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       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
       conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure.                       47
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