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Broome & the Kimberley BROOME & THE KIMBERLEY Broome’s Best 4WD Adventures 2016 LIAN TO RA U T R S I S U M A A N W R A E R T S D E S W www.kimberleywild.com.au1300 73 88 70 1300 72 88 70 WHY CHOOSE KIMBERLEY WILD? Kimberley Wild Expeditions offer the best value tours in Australia’s North West. Exploring the Kimberley with small groups in clean, comfortable vehicles, travellers appreciate our guides’ local expertise and real passion for the beautiful region of Australia that we call home. Best of all we offer you choice: opt for the style of accommodation that suits you personally, yet still enjoy the grass roots experience that only Kimberley Wild can provide. Tourism Accreditation Kimberley Wild is accredited with the Tourism Council of Western Australia. This assures you that we are committed to providing top quality tour service – reliable, professional WHAT TO EXPECT and responsible. For more details on this accreditation, visit trustthetick.com.au. Our Travellers Broome Support Office Our travellers share a sense of adventure and a desire to experience Our Broome Support Office is open 7 days a week, from May to the scenery and culture of the Australian outback without leaving September, so if you are in town, pop in and chat to our friendly staff! a footprint. They come from all over the world and include single travellers, families, honeymooners and empty nesters. ● Find out more about our tours and plan your holiday experience. ● Confirm your advance bookings. Our Vehicles ● Ask any questions to ensure you are prepared. Kimberley Expeditions are operated in our fleet of custom-built high ● Pick up your adventure essentials: maps, bags, enviromentally-safe clearance 4WD vehicles. They have comfortable, forward-facing seats, toiletries, water bottle coolers, torches, playing cards... and more! standing room in vehicle, large viewing windows, air conditioning Alternatively, you can always reach us by phone: 1300 73 88 70. Please with personal air vents and walk-in storage (no risky trailors!). note that after hours this number is forwarded to a mobile phone Our Guides for last minute bookings and emergencies. We would appreciate it if With extensive experience in the Australian outback, our professional you consider the time difference between your location and Western guides are experts in local culture, history and environment. They Australia before calling. hold current First Aid Certificates and are endorsed by the Australian Award Winning Company government, so you have a safe, enjoyable adventure. On some of our itineraries, guides are accompanied by a tour assistant to provide LIAN TO Kimberley Wild entered RA U T R S I S U M A A N W additional support, both to our guide and our travellers. In addition, R A E R T the West Australian S D E S W Tourism Council’s Hall we also enjoy the expertise and insight of local indigenous guides in of Fame after being key locations throughout the Kimberley – adding a valuable cultural recognised as Best Tour Operator in the West Australian Tourism perspective to your outback adventure. Awards, for three years running. This accolade acknowledges the Our Accommodation quality of our 4WD tour product and highlights our commitment to The style and standard of accommodation varies throughout our protecting the environment and respecting traditional culture. More Extended Tour itineraries, ranging from outback station stays and recently, we were thrilled to be awarded Bronze in the 2014 Best ‘billion star’ camping to private wilderness camps and safari tents. We Major Tour Operator category – our first time in the ‘Major’ category. offer the choice of comfortable Camping or Camping Plus, on which Departure Guarantee we assist you to make the most of basic upgrades where available. Most of our Extended Tours are Guaranteed with a Fitness minimum of 2 travellers only so look out for the Departure Kimberley Wild tours are for reasonably fit and mobile travellers – Guaranteed tick! Note that there are some exceptions to the rule – age is irrelevant. Itineraries often involve some very early starts and such as seasonality – so check the Trip Facts for clarification. long days. We are exploring a range of remote wilderness environments and activities involve some clambering over rocks, wading in water by torchlight, walking on rocky creek beds and ascending/descending into gorges. A reasonable level of fitness and being sure on your feet is necessary to participate. Please refer to the Fitness level (explained below) for each itinerary and discuss any concerns with our office prior to booking. Easy: You need to be able to get in and out of the high clearance 4WD vehicles, but there is limited physical activity on the itinerary – walks are generally short and on flat terrain. Moderate: