7 Day Gibb River Road Adventure: Broome - Kununurra or Reverse

An adventure into the heart of the Kimberley, this tour travels from Broome to Darwin via the Gibb River road visiting Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Galvans and Manning Gorge with time to swim in waterfalls. The tour combines the Mitchell Plateau, ancient Aboriginal art, a working cattle station, El Questro Station and Kununurra.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - NP This morning we head east from Broome along the Great Northern Highway, crossing the massive Fitzroy River. After stopping at the Boab Prison Tree, we branch off along dirt roads and explore by torchlight Tunnel Creek, hideout of the outlaw Pigeon, and then through to our camp at Windjana Gorge looking for some freshwater crocodiles.

DAY 2 - CP

Today we start our trek along the famous Gibb River Road, travelling through the King Leopold Ranges, with our first stop for a refreshing swim at Galvans Gorge before arriving at our camp at Manning Gorge.

DAY 3 - BC
Leaving the Gibb, we travel via the Kalumburu Road, heading for the remote Mitchell Plateau. Tonight we camp on the banks of the King Edward River where we can swim in the refreshing pools and wash off the dust. Later we can look for "eyes" in the river.

DAY 4 - NP

Passing through forests of Livistonia Palms and some of the best views that money can't buy, a full day is set aside to explore this spectacular area at leisure. 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 camp here this evening.

DAY 5 - BC

This morning we reluctantly leave Mitchell Falls stopping to view Aboriginal rock art, including Wandjina art and the mysterious Bradshaw paintings, before arriving at the King Edward River in time for a swim and lunch.  We trek on to Drysdale River station, with time for a cold beer at a traditional Kimberley cattle station. Camp tonight by the Drysdale river. 

DAY 6 - CP

This morning we can relax for a while or try our hand at fishing, before rejoining the Gibb River Rd (one of the roughest roads in the world), navigating through the stunning Pentecost Ranges, while crossing the mighty rivers of both the Durack and Pentecost, en-route to the award winning
El Questro station. 

DAY 7
Start the day with 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 end our trek along the Gibb River Road, heading to Kununurra, where your tour guide will drop you at your accommodation. 

KEY:
CP = Camping Park, full facilities
NP = National Park, limited facilities
BC = Bush Camp, no facilities