| Starts | Broome, Australia |
|---|---|
| Ends | Darwin, Australia |
| Region | Australia |
| Duration | 9 days |
| Tour Operator | Intrepid Travel |
Itinerary
Day 1 - Starting: Broome and Windjana Gorge & Finishing: Broome and Windjana Gorge
Welcome to Broome, a coastal enclave famous for its great beaches and historic pearling industry. Perhaps consider arriving a day or two earlier to see the city's sights, as our trip doesn't spend much time here. After meeting with your leader and group this morning, leave Broome and, depending on the season, make your first stop at Willare Bridge overlooking the Fitzroy River. From here head out into the great Australian outback towards Oscar Range, and on to Tunnel Creek. The creek has worn a 750-metre tunnel through the Napier Range. After lunch, join a local Bunuba Indigenous guide for a walk through Tunnel Creek, learning about Aboriginal culture and traditions. In the evening, enjoy dinner with the group before bunking down in pop-up tents and swags (Australian bedrolls) for the night. Note: Total driving time today is around four hours. Total walking distance is approximately six kilometres.
Day 2 - Starting: Windjana Gorge and the Gibb River Road & Finishing: Windjana Gorge and the Gibb River Road
After breakfast, explore Windjana Gorge. Get your camera ready, as the gorge is home to an abundance of freshwater crocodiles. Shortly after lunch hit the road again and travel along the legendary Gibb River Road, a 600 kilometre dirt track running through the centre of the Kimberley region. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to explore the gorges of Galvans or Adcock. In the evening, set up camp at Manning Gorge for the night. Note: Total driving time today is around two hours. Total walking distance is approximately six kilometres.
Day 3 - Starting: Gibb River Road to El Questro & Finishing: Gibb River Road to El Questro
In the morning, explore Manning Gorge, taking an invigorating dip in a waterhole before continuing down the Gibb River Road. If there’s enough time, the group will also visit Barnett Gorge. Your guide will point you in the direction of the best gorges to explore. Pass through remote and extraordinary country as you travel through this historic part of Australia. Cross the Pentecost River to reach the famous El Questro Station, where you’ll spend the night camping under the stars. Note: Total driving time today is around three-and-a-half hours. Total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.
Day 4 - Starting: El Questro Station & Finishing: El Questro Station
Today spend the day exploring the amazing sights of El Questro Station. Take a hike in the beautiful Cockburn Ranges and a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge. Tonight enjoy another night at the El Questro campsite, where you might choose to enjoy a well-earned drink at the station bar with your travel mates. Note: Total driving time today is only around 45 minutes. Total walking distance is up to five kilometres.
Day 5 - Starting: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle Range) & Finishing: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle Range)
In the morning head out through the peaks and cliffs of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges, as you make your way to the remote outback township of Warnum (also known as Turkey Creek). In the afternoon, venture out in a 4WD to take on the challenging terrain of Purnululu National Park, home to the iconic Bungle Bungles. Arrive just in time to catch the sunset over the Osmond Ranges before relaxing into your overnight bush camp for dinner. Note: Total driving time today is approximately three hours. Total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.
Day 6 - Starting: The Bungle Bungles & Finishing: The Bungle Bungles
After breakfast prepare for a full day of activities. Explore the remarkable rock formations of the Bungle Bungle Range. Hike to the constricted, red gap of Echidna Chasm and the immense Cathedral Gorge. You'll also have the opportunity to experience another perspective of the Bungles in a helicopter flight (at your own expense). As the sun goes down, head back to your overnight bush camp. Note: Total driving time today is around an hour. Total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.
Day 7 - Starting: Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle & Finishing: Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle
Today, it's time for some serious 4WD as you wind your way out of the Bungle Bungles towards Kununurra. Depending on time, the group will have the opportunity to explore the weather-beaten gorges and red peaks of the Hidden Valley. In the late afternoon, travel down beside the Ord River to make camp at Lake Argyle. Note: Total driving time today is around three-and-a-half hours. Total walking distance is approximately three hours.
Day 8 - Starting: Lake Argyle to the Katherine region & Finishing: Lake Argyle to the Katherine region
Not long after breakfast this morning, explore the fringes of Lake Argyle. This vast body water has been forged by the Ord River Dam. The biggest manmade lake in Australia, Lake Argyle is 18 times the size of Sydney Harbour. From here, cross the state border into the Northern Territory to reach your campsite in the Katherine Region. Note: Total driving time today is around five hours. Total walking distance is approximately one kilometre.
Day 9 - Starting: Darwin & Finishing: Darwin
On the final day of the trip, the group will either stop at the secluded gorge of Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) or take one last plunge into the cool waters of Edith Falls. In the afternoon, make your way to Darwin, where your adventure comes to an end. There are no more activities planned for today and you’re free to explore Darwin, but please book any onward travel the following day. Note: Total driving today is around four hours. Total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.
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