1 Day Geikie Gorge Experience

tOUR hIGHLIGHTS

Carved by nature, the dramatic Geikie Gorge lies between the ancient Geikie and Oscar Ranges. This day trip enables travellers to Broome the opportunity to experience one of the Kimberley’s most impressive gorges in comfort. Cruise the waterways and learn of local Aboriginal legends and traditions relating to the gorge on the Darngku Heritage Cruise. Alternatively, opt for the Range Guided cruise for a geological and environmental perspective.

Itinerary

Departing Broome at 7:00am, we travel through iconic pindan country, past boab trees, towering termite mounds, Kimberley cattle and local wildlife. Along the way, our guide shares stories of local history, people and the environment. Our first stop is Willare Roadhouse on the mighty Fitzroy River, where we enjoy morning tea.

We then continue east, pausing at a magnificent boab that is well over a thousand years old, where we learn some of the secrets of this unusual tree. Further on, we journey through the Erskine Ranges to the historic town of Fitzroy Crossing before entering the ancient Napier Range, a limestone Devonian reef 350 million years old. Here we arrive at Geikie Gorge one of the most famous gorges in the Kimberley. Nature carved this spectacular deep gorge between the Geikie and Oscar Ranges during the Devonian geological period. Geikie Gorge floods during the wet season, with the swirling water leaving its bleached mark on the colourful gorge walls. Though the water retreats during the dry season, the flow remains to sustain the wide variety of Kimberley wildlife.

After a delicious picnic lunch, travellers either depart on a 2 hour Darngku Aboriginal Heritage Cruise or join a DEC National Parks Ranger on a 1 hour Geikie Gorge Cruise.
*This choice is made at the time of booking.

Darnkgu Aboriginal Heritage Cruise (2 hour, KE-1DGG1)

Hosted by local Bunuba Aboriginal guides, this is a fascinating insight into the Bunuba way of life. Our Indigenous guide demonstrates traditional techniques for fire lighting, animal tracking, bush foods and bush medicines, while revealing Dreamtime stories of the area.

DEC National Parks Ranger Cruise (1 hour, KE-1DGG2)

Learn of the fascinating geology of the ancient Devonian reef and the huge array of wildlife including freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish. Travellers wishing to take this option will have a 1 hour wait, which is ideal for a leisurely bushwalk along the gorge walk trail.

Departing Fitzroy Crossing we travel back to Broome stopping en route for an optional dinner (own expense). After dark, relax and enjoy a movie before arriving back in Broome at approximately 10:30pm.

Further Information

Departures

This trip departs on Tuesday and is subject to a minimum of 6 passengers travelling.

Vehicles

This is a 4WD adventure and is operated with a comfortable 21 seat 4WD vehicle. All vehicles have air conditioning, reclinable seats, PA systems and DVD players.

Distance Traveled

850 KM

Meals

This tour includes Morning and Afternoon Tea + lunch

Important Notes

Departures are all subject to weather conditions and road closures – this is usually only a concern for April & October / November departures.

Those who book the 1 hour DEC Ranger Guided Cruise will have a one hour wait at Geikie Gorge.

Dinner is not included but can be purchased enroute back to Broome. Allow approx. $20pp