9 Day Broome to Darwin Adventure

Tour Details

Operator

Australian Adventure Travel

Destinations

Darwin, Broome, Kimberley Region, Kununurra, Bungle Bungles, Warmun, Purnululu National Park, Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, El Questro Station, King Leopold Ranges, Lake Argyle, Bells Gorge, Adelaide River and Katherine Gorge

Departs From

Broome, Kimberley Region, Warmun, Purnululu National Park, Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, El Questro Station and Turkey Creek

Tour Description

DAY 1: Broome – Windjana Gorge
(0700) We depart Broome and travel via the Derby Prison Tree for a short visit. We now 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. The area is rich in aboriginal culture and your guide will tell you about the “outlaw” Jandamurra, the Bunaba people and the battle of Devils Pass.
Camping overnight Windjana National Park. (L.D)

DAY 2: Windjana – Bells Gorge
(0700) This morning we’re off to Tunnel Creek, an amazing cave which has been carved as a Tunnel through the Napier Range. Here you will get your feet wet as we explore Jandamurras hideout, have your bathers & torches ready! In the afternoon, we stopover at the awe-inspiringly beautiful Bells Gorge.
Camping overnight Bells Gorge. (B.L.D)

DAY 3: Bells Gorge -Manning
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 Galvans 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. Camping overnight Mt Barnett Station. (B.L.D)

DAY 4: Manning Gorge – El Questro
Our 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. Camping overnight El Questro. (B.L.D)
DAY 5: El Questro - Kununurra
The morning sees us soaking in the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs, before a walk to stunning Emma Gorge on El Questro Station, with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters. We then head to the Kimberley town of Kununurra. Overnight camp Kimberleyland Caravan Park. (B.L) DAY 6: Kununurra – Bungle Bungles
Depart Kununurra and drive via the scenic RAGGED RANGE to Turkey Creek, where we have a short stop. We then head to the Bungle Bungles a 53 km 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 walks in ECHIDNA CHASM and other northern gorges, as time permits, before arriving at our overnight camp on sunset. (B.L.D)
DAY 7: Bungle Bungles - Kununurra
This morning we head to the Southern end for a walk through the Bee Hive area of Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge (optional helicopter flight available today, gives the advantage to view these magnificent formations close up from the air), before returning to Kununurra for our overnight camp. (B.L)

DAY 8 Kununurra - Katherine
We cross the border to the Northern Territory and travel along the Victoria river (watch out for salties) to our overnight at Katherine. (B.L.D)

DAY 9: Katherine - Darwin
This morning we visit Katherine Gorge (optional 2 hour morning cruise available)
we then travel Stuart Hwy onto the outback capital Darwin. The last day of the tour
may be run in conjunction with another operator. (B.L)



Departs Friday (May - October 2009)