*10-DAY BROOME TO DARWIN TOUR ITINERARY - ONLY $2,899
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Get in touch with Adam or Lucy on 0447 740 880 or info@kimberleyoffroadtours.com
DAY 1 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
Your Kimberley off-road tour will start when we pick you up from your accommodation at 6am and we’ll start making our way to the Gibb River Road. The first stop will be at the impressive Derby Prison Tree before continuing on to Tunnel Creek, a spectacular 750 metre long limestone cave system where your guide will tell you stories of Jandamarra and the Bunuba resistance. Our final stop for the day is Windjana Gorge; we will set up camp and walk into the gorge for sunset and to hopefully see the abundance of Freshwater crocodiles that live here.
Highlights: Derby Prison tree, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, Fitzroy River.
Estimated hiking distance: 5km +
Opportunity to swim? Yes
Meals provided: L, D
Boab Prison tree, Derby
Wandjina rock art in the Kimberley
Day 2 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
Today our Kimberley off road adventure will start with a visit to the remarkable teared waterfall known as Bell Gorge in King Leopold Conservation Park where you will have the opportunity to swim. In the afternoon we will swim at Adcock Gorge; a great place to spot the Magnificent Tree frogs. Our last stop for the day will be our campsite at Manning gorge.
Highlights: Bell Gorge, Adcock Gorge, Windjana rock paintings.
Estimated hiking distance: 6km +
Opportunity to swim? Yes
Meals provided: B, L, D
DAY 3 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
Today is all about the hike into Manning Gorge where you can swim as well as see the ancient Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art and spot the Northern Red-Faced turtle. There is also time to appreciate the birdlife and native fauna and flora. When we are ready we will return to our campsite. In the afternoon we go for a short drive to Galvans gorge to take a swim in the picture-perfect swimming hole and observe some Wandjina rock art, then we’ll head back to our campsite at Manning gorge.
Highlights: Manning Gorge, Galvans gorge, Bradshaw rock art paintings
Estimated hiking distance: 5km +
Opportunity to swim? Yes
Meals provided: B, L, D
Manning Gorge in the Kimberley
Pentecoste River in the Kimberley
Day 4 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
Today we will cross the Kimberley's Pentacost River as we make our way to El Questro station to set up camp for the next two nights. You’ll be able to explore the swimming holes around camp and spot colourful Gouldian finches and other birdlife. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a meal at the restaurant* and if you choose, you can quench your thirst at the Swinging Arm Bar and rub shoulders with the locals and fellow travellers.
Highlights: Pentecost River crossing, camping at El Questro.
Estimated hiking distance: 6km +
Opportunity to swim? Yes
Meals provided: B, L, D* (dinner at your own expense)
El Questro gorge in the Kimberley, WA
Day 5 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
This morning we make a stop at a series of crystal-clear hot springs known as Zebedee Springs. Here, we will take a moment to admire the scenery and relax in the spring-fed pools. Afterwards, we will embark on an adventurous hike up El Questro Gorge* where you will be rewarded with a refreshing swim.
*This gorge is difficult, for those who don’t want to go all the way there is the option to wait at the halfway pool before it gets tricky
Highlights: Zebedee Springs, El Questro Gorge
Estimated hiking distance: 6km +
Opportunity to swim? Yes
Meals provided: B, L, D
Emma Gorge in the Kimberley
Day 6 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
This morning we hike into the stunning Cockburn Ranges to Emma Gorge where you will be able to take a swim surrounded by the impressive, dominating rockface. Once back at the truck we will make our way to the Bungle Bungles. Tonight, we will set up camp in the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) where we will stay for two nights.
Highlights: Emma gorge, Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)
Estimated hiking distance: 8km +
Opportunity to swim? Possibly.
Meals provided: B, L, D
Bungle Bungles Range in the Kimberley
Day 7 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
This morning we will watch the sunrise over the Bungle Bungle domes before hiking to Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek lookout and the Window. After exploring the Bungles you’ll have the opportunity to take a scenic helicopter flight from around $320 for an 18-minute scenic flight (at your own expense). After lunch, we will visit Echidna Chasm, where you’ll stand in the centre surrounded by the impressive 200-metre-high cliffs.
Highlights: Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek lookout and the Window, helicopter ride over the Bungles, Echidna Chasm
Estimated hiking distance: 8km +
Opportunity to swim? Possibly.
Meals provided: B, L, D
Day 8 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
This morning we make a stop in Kununurra before heading to Lake Argyle, Australia’s largest man-made lake, where we will embark on our Lake Argyle island adventure. Our island adventure will begin when we board the cruise vessel with our camping gear and head out on to the lake. We’ll explore the islands and bays in search of wildlife including the Short-eared rock-wallaby, wallaroo, Freshwater crocodile, and numerous fish species and bird-life. We’ll also have the opportunity to plunge into the cool waters and take a refreshing swim before we head to the island to set-up camp.
We will enjoy the welcomed solitude and sunset with a campfire meal, before resting for the night ready to be woken by the sound of water, wildlife and an unmissable sunrise. When we are ready, we'll pack up and head back to the mainland for breakfast.
Highlights: Kununurra and Lake Argyle
Estimated hiking distance: 2km +
Opportunity to swim? Yes
Meals provided: B, L, D
Rock Wallaby at Lake Argyle
Forest Kingfisher in the Kimberley
Day 9 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
Today we cross the border into the Northern Territory to visit Keep River National Park and learn about some of the local Aboriginal history at Gingers Hill. We then make our way to the Goorrandalng walk to admire the sandstone escarpment and masses of Livistonia palms. Our next stop will be in Jubarra (Gregory) National Park, where you will see Gregory’s tree. The tree is a sacred site to the Ngarinyman people and is named after the explorer Augustus Gregory and his party, who camped near it in 1855. Tonight we will camp in the Victoria River region.
Highlights: Carr Boyd Range and Durack Ranges, Keep River National Park, Gingers Hill, rock paintings, Victoria River and Gregory National Park.
Estimated hiking distance: 5km +
Opportunity to swim? Possibly.
Meals provided: B, L, D
DAY 10 - 10-day Broome to Darwin tour
Edith Falls, Nitmiluk National Park
On the final day of the Kimberley off-road adventure tour we will take a dip in Edith Falls for a refreshing swim before making our way to the capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin. On route we will stop at the intriguing Magnetic termite mounds before dropping you off at your accommodation in or near the city.