Kimberley Broome to Kununurra via Gibb River Rd El Questro Manning Gorge Bungle Bungles 7 days

Kimberley Broome to Kununurra via Gibb River Road – 8 days/7 nights with Home Valley Station & Mt Barnett. Extension options also available to Darwin. If departing Darwin tour via Katherine, Kununurra, (alternatively from Broome via Fitzroy Crossing & Halls Creek) to Bungles Bungles, El Questro, Zebedee Hot Springs, Galvans Gorge, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Cable Beach, Broome.  Opportunity to meet Aboriginal elders & Aboriginal artists,visit Wandjina and Bradshaw / Gwion Gwion rock art sites, swim in pristine waterholes on this Gibb River Rd by 4WD tour, Fully Accommodated (upgrade required) or camping options

Kimberley Broome to Kununurra Bungle Bungles Tour 7 Days

Includes –

• Broome to Kununurra - or Darwin extension option (extra cost).
• 2 Cruises – Geike Gorge & Chamberlain River
• El Questro, Bungles walks & Gibb River Rd
• Mitchell Falls flight option with optional walk to Merton & Mitchell Falls
• Accommodated (see extras at booking link) or Comfy Camping with all bedding, full height tents, self inflating mattresses or stretchers
• Bungle Bungles Domes walk to Cathedral Gorge and Picanniny Creek
• El Questro, Zebedee Hot Springs Emma Gorge, Cockburn Range, Jackaroos waterhole
• Pentecost River, Hann, Durack, Fitzroy River crossings
• Cattle Stations of Home Valley, Mt Barnett, El Questro, Ellenbrae Station, Mt House and more
• Galvans & Windjana Gorges, Tunnel Creek walks / swims, Jandamarra story, Fitzroy Crossing
• Aboriginal artists, Wandjina & Gwion rock art sites.

Kimberley Broome Darwin via Kununurra Bungle Bungles Tour 8 Days

–  Itinerary –

Day 1 – Depart from Broome travelling through vast Savannah grasslands to Willare on the Fitzroy River. We visit the culturally significant Prison Boab Tree and Mowanjum Aboriginal Art Centre and Derby township. Heading east on the Savannah Way we arrive at Fitzroy Crossing which is an education and supply centre for surrounding cattle stations and Aboriginal communities. Its then a short drive to Geike Gorge for a 1 hour sunset cruise on the mighty Fitzroy River through the Devonian Reef. Overnight at Fitzroy Crossing. Dinner own purchase at restaurant LD

Day 2 – We drive through the Devonian Reef / Napier Range to Tunnel Creek, well hidden in the fascinating geology of this limestone reef with its many boab trees and picturesque complex shapes. This is where the Aboriginal freedom fighter Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance was centred in the 1890s, depicted in 2 novels and a recent stage production. Here we can don torches and shorts to wade through this incredible underground river system full of stalagmites and stalactites and even an under ground spring. Alternatively take a short walk in the shady and refreshing surrounding area by the creek that feeds the underground water system. Travelling on we follow the range and cross through them again, to arrive for lunch and a short walk in Windjana Gorge National Park with abundant wildlife and numerous freshwater crocodiles in this eerie, ancient seabed environment – where the mega fauna roamed.

Driving on now on the Gibb River Road, we cross the Lennard River and pass through the ancient Devonian era Napier Range at Queen Victoria Pass.  Our tour then climbs the King Leopold Ranges and we travel through the picturesque Inglis Gap and King Leopold Conservation Park. This is spectacular mountain country with impressive views over the ranges and vast woodlands and plains. We travel through spectacular Kimberley woodlands and river crossings before the Imitji Aboriginal Community and store. Here we have unique Aboriginal artwork and one of the few real coffees your can find on the Gibb (except our BYO). Overnight Imitji operated by the nearby Aboriginal community.

Day 3  - We are deep in the Kimberley now, and time for a walk down to stunning Bell Gorge and Silent Grove for a swim and admire one of the highest accessible waterfalls. After this we head to enjoy a swim and relax at the easy to access and picturesque Galvans Gorge with Wandjina rock art, great scenery and good swimming and photos too, before arrival at Manning Gorge water hole campground or if accommodated, Mt Barnett Roadhouse for overnight. BLD

Day 4 – Enjoy great swimming in this large picturesque and safe waterhole surrounded by large paperbark trees. A 3 hour return walk to Manning Gorge Falls is also available for active walkers. We continue on the Gibb River road crossing the Hann River, and travelling through Ellenbrae and Home Valley stations. At the Durack River crossing we enjoy a stop on the river bank then traverse several more small water crossings to the mighty Pentecost River and view the stunning Cockburn Range from a high vantage point. Overnight El Questro. BLD dinner own cost in restaurant

