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9 Day Darwin to Broome via the Bungle Bungles & the Gibb River Rd
Experience the best that the Kimberley has to offer. The Bungle Bungles World Heritage Area, Lake Argyle and the gorges of the Gibb River Road are but a few of the magnificent highlights of this must see area for any visitor to Australia.
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2500 km |
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B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner |
| Departures: |
- Sunday
Departure Time: 06:30 AM
Return Time: 05:30 PM
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| Highlights: |
- Aboriginal Culture
- Bell Gorge & King Leopold Ranges
- Bungle Bungle Ranges
- Echidna Chasm & Cathedral Gorge
- El Questro Wilderness Park
- Gibb River Road
- Optional Bungle Helicopter Flight
- Optional Bungles Scenic Flight
- Travel the full length of the Gibb River Road
- Tunnel Creek & Windjana Gorge
- Windjana Gorge
- 4WD Vehicle
- Canyoning
- Entry fees and meals as indicated
- Hiking
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| Validity: |
From 1st April 2009 until 31st March 2010
Season:
2009-2010
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| Day 1: Darwin to Victoria River (L, D)
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We begin our adventure travelling south down “The Track“ (Stuart Hwy) to Edith Falls where we break for a refreshing swim and some time to get to know each other. Travelling further south we have a short stop at Katherine Gorge before heading west towards the Western Australian wilderness. We set up camp beside the Victoria River for our first night together. Overnight bush camp.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 2: Victoria River to Kununurra (B, L, D)
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Up early this morning as we cross the border into Western Australia. We visit the largest man made lake in Australia - Lake Argyle and explore the area before heading for the capital of the north – Kununurra and our overnight campsite.
Accommodation: Caravan Park
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| Day 3: Kununurra to the Bungle Bungles (B, L, D)
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Explore Kununurra, the town of the Ord River Scheme and the scenic Hidden Valley National Park. Then sit back and admire the awesome views of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. Next it’s time to buckle up and hold on for the challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our camp.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 4: 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 5: Bungle Bungles to El Questro (B, L, D)
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Leaving the Bungle Bungle we take a short break at Turkey Creek before travelling onto Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout. Overnight camp at El Questro.
Accommodation: Caravan Park
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| Day 6: Gibb River Rd and Gorges (B, L, D)
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We tackle the punishing Gibb River Road stopping to take a walk in the beautiful Cockburn Range and swim under the waterfall in Emma Gorge. We cross the Pentecost River and travel through the spectacular ranges before heading to our overnight bush camp.
Accommodation: Bush Camp
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| Day 7: Gibb River Rd and Gorges (B, L, D)
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A great day of swimming and hiking as we explore some of the Kimberley’s striking gorges - maybe Barnett, Manning, Adcock or Galvans depending on the time of year. Overnight bush camp.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 8: King Leopold Range to Windjana (B, L, D)
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We enjoy an early hike and swim at Bell or Leonard Gorge before experiencing the splendour of the King Leopold Range travelling to Windjana Gorge. After lunch, we wade through the icy waters of the mysterious Tunnel Creek to explore the incredible limestone formations. We camp overnight at Windjana Gorge National Park.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 9: Windjana Gorge to Broome (B, L)
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We view the abundant wildlife of Windjana Gorge including freshwater crocodiles and explore the 350 million year old fossilised reef wall rising 90 metres above the riverbed. Then we head for Derby, visiting the famous Boab Prison Tree before continuing on to Broome for sunset on beautiful Cable Beach.
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| Rates (1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010) |
| Fare Type |
A$ |
| Adult |
A$ 1795.00 |
| Concession |
A$ 1795.00 |
| Child |
A$ 1795.00 |
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