Description

9-Day 4WD Broome to Darwin Safari
Tour price: AUD 1,745
Not suitable for children.

Tour departs: Broome accommodation 06.30am
25th Apr - 28th Oct: Wed & Sat

Tour code: BD9

Tour finishes: Darwin accommodation early evening Day 9

Max people: 20

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. The operator 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 1 - Broome to Windjana Gorge
Out of Broome we stop briefly at Willare Bridge, where a rushing torrent of water flows in the mighty Fitzroy River during the wet season. From here we leave the bitumen behind as we head for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek, where a 750 metre tunnel passes under the Napier Range. The area has a rich bushranger history ask your guide for the true story! (LD)

Day 2 - Windjana Gorge to Mt Barnett
Windjana Gorge is worth exploring (there's loads of freshwater crocodiles here!) before we hit the track again to travel along the famous Gibb River road to to Manning Gorge and to watch the sunset over the Barnett Range. (BLD)

Day 3 - Gibb River Road and Gorges
A great day of swimming and hiking! Explore some the Kimberley's striking gorges, including Barnett, Manning, Adcock or Galvans depending on the time of year. We're in for another night at our bush camp. (BLD)

Day 4 - Gibb River Road to El Questro Station
We pass through some ancient and spectacular country as we travel along the Gibb River Road. Crossing the Pentecost River, we reach the famous El Questro Station. We walk into the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge before retiring for the night. (BLD)

Day 5 - El Questro to Bungle Bungles
Today sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. We take a challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our overnight camp. (BLD)

Day 6 - Bungle Bungle NP
It's a full day of exploration today. The rock formations of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable and we visit the permanent waterhole of Frog Hole, breathtaking Echidna Chasm and overwhelming and magnificent Cathedral Gorge. There's time to get another perspective of the Bungles by helicopter if you choose (at own expense) before we head back to our overnight bush camp. (BLD)

Day 7 - Bungle-Bungles to Kununurra
It's time for some 4WD action as we wind our way out of the Bungle Bungles on our way to Kununurra, the capital of the north. This afternoon we spend time exploring Hidden Valley, just a stones throw from Kununurra township. (BLD)

Day 8 - Kununurra to Victoria River
Lake Argyle, created by the Ord River Dam, is the biggest man-made lake in Australia and a couple of times bigger than Sydney Harbour! We spend some time here this morning before crossing the state border into the Northern Territory. If we've got time, we'll check out the Keep River National Park before reaching camp on the Victoria River. (BLD)

Day 9 - Victoria River to Darwin
We're on the home run now! It's a short hop across to Katherine where we stop briefly at Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge. There's time for one last refreshing swim at Edith Falls before we arrive in Darwin, the last stop for the journey. (BL)

Bring:
Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be purchased for AUD 50*)

Included:
Experienced guide, meals as indicated, camping fees & equipment and national park fees.

Note:
- The itinerary may change during April and November with the closure of the Gibb River Road and Bungle Bungle NP. Attractions will be substituted with others of interest.
- Tour is operated as a code-share with Western Xposure.
- Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements.
- Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel.
- For passengers who have paid for sleeping bags and do not wish to keep them at the end of the tour, we will be donating them to charity (Good Sammies).

Highlights

* Windjana Gorge
* Tunnel Creek
* Gibb River Road
* Kimberley Gorges
* Bungle Bungle National Park
* Kununurra
* Lake Argyle

Travel Types

• Camping
• Hiking
• Nature Tours
• Safari
• Tours

Cost in US$:

from AUD 1,745

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Adventure Tours Australia's Mission Statement

Adventure Tours Australia is an award winning company specialising in small group nature-based tours for the active traveller. An extensive range of tours are available exploring the highlights and hidden delights of the Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. The tours have an emphasis on the unique scenery, wildlife and Aboriginal culture of each area. Most tours are camping and accommodated safaris catering for budget travellers as well as private charters and deluxe 'Safari in Style' tours in the Northern Territory. Tours range from 1 to 18 days with regular guaranteed departures. Many tours have been conveniently combined into tour packages for those wanting an extended value for money travel options