11 Day Darwin - Kimberleys via Bungle Bungles - Broome
Day 1
Departing Darwin, capital of the Top End, we head south along the famous Stuart Highway, turning off to beautiful Berry Springs Nature Park for our first stop. We then continue into the unique tropical oasis of Litchfield Park, enjoying the first of our picnic lunches. We visit Wangi Falls with the chance to swim in the crystal clear waters below the falls, then view the Tolmer Falls and Buley Rockholes. We have another chance to swim when we reach Florence Falls, then we travel onto spend a relaxing evening at Rum Jungle Inn.
Overnight: Lake Bennett Resort, Bachelor (DBB)
Day 2
Today we travel through the Maraki Track Crossing the Adelaide River and then venture along the Arnhem Highway to Kakadu National Park where we visit Jabiru and travel on to Ubir Rock. From the top of the rock we can view magnificent plains and an area steeped in Aboriginal history and traditions. From Ubir Rock we travel to Nourlangie Rock and on to our overnight stay at Cooinda within the Kakadu National Park.
Overnight: Gagudju Lodge, Cooinda (DBB)
Day 3
An early start to enjoy a Yellow Waters cruise to view the abundant wildlife including crocodiles and jabirus, returning to Cooinda resort for breakfast. After breakfast we take the 4WD trails to some enjoyable waterfalls in Kakadu n/pk before heading to Edith falls for relaxation and a another chance to swim. Later in the afternoon we head to Katherine for our o/n stay.
Overnight: PineTree Motel, Katherine (DBB)
Day 4
This morning we take a morning drive to Nitmiluk National Park. arriving at the beautiful Gorge National Park for a 9.a.m river cruise along the Katherine Gorge.-and river. We return to the visitors center by lunch time and then during the afternoon we have time to enjoy the sights of Katherine or just relax by the motel pool.
Overnight: Pine Tree Motel, Katherine (DBB)
Day 5
Today we travel west through vast station properties, via Timber Creek and Gregory National Park, on the mighty Victoria River. We then cross the border into Western Australia and into the shores of the magnificent Lake Argyle. This lake was created by damning the Ord River and holds nine times the water content of Sydney Harbour. It supplies water to the vast irrigation areas of Kununurra. We have time to explore this interesting area before enjoying a relaxing sunset cruise on the Ord River, enjoying the bird life and the tranquility of the area.
Overnight: Hotel Kununurra, Kununurra (DBB)
Day 6
This morning we have time for you to take an optional helicopter flight into the Bungle Bungles, so that you can see this spectacular area from the air, especially noting the honeycomb formation of the area. We then depart Kununurra, heading for Wyndham on the Cambridge Gulf, driving up to the Wyndham lookout, before heading for the infamous Gibb River Road, visiting Emma Gorge and then traveling to El Questro on the Pentecost River for our overnight stay.
Overnight: El Questro Station (DBB)
Day 7
Leaving El Questro we head for Turkey Creek for a short break before adventuring into the Hidden south eastern corner of the Kimberleys Region and seen only by a few locals, until discovered by a television crew in 1982, is the Bungle Bungle Range. This range has magnificent sandstone domes and has become a National Park. We enjoy a real 4WD adventure to discover this special area, spending the next night at a fully equipped camp on the edge of the Bungle Bungle Range. We visit Echidna Chasm, which reveals a hidden valley of beautiful ferns and palms and we also explore the depths of the cathedral and Piccaninny Ranges.
Overnight: Permanent camp, Bellburn, Bungle Bungles (DBB)
Day 8
After enjoying a night in the real outback of Australia we take a short drive to the Helicopter pad were you may wish to take a optional flight over the Bungle Bungle Range then we head out to Cathederal Gorge for a walk more sightseeing of the honeycombe formations. After a picnic lunch we head out thru the rugged ranges to Halls Creek.
Overnight Kimberley Hotel , Halls Creek. (DBBL)
Day 9
Unfortunately we leave Halls Creek - Western Australia's first mining town. Then on to Fitzroy River, enjoying a later afternoon visit and cruise to beautiful Geikie Gorge. This is an area noted for its magnificent reflections. We then travel on to our overnight stop at Fitzroy River Lodge.
Overnight: Fitzroy Crossing Lodge (DBB)
Day 10
Leaving the Highway, we follow a back track through the rugged Kimberleys to visit Tunnel Creek Gorge, where nature has carved a 750 meter tunnel through the mountain. Using torches, we discover the remarkable geological feature following the creek trough the mountain. After a picnic lunch, we go exploring Winjana Gorge and travel through the Napier Range, once an ancient fossil reef, and join the Gibb River Road to wind our way through the ranges to spend a night at Derby on the Coast.
Overnight: Kings Sound Resort, Derby (DBB)
Day 11
Derby is situated on King Sound, famous for its Barramundi fishing where a massive rise and fall of tide of up to 11.8 meters can be seen. Visiting the old Boab Tree, once used as a prison, and the world's longest cattle trough near the start of the Gibb River Road. We then travel into the heart of the wild Kimberley cattle country. This afternoon, you can visit many highlights and see some spectacular coastline including the wide sandy Cable Beach for a swim. We shall take you to your selected accommodation in Broome, once the pearling capital of the world and now a thriving meat industry town. We also enjoy sunset at Cable Beach as the camel's silhouette our picture over the Indian Ocean.
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