12 DAY KIMBERLEY CAMPING TOUR
Explore our 12 Day Kimberley Camping Tour.
Dates: Tour Dates: 4/5/23, 16/7/23, 1/8/23, 16/8/23, 31/8/23
Highlights:
- Mitchell Falls helicopter flight
- Windjana Gorge
- Manning Gorge
- Bell Gorge
- Gibb River Road
- Aboriginal rock art
- Galvans Gorge
- Ord River boat cruise to Lake Argyle
- Cockburn Range
- Geikie Gorge boat cruise
- El Questro Wilderness Park (Including Zebedee Springs, El Questro Gorge)
- Tunnel Creek
- Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)
- Optional scenic helicopter flight over Bungle Bungles (please advise when booking)
Inclusions:
- Two accredited and experienced guides
- Support vehile to assist camp setup
- Scenic helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls
- Camping equipment (including bedding)
- All meals as per itinerary
- Ord River boat cruise
- Aboriginal co guided walks
- All park and entrance fees
Not icnluded: Alcohol (BYO), Accommodation pre and post tour, Flights to or from Broome
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Broome to Windjana Gorge
Departing early, we will head towards Derby to see the Boab Prison Tree which is estimated to be over 1000 years old. The following morning tea, we take a short drive to the Mowanjum Aboriginal Art Gallery. This is so you can peruse the exquisite pieces and learn about the traditional art history of this area. Tunnel Creek is our next destination, which flows through a water worn tunnel beneath the limestone of the Napier Range.
This part of the 350-375 million year old Devonian Reef, formed when most of the Kimberley was covered by the sea and gradually exposed as the sea level fell to its present level. It was a hideout for Jandamarra (Pigeon) who led the Aboriginal resistance against the police and pastoralists, until he was tracked down and killed by a police posse in 1897. Additionally, we will walk 750 metres through the tunnel, wading through several permanent pools to the other side of Napier Range. Our next stop is Windjana Gorge, a stunning gorge cut through the Napier Range. This site holds special significance to the local Aboriginal people. The gorge is 3.5 km long and formed by the Lennard River as it winds its way through the Napier Range. There are primeval life forms fossilised within the gorge walls. Isolated pools in the ‘dry’ season, support an abundance of wildlife including freshwater crocodiles, water birds, corellas, and a colony of fruit bats.
We will take a walk up the gorge, before setting up camp at the base of the range.
Overnight: Windjana Gorge National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - Windjana Gorge to Mt Barnett (Manning Gorge)
After re-joining the Gibb River Road, we continue north to begin our hike of Bell Gorge. Eroded into the Wunaamin Miliwundi (previously King Leopold Range), Bell Gorge is one of the most impressive gorges in the Kimberley. Bell Creek cascades down through a series of falls and pools. There is time to enjoy a beautiful early morning swim to cool down before we continue. We then head towards Galvans Gorge for a short walk and swim before stopping at the Barnett River, our evening destination.
Overnight: Manning Gorge Camp Ground
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Mt Barnett (Manning Gorge)
A relaxing day with a hike out to Manning Falls for a swim, returning around lunch time. Following lunch, we take a a short drive to Galvans Gorge, where we enjoy a short walk (1km) and a swim. Returning to Mt Barnett, where we soak in the amazing atmosphere before relaxing around the campfire.
Overnight: Mt Barnett (Manning Gorge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Manning Gorge (Mt Barnett) to Munurru (King Edward River)
Following breakfast, we continue along the infamous Gibb River Road before turning up the Kalumburu Road to Drysdale River Station for fuel and refreshments. The last leg of the day takes us onto the start of the Port Warrender Rd where we explore two magnificent Aboriginal Rock art sites before arriving at our evening destination, Munurru (King Edward River) where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the river.
Overnight: Munurru (King Edward River)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Mitchell Plateau
Today’s drive along the Port Warrender Road will be slow and steady to the Mitchell Plateau. The roads are a good example of 4WD terrain. Departing the camp for the day, we arrive at the Mertens carpark mid-morning where we embark on a short scenic helicopter flight over the Mitchell Plateau and the incredible Mitchell Falls. The scenery is remarkable, and it gives us a great perspective before seeing it on the ground. After exploring the top of the falls, and enjoying a swim, we hike 3.5km back to the carpark, stopping in at some Aboriginal Rock Art along the way. Once we arrive back at the vehicle, we make our way back to camp late afternoon.
Overnight: Munurru (King Edward River)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Munurru (King Edward River) to El Questro
Today is one of our biggest drive days (due to limited overnight options). We make our way back to re-join the Gibb River Road. One of our scheduled stops is to Ellenbrae Station to meet the wonderful hosts and indulge in afternoon tea. Along the way we will be presented with fabulous views of the Kimberley and Cockburn Range. Our journey continues along the Gibb River Road to our evening destination, El Questro Wilderness Park.
Overnight: El Questro Wilderness Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - El Questro
Today we experience the beauty of El Questro Wilderness Park, firstly with a swim in the magnificent Thermal Pools of Zebedee Springs, followed by a 1.2km hike into Emma Gorge, in the heart of the Cockburn Ranges. Following the hike, we enjoy lunch before making our way to sunset drinks and appetizers.
Overnight: El Questro Wilderness Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - El Questro to Kununurra
Following breakfast, we make our way into Kununurra (100km), before joining a ¾ day boat cruise of the Ord River. The tour starts with a scenic coach tour through ‘Durack Country’ to Lake Argyle before it navigates 55km of river between Kununurra and Lake Argyle. You will see an ecological system that has developed from the damming of the Ord River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kununurra (Kimberley Land)
Day 9 - Kununurra to Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)
Our drive today takes us into the magnificent World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles). The Bungle Bungle Range is renowned for its striking orange and grey horizontal banded domes. The distinctive beehive-shaped landforms have been produced by uplift and erosion over the last 20 million years.
In the evening we will watch the sunset behind the Bungle Bungle Ranges, while enjoying a glass of Champagne before returning to our evening campsite.
Overnight: Purnululu (Bungle Bungles)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)
After a leisurely start to the day and breakfast, we explore the northern half of the park, with a hike into Echidna Chasm, Mini Palms and Stonehenge. Our three night stay allows us to explore the park in depth, at a leisurely pace to maximise your experience.
Overnight: Purnululu (Bungle Bungles)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Purnululu National Park to Fitzroy Crossing
Leaving Purnululu we make our way to Halls Creek for morning tea and refreshments. We travel along the Great Northern Highway to Fitzroy Crossing, stopping for lunch and enjoying the views. Our evening destination, the Fitzroy River Lodge, is a beautiful oasis nestled along the banks of the river where you are welcome to take a short evening walk.
Overnight: Fitzroy River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Fitzroy Crossing to Broome
The final day takes you on a boat tour down the Fitzroy River through Geikie Gorge, offering marvellous views and photo opportunities. Please note: A cruise through Geikie Gorge is still to be confirmed for 2024 following the flood damage during the 2023 wet season.
We return to Broome late afternoon and will say farewell after taking you to your pre arranged accommodation.
Overnight: Pre-arranged accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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CAMPING TOUR PRICES
ADULT
from $5,495 pp
PACKAGE DATES
Dates: 4/5/23, 16/7/23, 1/8/23, 16/8/23, 31/8/23 Prices are subject to change without notice.