 DARWIN – UBIRR -YELLOW WATERS CRUISE – COOINDA (LD)
Departing Darwin, your adventure begins, heading towards the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park. Our first stop is at Ubirr Rock. From this rocky plateau enjoy the spectacular view over the East Alligator River flood plains and Arnhemland and view one of the aboriginal rock art sites in this region. After lunch in Jabiru, we continue on to Cooinda for a 90 minute cruise on Yellow Waters Billabong, with its abundance of birdlife, wildlife, and amazing vegetation. Overnight camp at Cooinda. Campground with full facilities.
DAY 2 COOINDA - KATHERINE GORGE (BLD)
This morning we visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre and Nourlangie Rock, featuring some magnificent aboriginal rock art. Travelling south to Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park. This afternoon, enjoy an unforgettable cruise on the renowned Katherine River Gorge. Overnight camp at Katherine Gorge. Campground with full facilities.
DAY 3 KATHERINE - KUNUNURRA (BLD) (2 nights)
Heading west along the Victoria Highway, we pass the towering escarpments and rock formations that make this region unique. Crossing the Northern Territory border into Western Australia, we arrive at Kununurra. Our campsite for the next 2 nights is located at Kimberleyland Tourist Park, on the banks of Lake Kununurra. Here you can relax and enjoy a sunset over the lake. Campground with full facilities.
DAY 4 KUNUNURRA (BL)
This morning enjoy a leisurely 3 hour cruise on the Ord River from Lake Kununurra to the Dam Wall of Lake Argyle. This cruise provides you with magnificent scenery, prolific bird life and varying fauna as you pass through a variety of different landscapes. Upon conclusion of the cruise at the Dam Wall on Lake Argyle we return to Kununurra and stop off at the Durack Homestead Museum. This afternoon we take a tour of the sights of Kununurra and the farming area. Campground with full facilities.
DAY 5 KUNUNURRA- BUNGLE BUNGLE (BLD) (2 nights)
Departing Kununurra we cross the Lake Kununurra Dam Wall and along the Great Northern Highway towards Purnululu National Park, better known as the Bungle Bungle. We spend time here exploring one of Australia's greatest natural wonders visiting such areas as Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm. The regions vegetation contrasts from the unique Bungle Bungle Livistonia Palms to the tough eucalyptus and spinifex in the wide-open plains. This is a unique opportunity to experience one of Australia's most unspoilt and beautiful regions. Bush camp with shower and toilets.
DAY 6 BUNGLE BUNGLE (BLD)
Today you can take a helicopter flight (own expense) for a bird's eye view of the amazing area. Then we explore the unusual BeeHive Domes at Piccaninny Gorge, Cathedral Gorge and witness the setting sun lighting the red escarpment of the Bungle Bungle.
This afternoon we explore the magnificent landscape of Echidna Chasm. Bush camp with shower and toilets.
DAY 7 BUNGLES – WYNDHAM – EL QUESTRO (BLD) (2 nights)
ALeaving the Bungle Bungle, we take a short brake at Turkey Creek before traveling on to Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout with its spectacular views over the 5 major rivers that flow through the Cambridge Gulf. Travelling along the Gibb River Road, we pass the spectacular Cockburn Ranges, before making our way to El Questro Wilderness Park on the Chamberlain River. Our overnight camp for the next two nights. Campground with full facilities.
DAY 8 EL QUESTRO WILDERNESS PARK (BLD)
Today is a dream start for our day in this world's unique holiday destination with a relaxing and revitalizing swim amongst Livingstonia Palms at Zebedee Thermal Springs. Walk up to Emma Gorge and enjoy a cool swim for your reward (good level of fitness required). This afternoon relax, take the Chamberlain Gorge cruise (own expenses). Campground with full facilities.
DAY 9 EL QUESTRO- KING EDWARD RIVER (BLD) (2 nights)
Heading west on the Gibb River Road, we travel through the spectacular Cockburn Ranges, cross the mighty Pentecost River before turning north onto the Kalumburu Road. We discover some amazing Aboriginal Rock art galleries and we camp the next 2 nights on the banks of King Edward River with its crystal clear water pools. Bush camp with toilets and bush shower.
DAY 10 MITCHELL PLATEAU & MITCHELL FALLS (BLD)
We drive through unique forests of Livistonia Palms and landscapes to find the remote Mitchell Plateau. We explore Little Merten and Big Merten Falls, before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Take a refreshing swim in the pools above the falls. Late afternoon we return to camp on the King Edward River. We recommend walking to Mitchell Falls and then taking advantage of an optional scenic helicopter flight. Flight must be pre-booked before departure. Bush camp with toilets and bush shower.
DAY 11 KING EDWARD RIVER-MANNING GORGE (BLD)
Today we retrace our steps to the Gibb River Road making our way to Mt Barnett Station. We set up camp at Manning Gorge with its unique species of boab trees, Manning Gorge is an ideal location for swimming and nature walks. Campground with bush shower and toilet.
DAY 12 MANNING GORGE – WINDJANA GORGE (BLD)
As we push on along the Gibb River Road, we really learn the meaning of isolation. Sparsely scattered cattle stations being the only signs of civilization. We stop off at Galvans Gorge and Bells Gorge, before arriving at the imposing Windjana Gorge, impressive and uniquely formed from ancient limestone reef. Take time to walk through this fascinating gorge. Camp tonight at Windjana Gorge. Bush camp with toilets and bush shower.
DAY 13 WINDJANA – TUNNEL CREEK - GEIKIE GORGE- FITZROY CROSSING (BLD)
Departing Windjana we make our way to Tunnel Creek, a fascinating 750m tunnel with permanent pools of water snaking its way through the Napier Range. A short walk through the water enables us to examine exotic lime stone formations at close hand.
This afternoon, we head out to Geikie Gorge for a fascinating cruise of Geikie Gorge, down the Fitzroy River where the gorge has been cut through an ancient fossilized reef. Camp at Fitzroy River Lodge and campground. Campground with full facilities.
DAY 14 FITZROY CROSSING – DERBY - BROOME (BL)
This morning we depart Fitzroy Crossing and make our way to Derby, where we take a tour of the township, Boab Prison Tree, Myall's Bore and the 120 meter long Cattle Trough. We stop off at the Derby Wharf for lunch, with its 11.5 meter tides, the second largest in the world. This afternoon we travel on the Great Northern Highway to Broome and we bid farewell to our new friends and the end of your Kimberley Adventure.
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