With WA's remoteness and stunning beauty, this tour will offer you a fantastic experience which only a 4WD vehicle can obtain. With amazing gorges, national parks and hiking opportunities you get a first hand view of this vast land on a 12 day Broome to Kununurra tour.
Day 1. Depart Broome, Geikie Gorge Cruise
Departing Broome and travel the Great Northern Highway as we head towards Fitzroy Crossing. At Geikie Gorge discover a stunning waterway hemmed by limestone walls that have been bleached by annual flooding. Cruise the gorge with our local guide.
Day 2. Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge
Our first stop is Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre-long natural tunnel carved through the Napier Range. With torch in hand, you can wade through the cool waters under the mountain range to view the oasis that awaits on the other side. At Windjana Gorge, sheer cliffs tower above white sands and ancient marine fossils are embedded in the gorge walls. Look out for freshwater crocodiles lazing on the banks of the Lennard River which runs through the gorge. Then we begin our journey on the famous Outback highway, the Gibb River Road, continuing on to our exclusive lodge, in the heart of Ngarinyin country.
Day 3. Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming
Back on the Gibb River Road we travel to Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Today is yours to explore. Enjoy a swim below the waterfall, go birdwatching or choose from a number of hiking opportunities. This is the perfect place to simply relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Day 4. Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge
Travel through Kimberley cattle country, discovering secluded gorges. At Galvans Gorge, a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole. Inspect the gorge’s rock art and take a swim. At Barnett River Gorge enjoy lunch under the paperbark trees. Look out for birdlife and take another dip. We then head towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau.
Day 5. King Edward River, Mitchell Plateau
Ascending the Mitchell Plateau, we enter a world of Livistona palm forests, ancient Aboriginal art, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes. Today, explore Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) art galleries and swim in crystal-clear waters at King Edward River Crossing. Relax at our exclusive wilderness camp beside Camp Creek at the top of the plateau.
Day 6. Mitchell Falls, Scenic Flight over Falls
Today discover the beauty of Mitchell Falls. When available, local Aboriginal guides will join us, imparting their knowledge of the area. Begin with a guided hike to Little Merten Falls to view rarely seen Aboriginal art. Continue on to view Gwion (Bradshaw) art and Big Merten Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Here swim in the river above the falls and discover the wildlife. Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to the vehicle (or, if you prefer, hike back with your guide). Longer flights over the remote coastline are available at an additional charge.
Day 7. Gibb River Road, El Questro Station
Leaving the magnificent Mitchell Plateau, we rejoin the Gibb River Road and ford the Durack River, named after the region’s most famous pioneering family. Then ford the Pentecost River where saltwater crocodiles inhabit the deceptively calm waters, before arriving at
El Questro Station and Wilderness Park – one million acres in the Kimberley.
Day 8. Chamberlain Gorge, Zebedee Thermal Pools, Emma Gorge
Today discover the wonders of El Questro. Cruise Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterway fringed by tropical vegetation and rugged escarpments, with a ranger. This afternoon walk to beautiful Zebedee Springs to soak in the natural thermal pools, surrounded by lush ferns and palms. After a leisurely soak, hike to Emma Gorge and indulge in a refreshing swim over to the towering droplet waterfall.
Day 9. World Heritage Purnululu National Park
Farewell El Questro and journey to World Heritage Purnululu National Park, a spectacular wilderness region. We travel the rugged Spring Creek Track into the Bungle Bungle Range.
Enjoy a drink while the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle.
Day 10. Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge
Discover the magic of Purnululu for yourself. Virtually unknown to white Australians until 1982, the park’s remoteness is equalled only by its untouched, mysterious beauty. Hike into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular cleft in the rock massif. Continue on to Piccaninny Creek and the natural amphitheatre of Cathedral Gorge. Walk among the beehive domes as your guide brings the natural history of the range to life. Learn about bushtucker, bush medicine and the area’s significance to local Aboriginals.
Day 11. Kununurra, Ord River Scheme.
Travel to Kununurra, capital of the East Kimberley and home of the innovative Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Tour the town and see how the irrigation scheme has harnessed the rivers of Western Australia.
Day 12. Tour Concludes.
This morning your tour concludes in Kununurra after breakfast. You may wish to spend some time in Kununurra exploring the fine diamond shops before your homeward flight.
