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BROOME & THE KIMBERLEY TOURING

Windjana Gorge Purnululu National Park
WILD KIMBERLEY LOOP 12 DAYS
$
Day 1: Broome (D) charge), visit the historic Durack Homestead Museum From 3332 * ^ per person twin share
Arrive into Broome and be transferred by coach to (extra charge) or take on one of the many bush trails to
your accommodation. Spend the afternoon exploring explore the area. Overnight at Lake Argyle Resort. 12 DAYS | BROOME TO BROOME
at your leisure. This evening, get to know your fellow Day 8: Lake Argyle to Purnululu National Park (BLD)
travellers at a welcome dinner. Overnight at Kimberley After a leisurely morning, head south along the Great OPERATOR: Kimberley Wild Expeditions
Travellers Lodge. TRAVEL TYPE: Coach
Northern Highway to Purnululu National Park. Discover
Day 2: Broome via Tunnel Creek to Windjana Gorge (LD) the highlights of this extraordinary national park, the DEPARTS: 2020: • May 3, 10, 15, 17, 24, 29, 31
Travel by coach through the remote and beautiful most famous being the Bungle Bungle Range. Explore • Jun 7, 12, 14, 21, 28 • Jul 3, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26
• Aug 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 30 • Sep 4, 6, 13, 20, 27
Kimberley landscape, enjoying stories of local history, Echidna Chasm, known for its towering Livistonia
people and the environment from your guide. Enjoy Palm trees, and take a two to three kilometre walk
a morning tea break by the Fitzroy River and visit the into stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks HIGHLIGHTS
Derby ‘Boab Prison Tree’ before hitting the Gibb River create a natural amphitheatre. Optional activities • Cruise through beautiful Geikie Gorge
Road. Visit the fascinating Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and include a scenic flight over the beehive domes (extra
Cultural Centre for an insight into Indigenous culture. charge). Stay the next two nights at the private Bungle • Visit Galvans Gorge, Adcock Gorge and
The afternoon is devoted to exploring Tunnel Creek with Bungles Safari Camp. Mt Barnett Station
a local Bunuba guide. In this 750 metre cave system Day 9: Purnululu National Park (BLD) • Marvel at the Bungle Bungle Domes
carved through the Napier Range, discover stalactites, Today is at leisure to explore Purnululu National Park. • Explore El Questro Wilderness Park
secret caves and a large variety of wildlife. Learn about • See the remarkable China Wall
the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter Day 10: Purnululu National Park to Fitzroy Crossing (BL) • Discover Windjana Gorge and Bell Gorge
who used the tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800s. Travel to Fitzroy Crossing today, stopping at the gold
Don’t miss swimming in the refreshing waterhole. rush town of Halls Creek to see the remarkable China INCLUDES
Tonight, camp under the Kimberley night sky. Overnight Wall. Enjoy lunch at Mary Pool and visit the remote Laarri • 11 nights camping accommodation
at Windjana Gorge. Aboriginal Art Gallery. Overnight at Fitzroy River Lodge.
• Meals as specified
Day 3: Windjana Gorge via Bell Gorge to Mt Barnett (BLD) Day 11: Fitzroy Crossing to Broome (BLD) • Indigenous Tunnel Creek guided tour
The Napier Range is over 350 million years old and A morning cruise through the majestic Geikie Gorge • Geikie Gorge boat cruise
home to the geological wonder of Windjana Gorge. is a great start to the day. Nature carved this wonder • Expert guide
Spend the morning searching for freshwater crocodiles, through the Geikie and Oscar Ranges during the
local birdlife and indigenous bush tucker. In the Devonian geological period. Learn of the gorge’s • Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
afternoon continue to Bell Gorge, an idyllic retreat which geology and array of wildlife. Explore Old Fitzroy • National park fees
boasts cascading waterfalls and crystal clear pools Crossing and enjoy lunch by the river. Continue to • Return transfers from selected Broome
formed over millions of years. Stay the next two nights Broome where you might see a stunning sunset over accommodation to Broome Airport
at Mt Barnett Cattle Station. Cable Beach. Overnight at Kimberley Travellers Lodge. ^Price valid 3 May – 27 Sep 20. Sole use and child prices
Day 4: Galvans Gorge, Adcock Gorge & Mt Barnett Station Day 12: Broome (B) also available. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
(BLD) After breakfast, be transferred by coach to the airport.
Spend the day swimming in paradise. Further up the (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Gibb River Road, discover the cool waters of Galvans
Gorge and Adcock Gorge. Amid the rugged beauty of
Manning Falls, swim in deep clear pools, relax, explore
wandering streams, uncover local wildlife and take a dip
in the waterfall pools. (BLD)
Day 5: El Questro Wilderness Park (BLD) START/FINISH
Journey up the Gibb River Road to iconic El Questro OVERNIGHT Kununaurra
Wilderness Park. Explore this beautiful wilderness park ATTRACTION El Questro
at your own leisure. Take a refreshing dip in Zebedee Manning 2 1
Springs, walk into Emma Gorge and enjoy a cruise on Gorge
Lake
Chamberlain Gorge (extra charge). Stay the next two Argyle
nights at El Questro Wilderness Park. Bell Gorge 2 Mt Barnett
Cattle Station
Day 6: El Questro Wilderness Park (BL) Windjana
Spend today at leisure. Derby Gorge
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Day 7: El Questro Wilderness Park via Kununurra to Tunnel Creek Purnululu
Lake Argyle (B) National
Leave the Gibb River Road and travel to Kununurra, Broome 2 Geikie Gorge Park
where you will have some free time. In the afternoon, Fitzroy Crossing 1
travel onto the shores of the expansive Lake Argyle, Halls Creek
the heart of the Ord River Irrigation System. There is China Wall
free time to join a sunset boat cruise on the lake (extra
* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 73