9 Day 4WD Broome to Darwin
Explore the rugged landscapes of the North West of Australia. The area known as 'the Kimberley' is rich with beauty, hidden gorges and the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungles (Purnululu National Park). This tour suits those who are active and wish to stay in bush camps to get off the beaten track with limited facilities - the best way to explore this remote region!
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| 4WD BROOME < > DARWIN | |
| TOUR CODE: PBD9 HIGHLIGHTS :: WINDJANA GORGE :: TUNNEL CREEK :: GIBB RIVER ROAD :: KIMBERLEY GORGES :: BUNGLE BUNGLE NP :: KUNUNURRA :: LAKE ARGYLE ITINERARY DAY 1 :: BROOME TO WINDJANA GORGE Out of Broome we stop briefly at Willare Bridge, where a rushing torrent of water flows in the mighty Fitzroy River during the wet season. From here we leave the bitumen behind as we head for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek, where a 750 metre tunnel passes under the Napier Range. The area has a rich bushranger history – ask your guide for the true story! (LD) DAY 2 :: WINDJANA GORGE TO MT BARNETT Windjana Gorge is worth exploring (there’s loads of freshwater crocodiles here!) before we hit the track again to travel along the famous Gibb River road to Manning Gorge and to watch the sunset over the Barnett Range. (BLD) DAY 3 :: GIBB RIVER ROAD & GORGES A great day of swimming and hiking! Explore some the Kimberley’s striking gorges, including Barnett, Manning, Adcock or Galvans depending on the time of year. We’re in for another night at our bush camp. (BLD) DAY 4 :: GIBB RIVER ROAD TO EL QUESTRO We pass through some ancient and spectacular country as we travel along the Gibb River Road. Crossing the Pentecost River, we reach the famous El Questro Station. We walk into the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge before retiring for the night. (BLD) DAY 5 :: EL QUESTRO TO BUNGLE BUNGLES Today sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. We take a challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our overnight camp. (BLD) DAY 6 :: BUNGLE BUNGLE NP It’s a full day of exploration today. The rock formations of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable and we visit the permanent waterhole of Frog Hole, breathtaking Echidna Chasm and overwhelming and magnificent Cathedral Gorge. There’s time to get another perspective of the Bungles by helicopter if you choose (at own expense) before we head back to our overnight bush camp. (BLD) |
DAY 7 :: BUNGLE BUNGLES TO KUNUNURRA It’s time for some 4WD action as we wind our way out of the Bungle Bungles on our way to Kununurra, the capital of the north. This afternoon we spend time exploring Hidden Valley, just a stone’s throw from Kununurra township. (BLD) DAY 8 :: KUNUNURRA TO VICTORIA RIVER Lake Argyle, created by the Ord River Dam, is the biggest man-made lake in Australia and a couple of times bigger than Sydney Harbour! We spend some time here this morning before crossing the state border into the Northern Territory. If we’ve got time, we’ll check out the Keep River National Park before reaching camp on the Victoria River. (BLD) DAY 9 :: VICTORIA RIVER TO DARWIN We’re on the home run now! It’s a short hop across to Katherine where we stop briefly at Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge. There’s time for one last refreshing swim at Edith Falls before we arrive in Darwin, the last stop for the journey. (BL) BRING Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be purchased for AUD$30). INCLUDED Experienced guide, meals as indicated, camping fees & equipment, national park fees. NOTE The itinerary may change during April and November with the closure of the Gibb River Road and Bungle Bungle NP. Attractions will be substituted with others of interest. Tour is operated as a code-share with Western Xposure. ATTENTION This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike 5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures. Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days and very cold during winter nights. The operator reserves the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children. Due to the remote nature of the Kimberley region we use bush camps with limited facilities on some nights. There is a STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag. |
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| Adult $1950 ($AUD) Valid between 01/04/14 - 31/03/15  DEPARTS Broome accommodation 6.30am 2014 APR - 23 30 MAY - 07 14 21 28 JUN - 04 11 15 18 25 29 JUL - 02 06 09 13 16 20 23 30 AUG - 03 06 13 17 20 27 31 SEP - 03 10 17 21 24 OCT - 01 08 15 22 29 TOUR OPERATES IN REVERSE Click here to visit the page FINISHES Darwin accommodation early evening Day 9 MAX PEOPLE - 20 Valid till 31 March 2015 |
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Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. | |
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16, 17 or 20 forward facing seats, air-conditioned vehicle | |
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No facilities other than those that are carried on the vehicle. Passengers sleep in swags (Aussie bedroll). The tour will stop along the way at road houses for clients to have a shower. Tents must be erected by guide and passengers, share showers and toilets, no cooking facilities except those carried on the vehicle. |
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| Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4.00pm the day before travel. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted due to seasonal & extreme weather conditions, Traditional Owner and national park requirements. Luggage limit of 15 kg applies - backpack or soft bag. | ||
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