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Kimberley Complete Tour

13 Days

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Tour Highlights

  • Mitchell Plateau
  • Lake Kununurra
  • Purnululu National Park
  • Geikie Gorge
  • Gibb River Road

Our most popular tour of the Kimberley, the Kimberley Complete provides a thorough exploration of the region. Discover the gorges of the Gibb River Road, the vibrant Aboriginal culture of the Mitchell Plateau and the spectacular Bungle Bungle domes in Purnululu National Park. Explore Mitchell Falls up close, experience a special guided cruise through Geikie Gorge and enjoy touring Kununurra and the Ord River. It’s no wonder we call this tour the Kimberley Complete.

Included: 12 nights Accommodation,

Not included: Meals, Tips

Accommodation: 3 nights at Mercure Welcome Hotel, 1 night Aurora Alice Springs, 2 nights Outback Pioneer Hotel, 3 nights Hotel Cairns, 3 nights Menzies Hotel

The views from the helicopter were just awesome

Miss K Sibley

Prices:

Standard Tour fr £1895pp

 

Car Hire included

valid for 2010 based on twinshare.

Full Tour Itinerary


Day 1: Broome Prison Tree, Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge

Visit the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be more than 1,500 years old. Then journey on the Gibb River Road, a remote Outback highway, to Windjana Gorge where you’ll see ancient marine fossils embedded in the gorge walls. You may see freshwater crocodiles lazing on the banks of the Lennard River, which runs through the gorge. Continue to Tunnel Creek and wade through the cool waters to view the oasis. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy the wonderfully pristine setting of Imintji Wilderness Camp, Gibb River Road.Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Bell Gorge, Hiking and Swimming

Travel to Bell Gorge, where rugged cliffs surround tiered waterholes. Take a swim below the waterfall which feeds the lower pool or go bird watching. The energetic can choose from a number of hiking opportunities. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Galvans Gorge, Barnett River Gorge, Drysdale River, Marunbabidi

Travel through the heart of Kimberley to Galvans Gorge, where a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole. Inspect the rock art and take a leisurely swim. Continue to Barnett River Gorge, where you can enjoy lunch in a setting of shady gum trees. Then travel north on the Kalumburu Road, heading towards Mitchell Plateau. Ford the Drysdale River and, late this afternoon, arrive at our exclusive overnight Wilderness Camp on the banks of the upper King Edward River. Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy the tranquil, natural setting of Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp, Kalumburu Road Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: King Edward River, Mitchell Plateau, Ungolan Wilderness Camp

Ascending the Mitchell Plateau, explore Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) art galleries and swim in the clear waters at King Edward River Crossing. For the next two nights, stay at our unique permanent wilderness accommodation beside pandanus palm-fringed Camp Creek. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tented cabins with hot showers and toilets at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Mitchell Falls, Gwion (Bradshaw) Art, Scenic Helicopter Flight over the Falls.

Enjoy a full day to discover the beauty of Mitchell Falls, with its magnificent waterfalls and Aboriginal art. When available, local Aboriginal guides will join us for the adventure. Begin with a guided hike to Little Merten Falls to view rarely seen Aboriginal art. Continue on to view Gwion (Bradshaw) art and Big Merten Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls, where you can swim in the pools above the falls and learn of local flora and fauna. We have included a scenic helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to the vehicle (or, if you prefer, hike back with your guide). Longer helicopter flights over the coastline are available at additional expense. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River

Travelling through Livistona palm forests, view galleries of ancient Aboriginal art before saying goodbye to the awe-inspiring scenery of the Mitchell Plateau. Lunch is at a majestic spot alongside the cool waters of the King Edward River, with time for a swim before continuing to our Wilderness Camp. Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay once again at Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp, Kalumburu Road Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Gibb River Road, El Questro Station

Rejoining the Gibb River Road, ford the mighty Durack River, named after the region’s most famous pioneering family. Then cross the Pentecost River into El Questro Station – one million acres in the Kimberley wilderness. After settling into your comfortable accommodation, tonight you will enjoy a delicious dinner at Emma Gorge Resort. Stay: Tented cabins with spacious ensuites at Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 El Questro, Wyndham, Kununurra

Hike into Emma Gorge. Then enjoy some time at leisure to explore El Questro for yourself. Perhaps soak in the hot pools of Zebedee Springs then pay a visit the station township. Head to Wyndham and take in spectacular views of the Cambridge Gulf from Five Rivers Lookout. Then continue to Kununurra, where 8 Day (GKC08) guests depart the tour on arrival. Two Night Stay: Kununurra Country Club Resort Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9 Cruise Ord River and Lake Kununurra

This morning you have some free time to explore Kununurra. Then travel to Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. This afternoon, join a spectacular wildlife cruise on the mighty Ord River. Witness the sunset while cruising Lake Kununurra. Breakfast

Day 10: Echidna Chasm, Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park

Explore this incredible wilderness region that was awarded World Heritage status in 2003. Hike into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular cleft in the rock massif. Two Night Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Stay in tentedcabins with hot showers and toilets at BungleBungle Wilderness Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Cathedral Gorge, Beehive Domes

Hike into Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. Walk among the beehive domes as your guide brings the natural history of the range to life. Enjoy drinks and watch the sun set over the Bungle Bungle Range. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing.

This morning, 12 Day (GKC12) guests depart on a scenic flight to Kununurra. Remaining guests visit Halls Creek and China Wall before heading to Fitzroy Crossing Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy CrossingBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 Geikie Gorge Cruise, Broome

Enjoy the morning cruising Geikie Gorge, where flooding has bleached the limestone walls. Travel to Broome, where the tour concludes Breakfast, Lunch