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WILDERNESS ADVENTURES

GIBB RIVER ROAD EXPLORER 9 DAY

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$ 9,925 pp

 

  • Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek
  • Gibb River Road Journey
  • Bell Gorge
  • Mt Elizabeth Station
  • El Questro – Emma Gorge / Zebedee Springs
  • Bungle Bungles – Cathedral Gorge / Echidna Chasm / Optional Scenic Helicopter Flight
  • Price: from $8925.00pp
  • Stay: Spinifex Hotel (1N), Fitzroy River Lodge (1N), Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge (2N), Home Valley Station (1N), El Questro (1N), Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (2N)
  • Commence: Broome ~ Conclude: Kununurra (Tour can operate in Reverse)

 

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THE OVERVIEW

A great Kimberley adventures as we explore at a relaxed pace this unique and inspiring region traversing the iconic Gibb River Road whilst enjoying comfortable and stylish accommodation. Experience the magnificent gorges, stay at El Questro and have a comprehensive guided tour of the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungles whilst appreciating the environment in only a way that travelling in a small private tour with your own experienced local guide allows. Your tour concludes with a spectacular scenic flight over Lake Argyle en-route to Kununurra.

TOUR ITINERARY

Yeeda Cattle Station

DAY 1 – HISTORIC DERBY, PRISON BOAB TREE

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.

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Today we leave Broome and head for the town of Derby. We will visit the historical Prison Boab tree before heading to the Norval Art Gallery in Derby. Just before sunset we will visit the amazing sculptures on the mud flats before heading to the historic Horseshoe wharf for an amazing sunset.


Accommodation: Spinifex Hotel
Meals: Lunch

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DAY 1 – KIMBERLEY CATTLE

Today we leave Broome and head for the town of Derby. We will visit the historical Prison Boab tree before heading to the Norval Art Gallery in Derby. Just before sunset we will visit the amazing sculptures on the mud flats before heading to the historic Horseshoe wharf for an amazing sunset.


Accommodation: Spinifex Hotel
Meals: Lunch

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Geikie Gorge Cruise

DAY 2 – WINDJANA GORGE, TUNNEL CREEK

Today we head into Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.

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An early departure as we travel down the Gibb River Road through the imposing King Leopold ranges and towards the picturesque Napier
Range. Once a Devonian reef, these mountains are over 350 million years old and home to a diverse array of animals and plants. The perfect place to experience the stunning natural beauty of an outback oasis is the 3.5km geological wonder of Windjana Gorge. Beneath gorge walls
rising 90m, we search for freshwater crocodiles, local birdlife and bush tucker. After a picnic lunch, we explore Tunnel Creek, a 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range, in which we discover secret caves and subterranean wildlife. It is here we also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800’s. We continue our journey along the Gibb River Road before arriving at our accommodation for the next two nights.


Accommodation: bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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DAY 2 – WINDJANA GORGE, TUNNEL CREEK

An early departure as we travel down the Gibb River Road through the imposing King Leopold ranges and towards the picturesque Napier
Range. Once a Devonian reef, these mountains are over 350 million years old and home to a diverse array of animals and plants. The perfect place to experience the stunning natural beauty of an outback oasis is the 3.5km geological wonder of Windjana Gorge. Beneath gorge walls
rising 90m, we search for freshwater crocodiles, local birdlife and bush tucker. After a picnic lunch, we explore Tunnel Creek, a 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range, in which we discover secret caves and subterranean wildlife. It is here we also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800’s. We continue our journey along the Gibb River Road before arriving at our accommodation for the next two nights.


Accommodation: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Windjana Gorge

DAY 3 – BELL GORGE, ADCOCK GORGE

Continuing our journey east, we arrive at beautiful Bell Gorge and Adcock Gorge

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Continuing our journey east, we arrive at beautiful Bell Gorge. A hike takes us down to the spectacular and classic West Kimberley waterfall
and swimming hole. We will have time to enjoy the scenery, fully explore the area and a refreshing swim with lunch prior to making our way to Adcock Gorge where we can enjoy a relaxing swim under the waterfall.


