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11 Day Kimberley Tour Broome-Darwin Book Now using the Link below: https://charternorth.rezdy.com/51441/kimberley-wilderness-experience-11-days-scheduled-departures This Kimberley Tour is also available Darwin-Broome Our Kimberley Tours are active experiences and include: full catering while on tour, entry to all National and Wilderness Parks, camping fees, luxury 4WD travel, highest quality Australian design camping equipment, canoe hire, Geikie Gorge or Lake Argyle boat cruise (if listed on itinerary), professional guide with 18yrs Kimberley experience, and quality broad interpretation of all destinations. Notes: Scenic flights and accommodation are regarded as extras at the added cost to our clients. We certainly recommend any add on products that will enhance your Kimberley experience, and will be happy to plan and book in advance on your behalf. There are various types of accommodation available in the Kimberley, ranging from: Safari tents, station stays and cabins, to bungalows and hotel rooms. Prices vary from low to high end and advance bookings are required due to the high demand through the main visitor season. Our camping programs can range from ‘Glam’ (full facilities) to ‘bush’ (secluded and private with no facilities) camping experiences. We carry and provide high quality equipment for our camping experience: Aussi swags with thick mattresses dressed with full linen, doona and pillow, tents (4 person: single or twin share only), along with all other gear required to ensure quality catering and comfort. All Charter North catering is on the open camp fire and we cater for a range of diets.
Day 1- Departure Day (Free, No Charge) – Derby, Prison Tree, Windjana Gorge Your Kimberley Experience begins this morning as we collect you from your accommodation at the relaxed hour of 10am! Our immediate destination is the heart of The Kimberley as we head towards the Kimberley Devonian Reef. Along the way we stop for lunch as we prepare the first of many gourmet meals for you. Soon afterwards we visit the remote town of Derby (home to some of the largest tides in the World) and after a tour of Derby we visit the famous Boab Prison Tree. We then hit the Gibb River Road and head for Windjana Gorge arriving in time for sunset. Tonight’s camp will be the first of many under the Kimberley sky so, sit back and enjoy the camp fire while we cook up a feast Camp Lunch, Dinner Day 2 – Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, King Leopold Ranges Our Kimberley experience continues this morning as we explore Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge at a leisurely pace, thanks to yesterday’s start. We travel a short distance from Windjana Gorge as we follow the Devonian Reef system to Tunnel Creek. We arrive at Tunnel Creek nice and early to beat the procession of Day tours leaving Broome this morning and as a reward we experience this unique formation and micro habitat in its true tranquillity. There is often an abundance of early morning wildlife here as we trek through the main tunnel and explore some of the secondary caverns of this amazing protected environment. While at Tunnel Creek we reveal some of the local Bunuba Indigenous heritage, important cultural stories and historic events. After our early morning exploration of Tunnel Creek, we return to Windjana Gorge for a mid-morning snack and pack up camp before heading into the Gorge for a short hike along the Leonard River. Windjana Gorge is home to one of the highest populations of fresh water crocodiles in the World, so no swimming here unfortunately. We will however have time to search for some fossils in the walls of this Gorge that was once totally submerged beneath the Timor Sea. After a picnic lunch in the Gorge we then make our way back to the Gibb River Road and travel deeper into the Kimberley towards the King Leopold Ranges and our camp in Bell Gorge. Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation available-enquire on booking
Day 3 –Bell Gorge, Galvin’s Gorge, Manning Gorge This morning after breakfast we head directly into Bell Gorge. Nestled in the rugged sandstone of the King Leopold Conservation Zone, our Bell Gorge expedition requires a hike into the gorge proper to reveal one of the most popular Kimberley waterfalls along the Gibb River Road. After a refreshing swim and snorkel, further exploration of the Gorge and some relaxation time, we return to the Gibb and head further east for Galvin’s and Manning Gorges. Both of these Gorges are uniquely different to each other, Galvin’s is a soft featured tropical oasis only a short walk from the road and perfect for a short swim and snorkel after the mornings drive. From Galvin’s it’s only a short drive to the much welcomed Mt Barnett Roadhouse for treats, before taking the 4WD track into Manning Gorge for a sunset swim and camp. Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation available-enquire on booking Day 4 – Manning Gorge to Gibb River After an easy relaxing breakfast we prepare to negotiate Manning River as we begin our hike into Manning Falls. We spend the rest of the morning exploring this rugged remote Gorge while swimming and snorkelling at secluded beaches, and viewing obscure Rock Art (Bradshaws). We also make time to visit the falls and have another swim and picnic lunch, before hiking back to our camp. This afternoon we continue further east along the Gibb River road to our next camp on the banks of the Gibb River itself. Upon arrival after setting camp we have some time to explore the local environment, some more but very different ancient rock art and another sunset swim to end the day. Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation available-enquire on booking
Day 5 – Gibb River to Elquestro This morning after breakfast we break camp and continue eastward on route to Elquestro Station. Today’s journey along the Gibb takes us through Ellenbrae and Home Valley Stations and onto the imposing Durack Ranges, signalling our arrival to the East Kimberley and Elquestro. After stopping on the crest of the Pentecost range to admire the Dominant Cockburn Range, Pentecost River and Wyndham to the north, we descend the Range and cross the tidal section of the mighty Pentecost River. Upon arrival at Elquestro we begin our exploration of this amazing property with a hike into Emma Gorge. The Emma Gorge hike leads us through towering sandstone escarpments to eventually arrive at a tall waterfall in a lush tropical paradise After a swim and relaxing time at Emma Falls, we make our way to the ‘Elquestro Township’ to meet the folks and check into our private camp for the night. Our private Elquestro camp is situated right on the upper freshwater reaches of the Pentecost River. Private Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation available-enquire on booking www.elquestro.com.au/The-Kimberley.aspx Day 6 – Full day exploring Elquestro Today is spent exploring this notoriously stunning property. With features such as Elquestro Gorge, Zebedee Springs, Amalia and Moonshine Gorges, our day is full of hiking, scrambling, and swimming. After an active day we return to our private camp, before embarking on 4WD sunset safari to witness another stunning Kimberley sunset from our Elquestro high elevation vantage point. While enjoying the sunset with pre dinner snacks we are presented with a panoramic perspective on the surrounding Durack Ranges. 4WD Sunset Safari Private Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation available-enquire on booking
