WILDERNESS ADVENTURES

This morning we’ll travel through the remote and beautiful landscape of the Western Kimberley, learning of local history, people and the environment crossing the Fitzroy River. We visit the 1,500 year old infamous Prison Boab Tree with it’s large hollow girth of over 14 metres. It was used in the 1890s as a lockup for indigenous prisoners on their way to Derby for sentencing. We also call into one of the Indigenous art centres in the area where we see the paintings of the culturally significant Wandjina and the Gwion Gwions. Derby is home to some of the highest tidal movement in the world and no trip to the town would be complete with-out a walk on their horseshoe shaped wharf. Our accommodation is in comfortable motel style accommodation.

Accommodation: Spinifex Hotel
Meals: Lunch

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After a relaxing morning our drive takes us to the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing where after lunch we join a cruise through the majestic Geikie Gorge. Nature carved this wonder between the Geikie and Oscar Ranges during the Devonian period over 350 million years ago and we’ll learn of the fascinating geology of this natural wonder and discover the huge array of wildlife including freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish. Alternatively we may visit *Mimbi Cabes depending on openings. We visit the picturesque old Fitzroy River ford prior to checking into our comfortable accommodation for the evening.

Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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We join the Fairfield Leopold Road tracking through a stunning landscape of boab trees and limestone escarpments arriving at Tunnel Creek, a 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range, in which we discover stalactites, secret caves and a variety of wildlife. It is here we also hear of the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide out in the late 1800’s. Our journey continues to the stunning natural beauty of Windjana Gorge with spectacular cliffs and an opportunity to get up close (but not too close!) with the endemic freshwater crocodile. After a picnic lunch inside the gorge we hit the Gibb River Road, the legendary track completed in the 1960’s to expedite the movement of cattle from remote pastoral leases. Today it’s been upgraded and maintained by main roads however still presents a challenge to the intrepid traveller and is closed by the numerous water crossings during much of the seasonal wet. Along the Gibb we traverse through the scenic King Leopold Ranges arriving at our comfortable wilderness accommodation.

Accommodation: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Our morning excursion takes us off the beaten track with a visit to Adcock Gorge. We venture back to the Gibb and drive towards beautiful Bell Gorge. A short walk takes us down to the stunning waterfall and swimming hole. We will have ample time to enjoy the scenery, explore the area, swim in the pristine fresh gorge waters and enjoy our picnic lunch. Late in the afternoon we return to our accommodation at the base of the Precipice Range.

Accommodation: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Travelling east we get an appreciation of the harsh, but inspiring, country that the early cattle men and their families set through in the hope of improving their lives. Many came and went, some perished, however others were the backbone of opening up Northern Australia and their legacy lives on. A surprise awaits as we call into an outback oasis for a ‘devonshire tea’ break. This afternoon we arrive at Home Valley Station where the modern outback facilities are eagerly appreciated.

Accommodation: Home Valley Station

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Owned and operated by the Indigenous Land Corporation, Home Valley Station provides an on-site training academy in hospitality, tourism and the pastoral industry for local Indigenous men and women set in beautiful lush outback surrounds. Prior to departing this morning we will enjoy a short tour of the property then cross the mighty Pentecost River and journey through the iconic El Questro Wilderness Park, where you may recognise the landscape from the Baz Luhmann movie ‘Australia’. The most famous station and tourism resort along the Gibb River Road will not disappoint. The spectacular landscape, dotted with boab trees and spectacular gorges is the perfect environment to appreciate the captivating beauty of this remote region. We explore the station, take a dip in the warm spring waters of Zebedee Springs and have the option of walking into surreal Emma Gorge. This evening there is time to explore the native gardens of the resort.

Accommodation: El Questro

Meals: Breakfast

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Departing El Questro and the Gibb River Road, this morning we journey deep into what is sure to be a highlight of our journey, the World Heritage protected Purnululu National Park, a spectacular wilderness region that is home to some of the country’s most striking geological formations. Travel the Spring Creek Track and discover the magnitude of Purnululu as we hike to Echidna Chasm, a spectacular natural cleft in the rock. Narrow in width, with walls reaching 100-metres high, the chasm is a must see in the Kimberley as the afternoon light sees it at it’s most glorious. This evening we arrive at the private Bungle Bungles Lodge, our home for the next 2 nights.

Accommodation: Bungle Bungles Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We have a full day to continue our exploration of this extraordinary natural wonder, including the famous Bungle Bungle domes. Rivers created this landscape of unique orange and black striped ‘beehive’ geological formations over a period of 20 million years. Unbelievably, only the locals knew it existed until the early 1980’s; once discovered by others, the area was made a national park in 1987. We take a short walk into stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre and will have time in the afternoon to take a highly recommended optional helicopter flight that puts the whole area into a spectacular perspective. (Approximate cost $399pp – own expense). This evening view another glorious sunset once again enjoying drinks & nibbles.

Accommodation: Bungle Bungles Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After a breakfast a scenic flight transfer to Kununurra including a spectacular view of the Argyle Diamond Mine on your last morning is included in the package. Your tour concludes with a drop off to Kununurra airport or town. Regular onward flight connections to Broome, Perth & Darwin are available from Kununurra. Note that luggage weight & size restrictions may occur on this transfer flight – we are able to assist in forwarding excess baggage if necessary.

Accommodation: Kununurra

Meals: Breakfast

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