LE ER Y W B I M L I D K 2021 Trip Notes 15 DAY DARWIN TO BROOME Zebedee Springs, a cruise on Chamberlain natural beauty of an outback oasis is the Itinerary Gorge, a bush tucker walk or a bird 3.5km geological wonder of Windjana Day 1 Darwin watching tour. Or simply explore this Gorge. Beneath gorge walls rising 90m, beautiful wilderness park at your own we search for freshwater crocodiles, local You can arrive in Darwin at any time today. leisure. (BLD/BL) birdlife and Indigenous bush tucker before In the evening, perhaps get to know some setting up camp. (BLD) of your fellow travellers at one of the Day 8 Drysdale Station nearby cafes, while we prepare for the Drysdale River Station is an oasis in the Day 14 Tunnel Creek adventure that lies ahead. (No meals) outback. This million acre, family owned The morning is spent exploring Tunnel Day 2 Nitmiluk Gorge & Katherine and operated cattle station, runs approxi- Creek, a 750-metre cave system carved mately 10,000 head of cattle and lies in the through the Napier Range, in which we Departing Darwin at approximately 7am North Kimberley on the Gibb River Road. discover stalactites, secret caves and we travel south to the natural spring of Hanging out in the true blue Australian a large variety of wildlife. It is here we Edith Falls. After a break and a refreshing outback means you have all the magical also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an dip, we head for the remote outback town scenery and feeling of isolation you could Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the of Katherine, home to the spectacular ask for. On arrival you may wish to explore tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800’s. A Nitmiluk Gorge. This inspiring natural won- the nearby surroundings or sit back and refreshing swim in an idyllic waterhole is a der comprises 13 different gorges, carved enjoy a cold drink in the beer garden, highlight of the day. After lunch, we return over a millennia by the Katherine River. warm yourself around the log fire in the to the Gibb River Road and visit the Derby On an afternoon NitNit Dreaming Cultural cool night air. (BL) ‘Boab Prison Tree’ before completing our Cruise, we explore two of these gorges journey to Broome. (BLD) and discover the customs of the traditional Days 9-10 Mitchell Plateau land owners, the Jawoyn people. (LD) Our two day diversion to the majestic Day 15 Broome Day 3 Lake Argyle Mitchell Plateau is a highlight of the trip. You are free to depart Broome at any Enter real 4WD country as we travel the time today. If you have more time we We continue west along the Victoria rugged Kalumburu Road then turn off onto recommend you consider a Broome Highway and cross the border into Western the Mitchell Plateau Track. After crossing Sights town tour to discover the secrets of Australia as we travel to expansive Lake rivers and passing through ancient this fabulous outback town, or take a trip Argyle, the heart of the Ord River Irrigation Livistonia palm forests, we emerge from up to Cape Leveque for a day. (B) System which has transformed this dry the savannah and onto the Mitchell region into a lush agricultural oasis. Visit Plateau. With two nights camping in the the historic Durack Homestead Museum National Park, we trek to Little and Big or take on one of the many bush trails to Merten Falls, take a dip in pristine plunge explore the area. The sunset cruise on the pools and view Bradshaw rock art. Return lake is a stunning way to end the day. (BL) to camp on a short helicopter flight for a Days 4-5 Purnululu National Park: bird’s eye view of this extraordinary Bungle Bungles landscape. (BLD/BLD) Head south down the Great Northern Day 11 Mt Elizabeth Station Highway to Purnululu National Park, home Descending from the plateau we travel of the magnificent Bungle Bungles. Two to the Mt Elizabeth Station Homestead, nights here allows a full day to explore the where you will be able to enjoy the highlights of this extraordinary National scenery and see what Kimberley cattle Park, the most famous of which, are the station life is really like. Surrounded by Bungle Bungle domes. Rivers created this water spots, rocky rises and grasslands, landscape of unique orange and black you will be sure to take a great photo, striped ‘beehive’ geological formations enjoy bush walks and settle in for a lovely over a period of 20 million years. Unbe- evening in the Kimberley outback. (BLD) lievably, only the locals knew it existed until the early 1980’s; once discovered by Day 12 Silent Grove others, the area was made a national park Discover lily-laden Galvans Gorge, and in 1987. We explore Echidna Chasm (2km), the tranquil retreat of Adcock Gorge, known for its towering Livistonia Palm pausing for a refreshing swim on our way trees, and take a short walk (2-3km) into to Silent Grove. The afternoon is devoted stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering to exploring Bell Gorge, a hidden highlight rocks create a natural amphitheatre. There of the West Kimberley. This idyllic retreat, is time in the afternoon to take an optional considered amongst the most beautiful in scenic helicopter flight and enjoy a birds- the area, boasts cascading waterfalls and eye view of the beehive domes (approx crystal clear pools formed