14 day Kimberley Broome to Alice Springs Camping Safari

Tour Details

Operator

Heritage 4WD Safari Tours

Destinations

Broome, Kimberley Region, Kununurra, Bungle Bungles, Gibb River Road, Wyndham, Geikie Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, Mitchell Falls, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, El Questro Station and Lake Argyle

Departs From

Broome

Tour Description

DAY 1 BROOME – DERBY – FITZROY CROSSING (LD)
Departing Broome, your adventure begins. Travelling along the Great Northern Highway to Derby, where we take a tour of the township, Boab Prison Tree, Myall’s Bore and the 120 meter long Cattle Trough. We stop off at the Derby Wharf for lunch, with its 11.5 meter tides, the second largest in the world. Continuing onto Fitzroy Crossing and our camp at Fitzroy River Lodge Campground. Full facilities.

DAY 2 FITZROY CROSSING –GEIKIE GORGE- TUNNEL CREEK - WINDJANA GORGE (BLD)
This morning, we enjoy a fascinating cruise of Geikie Gorge on the Fitzroy River where the gorge has been cut through an ancient fossilized reef. We then make our way to Tunnel Creek, a fascinating 750m tunnel with permanent pools of water snaking its way through the Napier Range. With torch in hand, we wade through the water to view the wonderful oasis that awaits us on the other side (walk optional). This afternoon finds us arriving at the imposing Windjana Gorge, impressive and uniquely formed from ancient limestone reef. Take time to walk through this fascinating gorge. Camp tonight at Windjana Gorge. Bushcamp with toilets and bush shower.

DAY 3 WINDJANA GORGE – MANNING GORGE (BLD)
Before leaving, you may still see freshwater crocodiles lazing on the banks of the Lennard River, which runs through Windjana Gorge. As we push on along the Gibb River Road, we really learn the meaning of isolation. Sparsely scattered cattle stations being the only signs of civilization. We stop off at Bells Gorge and Galvans Gorge, before arrving at Manning Gorge. We camp at the picturesque Manning River with its unique species of boab trees. Manning Gorge is an ideal location for swimming and nature walks. Campground with bush showers and toilets.

DAY 4 MANNING GORGE – KING EDWARD RIVER (BLD) (2 nights)
We continue east on the Gibb River Road before turning north onto the Kalumburu Road, stopping off at Drysdale Station. We travel on to our camp on the banks of the King Edward River with its crystal clear water pools. Bushcamp with toilets and bush shower.

DAY 5 MITCHELL PLATEAU & MITCHELL FALLS (BLD)
We drive through unique forests of Livistonia Palms and landscapes to find the remote Mitchell Plateau. We explore Little Merten and Big Merten Falls, before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Take a refreshing swim in the pools above the falls. Late afternoon we return to camp on the King Edward River. We recommend walking to Mitchell Falls and then taking advantage of an optional scenic helicopter flight. Flight must be pre-booked before departure. Bushcamp with toilets and bush shower.

DAY 6 KING EDWARD RIVER – EL QUESTRO (BLD) (2 nights)
Heading south on the Kalumburu Road, we rejoin the Gibb River Road and continue west, we cross the mighty Pentecost River along the picturesque Cockburn Ranges. before arriving at El Questro Wilderness Park on the Chamberlain River. Our overnight camp for the next two nights. Campground with full facilities.

DAY 7 EL QUESTRO WILDERNESS PARK (BLD)
Today is a dream start for our day in this world’s unique holiday destination with a relaxing and revitalizing swim amongst Livingstonia Palms at Zebedee Thermal Springs. Walk up to Emma Gorge and enjoy a cool swim for your reward (good level of fitness required). This afternoon relax, or take the Chamberlain Gorge cruise Campground with full facilities.

DAY 8 EL QUESTRO –WYNDHAM – KUNUNURRA (BLD) (2 nights)
This morning we depart El Questro en route to Kununurra, stopping off at Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout with it spectacular views over the 5 major rivers that flow through the Cambridge Gulf. On arrival in Kununurra this afternoon we take a tour of the sights and the farming area. Our campsite for the next 2 nights is located at Kimberleyland Tourist Park, on the banks of Lake Kununurra. Here you can relax and enjoy a sunset over the lake. Campground with full facilities.

DAY 9 KUNUNURRA (BL)
This morning enjoy a leisurely 3 hour cruise on the Ord River from Lake Kununurra to the Dam Wall of Lake Argyle. This cruise provides you with magnificent scenery, prolific bird life and varying fauna as you pass through a variety of different landscapes. Upon conclusion of the cruise at the Dam Wall on Lake Argyle we return to Kununurra, stopping off at the Durack Homestead Museum. The afternoon is yours to sit back and relax or take in the sights. Campground with full facilities.


DAY 10 KUNUNURRA – BUNGLE BUNGLE (BLD) (2 nights)
Departing Kununurra we cross the Lake Kununurra Dam Wall and along the Great Northern Highway towards Purnululu National Park, better known as the Bungle Bungle. We spend time here exploring one of Australia's greatest natural wonders visiting such areas as Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm. The regions vegetation contrasts from the unique Bungle Bungle Livistonia Palms to the tough eucalyptus and spinifex in the wide-open plains. This is a unique opportunity to experience one of Australia's most unspoilt and beautiful regions. Bush camp with toilets and bush shower.

DAY 11 BUNGLE BUNGLE (BLD)
Today you can take a helicopter flight (own expense) for a bird's eye view of the amazing area. Then we explore the unusual BeeHive Domes at Piccaninny Gorge, Cathedral Gorge and witness the setting sun lighting the red escarpment of the Bungle Bungle.
This afternoon we explore the magnificent landscape of Echidna Chasm.Bush camp with toilets and bush shower.

DAY 12 BUNGLE BUNGLE – HALLS CREEK (BLD) Motel accommodation
Today we head back out of the Bungle Bungle towards Halls Creek. We travel out to Old Halls Creek to where there are remnants of the old township that existed in the late 1800’s. Gold in Western Australia was first discovered at the location of Old Halls Creek in 1886. Returning to Halls Creek we check in to the Kimberley Hotel for our overnight stay.

DAY 13 HALLS CREEK – RABBIT FLAT (BLD)
Today we begin our journey across the vast untamed Tanami Desert on the Tanami Track. We visit Wolfe Creek Crater, the second largest crater in the world. Continuing on towards the Western Australia / Northern Territory Border, we arrive at Rabbit Flat Roadhouse, the most isolated Roadhouse in Australia and our camp for this evening. Bush camp with shower and toilets.

DAY 14 RABBIT FLAT – ALICE SPRINGS (BL)
After breakfast we continue south on the Tanami Track, stopping at Tillmouth Well Roadhouse for lunch and refreshments. We continue our journey along the Tanami Track to join the Stuart Highway and make our way in to Alice Springs where our tour concludes.