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7
Day Gibb River Rd Adventure + 1 Transfer Day (Day
8)
Start from Broome -
Finish in Kununurra,
Western 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, Galvans and Manning Gorge with
time to swim in waterfalls. The tour includes the Mitchell
Plateau, ancient Aboriginal art, a working cattle station
and El Questro.
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Tour
Prices:
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| April
2009 - October 2009 |
| Adult
AUD$2150 * (29 Apr - 27 May & 13 Aug - 14 Oct) |
| Adult
AUD$2500 * (3 Jun - 12 Aug) |
| Child
(5-12 years) fare is 70% of adult fare; 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: |
Wednesdays from 29 Apr to 14 Oct inclusive |
| 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,
Boab Prison Tree, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, Gibb River
Road, Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River, Mertens Falls,
Mitchell Falls, mysterious Bradshaw paintings, Drysdale River
station, El Questro station, Zebedee Hot Springs, El Questro
gorge, Kununurra.
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| Tour
Code: |
ATS-8BD |
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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. |
| 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.
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| 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. |
| DAY
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 |
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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