July 10-24 2012 – 15 days / 14 nights – Darwin to Broome. Optional depart from Kununurra 11 July & SAVE15 day tour-
Experience Darwin to Broome on this 4WD adventure Eco tour via Gibb River Road, Mitchell Falls (2 Nights Mitchell Plateau) Bungle Bungles (2N), El Questro (3N), Kununurra (1N) Home Valley, Faraway Downs area (Australia Movie) Wyndham, 5 Rivers Lookout, Parry Lagoon, Drysdale River Station (1N), Manning Gorge (2N), Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary (1N) Galvan’s, Windjana Gorge (1N), Tunnel Creek & remote Aboriginal art sites & art centres, Broome 1N. Code KDB15July 10-24 2012 – 15 days / 14 nights – Broome to Broome. Optional depart from Kununurra 11 July & SAVE
15 day tour- Experience Darwin to Broome on this 4WD adventure Eco tour via Gibb River Road, Mitchell Falls (2 Nights Mitchell Plateau) Bungle Bungles (2N), El Questro (3N), Kununurra (1N) Home Valley, Faraway Downs area (Australia Movie) Wyndham, 5 Rivers Lookout, Parry Lagoon, Drysdale River Station (1N), Manning Gorge (2N), Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary (1N) Galvan’s, Windjana Gorge (1N), Tunnel Creek & remote Aboriginal art sites & art centres, Broome 1N. Code KBB 15
July 3-10, 2012 – 8 Days / 7 Nights – Darwin to Broome – with Mowanjum Festival
8 day tour – As below . Includes Gibb River Road, Kununurra (1N), El Questro (2N), Home Valley Station, Faraway Downs area (Australia Movie), Wyndham, 5 Rivers Lookout, Parry Lagoon, Manning Gorge (1N), Galvan’s, Windjana Gorge (1N), Tunnel Creek & remote Aboriginal art sites & art centres, Derby 1N (for Mowanjum Festival), Broome 1N. Visit to Bungle Bungles available as fly in or fly over options. Please Ask. Code KDB8
August 8-18, 2012 11 days / 10 nights Broome to Darwin (or Kununurra) Tour Code KBD11
11 day tour – Broome to Darwin (or Kununurra) Tunnel Creek, Windjana, Galvins, Manning Gorges, Mitchell Falls, Meet with Elders, El Questro, Bungle Bungles, Gibb River Rd, Wyndham, Parry Lagoon Tour Code KBD11 Book Tour
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Top End Traverse Kimberley Tours – Darwin to Broome or Broome to Darwin
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Scenic Flights included at Mitchell Falls and optional at Bungle Bungles (15 days tour)
Wrap up the Top End – Combine spectacular Kimberley scenery with Top End treats. Experience incredible rock art galleries – learn about Aboriginal culture, lore, men and women’s business, spirituality, bush medicines and food, language and history, ceremony, song and dance. Enriching and fulfilling experiences in the land of the world’s longest surviving culture. Visit specialWandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) Aboriginal rock art sites. A unique opportunity to learn ancient wisdom, recreating community and nature. Enriching and fulfilling experiences with the world’s longest surviving culture.
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8 days / 7 nights Darwin (or Kununurra) to Broome
3-10 July 2012 – Depart from Kununurra 4 July & SAVE
15 days / 14 nights Darwin (or Kununurra) to Broome
10-24 July 2012 – Depart from Kununurra 11 July & SAVE Enjoy time in Kununurra for arts bargains or shopping. Optional overnight & Ord River or Lake Argyle cruise. Tour code KDB1311 days / 10 nights Broome to Darwin (or Kununurra)
August 8-18, 2012 Tour Code KBD11
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Darwin to Broome – 8 day Kimberley Tour with Mowanjum Festival
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| Cockburn Range at Pentecost River – Kimberley |
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Day 1 – Overland to Kununurra departing from Darwin at 700 am (fly to Kununurra options available). Travel via the Stuart Highway via Adelaide River, and Katherine, the NT’s 3rd largest town. We turn west on the Victoria Highway (part of the Savannah Way) and pass through rich cattle country and spectacular rugged mountain landscapes through Gregory National Park to Victoria River and Timber Creek. Enjoy views of the Stokes Range. We travel to cross the NT/WA state border and arrive in Kununurra for overnight.
Day 2 – Time to look around Kununurra, and check out the fabulous art galleries displaying local works. Depart for El Questro, a million acres of spectacular Kimberley scenery, rivers and gorges. Its here that the movie Australia was filmed, nestled under the Cockburn Ranges. This morning soak up the relaxing Zebedee hot springs, before a cruise in the Chamberlain River Gorge and viewing from Pigeon Lookout over the Pentecost River. Overnight at El Questro. BL. Late afternoon relax by the river at our El Questro Station homestead riverside camp (2 nights) BLD
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Remote Wandjina Rock Art |
Day 3 – Explore more of the El Questro treats including morning El Questro Gorge walk, and Moonshine Gorge, Afternoon free time to relax by the river, or choose optional activities including local walks, scenic flights, horse riding or 4WD tours. BL Dinner at ELQ.
