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BROOME & THE KIMBERLEY TOURING
Windjana Gorge Purnululu National Park
WILD KIMBERLEY LOOP 11 DAYS
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Day 1: Broome via Tunnel Creek to Windjana Gorge (LD) A sunset boat cruise on the lake (extra charge) is highly From 4558 per person twin share 20
Travel by coach through the remote and beautiful recommended.
Kimberley landscape, enjoying stories of local history, 11 DAYS | BROOME TO BROOME
people and the environment from your guide. Stop for Day 8: Lake Argyle to Purnululu National Park (BLD)
After a leisurely morning, head south along the Great
morning tea by the Fitzroy River and visit the Derby Northern Highway to Purnululu National Park. Spend OPERATOR: Kimberley Wild Expeditions
Boab Prison Tree before hitting the Gibb River Road. TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted coach
The afternoon is devoted to exploring Tunnel Creek. In the next two nights at the private Bungle Bungles DEPARTS: Fri, Sun (May – Sep)
Safari Camp.
this 750 metre cave system carved through the Napier
Range, discover stalactites, secret caves and a large Day 9: Purnululu National Park (BLD)
variety of wildlife. Learn about the legend of Jandamarra, Discover the highlights of this extraordinary national HIGHLIGHTS
an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as park, the most famous being the Bungle Bungle Range. • Visit Galvans Gorge, Adcock Gorge and
a hide-out in the late 1800s. Tonight, camp under the Explore Echidna Chasm, known for its towering Livistonia Mt Barnett Station
Kimberley night sky. Overnight at Windjana Gorge. Palm trees, and take a two to three kilometre walk into • Marvel at the Bungle Bungle domes
stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create
Day 2: Windjana Gorge via Bell Gorge to Mt Barnett (BLD) a natural amphitheatre. Optional activities include a • Admire the expansive beauty of Lake Argyle
The Napier Range is over 350 million years old and • Explore El Questro Wilderness Park
home to the geological wonder of Windjana Gorge. scenic flight over the beehive domes (extra charge). • See the remarkable China Wall
Spend the morning searching for freshwater crocodiles, Day 10: Purnululu National Park to Fitzroy Crossing (BLD) • Discover Windjana Gorge and Bell Gorge
local birdlife and indigenous bush tucker. In the Travel to Fitzroy Crossing today, stopping at the gold
afternoon continue to Bell Gorge, an idyllic retreat which rush town of Halls Creek to see the remarkable China INCLUDES
boasts cascading waterfalls and crystal clear pools Wall. Enjoy lunch at Mary Pool and visit the remote Laarri • 10 nights camping accommodation
formed over millions of years. Spend the next two nights Aboriginal Art Gallery. Overnight at Fitzroy River Lodge.
at Mt Barnett Cattle Station. • Meals as specified
Day 11: Fitzroy Crossing to Broome (BL) • Expert guide
Day 3: Galvans Gorge, Adcock Gorge & Mt Barnett Station (BLD) Learn about nearby Geikie Gorge from both an • Transport by air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
Spend the day swimming in paradise. Further up the environmental and cultural perspective. Nature carved
Gibb River Road, discover the cool waters of Galvans this wonder through the Geikie and Oscar Ranges • National park fees
Gorge and Adcock Gorge. Amid the rugged beauty of during the Devonian geological period. Learn of the • Return transfers from selected Broome
Manning Falls, swim in deep clear pools, relax, explore gorge’s geology and array of wildlife. Explore Old Fitzroy accommodation
wandering streams, uncover local wildlife and take a dip Crossing and enjoy lunch by the river. Continue to Camping Plus, sole use and child prices also available.
in the waterfall pools. Broome where you might see a stunning sunset over A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Cable Beach. The tour concludes on arrival in Broome.
Day 4: Mt Barnett to El Questro Wilderness Park (BLD)
Journey up the Gibb River Road to iconic El Questro (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Wilderness Park. Take a refreshing dip in Zebedee
Springs, walk into Emma Gorge and enjoy a cruise on
Chamberlain Gorge (extra charge). Spend the next two
nights at El Questro Wilderness Park.
Day 5: El Questro Wilderness Park (BL)
Today is free to relax.
Day 6: El Questro Wilderness Park via Kununurra to
Lake Argyle (BD)
Leave the Gibb River Road and travel to Kununurra,
where you will have some free time. Sample locally- START/FINISH Kununurra
made rum at the Hoochery and pick up some local OVERNIGHT
sandalwood inspired beauty, health and lifestyle ATTRACTION El Questro
products at the Sandalwood Factory. In the afternoon, Manning 2 2
Gorge
travel onto the shores of the expansive Lake Argyle, the Lake
heart of the Ord River Irrigation System. Stay two nights Bell Gorge 2 Mt Barnett Argyle
at Discovery Resorts – Lake Argyle. Cattle Station
Day 7: Lake Argyle (BL) Windjana
Today is free to enjoy Lake Argyle. Enjoy a refreshing Derby Gorge 1
afternoon swim in the Infinity Pool, with a magnificent Tunnel Creek 2
view across the lake, and take up one of the many National Park
Purnululu
optional activities on offer such as scenic flights and Broome Geikie Gorge
kayak hire. You may like to join your guide to visit the Fitzroy Crossing 1
historic Durack Homestead Museum (extra charge) or Halls Creek WA NT
take on one of the many bush trails to explore the area. China Wall
* FROM PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category. For full terms and
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