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ITINERARY:
ATTENTION:
This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike
5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures.
Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days
and very cold during winter nights. Adventure Tours reserves
the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior
to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children. Due
to the remote nature of the Kimberley region we use bush camps
with limited facilities on some nights. There is a STRICT
LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag.
Day
1 - Darwin to Victoria River Region
Heading down from Darwin we stop at either Edith Falls for
a swim or explore Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge (seasonal choice).
We travel on to the Victoria River region to set up camp.
(LD)
Day
2 - Victoria River Region to Kununurra Area
Today we visit Lake Argyle, created by the Ord River Dam.
We spend time here admiring the beauty and sheer size of the
Lake before making our way to our camp in the Kununurra area.
(BLD)
Day
3 - Kununurra Area to Bungle Bungles
It's time for some 4WD action as we wind our way into the
Bungle Bungle massif. It's a rugged ride but the scenery is
fantastic and you will enjoy your firrst Kimberley sunset
as we set up our bush camp. (BLD)
Day
4 - Bungle Bungle National Park
It's a full day of exploration today. The rock formations
of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable and we visit breathtaking
Echidna Chasm and magnifi cent Cathedral Gorge. There's an
opportunity to view the Bungles by helicopter (own expense)
before we return to camp. (BLD)
Day
5 - Bungle Bungles to El Questro
We travel out of the Bungles to El Questro Station. Sit back
and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack
Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek and onto El Questro to set
up camp. (BLD)
Day
6 - El Questro Station to Gibb River Road
Up early we hike into the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a
refreshing swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge before starting
our journey over the Pentecost River and along the Gibb River
Road. (BLD)
Day
7 - Gibb River Road and Gorges
Today it's time for swimming and hiking in the Kimberleys!
We explore striking Manning Gorge and Barnett Gorge (time
permitting). Your experienced guide will use their local knowledge
to determine the most accessible gorges to explore. Tonight
we camp at Manning Gorge. (BLD)
Day
8 - Manning Gorge to Windjana Gorge
Today we explore Galvins or Adcock Gorge (seasonal) before
making our way to Windjana Gorge, known for its abundant freshwater
crocodiles. It's also our camp for the night. (BLD)
Day
9 - Windjana Gorge to Broome
We head towards the Napier Range and the fascinating 750 metre
underground tunnel of Tunnel Creek, an area rich in bushranger
history. Making tracks, we head towards Broome and stop briefly
at Willare Bridge, where a rushing torrent of water flows
in the mighty Fitzroy River (seasonal). Late afternoon we
arrive in Broome, our aim is to catch up brilliant Cable Beach
sunset. (BL)
Day
10 & 11 - Broome
These two days are yours to enjoy at your own pace. Broome
is the perfect place to relax and soak up the slow-paced lifestyle
that is 'Broome-time'. Swim and chill out on Cable Beach,
learn about the fascinating Pearling history, or you can choose
to get a little more adventurous with a Came Ride along the
beach or even Skydiving (optional extras).
Day
12 - Broome to Indee Station
Departing Broome we cross the Great Sandy Desert, calling
in at the coastal oasis of Eighty Mile Beach where we may
have time for a quick swim in the turquoise water and a chance
to collect some unique seashells. We travel further south
through Port Hedland checking out the enormous piles of iron
ore and salt, before setting up camp at a remote sheep and
cattle property, Indee Station. Tonight, sample some traditional
Aussie damper baked in the hot coals of our campfire. (BLD)
Day
13 - Indee Station to Karijini National Park
This morning we make our way to the remote but spectacular
Karijini National Park where we spend the next three days
exploring the ancient gorges and swimming in emerald coloured
rock pools. We begin our Karijini experience with a visit
to the Karijini Cultural Centre before heading for Fortesque
Falls where you will be rewarded with a refreshing swim. Overnight
camp in Karijini. (BLD)
Days
14 & 15 - Karijini National Park
The next two days are spent exploring, swimming and relaxing
in the magnificent Karijini gorges. One of the oldest landscapes
on earth - the region will amaze you. We will explore a number
of gorges including Weano Gorge, Handrail Pool, Oxers Lookout,
Hancock Gorge and Hamersley Gorge amongst others. Overnight
camp in Karijini. (BLD)
Day
16 - Karijini National Park to Exmouth
Leaving Karijini, we travel through the unique mining town
of Tom Price before travelling through the vast bush land
and station country of the Pilbara region on our way to Exmouth
and our accommodation. (BLD)
Day
17 - Exmouth
This morning we explore the Cape Range National Park. Take
a dip or relax on the beach at picturesque Turquoise Bay.
For a small fee hire a snorkel mask and fins, the unique current
will float you parallel to the beach. Keep an eye out for
turtles, corals and fish. Then exchange fins for boots as
we hike around the vertical red rock walls of the gorge for
stunning views at Yardie Creek. (BLD)
Day
18 - Exmouth to Coral Bay
Coral Bay's white sandy beach is the perfect place to simply
relax or take the opportunity to spend the entire day exploring
the famous Ningaloo Reef. Discuss with your guide the many
optional activities available including snorkelling, coral
viewing cruises, scuba diving or quad biking (all at own expense).
(BLD)
Day
19 - Coral Bay to Monkey Mia
Heading south we cross the Tropic of Capricorn and pass through
the town of Carnarvon, famous for its bananas. We call in
at unique Shell Beach made up of tiny shells before continuing
on to Monkey Mia - famous for the wild dolphins that visit
the beach daily. (BLD)
Day
20 - Monkey Mia to Kalbarri
Time this morning to visit with the dolphins before exploring
some of the Shark Bay World Heritage area. We stop to view
the stromatolites - the oldest living organisms in the world
- before heading south for Kalbarri. Time permitting we will
be able to view the Murchison Gorge and Natures Window this
afternoon before arriving in this seaside resort town. (BLD)
Day
21 - Kalbarri to Perth
Departing via the coastal gorges of the Kalbarri National
Park, we head to the picturesque seaside town of Dongara before
travelling south through the fascinating landscape of the
Nambung National Park and checking out the famous Pinnacle
Desert. Then we make our way to Perth arriving in the early
evening. (BL)
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