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DAY 1: Broome - Windjana
Gorge
(0700) We depart Broome and travel via the
Derby Prison Tree for a short visit. We now
leave the bitumen behind us as we enter the
Gibb River Road, almost instantly we can feel
the remoteness. A walk up Windjana Gorge this
afternoon is sure to impress. The area is rich
in aboriginal culture and your guide will tell
you about the "outlaw" Jandamurra, the Bunaba
people and the battle of Devils Pass.
Camping overnight Windjana National Park.
(L/D)
DAY 2: Windjana - Bells Gorge
(0700) This morning we're off to Tunnel Creek,
an amazing cave which has been carved as a Tunnel
through the Napier Range. Here you will get
your feet wet as we explore Jandamurras hideout,
have your bathers & torches ready! In the
afternoon, we stopover at the awe-inspiringly
beautiful Bells Gorge.
Camping overnight Silent Grove. (B/L/D)
DAY 3: Bells Gorge -Manning
Leaving Bells Gorge this morning, we travel
through the beautiful scenery of the Kimberley
's highest mountain range, King Leopold Ranges,
on our way to Galvans Gorge. This gorge will
tempt you to don the bathers. For those feeling
like a walk, a visit to Manning Gorge this afternoon
is recommended. Camping overnight Mt Barnett
Station. (B/L/D)
DAY 4: Manning Gorge - El Questro
Our journey today takes us through the majestic
Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready for
the spectacular scenery and panoramic views
of the Cockburn Ranges, Cambridge Gulf and the
twin rivers of the Durack and Pentecost. Camping
overnight El Questro. (B/L/D)
DAY 5: El Questro - Kununurra
The morning sees us soaking in the thermal
pools of Zebedee Springs, before a walk to stunning
Emma Gorge on El Questro Station, with a rewarding
swim in the crystal clear waters. We then head
to the Kimberley town of Kununurra. Overnight
camp Kimberleyland Caravan Park. (B/L)
DAY 6: Kununurra - Bungle Bungles
Depart Kununurra and drive via the scenic RAGGED
RANGE to Turkey Creek, where we have a short
stop. We then head 53 km's to the turn off to
the Bungle Bungles and another 53 km drive on
a very scenic, but winding dirt road via the
magnificent OSMAND RANGE. We arrive in time
for lunch at the Northern Gorges. Afternoon
walks in ECHIDNA CHASM, and FROG HOLE, before
arriving at our overnight camp on sunset. (B/L/D)
DAY 7: Bungle Bungles - Kununurra
This morning we head to the Southern end for
a walk through the Bee Hive area of Piccaninny
Creek and Cathedral Gorge (optional helicopter
flight available today, gives the advantage
to view these magnificent formations close up
from the air), before returning to Kununurra
for our overnight camp. (B/L)
DAY 8/9 Kununurra
- Darwin
We cross the border to the Northern Territory
and travel along the Victoria river (watch out
for salties) to our overnight at Katherine.
(L/D)
The next morning we visit Katherine Gorge (optional
2 hour cruise available) then travel up the
track ( Stuart Hwy ) into the outback capital
Darwin. The last day of the tour may be run
in conjunction with another operator.
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