14 Day kimberley explorer: Broome to broome

Departs Broome 2009: Mondays (April - October)

Cost 2009: Adult $3495 pp Concession $3455 pp Single supplement $200

The Gibb River Road tour is the Kimberley's most comprehensive eco adventure. For people who wish to experience the atmosphere of unique Kimberley wilderness, you must join this once in a lifetime Australian outback camping tour. Our experienced Tour guides will introduce you to the incredible scenery, Aboriginal art and wildlife that makes the Kimberley one of the world's great wilderness areas.

DAY 1: Broome - Windjana Gorge
We depart Broome and travel via the Derby Prison Tree for a short visit. We leave the bitumen behind us as we enter the Gibb River Road, almost instantly we can feel the remoteness. A walk up Windjana Gorge this afternoon is sure to impress. The area is rich in aboriginal culture and your guide will tell you about the "outlaw" Jandamurra, the Bunaba people and the battle of Devils Pass. Camping overnight Windjana National Park. (L/D)

DAY 2: Windjana - Bells Gorge
This morning we're off to Tunnel Creek, have your bathers and torches ready.  This amazing tunnel cuts through the Napier Range and is rich in history, here you will get your feet wet as we explore Jandamurras hideout. Afternoon sees us off to Bells Gorge.  Camping overnight Bells Gorge. (B/L/D)
 

DAY 3: Bells Gorge - Manning
Leaving Bells Gorge this morning, we travel through the beautiful scenery of the Kimberley's highest mountain range, King Leopold Ranges, on our way to Galvans Gorge. This gorge will tempt you to don the bathers. For those feeling like a walk, a visit to Manning Gorge this afternoon is recommended. Camping overnight Mt Barnett Station. (B/L/D) 

DAY 4: Manning Gorge - El Questro
Our journey today takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready for the spectacular scenery and panoramic views of the Cockburn Ranges, Cambridge Gulf and the twin rivers of the Durack and Pentecost. Camping overnight El Questro. (B/L/D)

DAY 5: El Questro - Kununurra
The morning sees us soaking in the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs with an option to hike some of the spectacular gorges of El Questro, before we head to the Kimberley town of Kununurra. Overnight camp Kununurra. (B/L)

DAY 6: Kununurra - Bungle Bungles
Depart Kununurra and drive via the scenic RAGGED RANGE onto Turkey Creek, where we have a short stop. We head to the Bungle Bungles turn off and 53 kms drive on a very scenic, but winding dirt road via the magnificent OSMAND RANGE. We arrive in time for lunch at the Northern Gorges. Afternoon walk in ECHIDNA CHASM, and MINI PALMS (time permitting), before arriving at our overnight camp on sunset. (L/D)

DAY 7: Bungle Bungles - Kununurra
This morning we head to the southern end for a walk through the Bee Hive area of Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. An optional helicopter flight available today gives us the advantage to view these magnificent formations close up from the air before returning to Kununurra for our overnight camp. (B/L)

DAY 8: Kununurra - Katherine
We cross the border to the Northern Territory and travel along the Victoria river (watch out for salt water crocodiles) to our overnight at Katherine. (B/L/D)

DAY 9: Katherine - Darwin
This morning we visit Katherine Gorge (optional 2 hour morning cruise available) we then travel Stuart Hwy into the outback capital Darwin. The last day of the tour may be run in conjunction with another operator. (B/L)