Day 4 – Today we journey the the scenic and spectacular Gibb River Road via Cockburn Range, to cross the mighty Pentecost River and view from a high vantage point. We stop to view some Aboriginal rock art including Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gion Gion) rock art. Enjoy a break at a bird lovers billabong. We visit Home Valley Station, some fabulous Aboriginal rock art and Mt Barnett Roadhouse and enjoy more rock art and stories. Arrive to relax or be creative by the beautiful swimming hole at our campsite at Manning Gorge. Here we can meet some of the local Ngarinyin Aboriginal people for some time together , and hear insights into the dreamtime and local culture. BLD
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Bungle Bungles Echidna Gorge |
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| Day 5 – Enjoy an early morning swim in the adjacent Manning Gorge waterhole, then first stop this morning, we take a short walk off the road to Galvan’s Gorge for more rock art, great scenery and good swimming and photos too! Potential for optional flight over the unique and nearby Spider Crater. We travel on via Imitji Aboriginal community before an afternoon walk inWindjana Gorge with the abundant wildlife and numerous freshwater crocodiles in this eerie, ancient seabed environment.Overnight Windjana Gorge. BLD |
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| Day 6 – Enjoy an early morning walk in Windjana Gorge before we travel the scenic and short distance to nearby Tunnel Creek, where we walk through this 600 m long underground river system to a hidden waterhole. Our day includes a tasty picnic lunch and optional swim in the waterhole before we call in to the new Mowanjum Art Centre (meet the artists, opportunity to buy art from source) at the Mowanjum Aboriginal Community. We visit Derby and the wharf with the 30ft (10 m) tides on the southern shores of King Sound. Tonight is the famous Mowanjum Festival, a showcase of local Aboriginal culture at the Mowanjum Community, and new Wandjina Art Centre. Its the official opening too – so a big night not to be missed. We see the festival highlights and take time to view the many new artworks (and some bargains too) on display, created for the festival. Overnight in Derby BLD
Day 7 – Today we see some of the biggest and oldest Boabs in the Kimberley, including the infamous Prison Tree near Derby.We arrive Broome around midday and take lunch at our comfy campsite. Time for a look at some Broome highlights, a swim at Cable Beach and snacks on the beach at sunset over looking the Indian Ocean. Here you can also take an optional camel ride. After tasty treats on Cable Beach, we enjoy a meal at a local restaurant before overnight in Broome at our Cable Beach base.BLD
Day 8 – Celebrate with a morning swim and breakfast at Cable Beach before flights home, or options include a scenic flight to the Horizontal Waterfalls or visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm, or simply shop or relax in Broome’s balmy climate. Tour ends after breakfast at 10 am. If you wish store your gear with us to enjoy the day before flights home or alternate destinations or consider travelling with us to Alice Springs via the Tanami Track, Wolfe Creek Crater and art centres. B
Inclusions
- Optional Scenic Flight over Bungle Bungles on 8 day trip
- 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
- All accommodation, including last night in Broome
- Special time with elders for women’s business / men’s business and kids business.
- Delicious meals as shown , including vegetarian optional. Celebration dinner at journey end.
- All camping gear which is modern and easy to use.
- Optional accommodation upgrades in some locations
- Comfortable sleeping options (self inflating mattress or stretcher). Bring your bedding or available from us.
- 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.
- A knowing that you are co-creating Australia’s future.
- You – and Your involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine
Exclusions
- 1 dinner at El Questro (others included) & Kununurra restaurant.
- Alcohol
- Accommodation upgrades if required. Available at El Questro, Derby, Broome
- Flights to and from departure points
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Depart Darwin (or Kununurra) to Broome via Gibb River Rd, Mitchell Falls, El Questro, Bungle Bungles, Geike Gorge, Manning Gorge, Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary. 15 Days/14 Nights 10-24 July 2012 Code KBM15 $5,875
Kimberley Traverse – 8 days
With Mowanjum Festival – Depart Darwin (or Kununurra) to Broome via Gibb River Rd, Mitchell Falls, El Questro (2N), Geike Gorge, Manning Gorge, excludes Mornington Sanctuary & Bungles (Fly in option available). 8 Days / 7 Nights 3-10 July 2012 Code KDB8 $3,800
Book by January 26 & SAVE up to $ 300
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Darwin to Broome Tour or see Broome to Darwin Kimberley Tours
15 Days / 14 Nights – 10-24 July 2012 – $5,875 per person. Concession rates available. Single supplement $ 282
8 Days / 7 Nights – 3-10 July 2012 – $ 3,800 per person. Concession rates available. Single supplement $ 255
Available optional scenic flightsSAVE Up to $300 on early bookings |
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