Kimberley Explorer

Tour Code: awa-cgkd

Highlights

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

  • Visit remarkable Tunnel Creek
  • Overnight at scenic Windjana Gorge
  • Travel on the remote Gibb River Road
  • Explore the spectacular gorges of the Kimberley
  • Enjoy 2 nights at El Questro Wilderness Park
  • Take a guided walk into Emma Gorge
  • Visit the Durack Homestead
  • Enjoy a wildlife cruise on Lake Argyle
  • Cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge
  • See waterfalls at Litchfield National Park
  • Discover Kakadu National Park
  • See prolific birdlife on Yellow Water Billabong
  • Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
  • View Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and Nourlangie Rock
  • Cruise on the East Alligator River

CAMPING HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS & MAXIMUM 39 PASSENGERS

Transportation

  • Tour by luxury coach, with fully equipped safari trailer, air-conditioned, restroom facilities, reclining seats with seatbelts and large panoramic tinted windows

Professionally Escorted

  •    Discover Australia with our experienced professional Tour Director, Tour Driver and Safari Cook (Days 1 - 8)

Accommodation

  • Camp in scenic locations and enjoy comfortable hotel stays
  • Wilderness bush camp experiences

Dining Inclusions

  • Full Breakfasts (9) (B)
  • Lunches (9) (L)
  • Friendly get together at happy hour
  • Delicious two course dinners (7) (D)

Plus

  • Welcome Drink
  • Complimentary sleeping bag
  • Complimentary Camping Essentials Kit
  • All purpose travel bag and map
  • Airport transfers included
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Itinerary

Day 1 Fri: Windjana Gorge

Depart Broome at 8.00am. Travel to the port of Derby, situated on the edge of the King Sound. Visit the famous Boab Prison Tree, used by the first police as an overnight holding cell. Inspect the unusual formation at Tunnel Creek, where a stream flows through a natural subterranean passage in the ranges (conditions permitting). Continue to Windjana Gorge, with its tall black cliffs, for overnight camp. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink.

Bush Camp: Windjana Gorge. (LD)

Day 2 Sat: Kimberley Gorges

Take an early morning walk through impressive Windjana Gorge. Cross the King Leopold Range and travel along the Gibb River Road. Explore a gorge, with time for a refreshing swim.

Bush Camp: Manning Gorge Area. (BLD)

Day 3 Sun: El Questro    

Journey through some of the most rugged terrain of the Kimberley.Pass gorges, creeks and waterholes, crossing many riverbeds includingthe Durack River, on our way to the outback cattle station of El Questro Wilderness Park, spanning overone million acres.

Camp: El Questro Wilderness Park,2 nights. (BLD)

Day 4 Mon: El Questro

Today is free for you to exploreEl Questro Wilderness Park. Select from a number of optional tours such as scenic helicopter flights, horse riding or a cruise on the Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole abounded by tropical vegetation. Alternatively, you may prefer to simply relax and soak up the magical atmosphere of El Questro Wilderness Park. (BLD)

Day 5 Tue: Kununurra

Enjoy a guided walk through Emma Gorge this morning, where you will be rewarded with a refreshing swim in the waterhole. Later, take in the superb scenery of the Cockburn Range en route to the township of Kununurra.

Camp: Kununurra, 2 nights. (BLD)

Day 6 Wed: Lake Argyle

Tour the Kununurra region, visiting the Durack Homestead and enjoy a wildlife spotting cruise on man-made Lake Argyle. (BD)

Day 7 Thu: Katherine

Depart Kununurra and travel across the Northern Territory border to Katherine. Enjoy a late afternoon cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge.

Camp: Katherine. (BLD)

Day 8 Fri: Litchfield – Darwin

This morning travel via the gold mining town Pine Creek to Adelaide River. Visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a site dedicated to the World War II air raids on Darwin. Continue along the Stuart Highway to the tropical haven of Litchfield National Park. Time will be available for you to relax and experience the wonder of the surroundings, before continuing to Darwin.

Accommodation: Mirambeena Resort, Darwin. (BL)

INDEPENDENT TOURING DAYS 9 - 11

Day 9 Sat: Kakadu National Park

Join your local Driver/Guide this morning. Travel via the Adelaide River into Kakadu National Park. View Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock, cruise famous Yellow Water Billabong and visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Accommodation: Kakadu Resort. (BL)

Day 10 Sun: Arnhem Land

This morning travel to Ubirr where you will have the chance to climb to the top and view ancient Aboriginal rock art, believed to be 20,000 years old.

Enjoy the relaxing Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River. View crocodiles and wonderful birdlife. Special permission has been obtained for an included visit to Arnhem Land. This afternoon inspect the Bowali Visitor Centre. Return to Darwin.

Accommodation: Mirambeena Resort, Darwin. (L)

Day 11 Mon: Depart Darwin

You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime). (B)

Kimberley Options

Enjoy a Bungle Bungle & Argyle Diamond Mine tour or full day 4WD adventure to the Bungle Bungles. Please request at time of booking. Conditions apply, subject to minimum numbers.

Aboriginal Cultural Experience

Symbol denotes INCLUDED

Bungle Bungle Options

Scenic flight available today. Please enquire for details.
The Ghan

Clients may choose to add a journey aboard The Ghan to the end of this tour. See specials page for details. Please enquire for price.

Prices & Dates

11 Days from $1895

DEPARTURES

Broome to Darwin CGKD
2004
Start End
$1895
May 28 Jun 07
Jun 25 Jul 05
Jul 23 Aug 02
Aug 20 Aug 30
Sep 17 Sep 27

Prices (AUD) – Land Content Only

Single Supplement   $285
Child 15 years & under Save $380
Frequent Traveller Save $95
Friendly Fours Save $95
Concession Card Holders Save $45

Airfares not included in tour price