Darwin to Broome Kimberley Tour 10 Day 9 Nights

Welcome to the tropical city of Darwin, where your overland adventure begins. After meeting up with your group and leader, head south and stop at either Edith Falls for a swim or explore Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. This is where the group will have lunch. Head to your overnight private campsite on the edge of Nitmiluk National Park, where permanent tents with swags await you. In the evening, settle down for dinner with the group.

Accommodation

• Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Nitmiluk National Park

Meals Included

• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information Total driving time today is around 4 hours. Total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.

After breakfast we stop for a morning dip in Katherine Hot Springs before continuing on to Lake Argyle, which has been created by the Ord River Dam. Admire the sheer size of this 700 square kilometre man-made spectacle. The lake is home to many species of native fish and thousands of freshwater crocodiles. Take an optional sunset cruise before setting up camp at our exclusive campsite on the Ord River.

Accommodation

• Camping (with facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Lake Argyle

Optional Activities

• Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise – AUD100

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information Total driving time today is around 7.5 hours. Total walking distance is around one kilometre.

Today we drive through the rugged landscape of Carr Boyd and the Durack Ranges into Purnululu National Park. This park is home-ground of the Bungle Bungles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dominated by massive sandstone karsts that rear hundreds of metres above the surrounding grasslands. Our key attraction inside the park today is an unforgettable walk into Echidna Chasm. We arrive at our bush camp in time to sit back and watch the sun set over the Osmond Ranges. If you’ve had enough of tent camping by now, you might want to spend tonight sleeping out beneath the stars snuggled up in a swag.

Accommodation

• Camping (with basic facilities – no showers) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Echidna Chasm

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

Total driving today is around 5.5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.

After breakfast prepare for a full day of activities, as the group heads back out to explore the remarkable rock formations of the Bungle Bungles. Hike to the thin, red gap of Echidna Chasm and the enormous Cathedral Gorge. There’s also the opportunity to experience a helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles (at your own expense). As the sun goes down, head to your overnight camp.

Accommodation

• Camping (with basic facilities – no showers) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle)

Optional Activities

• Helicopter Flight – Bungle Bungles – from – AUD350

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information Total driving time today is around 2 hour. Total walking distance is approximately 5 kilometres.

You will once again experience some serious 4WD action as you wind your way out of the Bungle Bungles heading through the East Kimberley region. We spend the afternoon exploring the key attraction of El Questro Station. Tackle the hike into Emma Gorge where you will be rewarded with a stunning waterfall and a swim. We drive onto our overnight stop our exclusive camp on the Ord River.

Accommodation

• Camping (with facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Emma Gorge

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

Total driving time today is around 5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately one kilometre

Wake up with the knowledge of not having to pack-up. Take some time to have a look around the picturesque Ord River system (no saltwater crocs). Your guide will show you around the East Kimberley ‘capital city’ of Kunnunurra with local features such as Hoochery Distillery, Walk at Mirima National Park, In the late afternoon, walk up to an exclusive and stunning lookout over the Upper Ord River system and watch the colours change during spectacular Kimberley Sunset.

Accommodation

• Camping (with facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Short Hike to 360 degree views of Ord River & East Kimberley

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

Total driving time today is around 45 minutes. Total walking distance is up to seven kilometres.

After breakfast, its time to hit the road again and start travelling along the legendary Gibb River Road. Fording rivers and weaving through gorges, travel by 4WD along the wild Gibb River Road – a 600-kilometre stretch that winds right through the heart of the Kimberley. We’ve got a fair bit of ground to cover today, so there is a fair bit of drive time, but we’ll be breaking the journey up with lunch and at a few stop-offs along the way. Tonight’s destination is at Mt Barnett station located very close to Manning Gorge. This evening we camp at Mount Barnett by the banks of a crystal clear fresh water river, perfect to cool off in after your day hiking.

Accommodation

• Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Gibb River Road

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information Total driving time today is around 6 hours. Total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.

We spend the morning exploring the stunning Manning Gorge and enjoy a swim in the pools under Manning Falls. Depending on the season, post-lunch we spend the afternoon exploring Galvan’s Gorge before heading back to camp to relax around the campfire.

Accommodation

• Camping (with facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Galvans Gorge
• Manning Gorge

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

Total driving time today is around 1 hour. Total walking distance is approximately six kilometres

The Western Kimberley region is full of endless stunning gorges that have to be explored and this morning is no exception. After breakfast we adventure to Bell Gorge (subject to weather and road conditions) home to a stunning cascade of water flowing from the previous wet season rains that fall in the King Leopold Ranges. The afternoon sees us head to Windjana Gorge, a segment of 375 million-year-old reef that was once underwater. Cut through by the Lennard River, which runs during the wet season then breaks up into little billabongs during the dry, this gorge attracts many species of bird and bat and is a great spot to see wild freshwater crocodiles. We’ll set up camp for the last time together in the Western Kimberley region.

