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| Kimberley Snapshot from BROOME | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 night / 2 days touring | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Includes Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek and Geikie Gorge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Itinerary: Kimberley Snapshot from Broome 1 night / 2 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Departs from Broome Thursdays from 1st May until 1st October (the dry season). Arrives back Day 2 at approx. 8.00pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Day 1: Broome to Fitzroy Crossing
(L) Setting off from Broome, break en route for morning tea (own expense) before arriving at the township of Fitzroy Crossing. Following a brief town tour head to nearby Geikie Gorge where you enjoy a picnic lunch. Afterwards join a memorable 1 hour cruise down Geikie Gorge with the National Park Ranger where you have an opportunity to spot geological sea fossils, crocodiles and exotic birds. Alternatively upgrade to a 2 hour cruise (additional cost A$35 pp) hosted by local Bunuba Aboriginal Guides who provide a fascinating insight into Aboriginal culture. From here its only a short drive to the Fitzroy River Lodge for our overnight stay. Tonight get to know your fellow travellers while enjoying a campfire barbeque dinner prepared by your driver/guide. Overnight: Fitzroy River Lodge (En suite Motel, En suite Safari Cabin or 'Swag' Camping with share facilities) |
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 Day 2: Fitzroy Crossing to Broome (BL)After breakfast your adventure takes you along the famous Gibb River Road, once used as the main stock route for the region, Stop at Tunnel Creek, an amazing 750 metre long flooded tube tunnel. Take an exciting walk through the tunnel wading through knee to thigh high water in some sections and hear the story of the renowned Aboriginal 'Jandamarra' who used the tunnel as a hide-out. After a short drive, stop at Windjana Gorge, regarded as one of the classic features of world geology and a great freshwater crocodile spotting site. Here you enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to the historic town of Derby, home of Australia's largest tides. Stop for afternoon tea at one of the Kimberley's most famous landmarks the Prison Boab Tree, once used to hold indigenous people. Here you also view Myalls Bore, a 120 metre long trough built in the early 1900s used to water up to 500 head of cattle at one time, before arriving back into Broome at approximately 8.00pm |
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 NOTE: Accessing Tunnel Creek
The walk involves 20 metres of clambering over boulders and 700 metres of wading through knee to thigh high water (shorts are ideal). Strap on sandals or old sand shoes must be worn through the water to protect from the rocky creek bed. To safely navigate the Tunnel passengers must be able to walk and balance themselves independently on uneven ground. Flashlights and limited footwear is provided. |
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| Included * Luxury 4WD travel, accommodation and meals as indicated * Prison Boab Tree * Geikie Gorge Cruise * Gibb River Road * Tunnel Creek * Windjana Gorge * Bonus Half Day Broome Town Tour |
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| Visit City Hotels/Broome... for accommodation in Broome. You will need to arrange accommodation in Broome for the night before your tour and probably for the night following the tour, too. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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