9 Day 4WD Darwin to Broome

Tour Details

Operator

WesternXposure

Destinations

Darwin, Broome, Kimberley Region, Kununurra, Bungle Bungles, Cable Beach, Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, Fitzroy Crossing, El Questro Station and Lake Argyle

Departs From

Darwin

Tour Description

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.

ITINERARY

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)