12 Day Kimberley Discovery

Broome, Darwin, Gibb River Road, The Kimberleys, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bells Gorge, Mitchell Plateau, Kununurra, Bungle Bungles, Katherine, Darwin

This camping tour is a must to see the best of the Kimberley on your way from Broome to Darwin or Darwin to Broome. It is the only tour that covers it all in air-conditioned purpose-built 4WD's. To travel Broome to Darwin or Darwin to Broome in any less than 12 days and you'll miss the best of the Kimberley!

DAY 1: Broome - Windjana.   Depart Broome at 7:00am and head to the Derby Prison for a short visit. We now leave the bitumen behind us as we enter the Gibb River Road, almost instantly we can feel the remoteness. A walk up Windjana Gorge this afternoon is sure to impress. Camping overnight Windjana National Park. (L.D)

DAY 2: Windjana - Bell.   This morning we're off to Tunnel Creek, have your bathers and torches ready. This amazing tunnel cuts through the Napier Range and is rich in history. Afternoon sees us off to Bells Gorge. Camping overnight Bells Gorge. (B.L.D)

DAY 3: Bell - Manning.  Leaving Bells Gorge this morning, we travel through the beautiful scenery of the Kimberley's highest mountain range, King Leopold Ranges, on our way to Galvan's Gorge. This gorge will tempt you to don the bathers. For those feeling like a walk, a visit to Manning Gorge this afternoon is recommended. Camping overnight Mt Barnett Station. (B.L.D)

DAY 4: Manning - King Edward River.  Today we leave the Gibb River Road, and travel to Kalumburu Road to Mitchell Plateau, visiting Drysdale River Station. Our camp will be on the banks of the river, an afternoon dip here, and a chance to explore the area before dinner is a must. Camping overnight King Edward River.
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DAY 5: Mitchell Plateau.   We make full use of our 4WD capacity today, to take us to the Mitchell Plateau. Livistonia palms abound in this rugged region. Experience an optional helicopter flight over these falls, you can see most of the remotest country in the world. While swimming and overlooking the cascading falls, take a moment out, realising just where you are on the map. Camping overnight Kind Edward River. (B.L.D)

DAY 6: King Edward River - Ellenbrae Station.   This morning we visit Aboriginal paintings in the area, we must now depart our river camp and Mitchell Plateau and travel back down Kalumburu Road to rejoin the Gibb River Road. Tonight we camp at unique Ellenbrae Station. (B.L.D)

DAY 7: Ellenbrae - Kununurra.  Our journey takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready as we wind our way towards El Questro Station. A walk to stunning Emma Gorge, with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters. Camping overnight Kununurra. (B.L.D)

DAY 8: Kununurra.  Free day today, to enjoy the many attractions of Kununurra. Overnight Kimberley Land Caravan Park. (B)

DAY 9: Kununurra - Bungle Bungles.  An early start as we're off to the Bungle's unbelievable beehive formations, and view plunging gorges that will leave you breathless. A visit to Echidna Chasm with its 150 metre sheer rock face. Camping overnight Bungle Bungle National Park. (B.L.D)

DAY 10: Bungle Bungles.   A full day to take in the wonder of "Purnululu" (the Aboriginal name for the Bungles), starting with an optional helicopter flight over this amazing sight is a must. Then lunch in Cathedral Gorge and an afternoon walk to Mini Palms. Camping overnight Bungle Bungle National Park. (B.L.D)

DAY 11: Bungle Bungles - Timber Creek.  We leave Purnululu today and head to Kununurra for a short stop. We then cross the Northern Territory Border, pass through Timber Creek and on to Victoria River. Camping overnight at Timber Creek. (B.L.D)

DAY 12: Timber Creek - Darwin.  Today we visit Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls for a relaxing swim, en route to our final destination point of the city of Darwin. when our Kimberley Adventure officially ends! (B.L)

Tour Prices are per person for 2006 and in Australian $