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The Kimberley a WILD FRONTIER an EPIC ADVENTURE The Kimberley A WILD FRONTIER AN EPIC ADVENTURE PRE-RELEASE BROCHURE 2020 OUTBACKSPIRITTOURS.COM.AU Welcome to the Kimberley A mind-boggling wilderness that’ll stay with you forever Special, unique, breath-taking. All the superlatives in the world still can’t do justice to the Kimberley. People who’ve been there will tell you this. They might also tell you how it keeps pulling you back; how it imprints something on your soul. A 4WD adventure through the Kimberley is undoubtedly the best way to immerse yourself in this magical region. Around every corner is something to behold; a rock art gallery, a rugged escarpment, a towering gorge teeming with wildlife. Sitting around the campfire in the evening, waking up to the call of exquisite birdlife; they’re all things that make a 4WD land adventure the most rewarding Kimberley experience. Outback Spirit has been operating adventures through the Kimberley for over 20 years. Our unique, hand-crafted itineraries showcase the region in a manner which is simply unequalled. Our exclusive safari camp, Ngauwudu, is the most luxurious tented safari camp in the Kimberley and provides our guests with access to the Mitchell Plateau and stunning Mitchell Falls. Above all however, it’s our guides who make the difference. Expert knowledge, extensive experience and a passion for the Kimberley ensure the adventure of a lifetime is a reality for all our guests. With much of the Kimberley’s fragile environment and precious wildlife under threat, we’re also proud to be major financial sponsors of Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC). Travel with us on selected Kimberley adventures and you’ll see first-hand the tremendous work that AWC does in the field with a visit to Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary. We invite you to come aboard and discover the Kimberley with the experts in 2020. Andre & Courtney Ellis Brothers / Founders / Owners 3 Why Choose Outback Spirit? Stay in the Kimberley’s best The most experienced guides wilderness lodges in the Kimberley From luxury tented safari suites to Our guides are seasoned professionals. unique wilderness lodges in spectacular In addition to in-depth local knowledge, locations, the accommodation we use they must have at least 10 years heavy is in a league of its own and far superior vehicle driving experience for added to nearby offerings. safety and peace of mind. Mercedes Benz 4WD Coaches Supporting Conservation - Guaranteed Outback Spirit is a major financial Our touring fleet is made up donor to Australian Wildlife exclusively of 5-star 4WD Mercedes Conservancy, Australia’s pre-eminent Benz vehicles. These units are light- not-for-profit conservation group who years ahead of most other vehicles are leading the way to save our most used in the Kimberley and offer precious wildlife from extinction. unrivalled comfort and safety. All vehicles feature reclining coach All Inclusive Value seats, air-conditioning, ample legroom, When you go on tour with us, you can a quiet velour upholstered interior, truly relax about the price knowing restroom, television & more! that all meals and attractions are included. The only things you’ll need Local operations & fleet base money for are nightly dinner drinks Operational and mechanical backup is or souvenirs! vital in the outback, which is why we have a team of expert technicians and operation managers based locally and just a phone call away. Two scenic Unsurpassed access to spectacular locations heli flights included! No one has greater access to the remote Outback Spirit’s dry season Kimberley Kimberley than we do. Travel with us adventures are fully inclusive of two and you’ll see the most spectacular sensational helicopter flights. At the Mitchell parts of the Kimberley where many Plateau, enjoy a flight over the Mitchell Falls other operators simply can’t get to. and back to the start of the walking trail. In Purnululu National Park, take in the grandeur of the Bungle Bungles on a flight over Cathedral Gorge, the famous striped domes and the Bungle Bungle massif. 4 outbackspirittours.com.au Freecall 1800 688 222 5 2020 Pre-release Offers up * SAVE to $1850PP HURRY! STRICTLY LIMITED AVAILABILITY MUST BOOK BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2019 PRE-RELEASE DISCOUNT EARLY PAYMENT INCENTIVE Save up to Save up to an $1500 per person + additional $350pp Book before our official brochure Pay your tour in full by is released to enjoy massive savings. 