A great short break from Broome including a 2 night stay in the World Heritage Listed Bungle Bungle Wilderness and the renowned icons Geikie Gorge, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.

Day 1: Broome to Bungle Bungle Ranges (L, D)

Setting off early from Broome at 7.00am we travel through the vast Kimberley outback to Purnululu National Park, recently listed as a World Heritage site. This spectacular wilderness park is the home of the Bungle Bungle Range. More than 20 million years of erosion and river movements have formed these huge black and orange striped domes. Travelling via Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek we tackle the rugged 4-wheel drive track into the national park, arriving late afternoon at the Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. Here we enjoy a 2 night stay in the heart of this World Heritage wilderness.
Dinner & Overnight: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (furnished safari cabins with private ensuite)

Day 2: Bungle Bungle Ranges (B, L, D)

Today we have the day to explore the Bungle Bungle Ranges with our first stop at the stunning Echidna Chasm known for towering Livistonia Palms, here you can take an easy to medium 2 km walk. We then travel to the southern side of the Bungle Bungles Massif we take an easy to moderate 3 km walk into the natural amphitheatre setting of Cathedral Gorge, here try out the acoustics within this natural amphitheatre. Also while here an easy-paced walk along the dry bed of Piccaninny Creek is the best way to inspect the domes up close.

This afternoon you have the option to take a scenic helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles (approx. $235pp, own expense), experience the thrill of taking off in a helicopter and enjoy views into incredible ravines and gorges below. Enjoy drinks as the sun sets over the Bungles, before returning to camp for dinner. Dinner & Overnight: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (furnished safari cabins with private ensuite)

Day 3: Bungle Bungles to Fitzroy Crossing (B, L, D)

Departing early from our camp we travel to Fitzroy Crossing, breaking en route at Halls Creek we learn about Western Australia’s first gold rush town and see the amazing China Wall. Arriving at Geikie Gorge, enjoy a picnic lunch before joining the National Park Ranger for a fascinating cruise along the gorge, spot geological sea fossils, crocodiles, exotic birds and other native animals. At Geikie Gorge you also have the option to take a longer 2 hour Darngku Heritage Cruise hosted by local Bunuba Aboriginal Cultural guides, who provide a fascinating insight into Aboriginal culture, Dreamtime stories, bush tucker, animal tracks, traditional plant use and cultural practices (additional expense, upgrade available while on tour). Finishing the day we return back to Fitzroy Crossing for a BBQ dinner and overnight stay at the Fitzroy River Lodge. BBQ Dinner & Overnight: Fitzroy River Lodge (Furnished Safari Cabins with private ensuite)

Day 4: Fitzroy Crossing to Broome (B, L)
After breakfast our adventure takes us along the famous 'Gibb River Road', once used as the main stock route for the region, we stop at Tunnel Creek, an amazing 750 metre long flooded tube tunnel. We take an exciting walk through the tunnel wading through knee to thigh high water in some sections and hear the story of Jandamarra. After a short drive we then stop at Windjana Gorge, regarded as one of the classic features of world geology and a great freshwater crocodile spotting site. Here we enjoy a picnic lunch before we journey back to Broome, via the historic town of Derby, home of Australia’s largest tides.

We then stop for afternoon tea at one of the Kimberley's most famous landmarks the Prison Boab Tree, once used to hold convicts. Here we also view Myalls Bore, a 120 metre long trough built in the early 1900's used to water up to 1,000 head of cattle at one time, before arriving back into Broome at approximately 7.00pm.

Departures 2007: May 22; Jun 5, 19; Jul 3, 17, 31; Aug 14, 28; Sep 11, 25; Oct 9.