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10
Day Gibb River Rd, Plateau & Bungles Adventure + 1 Transfer
Day
Start from Broome -
Finish
in Darwin
Australia
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An
adventure into the heart of the Kimberley, this tour travels
from Broome to Kununurra via the Gibb River road, visiting
Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Galvins and Manning Gorges with
time to swim in waterfalls. It combines the Mitchell Plateau,
ancient Aboriginal art, a working cattle station, El Questro,
and the Bungle Bungles.
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Tour
Prices:
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| April
2009 - October 2009 |
| Adult
AUD $2695 * |
| Child
(5-10 years) may apply subject to availability; minimum
age 5. |
| All
prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST)
however
are subject to change without notice - please confirm
on booking
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| Discounts: |
*
Specials: Book a tour through us from this All Terrain
4WD Safaris site throughout 2008 and receive a 5% earlybird
discount. Conditions apply:
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| Tour
Departs: |
Broome:
6.45am
at Cable Beach OR 7.00am from Broome Tourist Bureau.
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| Departure
Dates: |
Departure
Dates 2009: Wednesday - 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul,
5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep |
| Tour
Finishes: |
Darwin
at approx. 7.00pm to 8.30pm |
| Max
People: |
16:
All vehicles are purpose built real 4WD vehicles. Travel in
a small group ( average 10-12). More information at general
information. |
| What
to Bring: |
Important
- Please see the requirements at general
information. |
| What's
Included: |
All
activities and meals (except where specified), camping and National
Park fees, use of all camping equipment. Optional tours/activities
eg, boat trips and scenic flights not included in price. Sleeping
bags are available free of charge - please request on booking.
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| Places
of Interest: |
Broome,
Windjana Gorge, Gibb River Road, Barnett River Gorge, Mitchell
Plateau, King Edward River, Mitchell Falls, mysterious Bradshaw
paintings, El Questro station, El Questro gorge, Kununurra,
Hall's Creek, Fitzroy Crossing, Geiki Gorge.
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| Tour
Code: |
ATS-12BD |
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| DAY
1 - NP |
CP = Camping
Park, full facilities
NP = National Park, limited facilities
BC = Bush Camp, no facilities
This morning
we head east from Broome along the Great Northern Highway,
crossing the massive Fitzroy River. After stopping
at the Boab Prison Tree, we branch off along dirt roads
to explore Tunnel Creek, hideout of the outlaw Pigeon,
and then on to our camp at Windjana Gorge where we
can spot some freshwater crocodiles.
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| DAY
2 - CP |
Today
we start our trek along the famous Gibb River Road, travelling
through the King Leopold Ranges. With our first stop for a refreshing
swim at Galvans Gorge, we arrive at Manning Gorge in the afternoon.
After setting up camp we start our exploration of Manning
Gorge. The first obstacle this walk presents is a swim over
the river to join the walking path on the other side. Tonight
we camp at Mt Barnett Station among the Barnett Ranges.
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| DAY
3 - NP |
Leaving
the Gibb, we travel via the Kalumburu Road to the remote
Mitchell Plateau. We stop at the King Edward River
where we can swim in the refreshing pools and wash off the dust.
Later we can look for “eyes” in the river. Tonight we set up
camp at the Mitchell Plateau camp ground. |
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| DAY
4 - NP |
Passing
through forests of Livistonia Palms and some of the best
views that money can’t buy, a full day is set aside to explore
this spectacular area at leisure. A trek to Mertens Falls
and then on to the famous Mitchell Falls will take you to one
of the most remote places in the country. Plenty of time to
swim, photograph and just absorb some priceless memories, as
the Mitchell River cascades down, forming a massive 4-tiered
waterfall. After a hard day's exploring and absorbing Mother
Nature at her best we take a scenic flight back to our camp
(flight included). You can upgrade your Taxi flight to a Mud
Crab flight which takes in the lower Mitchell falls,
the mangroves coast and glimpses of the Indian Ocean. Late afternoon
we reluctantly leave Mitchell Falls, stopping along the way
to view Aboriginal rock art, including Wandjina art and
the mysterious Bradshaw paintings. Tonight we set up
camp on the banks of the King Edward River. |
| DAY
5 - BC |
This
morning we will stop to view more Aboriginal rock art,
before arriving at Drysdale River Station, a traditional
Kimberley cattle station, where we can enjoy a cold beer.