Day 7 – Elquestro to Purnululu (Bungle Bungles) After breakfast we break camp and depart Elquestro for Purnululu (The Bungles). We travel the remainder of the Gibb River Road before turning south onto the Great Northern Highway. This morning’s drive along the Great Northern Highway is through a narrow corridor between the Carboyd Range on the Eastern side, and the Saw Ranges on the West. This is classic Durack Country and one of the most picturesque routes in the Kimberley. After our easy early morning drive along the Highway, we turn onto the Mabel Downs Station track to tackle the raw rugged terrain of the Osmond Range and surrounding Bungle Bungle landscape. As we continue through Mabel Downs Cattle Station towards Purnululu National Park, crossing several creeks and rivers, we stop at some lookout points to admire this uniquely striking landscape while giving you time to capture it all through the lens. We end today at one of the Parks great vantage points to view the Bungle Bungle Range as the sun sets behind us. 4WD Sunset Safari Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation available-enquire on booking Day 8 – Purnululu (Veiw Bungle Bungle Range at sunrise with Breakfast) After our onsite sunrise breakfast we spend the whole morning hiking around and through the famous World Heritage acclaimed beehive formations of the Bungle Bungle Range. We also Trek Piccinnini Creek, the main drainage channel of the park, and admire Cathedral Gorge and other outstanding features of this unique semi-arid Kimberley zone. After our morning hiking expedition we return to our camp for some lunch, before heading to the northern section of the Bungle Bungle Range for more hiking. The drive to the North of the park is approx. 45min and skirts the Bungles the whole distance, providing more opportunities to admire the changing aspects of this natural masterpiece. The experience in the parks north is very different to this morning; therefore we take the time and the remainder of the day to explore the changing habitats in and around Echidna Chasm and Mini Palms Gorge. After an active day of exploration we take a short climb to the best vantage point in the park and enjoy the spectacle of the Bungle Bungle colours as the sunsets behind us. 4WD Sunset Safari Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation available-enquire on booking
Day 9 – Purnululu to Kununurra After breakfast we have an opportunity for a helicopter flight to view the surrounding Bungle Bungle landscape and get a true perspective of its Grandeur and magnitude. An 18- 30min flight over the Bungle Bungle Range in an open door chopper is an exhilarating experience and definitely to best way to view this incredible landform. Particularly after exploring and hiking the area previously. Around mid- morning we leave Purnululu and the Bungles behind us as we again negotiate the rugged Mable Downs Station track through the Osmond Range and back out to the Great Northern Highway. Once back on the Highway we head for our camp near Kununurra. Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation available-enquire on booking www.helispirit.com.au/all-tours/ (Chopper Flights) Day 10 – East Kimberley to the Northern Territory After Breakfast we break camp and head for the Northern Territory. Before crossing the NT/WA border we stop in Kununurra for a tour of this fascinating East Kimberley Hub. Kununurra was originally constructed as a support base for the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, but today is a thriving East Kimberley Community filling a vital role in supporting the surrounding local economy. From Kununurra we continue east along the Victoria River Highway, deep into the Northern Territory to our Camp in Judbarra (Gregory National Park) in the Victoria River District (VRD). This region of the Northern Territory displays some of the most dramatic sandstone escarpment country in Australia, and is one of Australia’s best kept secrets. We arrive at camp in time to enjoy our first NT sunset. Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation available-enquire on booking As part of our more extended programs, Charter North also offer cultural exchange experiences with the Traditional owners of Judbarra. Please enquire for more information on programs and availability.
Day 11 – Victoria River to Darwin via Katherine and Edith Falls After waking to our first sunrise in the Northern Territory and having a good breakfast with more freshly brewed coffee, we hit the road again and head for Darwin. Our early morning departure rewards us with stunning views of the Vic River Escarpments while the sun reveals their rich red ochre colours as we travel eastward through Judbarra towards Upon arrival in Katherine we have time for a comfort stop before turning left onto the Stuart Highway and heading north for Darwin. On route to Darwin we visit the gorgeous Edith Falls (Leliyn), part of Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) National Park. While at Edith Falls we have time for a swim, some snorkelling, and a picnic lunch before departing and traveling further North up the Stuart to our final destination - Darwin. Upon arrival in Darwin we transport you to your pre booked accommodation and leave you to reflect on your Kimberley Experience with us. Your pre- booked accommodation Breakfast, Lunch Book Now using the Link below: https://charternorth.rezdy.com/51432/kimberley-wilderness-experience-13-days-scheduled-departures Contact: http://www.charternorth.com.au/contact-us/ Email: info@charternorth.com.au Direct toll free: 1800 992 601 Direct mobile: 0418 831 033 International direct: +61 41 8 831 033 We are looking forward to welcoming you on Tour! The Charter North Team.
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