Wild Kimberley Overland
Wild Kimberley Overland
Wild Kimberley Overland
11 Days Starting and ending in Broome
Visiting: Broome, Tunnel Creek Walk, Mount Barnett Roadhouse, El Questro Station, Lake Argyle, Purnululu National Park, Fitzroy Crossing
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PKOW-O
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 20
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
8-99 years
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Camping, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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From:
$3190
$3102 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$88
Tour Overview
Get wild on a 11-day tour through the remote Kimberley. Sparsely populated and ruggedly beautiful, the Kimberly is the ultimate adventure destination. Swim in gorges filled with clear waters and under waterfalls. Hike through red-rock formations and palm oases. Learn about the rich First Nations history of the area from Traditional Custodians, take guided walks that illuminate local geography and listen to Outback yarns over a beer in the pub. Whether you’re visiting from overseas or travelling from an urban part of Australia, this tour through the Kimberly is not to be missed.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Broome - Tunnel Creek
Location: Broome, Tunnel Creek Walk
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Welcome to Broome! Embrace an early start this morning, meet your local leader and fellow travellers, then leave Broome when the sun begins to rise. While travelling your leader will share stories of local history, people and the environment. Enjoy a morning tea break by the Fitzroy River and visit the Derby 'Boab Prison Tree' and Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Cultural Centre. Continue along the Gibb River Road. The afternoon is devoted to exploring Tunnel Creek with a local Bunuba guide. Go inside this 750-metre-long cave system and discover stalactites, secret caves and a large variety of wildlife. You'll also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800s. From here you’ll travel to Windjana Gorge in time to set up camp and go for a walk down to the gorge itself where you’ll be able to spot freshwater crocodiles and enjoy the sunset over the Napier Range. Tonight, settle into your first night under the Kimberley night sky.
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Day 2 : Mt Barnett Station
Location: Mount Barnett Roadhouse
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise and shine! Head for Bell Gorge early this morning. A hidden highlight of the West Kimberleys, this idyllic retreat boasts cascading waterfalls and crystal clear pools formed over millions of years. Spend a few hours enjoying the serenity, then continue slowly along Gibb River Road to Mt Barnett Cattle Station. On the way, make stops to explore the ancient King Leopold Range. Tonight, camp by the Manning River.
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Day 3 : Mt Barnett Station
Location: Mount Barnett Roadhouse
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend today exploring this wild paradise. Cross the Manning River and hike through the rugged King Leopold Ranges to arrive at Manning Gorge. Swim beneath the cascade of Manning Falls, relax in the deep clear pool, discover Aboriginal rock art and look out for wildlife on the edges of the water. Tonight, camp on Mt Barnett Cattle Station.
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Day 4 : El Questro Station
Location: El Questro Station
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, drive the back end of the Gibb River Road into the Pentecost Range. Stop at a lookout for views over the mesas (flat-topped elevations) of the Cockburn Range with the Pentecost River snaking its way past the mountains out to the sea. Drive down to the Pentecost River for a photo opportunity, then cross the river to El Questro Wilderness Park. Get settled into your permanent camp.
Day 5 : El Questro Station
Location: El Questro Station
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy a full free day at El Questro today. If you want a little guidance there are plenty of optional activities to choose from. Perhaps take a refreshing dip in the Zebedee Springs or join an optional cruise on Chamberlain Gorge. Or maybe sample local bush tucker on a guided walk. The choice is yours.
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Day 6 : Lake Argyle
Location: Lake Argyle
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The morning is free to sleep in or continue exploring El Questro at your own pace. clear waters of Lake Argyle, a manmade wonder that provides a tranquil oasis in the heart of the region. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon at leisure. You may like to pay a visit to the historic Durack Homestead Museum to brush up on the history of the region, or perhaps explore one of the many bush trails that weave through the landscape.
Day 7 : Lake Argyle
Location: Lake Argyle
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
The day is yours to discover all this slice of paradise has to offer. Be sure to speak to your leader for tips on how to get the most out of a day here. Why not take a relaxing dip in the infinity pool and soak in sweeping views of the lake, or perhaps explore its waters from a kayak. If you’d like to see the lake from a different perspective, there are also scenic flights available, or you may like to round of the day with a fabulous sunset boat cruise.
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Day 8 : Purnululu National Park (The Bungle Bungles)
Location: Purnululu National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a leisurely morning, head south down the Great Northern Highway to Purnululu National Park, home of the magnificent Bungle Bungle Range. Spend the next two nights in a private safari camp in the heart of the park, with glorious views of the Bungle Bungle Range. Today, you will have time to begin exploring the area, including the famous ‘beehive domes’.
Day 9 : Purnululu National Park (The Bungle Bungles)
Location: Purnululu National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Echidna Chasm on a roughly two-kilometre walk. Next, take another short walk of roughly three kilometres into Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre. There's time in the afternoon to take an optional scenic flight and enjoy a birds-eye view of the beehive domes (approximately AUD 379 per person) to put it all into perspective. Otherwise, you can relax at camp or keep exploring on the ground.
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Day 10 : Fitzroy Crossing
Location: Fitzroy Crossing
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leave Purnululu National Park for Fitzroy Crossing. Break the long journey with a visit to the gold rush town of Halls Creek to see the remarkable China Wall – a natural ‘wall’ of white quarts that rises from the ground. Enjoy lunch at Mary Pool and perhaps visit the remote Laarri Aboriginal Art Gallery, before an evening camping by the Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing.
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Day 11 : Broome
Location: Broome
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Take a morning cruise through the majestic Geikie Gorge. Nature carved this wonder through the Napier Range during the Devonian geological period. Learn of the fascinating geology and discover the huge array of wildlife, including freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish. Explore Old Fitzroy Crossing and enjoy lunch by the river before returning to Broome, where on arrival your Kimberley adventure will come to an end.
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What's Included
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Geikie Gorge Experience
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Tunnel Creek National Park
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Tunnel Creek exploration walk
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Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre
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Windjana Gorge
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Boab Prison Tree
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Bell Gorge
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Manning Falls
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Adcock Gorge or Galvans Gorge
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Zebedee Springs
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Transport
- Private Vehicle
Accommodation
- Camping (10 Nights)
Included Activities
- Tunnel Creek National Park
- Tunnel Creek exploration walk
- Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre
- Boab Prison Tree
- Windjana Gorge
- Bell Gorge
- Manning Falls
- Adcock Gorge or Galvans Gorge
- Zebedee Springs
- Echidna Chasm Walk
- Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle)
- Laarri Aboriginal Art Gallery
- Fitzroy Crossing
- Geikie Gorge Experience
Check out our Q&As
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Are international flights included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes if aged 15+ and accompanied by an adult
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, except optional activities
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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