Camp tonight in the Drysdale area. |
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6 - CP |
This
morning we make our way back onto the Gibb River Rd (one of
the roughest roads in the world), navigating through the stunning
Pentecost Ranges, while crossing the mighty rivers of
both the Durack and the Pentecost, en-route to
the award winning El Questro station. We arrive there
around lunchtime, giving you the opportunity to take a cruise
through the famous Chamberlain Gorge or hire a dingy
and explore the area with your fellow travellers. |
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| DAY
7 - CP |
We
start the day very early with a walk through, and a soak in,
the palm-fringed Zebedee Hot Springs. Our next visit
is to the magnificent El Questro Gorge, where we can
hike to the halfway point for a refreshing swim, or, if we feel
energetic and adventurous, trek on to the pristine waterfall
at the end of the gorge. Late this morning we head towards Wyndham,
ending our trek along the Gibb River Road. We turn toward
Kununurra for an afternoon at leisure. You can explore the
town where Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman spent their
spare time enjoying coffee and cake at the now famous "Book
Cafe" during the shooting of the movie "Australia" in the East
Kimberley. If you prefer to visit and explore the Aboriginal
Galleries with some of the Kimberley’s renowned artists, you
can, or you can just relax around the pool. |
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8 - NP |
Today
is a long day travelling to the famous Bungle Bungles.
We briefly stop out of Kununurra at the Lower Ord Irrigation
Dam for some photos. Our first comfort spot is at Turkey
Creek (Warmun) for morning tea or an ice cream and to stretch
our legs. We continue our journey to Purnululu (Bungle Bungle
National Park), driving for several hours via rugged 4WD-only
access tracks. There is a lot more to the Bungles than the 400
metre high beehive-shaped domes, and this afternoon we will
discover the delights of this wilderness paradise by venturing
into Echidna Chasm after lunch. We make our way back
to an experience never to be forgotten: a magnificent Bungle
Bungle sunset. |
| DAY
9 - BC |
This
morning we start our exploration of the Bungles very early with
an optional helicopter flight. Then we walk among the tiger-striped
sandstone domes at Picanniny Creek to the spacious cavern
of Cathedral Gorge. Ample time is allowed to experience
and absorb this magnificent place. This afternoon we head out
of the Purnululu National park over bumpy 4WD tracks. When we
hit the bitumen again we drive on to our bush camp in the Bow
River area. |
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| DAY
10 |
We leave
our bush camp this morning and make our way back to Kununurra
where you will farewell your fellow passengers and be dropped
off at your accommodation.
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11 |
TRANSFER DAY
Departing
Kununurra for Darwin you have a couple choices of flight schedules
to choose from. The flight takes 1 hour to arrive in Darwin.
(Depending on flight choice you may be required to make your
own way to the Kununurra Airport).
Late booking
(less then 2 weeks before departure): Tours with transfers
may incur an airfare surcharge for late booking (subject to
airlines). You can choose a Greyhound bus transfer instead,
in which case a rebate may apply.
1. All
information is correct at time of publishing.
2. All Terrain Safaris and / or its Agents operate in harsh
and remote areas and reserve the right to alter the route
or itinerary if road, weather or other circumstances dictate
or at the discretion of the guide or the company. If for any
reason the route is altered and / or a different itinerary
is offered, no refund will be paid.
3. Please be aware all our tours are participation tours and
we require all passengers to assist and lend a hand in cooking,
cleaning, washing up, setting up camp and packing up camps
every day! So please help us make our Guides' lives easier.
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