7 Day Mitchell Plateau Adventure

Tour Details

Operator

Australian Adventure Travel

Destinations

Broome, Kimberley Region, Kununurra, Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, Mitchell Falls, El Questro Station and King Leopold Ranges

Departs From

Broome, Kimberley Region, Kununurra, Cable Beach, Gibb River Road and El Questro Station

Tour Description

Day 1: Broome – Windjana Gorge
Depart Broome at 07:00am and travel to 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. Camping overnight Windjana National Park. (L/D)

Day 2: Windjana Gorge – 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 Silent Grove. (B/L/D)

Day 3: Bells Gorge – Mt Barnett Station
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 at Mt Barnett Station. (B/L/D)

Day 4: Mt Barnett Station – King Edward River
Today we leave the Gibb River Road, and travel on Kalumburu Road to Mitchell Plateau, visiting Drysdale River Station. Our camp will be on the banks of the river, an afternoon dip here, and a chance to explore the area before dinner is a must. Camping overnight King Edward River. (B/L/D)

Day 5: Mitchell Plateau and Falls
We make full use of our 4WD capacity today, to take us to the Mitchell Plateau. Livistona palms abound in this rugged region. Experience an optional helicopter flight over these falls, you can see some of the remotest country in the world. While swimming and overlooking the cascading falls, take a moment out, realising just where you are on the map. Camping overnight Kind Edward River. (B/L/D)

Day 6: King Edward River – El Questro
This morning we visit aboriginal paintings in the area, we must now depart our river camp and Mitchell Plateau and travel back down Kalumburu Road to rejoin Gibb River Road. Our journey takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready as we wind our way towards El Questro. Overnight at El Questro. (B/L/D)
Day 7: El Questro – Kununurra
Spend the morning enjoying a walk to stunning Emma Gorge, with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters. Our journey concludes this afternoon in Kununurra. (B/L)

TOUR COST: $1895.00 p/person
Single supplement: $150.00 p/person (Valid 1.04.10 to 31.3.11)
DEPARTURES: Tuesday 18 May, 8 & 29 June, 20 July, 10 Aug, 7 Sept 2010