Accommodation: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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DAY 3 –BELL GORGE, ADCOCK GORGE

Continuing our journey east, we arrive at beautiful Bell Gorge. A hike takes us down to the spectacular and classic West Kimberley waterfall
and swimming hole. We will have time to enjoy the scenery, fully explore the area and a refreshing swim with lunch prior to making our way to Adcock Gorge where we can enjoy a relaxing swim under the waterfall.


Accommodation: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Bell Gorge

Windjana Gorge

DAY 4 – GALVAN’S GORGE, MT ELIZABETH STATION

Our morning excursion takes us off the beaten track with a visit to Galvan’s Gorge.

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We re-join our journey along the Gibb River Road where more stunning Kimberley vistas astonish us as we travel through cattle country. We
enter Durack land, cattle pioneers of this tough country and travelling East we get an appreciation of the harsh, but inspiring, country that
these 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. This afternoon we arrive at our accommodation in the
heart of a working cattle station.


Accommodation: Mt Elizabeth Station

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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DAY 4 – GALVAN'S GORGE, MT ELIZABETH STATION

We re-join our journey along the Gibb River Road where more stunning Kimberley vistas astonish us as we travel through cattle country. We
enter Durack land, cattle pioneers of this tough country and travelling East we get an appreciation of the harsh, but inspiring, country that
these 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. This afternoon we arrive at our accommodation in the
heart of a working cattle station.


Accommodation: Mt Elizabeth Station

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Acacia Sunset

Acacia Sunset

DAY 5 – EMMA GORGE, ELLENBRAE STATION

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.

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This morning, we continue along the Gibb River Road, where we enter Durack country, cattle pioneers of this tough country. Travelling east
we get an appreciation of the harsh, but inspiring, country that these 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 Emma Gorge
Resort where the modern outback facilities are eagerly appreciated.


Accommodation: Emma Gorge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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DAY 5 – EMMA GORGE, ELLENBRAE STATION

This morning, we continue along the Gibb River Road, where we enter Durack country, cattle pioneers of this tough country. Travelling east
we get an appreciation of the harsh, but inspiring, country that these 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 Emma Gorge
Resort where the modern outback facilities are eagerly appreciated.


Accommodation: Emma Gorge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Zebedee Springs El Questro

Magical Zebedee

DAY 6 – EL QUESTRO STATION, ZEBEDEE SPRINGS

We have a full day to explore the iconic El Questro Wilderness Park.

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We have a full day to explore 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 a river cruise on through Chamberlin Gorge.


Accommodation: Emma Gorge

Meals: Breakfast

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DAY 6 – EL QUESTRO STATION, ZEBEDEE SPRINGS

We have a full day to explore 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 a river cruise on through Chamberlin Gorge.


Accommodation: Emma Gorge

Meals: Breakfast

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Bungles Lodge Dining

Bungles by air

DAY 7 – BUNGLE BUNGLES, ECHIDNA CHASM

Departing Emma Gorge 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.

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Today we leave Kununurra for the Bungle Bungles, We have ample time to explore the extraordinary World Heritage protected Purnululu
National Park, the most famous of which are the Bungle Bungles 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 explore Echidna Chasm, known for its towering Livistonia Palm trees
and traverse the escarpment. In the evening view a sunset enjoying drinks & nibbles.


Accommodation: Bungle Bungles Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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DAY 7 – BUNGLE BUNGLES, ECHIDNA CHASM

Today we leave Kununurra for the Bungle Bungles, We have ample time to explore the extraordinary World Heritage protected Purnululu
National Park, the most famous of which are the Bungle Bungles 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 explore Echidna Chasm, known for its towering Livistonia Palm trees
and traverse the escarpment. In the evening view a sunset enjoying drinks & nibbles.


