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12 DAY WILD KIMBERLEY LOOP Uncover Local Wildlife and Take a Dip in the of Halls Creek to See the Remarkable Itinerary Waterfall Pools LE ER Y W B I M L I D K 2020 Trip Notes 12 DAY WILD KIMBERLEY LOOP uncover local wildlife and take a dip in the of Halls Creek to see the remarkable Itinerary waterfall pools. Overnight we camp by China Wall. We also enjoy lunch at Marys Day 1 Broome a billabong on Mt Barnett Cattle Station. Pool and visit the remote Laarri Aboriginal (BLD/BLD) Art Gallery, before an evening by the You can arrive any time today, though Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing. (BLD) checkin is at 2pm. An airport transfer to our Days 5-6 El Questro Wilderness Kimberley Traveller’s Lodge is included if Park Day 11 Geikie Gorge you advise us of your flight arrival. Spend Our journey up the Gibb River Road A morning cruise through the majestic the afternoon exploring at leisure: Broome continues to the iconic El Questro Geikie Gorge is a great start to our last is one of the most interesting outback Wilderness Park. Two nights in our private day. Nature carved this wonder through towns in Australia. From the age of the campsite here allows free time join one or the Geikie and Oscar Ranges during the dinosaurs and the ancient stories of local more of the many activities on offer. We Devonian geological period. Learn of the indigenous people to the region’s role in include a refreshing dip in the Zebedee fascinating geology of this natural wonder early global exploration and the flourish- Springs and walk into Emma Gorge while a and discover the huge array of wildlife ing south sea pearl industry, this cultural cruise on Chamberlain Gorge, bush tucker including freshwater crocodiles, birds melting pot has many a tale to tell. In the walk or bird watching tour are amongst the and fish. Explore Old Fitzroy Crossing and evening, get to know your fellow travellers many optional activities. You may choose enjoy lunch by the river before we return at a Welcome Dinner, while we prepare for to simply explore this beautiful wilderness to Broome in time to enjoy the sunset on the adventure that lies ahead. (D) park at your own leisure. (BLD/BL) Cable Beach. (BLD) Day 2 Tunnel Creek Day 7 Kununurra & Lake Argyle Day 12 Broome As we travel through the remote and We emerge from the Gibb River Road As the adventure draws to an end, it is beautiful Kimberley landscape, our guide for a few hours free time in Kununurra. In time to bid farewell. If you are depart- shares stories of local history, people and the afternoon, travel onto the shores of ing on a flight today, an airport transfer the environment. Enjoy a morning tea the expansive Lake Argyle, the heart of is included. Alternatively, you may have break by the Fitzroy River and visit the the Ord River Irrigation System which has booked into one of Broome’s many resorts Derby ‘Boab Prison Tree’ before we hit transformed this dry region into a lush for a little luxury following your intrepid the Gibb River Road. Visit the fascinating agricultural oasis. There is free time to join experience in the Kimberley wilderness – Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre a sunset boat cruise on the lake (approx there is plenty more of Broome to explore! for an insight into the culture of the AU$100pp), visit the historic Durack (B) Worrorra, Ngarinyin and Wunumbal tribes Homestead Museum or take on one of the and their supreme spirit being, the many bush trails to explore the area. (B) Wandjina. The afternoon is devoted to Days 8-9 Purnululu National exploring Tunnel Creek, with our local Park: Bungle Bungles Bunuba guide. In this 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range, After a leisurely morning, head south down we discover stalactites, secret caves and the Great Northern Highway to a large variety of wildlife. It is here we also Purnululu National Park, home of the learn the legend of Jandamarra, an magnificent Bungle Bungles. Two nights Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the here, staying in our new private Bungle tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800’s. Bungle Safari Camp in the heart of the Don’t miss a refreshing swim in an idyllic Park, allows a full day to explore the waterhole. That night we settle into our first highlights of this extraordinary National night under the Kimberley night sky. (BLD) Park, the most famous of which, are the Bungle Bungle domes. Rivers created this Days 3-4 West Kimberley Gorges landscape of unique orange and black The Napier Range is over 350 million years striped ‘beehive’ geological formations old and home to the geological wonder of over a period of 20 million years. Windjana Gorge. Beneath gorge walls Unbelievably, only the locals knew it rising 90m, we spend the morning existed until the early 1980’s; once searching for freshwater crocodiles, local discovered by others, the area was made a birdlife and indigenous bush tucker. In the national park in 1987. We explore afternoon we head off for Bell Gorge, a Echidna Chasm (2km), known for its hidden highlight of the West Kimberley. towering Livistonia Palm trees, and take a This idyllic retreat, considered amongst short walk (2-3km) into stunning Cathedral the most beautiful in the area, boasts Gorge, where