Darwin to Broome
6 Day 4WD Camping Safari

Overview

A fantastic option for those who want to travel over land from Darwin to Broome and see the tiger striped domes of the Bungle Bungles, Mini Palms gorge, Echidna Chasm, then travelling via Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing and Geikie Gorge to Broome.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Darwin to Kununurra

This morning make your own way to the Darwin Airport or the Greyhound Bus terminal (if travelling by express bus) for your transfer to Kununurra. The Flight takes 1 hour. When you arrive in Kununurra please make your way to Kimberley Land Holiday Park where you will join your tour group.

Day 2 - Kunnurra, Ord River, Bungle Bungle National Park, (N.P)

Today is a long day travelling to the famous Bungle Bungles. We briefly stop out of Kununurra at the Lower Ord Irrigation Dam for some photos. Our first comfort spot is at Turkey Creek (Warmun) for morning tea or an ice cream and to stretch our legs. We continue our journey to Purnululu (Bungle Bungle National Park), driving for several hours via rugged 4WD-only access tracks. There is a lot more to the Bungles than the 400 metre high beehive-shaped domes, and this afternoon we will discover the delights of this wilderness paradise by venturing into Echidna Chasm after lunch. We make our way back to an experience never to be forgotten: a magnificent Bungle Bungle sunset.

Day 3 - Cathedral Gorge, Purnululu National Park (C,P)

This morning we start our exploration of the Bungles very early with an optional helicopter flight. Then we walk among the tiger-striped sandstone domes at Picanniny Creek to the spacious cavern of Cathedral Gorge. Ample time is allowed to experience and absorb this magnificent place. Early afternoon we head out of the Purnululu National park over bumpy 4WD tracks. When we hit the bitumen again we drive on to the old goldmining town of Halls Creek. Tonight we set up our camp at the famous Old Halls Creek Lodge.

Day 4 - China Wall, Wolfe Creek Crater (N.P)

This morning we explore the naturally formed China Wall. Then we make our way to Halls Creek for a brief stop. Just outside of town we again engage 4WD and head inland towards the Tanami Desert along the famous Tanami Track. We arrive at Wolfe Creek Crater National Park for lunch. This second biggest crater in the world averages about 875m in diameter and is 60m deep from rim to present-day floor. After lunch we have ample time to explore down the crater.

Day 5 - Halls Creek , Fitzroy River Lodge (N.P)

Today we travel back along the rough Tanami Track towards Halls Creek. After a brief stop we continue along the Great Northern Highway to Fitzroy Crossing. Tonight we camp on the banks of the Fitzroy River at the Fitzroy River Lodge camp ground.

Day 6 - Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome

This morning we head to Geikie Gorge where we board a cruise to admire the colourful cliffs, part of the Devonian reef system, and the chance to view some of the local wildlife. After the cruise we have morning tea and then we head for the pearl town of Broome, stopping for photos at one of the many stands of boab trees that dominate the landscape. We arrive in Broome late afternoon, where your tour guide will drop you off at your accommodation, sadly ending a memorable adventure.

CODES
CP = Camping Park
NP = National Park, limited facilities
BC = Bush Camp, no facilities

Further Information

Passengers

Maximum passengers on this tour: 16

Important Information

If travelling in the Kimberley region please read the attached Fitness and Advisory information page.

What to bring

As this is a safari tour and the weather is generally warm/hot days with cooler nights, minimal clothing is required. Suggested: sleeping bag, (or request on booking), camera, strong shoes or boots, thongs or sandals, bathers, towel, 2 pairs shorts, 5 short-sleeved shirts/T-shirts, 1 pair jeans/tracksuit pants, 1 windcheater/jumper, several changes of underwear and socks, toiletries, torch, personal spending money, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle and your favourite cassette tape.

Our suggested list weighs approx 5 kgs. A maximum of 15kgs is allowed: more than 15kgs will not be carried on the vehicle, however we can arrange freight of another 10kgs free of charge (please contact us 48 hours prior to departure). Please use a soft travel bag.

What's included

All activities and meals (except where specified), camping and National Park fees, use of all camping equipment. Optional tours and activities eg, boat trips and scenic flights are not included in price. Sleeping bag (to keep)

Food

Fresh food is used wherever possible. Breakfast consists of choice of cereals, toast with spreads, tea or coffee. Lunch is usually cold meat and salad or sandwiches, fruit and fruit juice or cordial. Dinner is a cooked main course and dips soup or dessert. Morning OR afternoon tea is also provided. An esky is supplied for your own drinks. Vegetarian foods available please request on booking and liaise with driver during tour.

Things you need to know:

This Safari tour operates in harsh and remote areas of Kimberley’s and the tour operator reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary if road, weather or other circumstances dictate or at the discretion of the guide or the company. If for any reason the route is altered and / or a different itinerary is offered, no refund will be paid.

Please be aware that this is a participation tour and passengers are required to assist and lend a hand in cooking, cleaning, washing up, setting up camp and packing up camps every day! So please help us make our Guides' lives easier.