15 DAY KIMBERLEY CAMPING TOUR

Departing Broome we make our way to Derby, visiting the Norval Art Gallery, 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. Tunnel Creek is 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. Tunnel Creek was the 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. We will walk 750 meters 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 Gorge, our evening destination.

Overnight: Windjana Gorge National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After re-joining the Gibb River Rd we continue north to begin our hike of Bell Gorge. Eroded into the 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 plenty of time to enjoy a beautiful swim to cool down before we continue onto Mt Barnett, our evening destination.

Overnight: Mt Barnett (Manning Gorge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

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

After a leisurely start to the day, the group will hike into another of El Questro’s gorges. If members of the group wish to relax at camp, there is the option for that too. Following lunch, the group will have the afternoon to relax, join an optional Chamberlain Gorge cruise (must be booked at time of booking to avoid disappointment) and catch up on washing.

Overnight: El Questro Wilderness Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner