The Essential Kimberley Tour

Region: The Kimberley (WA) | Duration: 4 Days | Commences: Broome
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Itinerary

Day 1: Departing Broome, hub the pearling industry with its white sandy beaches and sparkling ocean we travel north east crossing the mighty Fitzroy River, where we pause to have morning tea overlooking one of the many waterholes left by the raging torrent that passes down the Fitzroy River during the tropical wet season. Continuing on our way, Boab trees become more common and we stop to look at the famous prison Boab tree, used in the early days to secure prisoners overnight. Myall's bore, reputedly the longest cattle trough in Australia is seen and in Derby a visit to The Royal Flying Doctors base, wharf and a short tour of the town. Off on the infamous Gibb River Road, stopping for lunch at the May River then on to Windjana Gorge National Park to explore and spend the night. (LD)

Day 2: Today we travel to Tunnel Creek, where the creek runs under the Devonian Reef creating an underground cavern with a variety of limestone formations. Next stop is Fitzroy Crossing for lunch, and then a boat tour of Geike Gorge, through the 350 million year old Devonian Reef, where Johnstone crocodiles can normally be seen basking at the waters edge. Tonight is at Fitzroy River Lodge for dinner and to spend the night. Option to accommodate available. (BLD)

Day 3: Via the Great Northern Highway to Halls Creek, site of the first gold rush in Western Australia in 1885, visit China Wall, Caroline Pool and some of the original gold mines, where the rugged beauty of the country and the harsh conditions experienced by the early explorers is evident. Overnight at old Halls Creek in the heart of the Goldfields. Option to accommodate available. (BLD)

Day 4: Departing Halls Creek by aircraft for your trip to the Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park. Following a scenic flight over the massif you land at Bellburn airstrip and join our coach and guide who will take to explore this unique area. Visit Piccaninny Creek and stroll through the magnificent beehive (dome) formations before entering the spectacular Cathedral Gorge. After lunch we explore the western face of the massif and walk up Echidna Chasm with its Livistona Palms and sheer walk, viewing the unique flora and fauna throughout the day. Returning to our overnight camp-site for a pleasant evening in the heart of the National Park to complete you 24 hour stay of this unique and beautiful area.

Note: This tour can also operate in the reverse direction.

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Address Details

Discover The Kimberley Tours
PO Box 2615
Broome, WA, 6725

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 Sep Aug Oct Nov Jul Jun
Tour Departure DaysMon Thu
Tour Departure DatesDeparts Mondays from Broome and Thursdays from Kununurra.
Departure/Arrival DetailsAll hotel pick-ups. Departs from Broome at 0800 on Mondays and from Kununurra at 0800 on Thursdays.
Hotel PickupProvided
InclusionsAll meals, entry fees and linen (including towel) is provided.
ExclusionsMeals unless otherwise indicatd in itinerary, travel insurance, personal items and optional extras including optional accommodation.
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