Wonders of the Kimberley by 4WD

Wonders of the Kimberley by 4WD

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$7866

Wonders of the Kimberley by 4WD

12 Days

Visiting: Broome

Tour operator:

APT

From: $7866

NB: Prices correct on 06-Oct-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Explore the Kimberley in depth, discovering stunning waterfalls and gorges, and encountering ancient rock art. Enjoy a stay in three remote wilderness lodges as well as on El Questro station.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Broome, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Fitzroy Crossing

Location: Broome

Accommodation Name: Fitzroy River Lodge

Meals Included: Dinner

Leave Broome early this morning en route to the Kimberley. Be driven along the iconic Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge, where ancient marine fossils lay embedded in the imposing and beautiful gorge walls. Continue to Tunnel Creek, where you can wade through its refreshing waters as you work your way along Western Australia’s oldest cave system to a hidden oasis. Admire the serene setting before returning to the road to head to your premium accommodation at Fitzroy Crossing.

Day 2 : Yiyili, Purnululu National Park

Location: Broome

Accommodation Name: Two Nights, Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Standard Tents

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following your Insider Experience in Yiyili, travel to Purnululu National Park before settling in at your wilderness lodge and enjoying another Insider Experience tonight.

Day 3 : Purnululu National Park

Location: Broome

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day to explore some of Purnululu National Park’s most beautiful locations. Experience the incredible natural acoustics of Cathedral Gorge, a vast amphitheatre of vibrant rock created by erosion over millions of years. Later, stroll along Piccaninny Creek winding your way through the park’s unique landscapes. Alternatively, you can take to the skies on an optional helicopter flight.

Day 4 : Purnululu National Park, Kununurra

Location: Broome

Accommodation Name: Kununurra, Kimberley Grande Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Treat yourself to another magical day in Purnululu today with a hike to Echidna Chasm. Wander through the otherworldly cleft, gazing up at the narrow cliffs as they reach up to 200 metres towards the sky. Next, travel to Kununurra and check into your accommodation.

Day 5 : Kununurra, El Questro

Location: Broome

Accommodation Name: Two Nights, El Questro Station (shared facilities)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

You may wish to enjoy today at leisure in Kununurra, or you can take an optional cruise of the Ord River. Later, transfer to El Questro Wilderness Park.

Day 6 : El Questro

Location: Broome

Meals Included: Breakfast

Set off on a walk to Emma Gorge today. A spectacular oasis awaits, where you can take a refreshing dip beneath the gorge’s tumbling waterfall while shaded by its towering cliffs. You can also choose to take a Chamberlain Gorge cruise.

Day 7 : Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River

Location: Broome

Accommodation Name: Two Nights, Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Get back on the Gibb River Road before turning off and travelling towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau, stopping en route at Drysdale River Station for lunch. Later, enter a remote world of Livistona palm forests, beautiful lookouts, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes.

Day 8 : Mitchell Plateau

Location: Broome

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Walk throughout the Mitchell Plateau today to experience the power and beauty of its waterfalls and marvel at its collection of Indigenous rock art. Begin with a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls to view rarely seen rock art before continuing to the impressive Big Mertens Falls. Next up is the tiered Mitchell Falls, where you can cool down with a swim in the refreshing natural pools above the falls. Alternatively, you can choose to take an optional helicopter flight.

Day 9 : King Edward River, Drysdale River Station

Location: Broome

Accommodation Name: Drysdale River Station

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit more amazing rock art galleries at the Mitchell Plateau for an Insider Experience before enjoying a swim in the clear waters of the King Edward River. Later, cross the Drysdale River en route to your new accommodation.

Day 10 : Manning Creek, Galvans Gorge

Location: Broome

Accommodation Name: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit picturesque Manning Creek and enjoy lunch in the shade of the region’s impressive boab trees before taking a refreshing dip in the pristine water. Continue to Galvans Gorge for a short walk to a natural waterhole for another relaxing swim before heading to your new wilderness lodge.

Day 11 : Bell Gorge, Derby

Location: Broome

Accommodation Name: Spinifex Hotel, Derby

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Get back on the Gibb River Road on the way to Bell Gorge, where cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. You might like to cool off with a dip at the top of the falls. Following your Bell Gorge adventure, journey to Derby for your final stay.

Day 12 : Derby, Depart Broome

Location: Broome

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit the Boab Prison Tree today. Measuring 14 metres wide and estimated to be more than 1,500 years old, the significant tree was once used by early police patrols as a standing point for prisoners. Later, return to Broome where your holiday comes to a close.

What's Included

  • 11 nights premium accommodation

  • The services of an expert Travelmarvel Driver Guide

  • 28 meals - 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners

  • Visit an Indigenous art gallery and take a language class in the remote Yiyili community

  • Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art at the Mitchell Plateau

  • Hike to the tiered Mitchell Falls and cool down with a swim in the refreshing natural pools above the falls

  • Set off on a walk to Emma Gorge, a spectacular oasis where you can take a refreshing dip beneath the gorge’s tumbling waterfall

  • Enjoy dining under the stars in a charming outback setting at your wilderness lodges

Notes

This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group
Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Prices include airport transfers
Prices are for land only. Flights not included (unless specified)

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