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| NATURAL 4WD CAMPING TOURS Sleep under the stars in a 'swag' |
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| On a 'natural' Camping Safari there is also the advantage of travelling in a
small, personal group, (average 10-12 participants). Please note that even with the best vehicles
and equipment, when travelling over such isolated and rough roads,
unforseen circumstances can affect a tour. The itinerary may need to be
modified or the vehicle repaired, to ensure the continuation of the
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12 Day Gibb River Road/Plateau and Bungles Adventure Broome-Kununurra-Broome |
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| Departs Broome Departure Dates 2008: Wednesdays from April 30 to September 24 inclusive An adventure into the heart of the Kimberley, this tour travels from Broome to Broome via the Gibb River Road and the fabulous Bungle Bungles, with time to explore gorges and swim in waterfalls. Includes See above CP = camping park NP = National Park limited facilities BC = bush camp, no facilities DAY 1 NP This morning, head east from Broome along the highway before branching off along dirt roads. Explore by torchlight Tunnel Creek, hideout of the outlaw Pigeon, and then through Windjana Gorge looking for some freshwater crocodiles. Camp tonight is at Windjana Gorge. DAY 2 BC Today trek along the famous Gibb River Road with a first stop for a swim at Bells, one of the Kimberley's most spectacular gorges. From here continue on via Galvans gorge before arriving at your campsite at Manning Gorge where you can relax at the pools of the Manning River. DAY 3 BC An early start this morning for a trek out to the superb Manning Gorge Falls before travelling via the Kalumburu Road, heading for the remote Mitchell Plateau. Tonight you camp on the banks of the King Edward River. DAY 4 NP A full day to spend exploring this spectacular area. You 4WD over rugged terrain and through forests of palms before a trek to Mertens Falls and the famous Mitchell Falls. Plenty of time to swim and to photograph these famous attractions. You camp here this evening. DAY 5 CP This morning, reluctantly leave Mitchell Falls stopping to view Aboriginal rock art, before arriving at the King Edward River in time for a swim and lunch. Camp this evening at a working cattle station on the Drysdale River (with the opportunity to have a hot shower and a drink at the bar). DAY 6 CP This morning relax for a while or try your hand at fishing, before rejoining the Gibb River Road, one of the roughest roads in the world, navigating through the stunning Pentecost Ranges and crossing the mighty Durack and Pentecost rivers, en route to the award winning El Questro station. DAY 7 CP Start the day with a walk through, and a soak in, the palm fringed Zebedee Hot Springs. Next visit the magnificent El Questro gorge, where you can hike through to the halfway point for a refreshing swim or, for the more energetic, a trek to the end for the pristine waterfall. This afternoon we end our trek along the Gibb River Road, heading to Kununurra, where you can spend time relaxing around the pool, or take an optional plane flight over Lake Argyle, the world-renowned Argyle Diamond Mine and the Bungle Bungle ranges. DAY 8 NP Early this morning head south along the Great Northern Highway. The first stop after Kununurra is a visit to the renowned Warmun Art Centre to view artwork from leading Aboriginal artists in residence. Continue on to Purnululu (Bungle Bungle National Park), driving for several hours via rugged 4WD-only access tracks. After setting up camp and a quick lunch, walk through the tiger striped sandstone domes at Picanniny Creek to the spacious cavern of Cathedral Gorge. Relax and absorb it all as you experience a magnificent Bungle Bungle sunset. DAY 9 NP There is a lot more to the Bungles than the 400 metre high beehive-shaped domes, as you'll discover with an optional early morning helicopter flight. Then it’s off to Echidna Chasm, a narrow gorge approximately 2 km long with walls towering 100 metres and adorned with tall palms. This is one of the most mysterious places in Australia. This afternoon, we head north out of the Bungles to our bush camp in the Bow River area. DAY 10 CP After a quick stop in Kununurra to replenish supplies, you continue your trek to the north east, adjusting your time pieces as you cross the border into the Northern Territory. The drive through the Gregory National Park is quite spectacular. On both sides you have escarpment ranges with unique Boab trees and the mighty Victoria River that runs into deep valleys and gorges. Tonight camp at Victoria River with the stunning Red Valley Gorge as a backdrop. DAY 11 NP Today head North, travelling through the service town of Katherine (the NT’s fourth largest) and stop for the night at the delightful Edith Falls or Douglas Hot Springs. Here thermal pools create an oasis in the surrounding dry woodlands on the edge of the Litchfield National Park. DAY 12 Today explore Litchfield. Here you can swim and explore the tropical falls of this beautiful National Park, including Buley rockhole and Wangi Falls. You then head to Darwin arriving early evening, where your tour guide will drop you at your accommodation, sadly ending a memorable adventure.
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Departs Broome Wednesdays from April 30 to September 24
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!!NEW!! for 2007 Darwin to Broome 4 nights/5 days camping in swags and visiting the Bungle Bungles and Geikie Gorge. This is a great way to get from Darwin to Broome without breaking the bank and still see lots of the Kimberley on the way! 5 Day Darwin to Broome... |
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You haven't
discovered the real Outback unless you have slept out under the night
sky, somewhere a long way from town, where the air is clear and the
stars are brighter. Forget the air mattress that goes flat
in the middle of the night or trying to hammer tent pegs into the stony
ground - you sleep in a sleeping bag inside real swags, which are like
cosy canvas cocoons. See the rugged beauty
of the West Coast, the Kimberley and Kakadu in specially constructed 4WD
vehicles. If you are reasonably fit, enjoy camping,
(sometimes in remote locations without facilities) and are willing to
assist in camp duties including cooking, washing up and collecting
firewood and so on, then these adventure tours are for you! Travellers tend to be in
the 25-50 age range.
