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All
Terrain Safaris
8
Day Gibb
River & Plateau Adventure
Start from Darwin -
Kununurra -
Finish in Broome,
Western Australia
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An adventure
into the heart of the Kimberley, this tour travels from Darwin
to Broome via the Gibb River Road, with time to explore the
Gorges and swim in Waterfalls. The tour includes El Questro
Station, working cattle stations, the Mitchell Plateau, Manning
Gorge, Windjana Gorge, and Tunnel Creek, finishing in the
magical pearling town of Broome.
This
tour has an optional flight over the world-renowned Argyle
Diamond Mine and the Bungle Bungles on day 3 but does not
go to the Bungle Bungles by ground tour.
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Tour
Prices:
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| April
2008 - October 2008 |
| Adult
AUD $1498 |
| 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: |
Darwin
app 6.30am to 7.00am
(Times and details on your ticket)
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| Departure
Dates: |
Departure
Dates 2008: Jun 15, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 7, Oct 5 |
| Tour
Finishes: |
Broome
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:
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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.
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| Tour
Code: |
ATS-8DB |
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1 - CP |
CP = Camping
Park, full facilities
NP = National Park, limited facilities
BC = Bush Camp, no facilities
Departing
Darwin for a transfer to Kununurra you have the option of
taking a Flight, (subject to availability) or travelling in
a luxury coach south along the Victoria Highway, travelling
through the service town of Katherine, (NT’s 4th largest).
While the stunning Red Valley Gorge serves as our backdrop,
the drive through the Gregory National Park is quite
spectacular, on both sides you have escarpment ranges, unique
Boab trees and the mighty Victoria River that runs into deep
valleys and gorges. Tonight you join the tour group at the
Kimberleyland Holiday Park.
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| DAY
2 - CP |
See
Kununurra and its beautiful surrounds early this morning as
we can take an optional plane flight over
Lake Argyle, the world-renowned Argyle Diamond Mine and
the Bungle Bungle ranges, before we head west,
to tackle the Gibb River Road. Our target is the award-winning
El Questro Station, where we will take a walk in Emma Gorge,
before setting camp in the beautiful surrounds of this Million
Acre Wilderness Park. |
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3 - BC |
This
morning enjoy 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 through to the halfway
point for a refreshing swim, or for the more energetic, a trek
to the end for the pristine waterfall. This afternoon we head
west along the Gibb River Road, navigating through the
stunning Pentecost Ranges, while crossing the mighty
rivers of both the Durack and Pentecost, en-route to our bush
camp in the Drysdale River Region. |
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4 - NP |
Leaving
the Gibb, we travel via the Kalumburu Road, stopping briefly
at Drysdale River Station (a working cattle station),
to take on fuel and supplies before stopping at King Edward
River for lunch and a dip in the pristine waters. Then we
make full use of our 4WD ability, as we head for the remote
Mitchell Plateau, passing through forests of Livistonia
Palms and some of the best views that money can’t buy. |
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5 - NP |
A
full day to explore this spectacular area.
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. An optional helicopter
flight is also available. We stop to view Aboriginal Rock
Art, including Wandjina art and the mysterious Bradshaw
Paintings. Tonight we camp on the banks of the King Edward
River where we can swim in the refreshing pools and wash off
some dust. Later we can look for “eyes” in the water. |
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6 - NP |
This
morning we head south, passing through cattle country and again
meeting up with the Gibb River Road. We make our way to Manning
Gorge, where here we will camp for the night among the Barnett
Ranges. |
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7 - NP |
Our
first stop today is for a swim at Galvans Gorge, where
the warm water of the Isdell River falls down to form one of
the most beautiful pools to be found. Sit back and enjoy the
view as we travel through the King Leopold Ranges, some of the
highest country in the region. Tonight we will camp in the Windjana
Gorge National Park, where after dinner we will be able
to spot some of the hundreds of freshwater crocodiles that call
this paradise home. |
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8 |
This
morning we explore by torchlight Tunnel Creek, 750
metres into the Napier Range and hideout of the outlaw Pigeon.
We then re-join the Gibb River Road for the final leg of
our journey, and head to the south of Derby to the Boab
Prison Tree. It is here we hit the bitumen and make
our way to the Pearling township of Broome, where
your tour guide will drop you at your accommodation, sadly
ending a memorable adventure.
Departure
Dates 2008: Jun 15, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 7, Oct 5
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