Accommodation

• Camping (with facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Windjana Gorge
• Bell Gorge

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

• Total driving time today is around 4.5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately four to six kilometres.

We continue through the Napier Range on a guided walk-through at Tunnel Creek, a vast cave system that extends 750 metres underground. Inside, shards of sunlight stream in through crevices, little bats flutter about and enormous stalactites rear down from the ceiling. Then make the final drive on to Broome, hopefully arriving in time for a stunning Cable Beach sunset.

Included Activities

• Tunnel Creek exploration walk

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Special Information

Total driving time today is around 4 hours. Total walking distance is approximately four kilometres. Any onward travel must be booked for the following day after the tour finishes.

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• International or internal flights unless specified
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• Meals other than those specified in the Essential Trip Information
• Visa and passport fees
• Travel insurance
• Optional activities and all personal expenses.

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Minimum Age: For the majority of our tours, the minimum age is 8 years of age at the time of travel. All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by a responsible adult over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian will be responsible for the traveller under the age of 18 for their day-to-day care. Please note we cannot guarantee triple or adjoining rooms/tents for families; accompanying adults may be required to share with others in the group.

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12. Small groups & combination trips
At times we can have groups with small numbers of travellers. Many of our trips are designed to fit with other departures to create a longer “combination” trip; this means that some of your group may have already been travelling together for some weeks when you commence your trip. If you would like to know how many people are booked on your trip or any combination trip it is part of please ask prior to making your booking.

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15. Acceptance of risk
You acknowledge that the nature of the trip is adventurous and participation involves a degree of personal and physical risk. You will be visiting places where the political, cultural and geographical attributes present dangers and physical challenges greater than those present in our daily lives. We use information from government foreign departments and reports from our own contacts in assessing whether the itinerary should operate. However, it is also your own responsibility to acquaint yourself with all relevant travel information and the nature of your itinerary. You acknowledge that your decision to travel is made in light of consideration of this information and you accept that you are aware of the personal and physical risks attendant upon such travel. You acknowledge that the assumption of risk and warning above constitutes a ‘risk warning; in accordance with relevant legislation.

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We contract with a network of companies, government agencies and individuals to assist in the running of our trips as agent for these third parties. We are not responsible for the acts and omissions of these third parties. In consideration of your participation in the trip, to the extent permitted by law, you:

(a) release and will release us from all claims that you may have or may have had but for this release arising from or in connection with participation in the trip; and
(b) release and indemnify us against any claim which may be made by you or on your behalf for or in respect of or arising out of your death whether caused by the negligence or breach of contract by us or in any other manner whatsoever; and
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(i) arising as a result of or in connection with your participation in the trip; and
(ii) against us in respect of any injury, loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your failure to comply with the trip or our rules and/or directions, save that the above releases and indemnities shall not apply to the extent that the loss, damage or injury that is the subject of the claim is caused or contributed to by the grossly negligent act or omission by us.
To the extent an Implied Warranty cannot be excluded, our liability in respect of the Implied Warranty is limited to (in our absolute discretion): (i) the provision of a similar trip to an equivalent value; or (ii) a refund of the total amount received by us from you in connection with your booking. Any claim by you is excluded to the extent that it is for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits or economic loss, however it arises, or for indirect, special, punitive or exemplary damages.

17. Optional activities
Optional activities not included in the tour price do not form part of the tour or this contract. You accept that any assistance given by your tour guide or local representative in arranging optional activities does not render us liable for them in any way. The contract for the provision of that activity will be between you and the activity provider.

18. Claims & complaints
If you have a complaint about your trip please inform your tour guide or our local representative at the time in order that they can attempt to rectify the matter. If satisfaction is not reached through these means, then any further complaint should be put in writing to us within 30 days of the end of the tour. Complaints made outside this timeframe may not be considered.

19. Severability
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The laws of Victoria, Australia govern these Booking Conditions to the fullest extent allowable. Any disputes in connection with a trip or these Booking Conditions must be initiated in the courts of Victoria, Australia.

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24. Credit vouchers
Guests who hold a credit voucher must contact our office to secure their preferred date of travel, which is subject to availability. Guests wishing to use their credit voucher for travel on a tour which runs over a public holiday may be subject to a public holiday surcharge.

Credit vouchers are not a ticket to travel until a date of travel has been secured with our office and a confirmation has been issued. Once a date of travel has been secured, the booking will then be subject to our regular terms and conditions. Any credit voucher which is not used before it’s given expiry date will be forfeited without refund. Credit vouchers are valid for 12 months, unless otherwise stated.