7 Day Gibb River Mitchell Plateau Discovery

This tour will take you along the Gibb River Road in air conditioned purpose built 4WD's. Highlights include Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bells, Manning, Mitchell Plateau, Emma Gorge. See this part of Australia and you will never forget it's beauty! (Note: this tour operates in both directions)

DAY 1: Depart Kununurra on our journey along the famous Gibb River Road, our first stop will be Zebedee Springs on El Questro Station, for a morning soak in the warm thermal spring. A walk to stunning Emma Gorge will follow, with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters. We then make our way through the stunning Cockburn Ranges across the Pentecost River on our way to Home Valley Station. Overnight Home Valley (L/D).

DAY 2: This morning we leave the Gibb River Road and travel on Kalumburu Road to Mitchell Plateau visiting Drysdale River

Station, our camp will be on the banks of the river. An afternoon dip here and the chance to explore the area is a must. Overnight King Edward River (B/L/D).

DAY 3: We make full use of our 4WD capability to take us to the Mitchell Falls. Liverstonia Fan Palms abound in this region. After arriving at the car park we trek to Merton and Mitchell Falls to discover some amazing aboriginal rock art and beautiful scenery. An afternoon optional helicopter flight is recommended to return you to the car park. Late afternoon we return to our bush camp at King Edward River.

DAY 4: Our morning is spent exploring Aboriginal art in the area before departing our bush camp on the river bank, returning to Kalumburu Road on our journey back to join the Gibb River Road. Overnight Mt Barnett Station (B/L/D).

DAY 5: Early rise this morning for our walk to Manning Gorge. For those who are feeling energetic, a well deserved swim and the sight of these cascading falls is your reward. After lunch our journey continues to Galvan's Gorge (this gorge will tempt our swimmers) a stop at Imintji store, then on to Bells Gorge. Overnight Bells Gorge (B/L/D).

DAY 6: Another early morning walk is on the itinerary to Bells Gorge. This gorge is regarded as the jewel of the Gibb River Road. We later wind our way through the beautiful scenery of the Kimberley's highest mountain range, The King Leopold, towards our next destination, Windjana Gorge. (B/L/D).

DAY 7: An early morning visit to Windjana Gorge is quite an experience. We then gather our torches and bathers for our walk through Tunnel Creek. This amazing tunnel cuts through the Napier Range and is rich in history, your guide will tell you about the legend of Jundamurra. This afternoon we must reluctantly leave the Gibb River Road behind and travel to Broome, visiting the Derby prison tree and crossing the mighty Fitzroy River on the way. (B/L)