6 Day Spirit of the Kimberley

Region: The Kimberley (WA) | Duration: 6 days | Commences: Broome

Kick off your shoes and feel the earth beneath your feet. Be blown away by the sights and sounds of nautre and swap "normal" accommodation with canvas cabins, bush camps or unique, remote overnight stays. We'll introduce you to the locals, take you off the beaten track and happily show you around our own 'back yard'.

Safaris trips are designed for travellers of all ages, although some of the more remote and active trips do have some limits for health and safety reasons. These trips allow you to enjoy 'real' experiences throughout Australia.

DAY 1: BROOME TO CAPE LEVEQUE

Travelling up the red 4WD track, we head straight for Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, home of the Sacred Heart Church, for morning tea. Further north, we discover Kelk Creek Bush Retreat, where our Aboriginal guide introduces us to their traditional Bardi ‘saltwater country'. After a delicious lunch we travel to beautiful Cape Leveque to set up camp right on the edge of the Indian Ocean. A spectacular Kimberley sunset is a great way to end the day, before our famous Kimberley BBQ under the stars.
Camping Kooljaman Resort
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DAY 2: CAPE LEVEQUE

Today is yours to enjoy as you please. You may like to join our guide on a snorkelling or fishing adventure, or take up one of the many optional extras on offer including embarking on an Indigenous sea kayaking adventure, hiring a dinghy or splurging on a scenic flight across the archipelago and horizontal falls. Alternatively you may prefer to spend your time simply enjoying the pristine beaches and rugged red coastline that Cape Leveque is famous for. Whether you like swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing or long walks along the beach, Cape Leveque is a great way to relax away a day.
Camping Kooljaman Resort
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DAY 3: CAPE LEVEQUE TO BROOME

After breakfast we journey to the One Arm Point Community. This is the perfect place to view the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago and witness the huge tidal flows of the Kimberley. We visit the Community's aquaculture hatchery, complete with barramundi, pearl and trochus shell. Travelling on, we reach the laid-back Lombadina Community, a beautiful and welcoming community, which is home to a local craft shop and interesting bush timber church. The challenging Kimberley terrain leads us back to Broome. The evening is free to enjoy Broome at your leisure.
Backpacker Hostel
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DAY 4: BROOME TO WINDJANA GORGE

In this unique land lost in time, you will visit to the infamous Derby Prison Tree, followed by the fascinating Mowanjum Arts and Cultural Centre, the studio of many local Wandjina artists. Travelling on up the Gibb River Road, we head for the adventure of the Napier Ranges. Enjoy lunch at Windjana Gorge, before an afternoon trek takes us deep into the heart of this majestic natural wonder, home an abundance of local wildlife - freshwater crocodiles in particular! Camping by an open fire under the starry Kimberley night sky is a perfect way to end the day.
Camping - basic facilities Windjana Gorge
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DAY 5: WINDJANA GORGE TO BIRIDU ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY

Spend the day with our local Bunuba guide for an insight into the region's Indigenous river culture. Armed with a sense of adventure and a torch, we explore Tunnel Creek, searching for stalactites, sleeping bats and freshwater river life, while learning the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who once used the cave as his hideout. In the afternoon, visit Old Leopold Station and rarely seen rock art sites, before heading to the guide's own remote Biridu Community for a bushtucker dinner and memorable evening of Aboriginal stories round the campfire. This privilege is a highlight of the trip.
Camping – basic facilities Biridu Aboriginal Community
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DAY 6: BIRIDU ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY TO BROOME

Spend the day Emerging from Biridu, we journey towards Fitzroy Crossing to explore the spectacular Geikie Gorge. A fascinating 2 hour Aboriginal Heritage Cruise through the gorge provides both a perfect view of the dramatic gorge walls, together with further insight into local Aboriginal legends and traditions. Following lunch at the gorge, we visit the old Fitzroy Crossing before our journey back to beautiful Broome, arriving at approximately 6:30pm where the tour ends.

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Local payment of AUD$100 is to be paid on first day of tour

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 Tour Rates (per person in in AUD)
  Tour Type Single Twin Child Family Rates valid
book me Standard (multishare)$1395$1395--1/7/2008 - 30/11/2008
 Note: Rates may at certain times be subject to change due to local events or holidays.

Address Details

Connections Safaris - part of Australian Pacific Touring Group
PO Box 3891
Alice Springs, NT, 0871

Booking Fax: 61 2 9999 4332
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Disclaimer/Important Note: Itineraries, departure dates and inclusions are correct at time of publishing however subject to change without notice. For specific inclusions to itinerary please reconfirm at time of booking.
Tour Departure MonthsApr May Jun Sep Aug Jul Oct Nov
Tour Departure Dates2008: Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 2009 Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Departure/Arrival DetailsDeparts Broome 0700hrs Terminates Broome 1830hrs
InclusionsAs per itinerary and National Park Entry Fees.
ExclusionsMeals and drinks other than those specified.

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