There will be a few longer walks on flat or uneven terrain. The walks could involve rough patches where you are required to clamber over rocks or up and down wilderness tracks. Advanced: No need to be a mountaineer, but some walks are reasonably challenging: on uneven terrain, sometimes unstable underfoot, and including steep (but usually short) descents and ascents into gorges. It is possible to opt out of the more difficult I feel very lucky to have opted for Kimberley Wild walks, so those with Moderate fitness may still be able to choose “ one of these trips – feel free to discuss options with our office. and had such a wonderful, enriching experience. ” Please make sure you also read Important Notes on the back ‒ SallyH, Trip Advisor of this brochure to ensure our adventures are right for you. www.kimberleywild.com.au 1300 72 88 70 1 DAY WINDJANA GORGE *Mon, Wed & Fri & TUNNEL CREEK (JUN-AUG) Departures ½ DAY BROOME SIGHTS In our comfortable 4WD vehicle we travel into Kimberley cattle country Discover the colourful precinct of Chinatown and enjoy a historical via the Derby Prison Tree and the Gibb River Road. Discover the sound show at the famous Sun Pictures. See the old Pearling Masters’ outback oasis of Windjana Gorge searching for freshwater crocodiles, homes, learn of the One Day War at Town Beach and sample hand- local bird life and indigenous bush tucker, and explore the fascinating made ales at Matsos Broome Brewery. Visit the Japanese Cemetery and Tunnel Creek cave system. A swim in the waterhole is a highlight of the Broome Port, before taking an easy paced walk at Gantheaume Point, day. This is a big day trip from Broome but it offers a delightful glimpse known for dinosaur footprints and the story of Anastasia’s Pool. into Australia’s beautiful Kimberley region. As sunset approaches, we As the sun sets on Cable Beach, relax and enjoy a stroll nd light begin our return journey. There is time for dinner (own expense) en refreshments (1DBS) or opt for a beach camel ride (1DBS1), an route back to Broome. Then after dark, relax and spot natural savannah iconic Broome experience. fires, before arriving back at your hotel at approximately 10.00pm. THE FACTS THE FACTS Tour Code: 1DBS Departs: Daily, except Sun (APR-OCT); Tue & Fri Tour Code: 1DWT Departs: Mon, Wed & Fri (APR-OCT) Includes: Morning & (NOV-MAR) Includes: Matsos Beer Tasting, Entry Fees, Sunset Nibbles (1DBS) Afternoon Tea, Lunch, Park Entry Fees Fitness: Moderate Notes: 1. You must OR Camel Ride (1DBS1) Fitness: Easy Notes: 1. Body weight must be advised bring a pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet, such as reef sandals or old on booking; camel operators enforce a maximum weight of 90kg per person. runners. 2. Tunnel Creek involves climbing over rocks and wading in water by torchlight so a reasonable level of mobility is necessary to participate. 3. Allow 1DBS Sunset Nibbles Adult $90 Concession $80 Child $50 approximately $30 for dinner. 1DBS1 Sunset Camel Adult $155 Concession $145 Child $95 1DWT Adult $249 Concession $229 Child $149 1 DAY CYGNET BAY & 1 DAY CAPE LEVEQUE *Sun, Tue & Thu *Sun, Tue & Thu THE GIANT TIDES CRUISE (JUN-AUG) Departures ADVENTURE (JUN-AUG) Departures As we travel north up the Dampier Peninsula we visit Beagle Bay, home The Dampier Peninsula is perfect for travellers seeking a Kimberley of the famous pearl shell altar, and the One Arm Point Community experience that is culturally rewarding in a beautiful environment. Visit aquaculture hatchery before we reach the remote Cygnet Bay Pearl Beagle Bay, home of the famous pearl shell altar, and the fascinating Farm. The only working pearl farm open to the public, Cygnet Bay One Arm Point Community aquaculture hatchery. The only working offers an introduction to the history and cultivation of the world’s finest pearl farm open to the public, Cygnet Bay offers an introduction to pearls while we enjoy a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a truly the history and cultivation of the world’s finest pearls while we enjoy a remarkable experience on the Kimberley Coast: as we cruise through picnic lunch. In the afternoon we travel on to Kooljaman to relax on the the Sunday Island group of the Buccaneer Archipelago the enormous spectacular coastline Cape Leveque is renowned for. There is time for a power of the tide is on display in the form of whirlpools and standing stroll and a swim before we begin our return journey to Broome. Those who have chosen a 4WD/4WD option will reboard the 4WD, while waves. Those who have chosen a 4WD/4WD option will return to those on a 4WD/Fly Option will meet the pilot for their return flight. Broome in our 4WD, while those on a 4WD/Fly Option will meet the pilot at the airstrip for their return flight.
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