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8 DAY 4WD GIBB RIVER ROAD & BUNGLE BUNGLES ADVENTURE

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BONUS

Geikie Gorge

Fitzroy River Lodge Safari tent

Bungle Bungles

El Questro

Galvans Gorge

Bells Gorge

Tour mapA great adventure through the Kimberley, take in most of the regions key attractions as you learn how the region has been shaped by Aboriginal spirit, the stamina of stockmen and the forces of nature.

Day 1 - Broome to Fitzroy Crossing (L, D)
We set off on our journey breaking en route to view the mighty Fitzroy River before heading onwards to Geikie Gorge for an afternoon Darngku Heritage Cruise tour hosted by local Bunuba Cultural guides. We learn of fascinating Aboriginal bush tucker and plant uses, animal tracking, Dreamtime stories and cultural matters and view geological sea fossils and spot native animals including crocodiles. Whilst in Fitzroy Crossing we visit the historic Crossing Inn, the original hotel in the Kimberley.
BBQ Dinner & Overnight: Fitzroy River Lodge (Furnished safari tents with ensuite).

Day 2 - Fitzroy Crossing to Halls Creek (B, L, D)
Today we set off to Halls Creek. En route we break at Palm Springs, spring fed waterhole before exploring Halls Creek and surrounds. We visit the local Aboriginal craft store, abandoned Old Halls Creek gold rush town site, the pioneers cemetery and China Wall an unusual geological formation.
Dinner & Overnight: Halls Creek Motel (ensuite rooms).

Day 3 - Halls Creek to Bungle Bungles (B, L, D)
This morning we tackle the rugged road into the Purnululu National Park, home of the amazing beehive like Bungle Bungles. After lunch and the heat of the day have passed we take two easy paced walks, first into the stunning Echidna Chasm known for towering Livistonia Palms. Next we view the natural amphitheatre setting of beautiful Cathedral Gorge. Tonight we are accommodated in a wilderness safari camp setting.
Dinner & Overnight: Bellburn Safari Camp (Bedded safari tents & share bathroom facilities).

Day 4 - Bungle Bungles to Kununurra (B, L)
This morning time is allowed for the very popular 30 minute optional scenic helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles (approximatley $200pp, own expense). Experience the thrill and freedom of taking off in a helicopter and passing over the immense Bungles land mass with views into incredible ravines and gorges below. Later we travel on to Kununurra arriving just before sundown.
Bungle Bungles Upgrade: Add on scenic flight - Bungles to Kununurra Min 2 passengers. $265pp
Overnight: Mercure Inn, Kununurra (ensuite rooms).

Day 5 - Kununurra to El Questro Wilderness Park (B, L, D)
This morning we join a fascinating cruise from Kununurra up the Ord River to the immense Lake Argyle then take a drive around Kununurra’s Ord River Irrigation Scheme plantations, call into a local melon store and visit Ivanhoe Crossing. Afterwards we set off down the famous Kimberley stock route the 'Gibb River Road' to El Questro Wilderness Park for our overnight stay. Enjoy an afternoon of optional activities (arranged by your guide) such as a hike to Emma Gorge (strenuous), peaceful Chamberlain Gorge cruise, 4WD or helicopter Barramundi fishing tours or horse riding.
Dinner & Overnight: El Questro Wilderness Park, Emma Gorge Resort Safari Tents (private facilities).

Note: Jul 10 departure will stay at El Questro Township bungalows (ensuite rooms)

Day 6 - El Questro to Mount Elizabeth Station (B, L, D)
We make an early morning visit to beautiful Zebedee Hot Springs (easy walk) before we push on southwest via the Pentecost Ranges & river crossing for our overnight stay at Mount Elizabeth Station (cattle farm). Tonight enjoy Kimberley style homestead hospitality.
Dinner & Overnight: Mount Elizabeth Station (share bathroom facilities).

Day 7 - Mount Elizabeth to Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge (B, L, D)
Covering many miles down the Gibb River Road today, we enjoy a break en route with a cooling dip at beautiful Galvans Gorge. We then take a hike (30 minute partly strenuous) to spectacular Bells Gorge before pushing on through the ancient geology of the King Leopold Ranges to our overnight stay at the very beautiful and civilized Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge.
Dinner & Overnight: Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge (share bathroom facilities).

Day 8 Mount Hart to Broome (B, L)
Onwards through the Napier Ranges and more vast expanses of Kimberley scrub to 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 and hear the story of Jandamarra. We then head to the pre-historic Windjana Gorge. Return to Broome travelling through cattle country, en route we stop at the Prison Boab Tree with arrival at approximately 7.30 pm.
 

Departures 2007 : 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 09 Jul, 24 Jul, 06 Aug, 20 Aug, 03 Sep, 17 Sep, 01 Oct .

Tour Code:

8DBB

Departure Point:

7.45 am Chinatown Coach Bay, Broome.

Return Time:

Approx. 7.30 pm

Duration:

8 days, 7 nights

Distance:

2,730 klms

 


 

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