30 September 2019 and save even more Must book by 30 September 2019 off the price of your adventure + + Past Passenger Travel with friends & Loyalty Rewards Save even more! TRAVELLED DISCOUNT GROUP SIZE DISCOUNT Once Save $150pp 4 travellers Save $150pp 2 – 3 tours Save $250pp 5 – 7 travellers Save $200pp 4 or more tours Save $350pp 8 or more Please Enquire *Conditions Apply. Excludes Kimberley Cruising. Pre-release offers are available for bookings made on or before 30 September 2019 for travel in 2020. Discounts vary between months of travel. $1850 per person saving represents largest Pre-release offer for 2020 combined with Early Payment Incentive. All discounts can be combined. Call 1800 688 222 or visit www.outbackspirittours.com.au Freecall 1800 688 222 7 Kimberley Adventures Exquisite Kimberley Exquisite Kimberley & Adventure Cape Leveque 16 DAYS | 15 NIGHTS PAGE 18 DAYS | 17 NIGHTS PAGE From $10,395 pp twin share 8 From $11,395 pp twin share 12 UP PER UP PER SAVE TO $1500 PERSON SAVE TO $1500 PERSON Jewels of the Kimberley Jewels of the Kimberley Kimberley & Top End & Faraway Bay Expedition 13 DAYS | 12 NIGHTS PAGE 15 DAYS | 14 NIGHTS PAGE 18 DAYS | 17 NIGHTS PAGE From $9,495 pp twin share 16 From $11,195 pp twin share 20 From $11,895 pp twin share 24 UP PER UP PER UP PER SAVE TO $1200 PERSON SAVE TO $1400 PERSON SAVE TO $1400 PERSON Wet Season Spectacular True North Kimberley Quest Kimberley Snapshot Cruise Southern Quest Cruise 8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS PAGE From $7,395 pp twin share 28 7 NIGHTS PAGE 7 NIGHTS PAGE From $15,595 pp twin share 32 From $11,500 pp twin share 34 PER SAVE $600 PERSON Exquisite Kimberley Adventure 16 DAYS | 15 NIGHTS BROOME – BROOME TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the Horizontal Falls by seaplane with exhilarating boat ride • Discover the Mitchell Plateau and spend 2 nights at our luxurious Ngauwudu Safari Camp • Enjoy a guided walk to Mitchell Falls via rarely seen Gwion Gwion and Wandjina rock art galleries. Includes return scenic helicopter flight • Spend 3 nights at the iconic El Questro Wilderness Park and discover Chamberlain Gorge, Emma Gorge and Zebedee Thermal Springs • Discover the World Heritage Listed Bungles Bungles including Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm. 18–minute scenic helicopter flight included • Cruise Geikie Gorge on the mighty Fitzroy River • Visit spectacular Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek National Parks • Enjoy an Ord River adventure cruise and learn about the Ord Irrigation Scheme • Travel the infamous Gibb River Road and visit Bell Gorge and Galvans Gorge • Enjoy an exclusive 2-night stay at Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary on the upper Fitzroy River, including 4WD sanctuary safari • Discover Kununurra and Wyndham including Five Rivers Lookout • Spend 2 nights in Broome at the 5-star Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa 9 Watch the video for this tour on our website ACCOMMODATION & ITINERARY SNAPSHOT DAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION 1 Derby Spinifex Hotel 9 El Questro Wilderness Park Emma Gorge Resort 2 Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary Mornington Wilderness Camp 10 Kununurra Kununurra Country Club Resort 3 Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary Mornington Wilderness Camp 11 The Bungle Bungles Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge 4 Drysdale River Station Drysdale River Station 12 The Bungle Bungles Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge 5 Mitchell Plateau Ngauwudu Safari Camp 13 Fitzroy Crossing Fitzroy River Lodge 6 Mitchell Plateau Ngauwudu Safari Camp 14 Broome Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa 7 El Questro Wilderness Park Emma Gorge Resort 15 Broome Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa 8 El Questro Wilderness Park Emma Gorge Resort 16 Tour Concludes 10 outbackspirittours.com.au Two scenic heli-flights included! Exquisite Kimberley Adventure 16 DAYS | FULLY ACCOMMODATED | BROOME – BROOME upper Fitzroy River, where we’ll enjoy a swim and art galleries, accompanied by a local guide from Your Journey a picnic lunch. This afternoon we return to the Kandiwal Community. The walk also takes us past wilderness camp where the remainder of the day Mertens Falls before arriving at the top of the DAY 1 can be spent at your leisure. Tonight, enjoy an breathtaking Mitchell Falls, one of the most Your Adventure Begins in Broome outdoor slide show highlighting how AWC are awe-inspiring wonders of the Kimberley. Today you’ll be met at Broome airport* by your tackling some of the most significant ecological After time to admire the thunderous falls we’ll Outback Spirit Tour Driver. The adventure begins challenges in the Kimberley. Meals: B.L.D take to the skies for a scenic helicopter flight as we depart Broome for Derby, arriving late (included), which returns us to the start of the afternoon. Visit the Boab Prison Tree and Myalls DAY 4 walk. Viewing the falls from the air is a sensational Bore & Cattle Trough before checking in to the Galvans Gorge – Gibb River Rd – Drysdale experience. This afternoon we return to the camp for a swim and well-earned rest. Meals: B.L.D 4-star Spinifex Hotel. Meals: D This morning we return to the Gibb River Road *Please book flights to arrive by midday. before stopping to explore Galvans Gorge. Note: If you do not wish to tackle the walk, there Alternative pickup locations available. After a swim we’ll continue along the Gibb, is the option to fly down by helicopter with an heading past Mount Barnett and on to the Outback Spirit escort (cost approx.
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