4 Day Bungle Bungles, Geikie Gorge, Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek
Tour Price
1st April 2010 - 30th March 2011
Adult - Twin Share: $1,595
Adult - Single: $1,942
Concession - Deduct $20 Per Person
Departs
Broome @Kimberley Sightseeing Centre, 4 Sanctuary Rd, Cable Beach @ 7 am or FREE hotel pick-up on request
2010 Departure Dates
Every Monday from 17 May to 04 Oct’ 2010
Finishes
Broome at 10.30pm
Tour Code
PT-4DGB
Tour Highlights and Inclusions
- Boab Prison Tree
- Echidna Chasm & Cathedral Gorge
- Geike Gorge Cruise
- Optional Bungles Scenic Flight
- Tunnel Creek & Windjana Gorge
- Entry fees and meals as indicated
- FREE Broome Airport Transfers
- FREE Half Day Broome Town
- Luxury 4WD Travel & Expert
Itinerary
Day 1 - Broome to Bungle Bungle Ranges
Setting off early from Broome at 7.00am we travel through the vast Kimberley outback to Purnululu National Park, recently listed as a World Heritage site. This spectacular wilderness park is the home of the Bungle Bungle Range. More than 20 million years of erosion and river movements have formed these huge black and orange striped domes. Travelling via Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek we tackle the rugged 4-wheel drive track into the national park, arriving late afternoon at the Bungle Bungles. Here we enjoy a 2 night stay in the heart of this World Heritage wilderness.
Accommodation:Bungle Bungle Bushcamp, safari tents, share bathroom facilities. Please note there are no facilities to charge camera's etc (no powerpoints) at Bungle Bungle Bushcamp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - Bungle Bungle Ranges
Today we have the day to explore the Bungle Bungle Ranges with our first stop at the stunning Echidna Chasm known for towering Livistonia Palms, here you can take an easy to medium 2 km walk. We then travel to the southern side of the Bungle Bungles Massif where we take an easy to moderate 3 km walk into the natural amphitheatre setting of Cathedral Gorge, here try out the acoustics within this natural amphitheatre. Also while here an easy-paced walk along the dry bed of Piccaninny Creek is the best way to inspect the domes up close. This afternoon you have the option to take a scenic helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles (approx. $295pp, own expense), experience the thrill of taking off in a helicopter and enjoy views into incredible ravines and gorges below. Enjoy drinks as the sun sets over the Bungles, before returning to camp for dinner.
Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Bushcamp, safari tents, share bathroom facilities. Please note there are no facilities to charge camera's etc (no powerpoints) at Bungle Bungle Bushcamp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Bungle Bungles to Fitzroy Crossing
Travel back along the rugged Bungles track and then onto Fitzroy Crossing, arriving at Geikie Gorge to enjoy a picnic lunch. Join the National Park Ranger for a fascinating cruise which takes us down the mighty Fitzroy river through Geikie Gorge, with the chance to spot geological sea fossils, crocodiles, exotic birds and other native animals. From here it's only a short drive to the Fitzroy River Lodge for our overnight stay. Tonight get to know your fellow travellers while enjoying a campfire barbeque dinner prepared by your driver/guide.
Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge, furnished safari cabins with private ensuite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Fitzroy Crossing to Broome
Our first stop is at one of the Kimberley\'s most famous landmarks the Prison Boab Tree, once used to hold indigenous people. Here we also view Myalls Bore, a 120 metre long trough built in the early 1900\'s used to water up to 500 head of cattle at one time. We then travel along the legendary \"Gibb River Road\", once used as the main stock route for the region. We turn off to enjoy lunch and explore the pre-historic Windjana Gorge, regarded as one of the classic features of world geology and a great freshwater crocodile spotting site. From here we head to Tunnel Creek, an amazing 750 metre long flooded tube tunnel. With torch in hand, take an exciting walk wading through the tunnel in knee to thigh high water and hear of the story of the renowned Aboriginal \'Jandamarra\' who used the tunnel as a hide-out. Following afternoon tea, return to Broome with arrival approxiamtely 10.30pm after an en route dinner stop (own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Further Information
Accessing Tunnel Creek walk involves 20 metres of clambering over boulders and 700 metres of wading through knee to thigh high water (shorts are ideal). Strap on sandals or old sand shoes must be worn through the water to protect from the rocky creek bed. To safely navigate the Tunnel passengers must be able to walk and balance themselves independently on uneven ground. Flashlights and limited footwear is provided.
Distance Travelled: 1850km
