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9 Days 4WD Darwin to Broome

From $1950 AUD


Trip Information
Starts In: Darwin
Ends In: Broome
Duration: 9 Days.
Departs: Sunday (26 Apr to 25 Oct)
Group Size: Max 24
Transport: 4WD vehicle
Accommodation: Camping / Farm Stays
Activity: 4WD Tour
Ages: 18+
Tour Code: WESTX55
Operator Code: ATA015

Countries Visited
Australia
Trip Highlights
  • Bungle Bungles
  • Camping
  • Farm/Station Stays
  • Four Wheel Driving
  • Gibb River Road
  • Katherine Gorge
  • Lake Argyle
  • Tunnel Creek
  • Windjana Gorge
Full Itinerary
Explore the rich beauty, hidden gorges, flowing rivers and stunning landscapes of the Kimberley region of North West Australia. For the fit and active who want to well and truly get off the beaten track.

ATTENTION: This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike 5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures. Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days and very cold during winter nights. Adventure Tours reserves the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children. Due to the remote nature of the Kimberley region we use bush camps with limited facilities on some nights.

There is a STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag.


Itinerary: day by day

Day 1 - Darwin to Katherine Region

Heading down from Darwin we stop at either Edith Falls for a swim or explore Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge (seasonal choice). We travel on to the Katherine region where you stay overnight. (LD)

Day 2 – Katherine Region to Lake Argyle

Take off for Lake Argyle, created by the Ord River Dam. Admire the beauty and sheer size of the Lake and explore the area before setting up camp for the night. (BLD)

Day 3 – Lake Argyle to Bungle Bungles

It's time for some 4WD action as we wind our way into the Bungle Bungle massif. It's a rugged ride but the scenery is fantastic and you will enjoy your first Kimberley sunset as we set up our bush camp. (BLD)

Day 4 - Bungle Bungles

It's a full day of exploration today. The rock formations of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable and we visit breathtaking Echidna Chasm and magnificent Cathedral Gorge. There's an opportunity to view the Bungles by helicopter (own expense) before we return to camp. (BLD)

Day 5 - Bungle Bungles to El Questro

We travel out of the Bungles to El Questro Station. Sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek and onto El Questro to set up camp. (BLD)

Day 6 - El Questro Station to Gibb River Road

Up early we hike into the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a refreshing swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge before starting our journey over the Pentecost River and along the Gibb River Road. (BLD)

Day 7 - Gibb River Road

Today it's time for swimming and hiking in the Kimberleys! We explore striking Manning Gorge and Barnett Gorge (time permitting). Your experienced guide will use their local knowledge to determine the most accessible gorges to explore. Tonight we camp at Manning Gorge. (BLD)

Day 8 - Manning Gorge to Windjana Gorge

Today we explore Galvins or Adcock Gorge (seasonal) before making our way to Windjana Gorge, known for its abundant freshwater crocodiles. It's also our camp for the night. (BLD)

Day 9 - Windjana Gorge to Broome

We head towards the Napier Range and the fascinating 750 metre underground tunnel of Tunnel Creek, an area rich in bushranger history. Making tracks, we head towards Broome and stop briefly at Willare Bridge, where a rushing torrent of water flows in the mighty Fitzroy River (seasonal). Late afternoon we arrive in Broome, our aim is to catch up brilliant Cable Beach sunset. (BL)

B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner

Valid: 01 April 2012 - 31 March 2013

Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travellers on all tours and details must be presented to tour guide before departure.
 
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