10 Day Gibb River Road Loop

Tour Details

Operator

Australian Adventure Travel

Destinations

Broome, Kimberley Region, Kununurra, Bungle Bungles, Gibb River Road, Geikie Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, El Questro Station, King Leopold Ranges and Turkey Creek

Departs From

Broome

Tour Description

Experience incredible scenery, Aboriginal Art, and Kimberley Wildlife. For those with limited time this tour will sample the unique Kimberley. Explore the Kimberley’s ancient mountain ranges, gorges and rivers as you travel the heart of the Kimberley. Highlights include; Windjana Gorge, El Questro, Tunnel Creek, Bells Gorge & Geike Gorge.

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
This morning we’re off to Tunnel Creek, have your bathers and torches ready. This amazing tunnel cuts through the Napier Range and is rich in history, ask your guide. Afternoon sees us off to 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, before we head to the Kimberley town of Kununurra.
Camping overnight Kununurra. (B.L)

DAY 6: Kununurra to Purnululu National Park
Depart Kununurra and drive via the scenic Ragged Range onto Turkey Creek, where we have a short stop. We head to the Bungle Bungles turn off and 53 klms along a very scenic, winding dirt road via the magnificent Osmond Range. We arrive in time for lunch, an afternoon walk in Echidna Chasm and Mini Palms (time permitting) befor arriving at our overnight camp on sunset.
Overnight Purnululu National Park (B.L.D)

DAY 7: Purnululu to Kununurra
This morning we head to the southern end for 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. Overnight Kununurra (B.L.D)

Day 8: Kununurra
Free day today to enjoy the many attractions and sights Kununurra has to offer.
Overnight Kimberleyland Caravan Park (B)

DAY 9: Kununurra – Fitzroy Crossing
Today we head south for our first stop at Warmun where you may take a spectacular optional helicopter flight over the amazing Bungle Bungle’s. This afternoon we visit the Kimberley town of Halls Creek on our way to our overnight camp. Overnight Fitzroy River Lodge (B.L.D)

DAY 10: Fitzroy Crossing – Broome
This morning we visit Geikie Gorge for an optional cruise along the Fitzroy River before returning to Broome this afternoon. (B.L)

Departs Fridays (May-October)