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6 Day 4WD Broome to Darwin via the Bungle Bungles
Take in two of the highlights of the Kimberley - the Bungle Bungles and Windjana Gorge on this quick trip through the Kimberley. Designed for those short on time or on a budget this tour will still give you the best attractions the Kimberley has to offer
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2000 km |
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B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner |
| Departures: |
- Thursday
Departure Time: 06:30 AM
Return Time: 05:30 PM
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| Highlights: |
- Aboriginal Culture
- Bungle Bungle Ranges
- Echidna Chasm & Cathedral Gorge
- El Questro Wilderness Park
- Fitzroy Crossing
- Optional Bungle Helicopter Flight
- Optional Bungles Scenic Flight
- Tunnel Creek & Windjana Gorge
- Windjana Gorge
- 4WD Vehicle
- Entry fees and meals as indicated
- Hiking
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| Specials: |
Tour departs from Cable Beach Backpackers (Sancturary Rd, Cable Beach) at 6.30am. Please call (08) 9414 8423 to confirm your pickup point and time at least 24hrs prior to departure.
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From 1st April 2009 until 31st March 2010
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2009-2010
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| Day 1: Broome to Bush Camp (L, D)
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Leave the white sands of cable beach behind you as we head off into the heart of Jandamarra country today, before you get there though you will pass over the mighty Fitzroy River, see the prison Boab Tree, then start your travel along the iconic Gibb River Road. Windjana Gorge( spot some fresh water crocs here) and Tunnel Creek(Bathers and Torch needed here) is where your guide will tell the story of Jandamarra.
Tonight have your first night under the magical Kimberley sky.
Accommodation: Bush Camp
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| Day 2: Bush Camp to The Bungle Bungles (B, L, D)
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We will make an early start today to give us time to stop by Geikie Gorge, before heading up the Great Northern Highway Via Halls Creek and turn off the highway south of Warmun and onto the Spring Creek Track. This will take us into the World Heritage listed Purnurlulu National Park, where we will use one of the park campgrounds for tonight’s camp.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 3: Bungle Bungles (B, L, D)
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We spend a full day exploring the unusual rock formations of the Bungle Bungles mastiff, visiting the unique Frog Hole, the breathtaking Echidna Chasm and the magnificent Cathedral Gorge. We have time for an optional scenic helicopter flight (at own expense) over the Bungles before heading to our overnight bush camp.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 4: Bungle Bungles to El Questro (B, L, D)
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Head back out the bumpy track to the Great Northern Highway, where the smooth sealed road will take us North For another small taste of the Gibb river road and out to the award winning El Questro Station. Here we will hike up Emma Gorge with the reward being a refreshing swim under the droplet waterfall.
Tonight we camp at the old station store area, where you can relax around the campfire or head for the bar and listen to some stories from some of the local legends.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 5: El Questro to Keep River (B, L, D)
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Time for a dip in the warm spring waters of Zebedee before leaving El Questro behind us. Explore Kununurra on your way to Lake Argyle and across the border into the Northern Territory, where there will be one more camp under the stars.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 6: Keep River to Darwin (B, L)
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The last day will take you past Katherine and towards Darwin, There will be time to have a swim and explore Edith falls before the last stretch into Darwin, stopping at a couple more places before arriving late afternoon.
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| Rates (1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010) |
| Fare Type |
A$ |
| Adult |
A$ 945.00 |
| Concession |
A$ 945.00 |
| Child |
A$ 945.00 |
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