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| DEPARTS: Broome 7.00 am ARRIVES: Kununurra approximately 5.00 pm ACTIVITY LEVEL: Active MEALS: Includes 30 meals as shown in the itinerary |
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2008 DEPARTURES from BROOME: 11 nights/12 days safari *Date
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May 15, 24 June 19, 30 July 24, 31 Aug 9, 26 Sept 4, 11* |
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ITINERARY: Kimberley Scenic Explorer 4WD Safari |
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| DAY 1. BROOME - BOAB PRISON TREE -
GEIKE GORGE CRUISE Departing Broome, view the Boab Prison Tree near Derby. The hollow trunk of the Prison Tree was used as a prison cell during the region’s early days. At Geikie Gorge discover a stunning waterway hemmed by sandstone walls that have been bleached by annual flooding. Cruise the gorge guided by a traditional Bunuba land owner. Overnight: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge (LD) |
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DAY 2. TUNNEL CREEK - WINDJANA GORGE Your first stop is Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre-long natural tunnel carved
through the Napier Range. With torch in hand, you can wade through the
cool waters under the mountain range to view the oasis that awaits on
the other side. At Windjana Gorge, sheer cliffs tower above white sands
and ancient marine fossils are embedded in the gorge walls. Look out for
freshwater crocodiles lazing on the banks of the Lennard River which
runs through the gorge. Then begin your journey on the iconic Outback
highway, the Gibb River Road, continuing on to an exclusive camp, in the
heart of Ngarinyin country, for 2 nights.Overnight: Imintji Wilderness Camp (BLD) |
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 DAY 3. BELL GORGE / Hiking / SwimmingBack on the Gibb River Road you travel to Bell Gorge (pictured), where rugged cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. The afternoon is yours to explore. Enjoy a swim below the waterfall, go birdwatching or choose from a number of hiking opportunities. This is the perfect place to simply relax and enjoy the surroundings. Head back to camp. Overnight: Imintji Wilderness Camp (BLD) |
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 DAY 4. GALVANS GORGE - BARNETT RIVER
GORGETravel through Kimberley cattle country, discovering secluded gorges. At Galvans Gorge, a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole (pictured). Inspect the gorge’s rock art and take a swim. At Barnett River Gorge enjoy lunch under the paperbark trees. Look out for birdlife and take another dip. Then head towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau. Ford the Drysdale River and arrive at your overnight wilderness camp on the banks of the upper King Edward River. Relax in this tranquil bush setting - this area is the traditional home of the Ngarinyin Aboriginal people. Overnight: King Edward River, Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp (BLD) |
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 DAY 5. KING EDWARD RIVER - MITCHELL
PLATEAUAscending the Mitchell Plateau, enter a world of Livistona palm forests, ancient Aboriginal art, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes. Today, explore Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw - pictured) art galleries and swim in crystal-clear waters at King Edward River Crossing. Relax at an exclusive wilderness camp beside Camp Creek at the top of the plateau on a 2 night stay. Overnight: Ungolan Wilderness Camp (BLD) |
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 DAY 6. MITCHELL FALLS / Scenic Flight
over FallsToday discover the beauty of Mitchell Falls. When available, local Aboriginal guides will join the small group, imparting their knowledge of the area. Begin with a guided hike to Little Merten Falls to view rarely seen Aboriginal art. Continue on to view Gwion (Bradshaw) art and Big Merten Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls. Here swim in the river above the falls and discover the wildlife. Take a helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to the vehicle (or, if you prefer, hike back with your guide). Longer flights over the remote coastline are available at an additional charge. Overnight: Ungolan Wilderness Camp (BLD) |
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DAY 7. GIBB RIVER ROAD - EL QUESTRO
STATION Leaving the magnificent Mitchell
Plateau (pictured), rejoin the Gibb River Road
and ford the Durack River, named after the region’s most famous
pioneering family. Then ford the Pentecost River where saltwater
crocodiles inhabit the deceptively calm waters, before arriving at El
Questro Station and Wilderness Park – one million acres in the
Kimberley wilderness. Enjoy a 2 night stay at El Questro's Emma
Gorge Resort, comfortable tented safari cabins with private en suites in
the heart of the Kimberley. Overnight: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort (BLD) |
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 DAY 8. CHAMBERLAIN GORGE -
ROCK ART - ZEBEDEE THERMAL POOLS - EMMA GORGE Today discover the wonders of El Questro. Cruise Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterway fringed by tropical vegetation and rugged escarpments, with a ranger. You’ll also see rare Wandjina Aboriginal rock art at the gorge. This afternoon walk to beautiful Zebedee Springs to soak in the natural thermal pools, surrounded by lush ferns and palms. After a leisurely soak, hike to Emma Gorge and indulge in a refreshing swim over to the towering droplet waterfall (pictured). Overnight: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort (BD) |
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DAY 9. PURNULULU NATIONAL PARK
(Bungle Bungles) Farewell El Questro and journey to World Heritage Purnululu National
Park, a spectacular wilderness region. We travel the rugged Spring Creek
Track into the Bungle Bungle Range. Enjoy a drink while the sun sets
over the Bungle Bungles.Stay for 2 nights at the award-winning Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. Exclusive tented cabins with en suites. Overnight: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (BLD) |
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 DAY 10. ECHIDNA CHASM - CATHEDRAL
GORGEDiscover the magic of Purnululu for yourself. Virtually unknown to white Australians until 1982, the park’s remoteness is equalled only by its untouched, mysterious beauty. Hike into Echidna Chasm (pictured), a spectacular cleft in the rock massif. Continue on to Piccaninny Creek and the natural amphitheatre of Cathedral Gorge. Walk among the beehive domes as your guide brings the natural history of the range to life. Learn about bush tucker, bush medicine and the area’s significance to local Aboriginals. Overnight: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (BLD |
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| DAY 11. KUNUNNURA - ORD RIVER
SCHEME Travel to Kununurra, capital of the East Kimberley and home of the innovative Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Tour the town and see how the irrigation scheme has harnessed the rivers of Western Australia - the Ord River is pictured at the top of this page. Overnight: Kununurra, All Seasons Hotel (B) |
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| DAY 12. TOUR CONCLUDES IN KUNUNURRA This morning your tour concludes in Kununurra after breakfast. You may wish to spend some time in Kununurra exploring the fine diamond shops before your outbound flight (B) |
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OF THE REMOTE KIMBERLEY. MEAL CODE: B=BREAKFAST, L=LUNCH, D=DINNER. |
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