10 Day Kimberley Loop
(Broome to Broome)

Tour Price

1st April 2010 - 30th October 2010

Adult - Double / Twin: $2,395

Adult - Single: $2,595

Departs

Broome 7:00am (Hotel or Hostel by prior arrangement)

 

2010 Departure Dates (Friday)

May - 7, 14, 21, 28

June - 4, 11, 18, 25

July - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

August - 6, 13, 20, 27

September - 3, 10, 17, 24

October - 1, 15

Finishes

Broome at 7:00pm

Tour Code

AU-BB

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Overview

Outback Dirt RoadExperience incredible scenery, Aboriginal Art, and Kimberley Wildlife. For those with limited time this tour will sample the unique Kimberley. Explore ancient mountain ranges, gorges and rivers as you travel the heart of the Kimberley. Highlights include; Windjana & Manning Gorges, El Questro, Bungle Bungles & Geikie Gorge.

Itinerary

Day 1: Broome - Gibb River Road - Windjana Gorge

Tunnel Creek Bells GorgeDepart Broome at 07:00am and head to the Derby Prison Tree for a short visit. We leave the bitumen behind us as we enter the Gibb River Road, almost instantly we can feel the remoteness. A walk up Windjana Gorge this afternoon is sure to impress.

Accommodation: Camping - Windjana National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Gibb River Road - Tunnel Creek - Bells Gorge

This morning we're off to Tunnel Creek have your bathers and torches ready!! This amazing tunnel cuts through the Napier Range and is rich in history as your Tour guide will explain. Afternoon sees us off to Bells Gorge.

Accommodation: Camping - Bells Gorge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner

Day 3: Bells Gorge - Glavan’s Gorge - Mt Barnett

Leaving Bells Gorge this morning, we travel through the beautiful scenery of the Kimberley's highest mountain range, King Leopold Ranges, on our way to Galvan's Gorge. This gorge will tempt you to don the bathers. For those feeling like a walk, a visit to Manning Gorge this afternoon is recommended.

Accommodation: Camping - Mt Barnett Station
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Mt Barnett - El Questro

Mt Barnett - WaterfallsOur journey today takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready for the spectacular scenery and panoramic views of the Cockburn Ranges, Cambridge Gulf and the twin rivers of the Durack and Pentecost.

Accommodation: Camping - El Questro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Elquestro - Kununurra

The morning sees us soaking in the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs with an option to hike some of the spectacular gorges of El Questro, before we head to the Kimberley town of Kununurra.

Accommodation: Camping - Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Kununurra - Bungle Bungles

Depart Kununurra and drive via the scenic RAGGED RANGE onto Turkey Creek, where we have a short stop. We head to the Bungle Bungles turn off and 53 kms drive on a very scenic, but winding dirt road via the magnificent OSMAND RANGE. We arrive in time for lunch at the Northern Gorges. Afternoon walk in ECHIDNA CHASM, and MINI PALMS (time permitting), before arriving at our overnight camp on sunset.

Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Bungle Bungles - Kununurra

Bungle BunglesThis morning we head to the southern end for a walk through the Bee Hive area of Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. An optional helicopter flight available today gives us the advantage to view these magnificent formations close up from the air before returning to Kununurra.

Accommodation: Camping - Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Kununurra

A free day to enjoy the many attractions of Kununurra. Some suggestions for your free day - visit the plantations in the area, take a boat cruise along the Ord River, or on Lake Argyle, book a fishing trip on the lower Ord River, or take a flight to Argyle Diamond Mine. These are only some of the optional tours available to you.

Accommodation: Camping - Kununurra
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Kununurra - Fitzroy Crossing

Bungle BunglesToday we head south with a short stop at Turkey Creek. This afternoon we visit the Kimberley town of Halls Creek on our way to our overnight camp.

Accommodation: Camping - Fitzroy River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Fitzroy crossing - Broome

Pack up camp for the last time and travel to Geike Gorge for a morning visit. You will have an opportunity here for a boat cruise on the Fitzroy River and Geike Gorge. We then make our way to Cable Beach Broome, where your Kimberley experience officially ends.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

More information on destinations visited on this tour
Broome | The Kimberley Region | Bungle Bungles

Further Information

Camping Tours

Camping tours utilise high quality camping equipment, two persons tents, self inflating mattresses and custom built kitchen trailers. These tours are designed for camping in comfort. Where possible the tours always stopover at permanent campsites with serviced WC’s and shower facilities.

Vehicles

Travel utilises custom built 4 x 4 and safari vehicles ensuring the highest degree of comfort and safety, on or off road. All vehicles have forward facing seats, air conditioning, stero P/A system, satellite phones.

Tour Notes

Single supplement (either tent or room, by yourself)
Special dietary needs catered for on request
Baggage should be kept to a minimum, a soft backpack or case (20 kg weight limit) and day / utility bag is permitted.
On camping tours,, 2 man tents and mattresses are provided, kitchen trailer and all camping equipment are included in the tour.
Sleeping bags should be taken or can be hired for a small fee
Camp stretches available for hire on request
Vehicle capacity 13,17,20 and 23 passengers
An average level of fitness is required/