3 Day West Kimberley Experience

Tour Details

Operator

Kimberley Wild Expeditions

Destinations

Kimberley Region, Geikie Gorge, Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge

Departs From

Broome

Tour Description

Day 1 Windjana Gorge

To discover the heart and soul of the Kimberleys, a unique land lost in time, we journey through the remote and beautiful landscape as our guide shares stories of local history, people and the environment. Following morning tea at Willare Roadhouse on the mighty Fitzroy River, we visit to the infamous Derby Prison Tree, and also the fascinating Mowanjum Arts and Cultural Centre, studio of many local Wandjina artists. Travelling on up the Gibb River Road, we head for the adventure of the Napier Ranges. Enjoy lunch at Windjana Gorge, before an afternoon trek takes us deep into the heart of this majestic natural wonder, home an abundance of local wildlife - freshwater crocodiles in particular! – and indigenous bushtucker. As the sun sets, the gorge walls reflect a warm red colour and flocks of corowas squawk overhead on their way home over the Coolibah trees. Amongst it all, we settle in for an evening by an open fire under the starry Kimberley night sky – you can’t get more Australian than this!

Day 2 Tunnel Creek & Biridu Community

Spend the day with our local Bunuba guide for an insight into the region’s Indigenous river culture. Tunnel Creek runs through a remarkable cave, carved through a 350 million year old Devonian reef system. Armed with a sense of adventure and a torch, we explore the subterranean creek, searching for stalactites, secret caves, sleeping bats and freshwater creek life, while learning the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who once used the cave as his hideout. At the end of the cave, a pristine waterhole offers the chance to enjoy a refreshing swim. In the afternoon, visit Old Leopold Station and rarely seen rock art sites, before heading to the guide's own remote Biridu Community for a bushtucker dinner and memorable evening of Aboriginal stories round the campfire. This privilege is a highlight of the trip.

Day 3 Geikie Gorge & Broome

Emerging from Biridu, we journey towards Fitzroy Crossing to explore the spectacular Geikie Gorge. Nature carved this spectacular 30m deep gorge between the Geike and Oscar Ranges during the Devonian geological period. A fascinating 2 hour Aboriginal Heritage Cruise (included) through the gorge provides both a perfect view of the dramatic gorge walls, together with further insight into local Aboriginal legends and traditions. Following lunch at the gorge, we visit the old Fitzroy Crossing before our journey back to beautiful Broome, arriving at approximately 6:30pm.