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| 4WD Touring Kimberley, WA - Using Permanent Safari Camps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broome to Kununurra: 7 nights/8 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| DEPARTS: Broome
7.00am RETURNS: Kununurra approximately 5.30pm ACTIVITY LEVEL: Active MEALS: 22 meals are included as shown in the itinerary |
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2011 DEPARTURES from Broome - 7 nights/8 days safari May - Departs most days - request your specific date June - " " " " " " " July - " " " " " " " Aug - " " " " " " " Sept - " " " " " " " Oct - " " " until the second week in Oct |
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DAY ONE: BROOME - BOAB PRISON TREE - GIBB RIVER ROAD - TUNNEL
CREEK - WINDJANA GORGE Depart
Broome at 7.00 a.m. to begin your exploration of the awe-inspiring
Kimberley region. At Derby, visit the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be
more than 1500 years old. This hollowed tree was used as a prison cell
during the region's early days. Then begin your journey on the Gibb River
Road, a remote Outback highway that accesses some of the Kimberley's best
scenery. Travel to remarkable Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre-long natural
tunnel carved through the Napier Range. With torch in hand, wade through
the cool waters to view the wonderful oasis that awaits us on the other
side. At Windjana Gorge, where sheer cliffs tower above white sands, see
the ancient marine fossils embedded in the gorge walls. You may also see
freshwater crocodiles lazing on the banks of the Lennard River, which runs
through the gorge. Continue to your exclusive camp for a 2 night
stay.Overnight: Bell Gorge Wilderness Camp (LD) |
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DAY TWO: BELL GORGE / HIKING / SWIMMING Returning to the Gibb River Road, travel through Outback landscapes to
Bell Gorge (pictured), where rugged cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes.
The afternoon is yours to explore the spectacular scenery. Take a swim
below the waterfall which feeds the lower pool or go birdwatching. The
energetic can choose from a number of hiking opportunities. This is the
perfect place to simply relax and enjoy the surroundings. Head back to
camp and relax before dinner.Overnight: Bell Gorge Wilderness Camp (BLD) |
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DAY THREE: GALVANS GORGE - BARNETT RIVER GORGE - DRYSDALE RIVER - MARUNBABIDI SAFARI
CAMP
 Today
travel through the heart of Kimberley cattle country to discover some of
the region's most secluded gorges. At Galvans Gorge, a short walk leads to
a picturesque waterhole, with Boab trees clinging to the escarpment above.
Inspect the rock art on the gorge walls and take a leisurely swim. Stop at
the Mt Barnett Roadhouse before travelling to beautiful Barnett River
Gorge, where you enjoy lunch in a setting of local gum trees. Look out for
the birdlife that inhabits the area and enjoy another dip. Turning off the
Gibb River Road, travel north on the Kalumburu Road, heading towards the
isolated Mitchell Plateau. Ford the Drysdale River and, late this
afternoon, arrive at your exclusive overnight wilderness camp on the banks
of the upper King Edward River. This area is the traditional home of the
Ngarinyin Aboriginal people.Overnight: Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp (BLD) |
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DAY FOUR: ASCEND MITCHELL PLATEAU - KING EDWARD RIVER - MITCHELL FALLS
WILDERNESS LODGE Ascending
the Mitchell Plateau, enter a remote world of Livistona palm forests, beautiful
lookouts, ancient Aboriginal art, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming
holes. Today, explore amazing Wandjina and Gwion (Bradshaw) art galleries and
swim in the crystal-clear waters at King Edward River Crossing. For the next
two nights, you stay at a unique permanent wilderness lodge beside Pandanus
palm-fringed Camp Creek. Enjoy this unique location, at the top of the plateau.
For wildlife watchers, the region's prolific birdlife includes brolgas, herons,
kites and sea eagles, as well as some rainforest birds. You may be lucky enough
to see the Monjon, a rock wallaby that is unique to the Kimberley region. At
night and early in the morning, look out for the Northern Quoll, a native cat
that is often spotted near popular camps.Overnight: Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge (tented cabins with private en suites) (BLD) |
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 DAY FIVE: MITCHELL FALLS /
GWION (Bradshaw) ART / SCENIC FLIGHT OVER FALLSToday you have a full day to discover the beauty of Mitchell Falls, with a magnificent system of waterfalls and Aboriginal art. When available, local Aboriginal guides will join the small group for the adventure, imparting their knowledge of the area and sharing their cultural beliefs, which are closely linked to this stunning environment. Begin with a guided hike to Little Merten Falls to see impressive Aboriginal art. Continue through open woodland to view Gwion (Bradshaw) art and Big Merten Falls before arriving at Mitchell Falls. With superb scenery and rich culture, you can swim in the pools above the falls, learn of local history and look for the region's wildlife. Included is a special helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls back to the vehicle (or, if you prefer, hike back with your guide). Longer scenic helicopter flights over the remote coastline are available at an additional charge. Overnight: Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge (tented cabins with private en suites) (BLD) |
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| DAY SIX: MITCHELL PLATEAU -
KING EDWARD RIVER Travelling through Livistona palm forests, view galleries of ancient Aboriginal art before saying goodbye to the awe-inspiring scenery of the Mitchell Plateau. Lunch is at a majestic spot alongside the cool waters of the King Edward River, with time for a swim before continuing to your comfortable wilderness camp. Overnight: Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp or Drysdale River Station (BLD |
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 DAY SEVEN: EL QUESTRO STATION,
EMMA GORGERejoining the Gibb River Road, you ford the mighty Durack River, named after the region's most famous pioneering family. Then cross the Pentecost River into El Questro - one million acres in the heart of the Kimberley wilderness. Settled into Emma Gorge Resort, then take a hike into the gorge (pictured at top of page) and indulge in a refreshing swim over to the waterfall. Stay in tented safari cabins with private en suites (pictured). Overnight: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort (BLD |
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| DAY EIGHT: EL QUESTRO AND WYNDHAM
- KUNUNURRA
Enjoy time to explore El Questro. Warm up in the hot pools of Zebedee Springs and visit the station. Farewelling the Gibb River Road, head to Wyndham and take in spectacular views of the Cambridge Gulf from Five Rivers Lookout (pictured). Arrive in Kununurra at approximately 5:30pm where your tour concludes (BL) 
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| THIS ITINERARY MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE VARIABLES OF THE REMOTE
KIMBERLEY. MEAL CODE: B=BREAKFAST, L=LUNCH, D=DINNER. |
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