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ATTENTION:
This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike
5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures.
Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days
and very cold during winter nights. Adventure Tours reserves
the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior
to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children. Due
to the remote nature of the Kimberley region we use bush camps
with limited facilities on some nights. There is a STRICT
LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag.
BC Bush Camp
C Campground
CP Caravan Park
H Hostel - Shared Facility
SS Sheep Station
BLD Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
1 - Broome to Windjana Gorge
Departing Broome we stop briefl y at Willare Bridge, where
a rushing torrent of water fl ows in the mighty Fitzroy River
(seasonal). From here we leave the bitumen behind as we head
for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek, where a 750 metre
tunnel passes under the Napier Range. The area has a rich
bushranger history - ask your guide for the true story! (LD)
Day
2 - Windjana Gorge to Mt Barnett
We explore Windjana Gorge (there's loads of freshwater crocodiles
here!) before we hit the track again to travel along the famous
Gibb River. Depending on the time of year, we may be able
to explore Galvins or Adcock Gorge before setting up camp
at Manning Gorge. (BLD)
Day
3 - Gibb River Road and Gorges
Today it's time for swimming and hiking in the Kimberleys!
Explore the striking Manning Gorge and time permitting, we
head into Barnett Gorge. Your experienced guide will use their
local knowledge to determine the best gorges for you to explore.
We're in for another night under the stars at our bush camp.
(BLD)
Day
4 - Gibb River Road to El Questro Station
We pass through some ancient and spectacular country
as we travel along the Gibb River Road. Crossing the Pentecost
River, we reach the famous El Questro Station. We walk into
the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall
at Emma Gorge before retiring for the night. (BLD)
Day
5 - El Questro to Bungle Bungles
Today sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr
Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. We take
a challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu)
National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our overnight
bush camp. (BLD)
Day
6 - Bungle Bungle National Park
It's a full day of exploration today. The rock formations
of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable and we visit breathtaking
Echidna Chasm and magnifi cent Cathedral Gorge. There's time
to get another perspective of the Bungles by helicopter if
you choose (at own expense) before we head back to our overnight
bush camp. (BLD)
Day
7 - Bungle-Bungles to Kununurra Region
It's time for some 4WD action as we wind our way out of the
Bungle Bungles on our way to Kununurra. Time permitting we
will have the opportunity to explore the Hidden Valley, just
a stones throw from Kununurra township. (BLD)
Day
8 - Kununurra Region to Victoria River Region
Today we visit Lake Argyle, created by the Ord River Dam.
Lake Argyle is the biggest man-made lake in Australia and
is eighteen times bigger than Sydney Harbour! We spend some
time here this morning before crossing the state border into
the Northern Territory to reach camp near the Victoria River.
(BLD)
Day
9 - Victoria River Region to Darwin
We're on the home run now! It's a short hop across to Katherine
where we will stop at either Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge, or
take one last refreshing swim at Edith Falls. We then make
our final journey into Darwin. (BL)
Note:
B
= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Tour is not suitable for children.
Package is made up of two individual tours, therefore you
may travel with a different guide in each section.
Due
to the remote nature of the Pilbara region we use bush camps
with limited facilities on some nights.
This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike
5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures.
Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days
and very cold during winter nights.
Tour is operated by WesternXposure who reserve the right to
assess the fitness capability of passengers prior to tour
departure.
Itinerary may vary and/or attractions be substituted due
to seasonal conditions, weather extremes particularly in November
and April when the Gibb River Road and Bungle Bungle NP may
be closed. Tradtional owner and national park requirements.
If the Gibb River Road and Bungle Bungle National Park is
closed due to weather an alternative route will be substituted.
The above program should only be used as a guideline and
tour guides may change programs at their discretion to suit
the specific interests of their group.
Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel
direct with the tour operator.
Luggage limit of 15kg in a soft bag or backpack.
Safari is operated as a code share with Western Xposure.
A large 4WD may be used (max 21 seats).
ATA
Child Policy On Tours
Children
7 years and under are not permitted to travel on any tour
Children 12 years and under are not permitted to travel
on 4WD tours (bookings will be accepted for the NTK3 & AR4
-full adult fare).
Children over 12 years of age pay full adult fare
Children aged 8-12 years receive a discount on most tours.
Prices available on application.
Children under 16 years of age are not permitted to travel
unless accompanied by an adult.
Children under 18 years of age are not premitted to travel
on the ATA East Coast tours.
Child prices are available upon application to Reservations
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