Kimberley Kununurra to Broome via Gibb River Road 10 Day Tour
This Kimberley Kununurra to Broome Tour via Bungle Bungles, El Questro, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek & Fitzroy Crossing with Geikie Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River, plus Imitji, King Leopold Ranges, Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Mt Barnett, Zebedee Hot Springs, Bungle Bungles Catherdral & Echidna Chasm walks & optional heli flight. This is an opportunity to connect deeply with these stunning landscapes, and to meet Aboriginal elders and artists, visit Wandjina and Bradshaw rock art sites, swim in pristine waterholes on this Gibb River Road on this fully accommodated 4WD tour.
Day 1 – Depart Darwin by Qantas or Air North flight to arrive Kununurra to approximately 1530. Airport pickup and check in to Kununurra Country Club Resort. D
Day 2 – Enjoy a tour of Kununurra to check out the extensive Aboriginal Art gallery, drive through some of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, and visit the Sandalwood factory and plantations. Kununurra is a prosperous productive centre of mining, agriculture, tourism and Aboriginal art. We head south down the Great Northern Highway / Savannah Way to Purnululu National Park and overnight at the Bungle Bungles Wilderness Lodge – BLD
Day 3 – Today we drive amongst the Bee Hive domes as we enter the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park to marvel at this high energy amazing orange and black striped beehive landscape formed by giant river systems. Walk the spectacular Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek. After lunch a walk in Echidna Gorge. Optional scenic helicopter flights also available approx $280 for 18 minutes – fantastic. Please ask – pre-booking recommended. Overnight at Bungle Bungles Wilderness Lodge. BLD
Day 4 – We farewell the Bungle Bungles today and stop at Turkey Creek and the Warmun Aboriginal Art Centre – where Rover Thomas and numerous other famous Aboriginal artists emerged. Here you can view the latest works, meet the artists and find some bargain art. After Turkey Creek, we travel through spectacular rugged granite mountain ranges past the Argyle Diamond Mine for El Questro Resort. On the way we visit Five Rivers Lookout overlooking the spectacular Cambridge Gulf and Wyndham. We also visit Parry’s Lagoon for the rich wetlands bird life including Jabirus and Brolgas. We then join the Gibb River Rd, to arrive at El Questro Emma Gorge resort for a late afternoon relax at the resort. El Questro is a million acres of spectacular Kimberley scenery, mountains, rivers and gorges. Dinner at ELQ restaurant own expense. BL Overnight at El Questro
Day 5 – El Questro is a million acres of spectacular Kimberley scenery, rivers and gorges. Here is where the movie Australia was filmed, nestled under the Cockburn Ranges. This morning soak up the relaxing Zebedee hot springs, enjoy a walk in spectacular Emma Gorge or alternative El Questro or Amelia Gorge, before a cruise on the Chamberlain River Gorge and viewing from Pigeon Lookout over the Pentecost River. Overnight at El Questro. BLD.
Day 6 – Today we journey the scenic and spectacular Gibb River Road via Cockburn Range, to cross the mighty Pentecost River and view this ancient sweeping river and landscape from a high vantage point. Enjoy the Durack River and as we head south, cross the Hann and Barnett Rivers, to Mt Barnett Roadhouse, then visit Manning Gorge waterhole. This is one of the gems of the Kimberley, for a swim and play and relax, with more rock art on show here. Later Enjoy picturesque Galvans Gorge with more Wandjina rock art, great scenery and good swimming and photos too! We travel through spectacular Kimberley woodlands and river crossings View Aboriginal rock art including Wandjina and Bradshaw’s (Gwion Gwion). Overnight Imitji / Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge BLD
Day 7 – We drive through the King Leopold Conservation Park (great views at lookouts) via Inglis Gap then through unique geology and the Napier Range at Queen Victoria Pass. Take in the mystical Windjana Gorge and a walk through the gorge at this special creation “waterhole”. Here is abundant wildlife and numerous freshwater crocodiles in this eerie, ancient seabed environment.
We drive alongside the Devonian Reef /Napier Range to Tunnel Creek National Park with its many boab trees and picturesque complex shapes to Tunnel Creek. Here we don torches and shorts to wade through this incredible underground river system full of active stalagmites and stalactites and even an underground spring. This is where the Aboriginal freedom fighter Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance was centred in the 1890s, depicted in 2 novels and recent stage production. After our walk in the shady and refreshing underground system, we follow the boab clad ranges and then cross through them again, to travel through sweeping Kimberley grasslands and cattle country to cross the flood plains of the Fitzroy River. Check in at our accommodation at Fitzroy River Resort before a relaxing night and tasty evening meal, with a chance to meet some of the locals. BLD
Day 8 – After breakfast enjoy a relaxing Darngku Geike Gorge river cruise on the vast Fitzroy River, and marvel at the high cliffs, annual flood records, stunning wildlife and river tales from our knowledgeable local guide. There is time to check out the local Aboriginal Art Centre and take a look around Fitzroy Crossing which is an education and supply centre for surrounding cattle stations and Aboriginal communities. After a morning cuppa, our journey continues via Derby to visit the Mowanjum Aboriginal Art Centre (opportunity to meet artists, learn and buy from source) at Mowanjum Aboriginal Community and then Derby highlights including the Derby wharf (10 metre / 30 ft. tides!) on King Sound. Depart Derby for Broome to arrive late afternoon to enjoy sunset at Cable Beach over the Indian Ocean. Accommodation at Mercure Broome or Moonlight Bay Suites
Days 9 and 10 – Add 1 or 2 extra nights to celebrate with a morning swim and/ or breakfast at Cable Beach. Just relax for a day or 2 – there is plenty to do – Broome options include a scenic flight to the awesome Horizontal Waterfalls or visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Malcolm Douglas Wildlife Park, Broome Bird Observatory or simply shop or relax in Broome’s balmy climate. Accommodation at Mercure Broome or Moonlight Bay Suites or similar
Inclusions for Kimberley Kununurra to Broome 10 Day Tour
- Bungle Bungles tour and walk in to Cathedral & Piccaninny Creek + Echidna Chasm
- Cruise Chamberlain River Gorge at El Questro & Geike Gorge at Fitzroy Crossing
- Aboriginal rock art sites– Wandjina, Bradshaw, Gwion Gwion
- Professional and experienced driver / guide
- 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 options.
- Accommodated sleeping in hotels or permanent safari camps in Bungles and Gibb River Road
- All World Heritage and National Park entry and accommodation fees
- Aboriginal Art community visits for “direct from artist” purchases
Exclusions
- 2 dinners own purchase in restaurants, Alcohol
- Accommodation upgrades if required. Available most nights if pre booked
- Flights to and from departure points
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