11 Day 4WD Broome to Darwin

PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend passengers take out comprehensive Travel Insurance to cover any unforseen circumstances that may arise (including cancellation fees, medical and curtailment expenses, loss of luggage and early departure from tour due to death or illness etc).

How to get to and from the Kimberley

The following airlines service this region

• Qantas
• Virgin Blue
• Air North

Health and Fitness

It is expected that all participants enjoy good health and fitness levels, as tours are reasonably active. Tours contain swimming and bush walks over sometimes undulating terrain. Given the sometimes physical nature of these trips, it is the passenger's own responsibility to determine their suitability to complete this trip.

What we provide

All accommodation, entry fees, camping fees, cruises as listed in the itineraries, an experienced tour guide and Aboriginal guides as detailed.

Meals on Tour

We take pride in the quality of meals we serve throughout the tour. All meals are plentiful, healthy and of course delicious.

B = Breakfast. Consists of cereal, toast, tea and coffee.
L = Lunch. Picnic style lunches consisting of salads, cold meats, bread, tea and coffee.
D = Dinner. Hearty three-course meal consisting of entrée, main course, dessert, tea and coffee.

A complimentary glass of wine is served with dinner at Wilderness Camps to guests over 18 yrs. Menus at Wilderness Camps are specifically designed to provide variety and prevent repetition. Please ensure you advise us of any special dietary requirements or preferences you may have at the time of booking. ie, Vegetarian meals, Gluten Free etc.

Climate

MAY/ SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER: - Fine and hot with mild/warm nights.
JUNE - AUGUST: - Fine and warm days with cool/cold nights.
Average minimum and maximum temperatures are Broome readings. Allow some variation for Purnululu National Park where night time temperatures can reach freezing during June-August.

What you need to bring

• Walking boots and/or comfortable walking shoes
• A second pair of shoes that you can get wet (needed for some walks)
• Wide brim sunhat
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Sunglasses
• Shorts
• Shirts
• Swimmers
• Towel for swimming
• Torch
• Camera and plenty of film, plus spare batteries
• Small daypack
• Personal water bottle for walks (1 - 1.5 litres)
• Underclothes and socks
• Toiletries
• Gentlemen, don’t forget to bring a razor as your electric shaver will not work out here!
• Personal medication
• Some warm clothing
• Powder Gatorade (to help replace lost nutrients in the warmer months)