Day 5 – An optional 2 hours return walk up Emma Gorge (or alternative gorge) to a waterfall is available or simply relax among the boabs and comforts of the resort.  This morning enjoy the Zebedee Hot springs nestled in the Livingstonia Palms against 1.8 Billion year old King Leopold sandstone escarpments. Warm water flows from here and the springs are a delight for reflecting the journey and relaxing in the true Kimberley way. Enjoy lunch by Jackaroos waterhole,then an afternoon swim in the Pentecost River at the resort, before a cruise 1.5 hr in the Chamberlain River Gorge. After the cruise we take a steep 4WD track to the sunset view over the ranges at Pigeon Lookout overlooking the Pentecost River. BL Dinner own expense in station restaurant. Overnight El Questro

Day 6 – Departing El Questro we travel the top end of the Gibb River Road then to the Bungle Bungles (Purnululu National Park) for an afternoon drive vewing the domes, then a walk in Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek where you will be surrounded by the Beehive Domes for which the park is so famous. Arrival into the gorge displays a magnificent amphitheatre designed by nature at its best. Relax in this shaded area before returning on your walk to rejoin the 4WD, then sunset viewing of the Bungle Bungles Ranges. Optional scenic helicopter flights available – 18-30 mins from approx $300). Overnight camp or accommodation option in Bungle Bungles BLD

Day 7 – This morning we head to the northern end of the National Park to Echidna Chasm for the easy to moderate, 2 km, 1.5 hour return walk up a rocky creek bed, then through a narrow chasm with some large boulders to be scrambled over. Spectacular surrounds and experience.

Departing Purnululu we travel north through Turkey Creek and Warmun (Aboriginal Art centre) via Lissadell cattle station, the ancient Ragged Ranges and the Argyle Diamond Mine.We arrive in Kununurra approx. 5pm for the evening stop by Lake Kununurra at our campsite for the night, or optional adjacent accommodation.  Overnight in Kununurra. BLD.

Day 8 - Tour completes at 10am after breakfast

Options for Day 8 - Options include Ord River jetboat cruise to Lake Argyle. If extending to Darwin this is at extra cost - Three options are 1. Fly to Darwin option approximately $300 with Qantas, Air North or Nexus Air. Or 2, depart Kununurra with Greyhound coach. or 3 - Depart with Spirit Safaris 4WD is available on some dates as follows - Depart 7am via spectacular Victoria River mountain landscapes, travelling savannah cattle country, then Timber Creek.  Here we climb the escapement for an expansive view over the Victoria River and learn of the Nackaroos, the “Northern Force” that scouted the region on horseback protecting Australia’s coastal border during World War II. We stop at the Durack Monument, Victoria River Roadhouse then on to Katherine hot springs for a dip – time permitting. Then on to the Stuart Highway for the last 300 km run into Darwin, arriving approximately 7pm BL Optional flights to several major Australian cities which depart Darwin late evening/ early am.

Options to extend time in Kununurra for Mitchell Falls flight day or Lake Argyle cruise day

Kimberley Broome Darwin via Kununurra Bungle Bungles Tour 7 Days

Inclusions

• Broome to Darwin or Kununurra
• 2 Cruises, El Questro, Bungles walks & Gibb River Rd
• Mitchell Falls flight option with an optional walk to Merton & Mitchell Falls
• Accommodated  optional extra or Comfy Camping – full height tents, self inflating mattresses or stretchers
• Bungle Bungles Domes walk to Cathedral Gorge and Piccanniny Creek
• El Questro, Zebedee Hot Springs Emma Gorge, Cockburn Range, Jackaroos waterhole
• Pentecost River, Hann, Durack, Fitzroy River crossings
• Cattle Stations of Home Valley, Mt Barnett, El Questro, Ellenbrae, Mt House, Lissadell, Mabel Downs and more
• Galvans & Windjana Gorges, Tunnel Creek walks / swims, Jandamarra story, Fitzroy Crossing
• Aboriginal artists, Wandjina & Gwion rock art sites.
• Professional and experienced driver / guides Long established relationships with local Aboriginal people enriches experiences
• Access to remote areas and rock art sites unreachable by most tour vehicles
• Delicious meals as shown , including vegetarian optional. Celebration dinner at journey end.
• All World Heritage and National Park entry and accommodation fees
• Aboriginal Art community visits for “direct from artist” purchases
• Contributions of tour price supports Outback Kids and nature care programs.
• You – and Your involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine

Exclusions for Kimberley Broome to Kununurra Bungle Bungles Tour 8 Days

• 2 dinners own purchase in restaurant. Alcohol
• Accommodation upgrades if required. Available at most locations if prebooked
• Flights to and from departure points