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All
Terrain 4WD Safaris
8 day Gibb River and Mitchell Plateau Adventure
Darwin
- Kununurra - Broome
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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, Bells, Windjana Gorge, and Tunnel Creek, finishing
in the magical pearling town of Broome.
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Tour
Prices:
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| April
2007 - October 2007 |
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Adult
$1498.00
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| Child
(5-12 years) fare is 70% of adult fare; minimum age
5. |
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prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST)
however
are subject to change without notice - please confirm
on booking
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*
Specials: Book a tour through us from this All Terrain
4WD Safaris site throughout 2007 and receive a 5% earlybird
discount. Conditions apply:
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| Departs: |
DEPARTS
DARWIN 2007:
* Departing
Darwin for a transfer to Kununurra you have
the option of taking a flight
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Or
you have the option travelling in a luxury coach departing
from Darwin to Kununurra |
| Departure
Dates: |
KUNUNURRA 2007: Saturdays, May 19; Jun 16; Jul 14; Aug 11;
Sept 8; Oct 6. |
| Tour
Finishes: |
Broome
early evening |
| 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. |
| Places
of Interest: |
Kununurra,
Purnululu (Bungle Bungle National Park), Lake Argyle, El
Questro Station, Emma Gorge, El Questro gorge, Zebedee Hot
Springs, Gibb River Road, Mitchell Plateau, Barnett River
Gorge, Manning Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Bells Gorge, Tunnel
Creek, Deby, Boab Prison Tree.
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| Tour
Code: |
ATS-8DB
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| DAY
1 - CP |
CP
= Overnight at camping park
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 or travelling in a luxury coach south along
the Victoria Highway, travelling through the service town
of Katherine (the 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 there are escarpment ranges, unique Boab trees and
the mighty Victoria River that runs into deep valleys and
gorges. Tonight you camp 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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| DAY
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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| DAY
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 |
| DAY
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. |
| DAY
6 - NP |
This morning we head south, passing through cattle country
and again meeting up with the Gibb River Road. We take in
Barnett River Gorge, before heading to Manning Gorge, where
here we will camp for the night among the Barnett Ranges.
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| DAY
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. Then it’s off to Bells,
one of the Kimberley’s most spectacular gorges. 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. |
| DAY
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.
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