DAY 1: - Kimberley Tour

Pick up from your accommodation starts at 6:30am before we hit the road on our adventure to Darwin. Our first stop for the day is to take in some great scenery as we hike along the river's edge of Windjana Gorge. The huge, vertical cliffs stretching out on either side of the gorge are made from an ancient reef that the Lennard River has cut a gorge through. The area is always plentiful with bird life as well the chance to have a look at some freshwater crocodiles which are usually easily found.

Next it's time to do a bit of caving as we take a walk through Tunnel Creek. This 750 metre long cave system requires you to wear bathers and carry a torch if you wish to fully explore the area. It is an unforgettable experience walking through icy cold water, in the dark through a huge cave with its fair share of bats flying around.

From here we make our way to our campsite where you can enjoy your first evening in the unspoilt Kimberley wilderness.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Camp: Bush Camp
Walking: 3km

DAY 2: - Kimberley Tour

Today we head out to the Great Northern Highway where you can enjoy a smooth ride via the sealed highway through Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek before arriving at our turn off to the Bungle Bungles just before we reach Turkey Creek. This is real 4WD country with bulldust, creeks and jagged rocks making it a two hour drive to do the 50km stretch.

The Bungle Bungle Ranges consist of 200 - 400 metre high rounded beehive-shaped domes with horizontal coloured bands of orange, black and grey. Their distinctive shapes have been produced over some 350 million years from the formation and uplift of a sandstone plateau through to erosion eating away at the rock with only the harder sandstone remaining. These formations can only be described as spectacular.

In the afternoon we head over to the northern side of the Bungles and visit Echidna Chasm, a long narrow gorge with 150 metre high sheer rock faces which you can walk between for a considerable distance. We go to a nearby lookout and as the sun sets you can watch the magnificent striped domes of the Bungles changing color - totally awesome. Tonight you can enjoy a candlelit dinner in the heart of the Kimberley then have a go at playing the didgeridoo.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Camp: Bungle Bungles - Walardi Campsite
Walking: 2km

DAY 3: - Kimberley Tour

Today we spend the morning exploring around the southern end of the Bungles where you'll get the opportunity to take an optional helicopter flight over the area (own expense). The first stop is a spectacular "Domes Walk" amongst the colourfully banded domes as we hike through Piccaninny Creek. Enjoy a magnificent view from the lookout in this area then take an easy hike that leads to the pool at the base of Cathedral Gorge.

This afternoon we make our way back to the highway and up towards Kununurra where we camp the night at the Wuggabun Aboriginal Community. There is a swimming area in the campground here and also a hike that leads to a small waterfall where you can cool down. The hike offers beautiful views from a lookout over the Saw Ranges and after setting up camp this evening you can spend some time stargazing under the southern skies.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Camp: Wuggabun Aboriginal Community
Walking: 5 km's

DAY 4: - Kimberley Tour

This morning we make our way back onto the Gibb River Road to reach El Questro Station. One of the magnificent gorges on El Questro station is Emma Gorge which features great scenery and cool, clear water. Take some time exploring Emma Gorge and enjoy swimming in the plunge pool before we take a scenic drive along the Cockburn Ranges as we make our way to the magnificent El Questro Gorge. This would have to be the most beautiful Gorge on El Questro Station and has a challenging hike to reach the end of the Gorge.

Spend the afternoon inspired by magnificent scenery as we walk up the Gorge where you can refresh yourself in crystal clear rock pools along the way. El Questro Station is a 1 million acre working cattle station that is full of Kimberley character and tonight we camp on the side of the Pentecoste River in the heart of the region. The evening is open to wildlife spotting, playing didgeridoo or just relaxing - the choice is yours.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Camp: El Questro Station
Walking: 11km

DAY 5: - Kimberley Tour

What better way to start the day than by relaxing in a series of thermal pools known as Zebedee Hot Springs. The hot springs are located in a picturesque surrounding of palms and the water temperature is perfect to just laze about and enjoy the scenery around you. Next we go for a hike along Amalia Gorge which takes us to a beautiful waterfall with a large plunge pool for swimming, another of El Questro Stations jewels that you are going to love. After spending the morning at El Questro Station we take you to look at some of the famous Kimberley Rock Art where you can get an insight into the local Aboriginal lifestyle and culture. We stop at Ivanhoe Crossing for lunch and then on into Kununurra before crossing into the Northern Territory on our way to Timber Creek for our overnight camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Camp: Timber Creek
Walking: 5km

DAY 6: - Kimberley Tour

We stop in at Katherine this morning for a short break on the way through to Edith Falls . Enjoy a swim in the cool water here and take a hike to the upper pools as we have about 3 hours exploring this area along with a relaxing lunch. From here it's a 2.5 hour drive through to Darwin arriving at your accommodation in the early evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Walking: 4km

Please Note:
• Luggage restrictions - passengers are only allowed to carry a maximum of 10kg of luggage on all Kimberley tours. Our price includes the cost to forward any excess luggage through to Darwin for you (1 bag only - max 25kg). Please assist by having your tour bag and excess luggage bag separated prior to being picked up for your tour at 6.30am.
• All of our vehicles are equipped with satellite phones in the event of an emergency.
• Kimberley tour programs may vary during May due to seasonal conditions.
• Scenic Helicopter flights over the Bungle Bungles are subject to availability.
• The above Kimberley tour 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.
• Note (3) - Pay on board costs may vary subject to price increases by 3rd party service providers.

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