Coves, Gorges, Falls, National Parks & Cattle Stations Tour

Broome

You can arrive any time today, though check-in is at 2pm. An airport transfer is included. Spend the afternoon exploring at your leisure: Broome is one of the most interesting outback towns in Australia. From the age of the dinosaurs and the ancient stories of local indigenous people to the region’s role in early global exploration and the flourishing south sea pearl industry, this cultural melting pot has many a tale to tell.

OVERNIGHT: Cable Beach Club

Geikie Gorge & Fitzroy Crossing

We ease into our adventure as we travel east towards Fitzroy Crossing. Visit the Old Fitzroy Crossing and colourful Mangkaja Aboriginal Arts Centre before joining a local guided cruise through majestic Geikie Gorge that nature carved between the Geikie and Oscar Ranges. Learn of the fascinating geology of this natural wonder and discover the huge array of wildlife, including freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish. That evening, camp by the Fitzroy River and enjoy our famous Kimberley BBQ.

OVERNIGHT: Camping – Shared Facilities

Purnululu National Park: Bungle Bungles

Visit the gold rush town of Halls Creek and see the remarkable China Wall en route to Purnululu National Park, home of the magnificent Bungle Bungles. On arrival in Purnululu, there is time to orient ourselves and settle into our Safari Camp. After a delightful bush sunset, relax with a delicious meal and evening under the stars. Spend the next day exploring the highlights of this extraordinary National Park, the most famous of which are the Bungle Bungle domes. Rivers created this landscape of unique orange and black striped ‘beehive’ geological formations over a period of 20 million years. Unbelievably, only the locals knew it existed until the early 1980’s. To protect its unique landscape, the area was made a national park in 1987 and now enjoys World Heritage status. We explore the 2km long Echidna Chasm, known for its towering Livistonia Palm trees, and take a short walk (2-3km) into stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre.

OVERNIGHT:

Bungle Bungles Safari Camp – Shared Facilities

Mimbi Caves

We bid farewell to Purnululu and travel to the ancient realm of Mimbi Caves, one of Western Australia’s largest cave systems, in the heart of Gooniyandi Country. Spiritually significant, these limestone caves are one of the oldest identified sites of human occupation in Australia. Delve into Dreamtime with our local Gooniyandi guide who shares traditional stories and reveals the secrets of Mimbi Caves, a sanctuary of crystal clear pools, rare fossils and ancient rock art. Share fresh damper and billy tea with the Gooniyandi traditional owners before we head for Fitzroy Crossing.

OVERNIGHT: Camping – Shared Facilities

Tunnel Creek & Windjana Gorge

Following another night by the Fitzroy River, we head for Bunuba country – once a Devonian reef, this terrain is over 350 million years old and home to a diverse array of animals and plants. In the morning we seek the adventure of Tunnel Creek, a 750-metre cave system in which we discover secret caves and a large variety of wildlife. It is here we also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800’s. Freshen up with a swim in the idyllic waterhole at the end of the tunnel before we travel to the geological wonder of Windjana Gorge, a delightful oasis in the outback. Beneath gorge walls rising 90m, we enjoy a picnic lunch and search for freshwater crocodiles, local birdlife and indigenous bushtucker. Camp under the stars in the National Park.

OVERNIGHT: Camping – Shared Facilities

Adcock Gorge & Galvans Gorge

Hit the Gibb River Road and discover Adcock Gorge, surrounded by rainforest and sandstone ranges. An afternoon swim at Galvans Gorge, amongst water lilies and boab trees, offers the chance to freshen up again before we settle into our camp on Mt Barnett Cattle Station at a billabong oasis in the heart of gorge country.

OVERNIGHT: Kimberley Wild Camp – Shared Facilities

Manning Falls

Today we explore the remote and spectacular Manning Gorge surrounded by high cliff. Cross the meandering Manning River – either swimming or by pulley boat! – and take on a bushwalk to the impressive Manning Falls. There is nothing quite like swimming in deep clear pools surrounded by a rugged natural landscape. In the afternoon, relax and swim by the Manning River before we get the camp fire going for dinner.

OVERNIGHT: Kimberley Wild Camp – Shared Facilities

Silent Grove & Bell Gorge

Travel to Silent Grove to set up camp and enjoy lunch before we explore the spectacular Bell Gorge in the ancient King Leopold Range. This idyllic retreat boasts majestic cascading waterfalls and crystal clear pools formed over millions of years.

OVERNIGHT: Camping – Shared Facilities

Derby & Boab Prison Tree

Returning to the Gibb River Road we visit Norval Art Gallery in Derby and the renowned ‘Boab Prison Tree’ then begin our journey back into Broome, hopefully arriving in time for sunset on Cable Beach before you return to your hotels.

OVERNIGHT: Cable Beach Resort

Broome

As the adventure draws to an end, it is time to bid farewell to the Kimberley. If you are departing on a flight today, an airport transfer is included. Alternatively, you may have booked into one of Broome’s many resorts for a little luxury following your intrepid experience in the Kimberley wilderness – there is plenty more of Broome to explore and experience!