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9 Day 4WD Broome to Darwin via Gibb River Rd & Bungle Bungles Adventure
The complete trip through the Kimberleys taking in all the sights in Western Australia's far north. A journey not to be missed by any serious independent traveller.
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2500 km |
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B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner |
| Departures: |
- Wednesday
- Saturday
Departure Time: 06:30 AM
Return Time: 05:30 PM
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| Highlights: |
- Aboriginal Culture
- Bell Gorge & King Leopold Ranges
- Boab Prison Tree
- Bungle Bungle Ranges
- Echidna Chasm & Cathedral Gorge
- El Questro Wilderness Park
- Gibb River Road
- Hike & Swim at Bell Gorge
- Lake Argyle
- Optional Bungle Helicopter Flight
- Optional Bungles Scenic Flight
- Ord River Cruise & Lake Argyle
- Outback Station accommodation
- 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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From 1st April 2009 until 31st March 2010
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2009-2010
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Aditional Booking Information:
Departure Point: Tour departs from Cable Beach Backpackers (Sanctuary Rd, Cable Beach) at 6.30am. Please call (08) 9414 8423 to confirm pickup point and time. Please arrive at departure point or pickup point 15mins prior to departure.
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| Day 1: Broome to Windjana Gorge (L, D)
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After leaving Broome we stop briefly at Willare Bridge to gaze in awe at the size of this river and the amount of water that flows in the mighty Fitzroy River during the wet season, continuing on we leave the bitumen behind as we head for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre tunnel that passes under the Napier range rich in bush-ranger history: just ask your guide for the true story.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 2: Windjana Gorge to Manning Gorge (B, L, D)
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After spending a few pleasant hours exploring Windjana Gorge with its abundance of freshwater crocodiles it’s time to hit the track again as we travel along the famous Gibb River road to Manning Gorge and to watch the sunset over the Barnett Range.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 3: 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: Bush Camp
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| Day 4: Gibb River Rd to El Questro (B, L, D)
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We continue along the rugged Gibb River Road, travelling through some ancient and spectacular country before crossing the Pentecost River and heading to the famous El Questro Station. We walk into the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge before retiring for the night.
Accommodation: Caravan Park
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| Day 5: El Questro to the Bungle Bungles (B, L, D)
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Today sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. We take a challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our overnight camp.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 6: 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 7: Bungle Bungles to Kununurra (B, L, D)
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This morning we engage 4WD to wind our way out of the Bungle-Bungles before heading to the capital of the North - Kununurra. This afternoon we explore Hidden Valley – just a stones throw from Kununurra township. Tonight you may have the luxury of a shower!!
Accommodation: Caravan Park
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| Day 8: Kununurra to Victoria River (B, L, D)
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This morning we drive out to Lake Argyle and the Ord River Dam. Time to take in the magnificent expanse of the largest man made lake in Australia. This afternoon we cross the border into the Northern Territory. Time permitting we may have a look in at the Keep River National Park before heading to our camp on the Victoria River.
Accommodation: Campground
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| Day 9: Victoria River to Darwin (B, L)
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We begin our final leg this morning with the short leg to Katherine where we have a brief visit to Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge. Heading north now we stop at Edith Falls for a final refreshing and relaxing swim before heading into Darwin where sadly we farewell our new found friends.
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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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