Kimberley Cruise Center

Australian Adventure Travel

7 Day Gibb River & the bungle bungles: Broome to Kununurra

Departs Broome 2009: Wednesdays (April - October)
Cost 2009 Adult $1695 pp
Concession $1655 pp
Single supplement $150 

 

DAY 1: Broome - Windjana Gorge

We depart Broome and travel via the Derby Prison Tree for a short visit. We leave the bitumen behind 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 Devil's 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. Here you will get your feet wet as we explore Jandamurra's hideout. This amazing tunnel cuts through the Napier Range and is rich in history, ask your guide.  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, and 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. (B/L)