towering rocks create a cascading waterfalls and crystal clear natural amphitheatre. There is time in the pools formed over millions of years – an afternoon to take an optional scenic flight easy place to while away a few hours! and enjoy a birds-eye view of the beehive Spend the next day swimming in paradise: domes (approx $400pp, own expense) to further up the Gibb River Road, we put it all into perspective. (BLD/BLD) discover the cool waters of water lillie- Day 10 China Wall & Fitzroy laden Galvins Gorge and stunning Adcock Crossing Gorge. Amid the rugged beauty of Manning Falls we swim in deep clear Enroute to Fitzroy Crossing, we break the waters, relax, explore wandering streams, long journey with a visit the gold rush town www.kimberleywild.com.au 1300 73 88 70 LE ER Y W B I M L I D K 2020 Trip Notes 12 DAY WILD KIMBERLEY LOOP Day 6 El Questro Wilderness Park Day 10 The Bungle Bungles to Itinerary Facts Day Highlights: Fitzroy Crossing Zebedee Springs & Emma Gorge Please note that this is an indication Day Highlights: Distance Travelled: China Wall only. All details are subject to change Approximately 40km / 1 Hour Driving Distance Travelled: according to local conditions, itinerary Meals Included: Approximately 450km / 6 Hours Driving updates and other circumstances Breakfast & Lunch Meals Included: beyond our control. Stay Overnight: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 1 Broome Kimberley Wild Private Camp, El Questro Stay Overnight: (Camping Travellers), El Questro Station Fitzroy River Lodge Campground (Camping Day Highlights: Tents (Camping Plus Travellers) Travellers) OR Fitzroy River Lodge Safari Welcome Dinner Cabins (Camping Plus Travellers) Distance Travelled: Day 7 El Questro to Lake Argyle 0km Day Highlights: Day 11 Fitzroy Crossing to Broome Meals Included: Kununurra & Lake Argyle Day Highlights: Dinner Distance Travelled: Geikie Gorge Cruise Stay Overnight: Approximately 110km / 2.5 Hours Driving Distance Travelled: The Kimberley Travellers Lodge Twin Rooms Meals Included: Approximately 400km / 5 Hours Driving - shared facilities (All Travellers) Breakfast & Lunch Meals Included: Day 2 Broome To Tunnel Creek Stay Overnight: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Lake Argyle Resort Campground (Camping Stay Overnight: Day Highlights: Travellers) OR Lake Argyle Resort Cabins The Kimberley Travellers Lodge Twin Rooms Boab Prison Tree & Tunnel Creek (Camping Plus Travellers) - shared facilities (All Travellers) Distance Travelled: Approximately 400km / 4.5 Hours Day 8 Lake Argyle to the Bungle Day 12 Broome Meals Included: Bungles Day Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day Highlights: Clean Clothes! Stay Overnight: Durack Ranges & Bungle Bungles Sunset Distance Travelled: Windjana Gorge National Park (All Travellers) Distance Travelled: 0km Day 3 Tunnel Creek To Mt Barnett Approximately 400km / 6 Hours Driving Meals Included: Meals Included: Breakfast Day Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay Overnight: Windjana Gorge & Bell Gorge Stay Overnight: You are welcome to book additional Distance Travelled: Bungle Bungles Safari Camp (All Travellers) accommodation at the Kimberley Travellers Approximately 250km / 3 Hours Driving Lodge. Alternatively you are free to depart at Meals Included: Day 9 The Bungle Bungles any time today. Check out time is at 10am and Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day Highlights: we can offer a transfer to either the airport or Stay Overnight: WindjanaEchidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge Gorge & Bungles your alternative Broome accommodation. Kimberley Wild Private Camp, Mt Barnett Domes (All Travellers) Distance Travelled: Day 4 Exploring Gorges Approximately 60km / 2 Hours Driving Meals Included: Day Highlights: Geikie Gorge Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Manning Gorge, Adcock Gorge & Galvins Stay Overnight: Gorge Bungle Bungles Safari Camp (All Travellers) Distance Travelled: Approximately 40km / 1 Hour Driving Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay Overnight: Kimberley Wild Private Camp, Mt Barnett (All Travellers) Kununurra Day 5 Mt Barnett to El Questro El Questro Day Highlights: Mt Gibb River Road & the Barne Lake Pentecost River Crossing Silent Argyle Distance Travelled: Grove Approximately 400km / 5 Hours Driving Purnululu N.P. Meals Included: Broome Windjana (Bungle Bungle) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Gorge Stay Overnight: Kimberley Wild Private Camp, El Questro (Camping Travellers) OR El Questro Station Tents (Camping Plus Travellers) Fitzroy Crossing Tunnel Creek Halls Creek Fitzroy Crossing www.kimberleywild.com.au 1300 73 88 70 LE ER Y W B I M L I D K 2020 Trip Notes 12 DAY WILD KIMBERLEY LOOP Accommodation Nights 5 & 6 El Questro Station Nights 8 & 9 Bungles Bungles Travellers on our Camping option will enjoy In the heart of Purnululu National Park, our On the 12 Day Wild Kimberley Loop, we offer our private camp on the grounds of El travellers will love our eco safari tents at the the choice of comfortable Camping or Questro, which also features large Bungle Bungles Safari Camp boast views of Camping Plus, on which we assist you to tourer-style tents on raised platforms with the Bungles Massif from your door.
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