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BROOME to DARWIN + DARWIN TO BROOME (8 nights/9 days)
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Bungle Bungle domes, Purnululu National Park © Tourism QLD
This tour is suitable only for fit and active people who can hike 5-9 km a day over uneven terrain, often in very high temperatures. Because of the remote nature of the Kimberley region, bush camps with limited facilities are used on some nights. Not suitable for children. This adventure is just that ... an adventure. Travelling on Outback bush tracks and gravel roads, exploring some of the most isolated and scenic areas that Western Australia has to offer. 

Broome to Darwin Itinerary 8 nights/9 days (and reverse)
Departs from Broome 6.30 am 
Ends in Darwin (or Broome for reverse trip early evening on Day 9)
2008 Departure Dates
Broome:  25 April-10 November on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Darwin:  28 April-10 November on Sundays
Trip Highlights
  * Windjana Gorge
  * Tunnel Creek
  * Gibb River Road
  * Kimberley Gorges
  * Bungle Bungle National Park
  * Kununurra
  * Lake Argyle


Scroll down for an outline summary of the Broome to Darwin Itinerary 8 night/9 days
Day 1  Broome to Windjana Gorge (BC)
After leaving Broome stop briefly at Willare Bridge to gaze in awe at the size of the Fitzroy River and the amount of water that flows in it during the wet season. Continuing on, leave the bitumen behind as you head for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek, a 750 metre tunnel that passes under the Napier range, rich in bush ranger history - just ask your guide for the true story. (LD)
Day 2 Windjana Gorge to Mt Barnett (C)
After spending a few pleasant hours exploring Windjana Gorge with its abundance of freshwater crocodiles it’s time to hit the track again and travel along the famous Gibb River road to Manning Gorge to watch the sunset over the Barnett Range (BLD)
Day 3 Gibb River Road and Gorges (BC)
A great day of swimming and hiking as you explore some of the Kimberley's striking gorges. You might go to Barnett, Manning, Adcock or Galvans depending upon the time of year. Tonight is bush camping. (BLD)
Day 4  Gibb River Road to Parry Farm or Diggers Rest Cattle Station (C)
Continue along the rugged Gibb River Road, travelling through some ancient and spectacular country before crossing the Pentecost River and heading to the famous El Questro Station. You'll walk into the beautiful Cockburn Ranges and go for a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge. Call in at Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout before heading to your overnight camp at Diggers Rest Cattle Station or Parry Farm. (BLD) 
Day 5   Parry Farm/Diggers Rest to Bungle Bungles  (C)
Start the day visiting the bird watchers' paradise of Marlgu Billabong, then sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as you head to Turkey Creek. Take a challenging 4WD trip into the Purnululu (Bungle Bungle)  National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and your overnight camp. (BLD)
Day 6  Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park (C)
Spend a full day exploring the unusual rock formations of the Bungle Bungles massif, visiting the unique Frog Hole, the breathtaking Echidna Chasm and the magnificent Cathedral Gorge. You'll have time for an optional scenic helicopter flight (at own expense) over the Bungles before heading to your overnight bush camp. (BLD) 
Day 7  Bungle Bungles to Kununurra (CP)
This morning it's into 4WD to wind out of the Bungle Bungles before heading to the capital of the north, Kununurra. This afternoon explore Hidden Valley, just a stone's throw from Kununurra township. Overnight is in a formal caravan park and campsite with showers (BLD) 
Day 8  Kununurra to Victoria River (BC)
This morning drive out to Lake Argyle and the Ord River Dam where there is time to take in the magnificent expanse of the largest man made lake in Australia. This afternoon cross the border into the Northern Territory. Time permitting you may have a look in at the Keep River National Park before heading to tonight's camp on the Victoria River. (BLD) 
Day 9 Victoria River to Darwin
Begin the final stage of your adventure this morning with the short leg to Katherine where there will be a brief visit to Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge. Heading north now, stop at Edith Falls for a final refreshing and relaxing swim before heading into Darwin where sadly it is time to farewell your new found friends. (BL)
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Summary of Darwin to Broome Itinerary 8 night/ 9 days
2008 Departs Sundays : 28 April-10 November
Day 1  Darwin to to Victoria River (BC) - includes (LD)
Day 2  Victoria River to Kununurra (CP) - includes (BLD)
Day 3  Kununurra to Bungle Bungles (C) - includes (BLD)
Day 4  Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park (C) - includes (BLD)
Day 5  Bungle Bungles to Parry Farm or Diggers Rest Cattle Station (C) - includes (BLD)
Day 6  Parry Farm/Diggers Rest to Gibb River Road (BC) - includes (BLD)
Day 7  Gibb River Road and Gorges (BC) - includes (BLD)
Day 8  King Leopold  to Windjana Gorge (BC) - includes (BLD)
Day 9  Windjana Gorge to Broome - includes (BL)
Included 
 * Overnight Camping: C = Campground; BC = Bush Camp; CP = Caravan Park (NOTE: The bush camp locations are often used on a regular basis throughout the season so that the differences between a 'campground' and a 'bush camp' can be somewhat blurred).
 * All meals as shown in the itinerary  (Breakfast Lunch Dinner)
 * Experienced tour guides 
 * Motel transfers, camping equipment and fees, water bottle holders, park entry fees 
 * Transport in air-conditioned 4WD vehicle with forward facing seats - normally a maximum of 16 passengers per tour
Excluded 
Sleeping bag - bring your own or hire for A$30 (fee collected at departure point).  Please reserve one when you book.
All soft and alcoholic drinks  
Optional tours
Fuel surcharges (if applicable)
What to Bring: 
Sturdy walking shoes, swimming gear, hat and sunscreen, water bottle, towel and toiletries, torch, pillow, warm clothing in winter months, insect repellent, camera and film
Special Notes  
All itineraries in these remote areas are a guide only and are subject to change without notice in response to local conditions, particularly during April and November with the closure of the Gibb River Road and Bungle Bungle National park.  Passengers should be aware that itineraries may change from time to time.
These safaris are not suitable for children.
There is a strict luggage limit of 15 kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag.
 

 
PRICES for Darwin-Broome-Darwin Adventure Camping Safari
 Per person share twin        		 Until 31 March 2009 1 Apr'09 - 31 Mar'10 Truly
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Twin Share Single Twin share Single
Broome to Darwin 4WD Camping Safari 8 nights/9 days* A$1644 Request Request Request 498
Darwin to Broome 4WD Camping Safari 8 nights/9 days* A$1644 Request Request Request 1703
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* A fuel levy of A$10 will apply to this tour - the operator reserves the right to increase the levy without notice. 
The levies will be collected at the departure point.
Sleeping bag hire:  small fee collected at the departure point - please tell us to reserve one when you book.
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