Accommodation: Bungle Bungles Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Cathedral Gorge, Bungles

Sparkling Lake Argyle

DAY 8 – CATHEDRAL GORGE, OPTIONAL SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHT

Today we will continue our exploration of the Purnululu National Park. At the southern end of the park we take a walk along Piccininni Creek
to the lookout prior to continuing into stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheater. There is the option of an inspiring helicopter scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles that will surely be a highlight of your trip.

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Today we will continue our exploration of the Purnululu National Park. At the southern end of the park we take a walk along Piccininni Creek
to the lookout prior to continuing into stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheater. There is the option of an inspiring helicopter scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles that will surely be a highlight of your trip.


Accommodation: Bungle Bungles Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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DAY 8 – CATHEDRAL GORGE, OPTIONAL SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHT

Today we will continue our exploration of the Purnululu National Park. At the southern end of the park we take a walk along Piccininni Creek
to the lookout prior to continuing into stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheater. There is the option of an inspiring helicopter scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles that will surely be a highlight of your trip.


Accommodation: Bungle Bungles Wilderness Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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KUNUNURRA

Ord River

DAY 9 – DRIVE TO KUNUNURRA

After a breakfast we drive to Kununurra with an optional hike into the Mini Palms.

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Today we depart for Kununurra but will do one final early morning hike at the Mini Palms before heading along the spring creek track were
your tour concludes once we arrive in Kununurra.


Accommodation: Kununurra

Meals: Breakfast

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DAY 9 – DRIVE TO KUNUNURRA

Today we depart for Kununurra but will do one final early morning hike at the Mini Palms before heading along the spring creek track were
your tour concludes once we arrive in Kununurra.


Accommodation: Kununurra

Meals: Breakfast

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What to Bring

  • Small day pack
  • Light comfortable clothing
  • A broad-rimmed hat for all round sun protection
  • Swimming costume
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Personal water bottle – at least 750ml recommended
  • Personal medication
  • A pair of shoes/sandals that you don’t mind getting wet for Tunnel Creek Tours (Kimberley Tours)
  • Overnight tours:
    • Luggage allowance is 12kg per person for Small Group Tours* in a soft sided bag. Tours with included joining or departing scenic flights the maximum luggage limit is 10kg per person. One additional day bag is permitted per person. *Private Tours – contact us for more information
    • Fleece & long trousers for cool evenings

Your Small Group & Private 4WD Adventure Includes:

  • All Sightseeing, Park Fees, Tours & Meals as Specified
  • Transport in a Fully Equipped & Comfortable 4WD Vehicle
  • Pick up & Drop off at your Accommodation
  • Services of a Friendly & Experienced Driver Guide
  • Drinking Water & Snacks whilst on tour
  • Hand Sanitiser & On Tour Hygiene Procedures

What’s not included:

  • Items of a Personal Nature
  • Optional Activities
  • Personal Travel Insurance

Important Notes:

  • Departures and itineraries are subject to change, regional weather conditions & road closures: Indigenous communities & activities may be closed or cancelled with little notice due to cultural or other reasons
  • Minimum 2 Guests Maximum 8 Guests
  • Personal Travel Insurance covering medical / emergency / cancellation & loss is strongly recommended
  • Some itineraries involve some clambering over rocks, through water & walking on un-even ground. A reasonable level of fitness is advised however options can be arranged to suit most guests abilities.
  • All tours operated by 3rd parties are subject to that operator’s terms & conditions and availability. Changes & cancelations can occur with little notice
  • The Kimberley climate during our touring season coincides with ‘the Dry’. Generally the temperature ranges between 28-32º C during the day & may drop down to below 6º C during the night. It may be considerably warmer during September & October as ‘the Wet’ approaches.
  • South West climate is generally Mediterranean, with cool & wet Winters & hotter dry Summers.

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