over millions of $450pp, own expense) to put it all into years – an easy place to while away a few perspective. (BLD/BLD) hours! (BLD) Days 6-7 El Questro Wilderness Day 13 Windjana Gorge Park Once a Devonian reef, these mountains Two nights here allows free time to join are over 350 million years old and home to one or more of the many activities on offer. a diverse array of animals and plants. The This could include a refreshing dip in the perfect place to experience the stunning www.kimberleywild.com.au 1300 73 88 70 LE ER Y W B I M L I D K 2021 Trip Notes 15 DAY DARWIN TO BROOME Meals Included: Day 12 Mt Elizabeth to Bell Gorge Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Itinerary Facts Day Highlights: Stay Overnight: Please note that this is an indication Adcock & Galvans Gorges El Questro Station Campground (Camping only. All details are subject to change Distance Travelled: Travellers), El Questro Station Tents (Camping according to local conditions, itinerary Approximately 165km / 3 Hours Driving Plus Travellers) updates and other circumstances Meals Included: beyond our control. Day 7 El Questro Wilderness Park Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 1 Darwin Day Highlights: Stay Overnight: Silent Grove Campground (All Travellers) Day Highlights: Zebedee Springs & Emma Gorge Welcome Distance Travelled: Day 13 Bell Gorge to Windjana Distance Travelled: Approximately 40km / 1 Hour Driving Gorge Meals Included: 0km Day Highlights: Breakfast & Lunch Meals Included: Bell Gorge & Tunnel Creek Stay Overnight: No meals included. Distance Travelled: El Questro Station Campground (Camping Stay Overnight: Approximately 140km / 2.5 Hours Driving Travellers), El Questro Station Tents (Camping The Cavanagh Twin Rooms (All Travellers) Meals Included: Plus Travellers) Day 2 Darwin to Katherine Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 8 El Questro Wilderness Park Stay Overnight: Day Highlights: to Drysdale Station Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Windjana Gorge National Park (All Travellers) Distance Travelled: Day Highlights: Day 14 Windjana Gorge to Broome The Pentecost River Crossing Approximately 400km / 6 Hours Driving Day Highlights: Distance Travelled: Meals Included: Windjana Gorge, Boab Prison Tree & Broome Approximately 250km / 5 Hours Driving Lunch & Dinner Distance Travelled: Meals Included: Stay Overnight: Approximately 400km / 4.5 Hours Breakfast & Lunch Katherine Camp (All Travellers) Meals Included: Stay Overnight: Day 3 Katherine to Lake Argyle Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drysdale Station Campground Stay Overnight: Day Highlights: (Camping Travellers) OR Drysdale Station The Kimberley Travellers Lodge Twin Rooms Crossing into the Northern Territory & Lake Twin Rooms (Camping Plus Travellers) Argyle Sunset Cruise - shared facilities (All Travellers) *Broome Stay Day 9 Drysdale Station to The Distance Travelled: Upgrade available. Approximately 500km / 7 Hours Driving Mitchell Plateau Day 15 Broome Meals Included: Day Highlights: Day Highlights: Breakfast & Lunch King Edward River, Livistonia Palm Forests Clean clothes! Stay Overnight: Distance Travelled: Distance Travelled: Lake Argyle Resort Campground (Camping Approximately 180km / 4 Hours Driving 0km Travellers) OR Lake Argyle Resort Cabins Meals Included: Meals Included: (Camping Plus Travellers) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Breakfast Day 4 Lake Argyle to The Stay Overnight: Stay Overnight: Bungle Bungles National Park Campground (All Travellers) You are welcome to book additional accommodation at the The Kimberley Day Highlights: Day 10 The Mitchell Plateau Travellers Lodge or depart for your forward Kununurra & Bungle Bungles Sunset Day Highlights: arrangements. Distance Travelled: The Mitchell Plateau, Little & Big Merten Falls, Approximately 400km / 6 Hours Driving Scenic Helicopter Transfer Meals Included: Distance Travelled: BROOME STAY UPGRADE OPTION Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 0km If you would prefer more comfort while Stay Overnight: Meals Included: in Broome, you can add the Broome Stay National Park Campground (All Travellers) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Upgrade to your Kimberley experience Day 5 The Bungle Bungles Stay Overnight: and enjoy night 14 at The Oaks Broome. National Park Campground (All Travellers) (Note: Breakfast here not Day Highlights: included) Book online or ask our Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge Day 11 The Mitchell Plateau to Mt Reservations team for more detail. & the Bungles Elizabeth Distance Travelled: Day Highlights: Approximately 60km / 2 Hours Driving King Edward River, the Gibb Meals Included: River Road Darwin Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Distance Travelled: Stay Overnight: Approximately 300km / 5 National Park Campground (All Travellers) Hours Driving Mitchell Katherine Day 6 the Bungle Bungles to El Meals Included: Plateau Kununurra Questro Wilderness Park Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay Overnight: Drysdale Lake Argyle Day Highlights: Mt Elizabeth Station El Durack Ranges & the Gibb River Road Silent Grove Questro Campground (Camping Broome Distance Travelled: Travellers) OR Mt Elizabeth Windjana Purnululu N.P.