Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Broome
You will be met on arrival at Broome Airport. This evening enjoy a welcome
drink with your Tour Director as you watch a breathtaking sunset over famous
Cable Beach. Camp: Broome, 2 nights. (D)
Day 2: Broome at leisure
A free day for you to explore tropical Broome. Cable Beach is only a short
walk away. Simply sit back, relax and perhaps take a refreshing swim. This
afternoon you may like to take a camel ride along Cable Beach at sunset. Ask
your Tour Director for details. (B)
Day 3: Gibb River Road
Travel north to Derby and visit the Circular Wharf. Stop to see the Boab
Prison Tree and Myall Bore, before beginning the journey along the famous
Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge. This afternoon we inspect the unusual
formation at nearby Tunnel Creek (conditions permitting). Bush Camp:
Windjana Gorge. (BLD)
Day 4: Kimberley Gorges
This morning we take a walk through spectacular Windjana Gorge. Rising
abruptly from the surrounding floodplain, some parts of the walls of
Windjana Gorge are up to 100 metres in height. Crossing the King Leopold
Range, we continue along the Gibb River Road, stopping at beautiful Galvans
Gorge and Manning Gorge (conditions permitting). Bush Camp: Gibb River Road.
(BLD)
Day 5: El Questro Wilderness Park
Today we journey through some of the harshest terrain of the Kimberley,
skirting the Cockburn Range and on to El Questro Wilderness Park. Spanning
over a million acres, El Questro Wilderness Park is home to rugged ranges,
ancient gorges and pristine waterfalls. We set up camp near the Pentecost
River and El Questro Station Township. Camp: El Questro Wilderness Park, 2
nights. (BLD)
Day 6: El Questro
Today is free for you to explore El Questro Wilderness Park. Perhaps take an
optional cruise through Chamberlain Gorge, a fresh waterhole abounded by
tropical vegetation, and see Aboriginal rock art. Ask your Tour Director for
details on the many optional activities that are available at the El Questro
Station Township today. (BLD)
Day 7: Emma Gorge
We depart the El Questro Station Township this morning and travel to Emma
Gorge Resort, where we take a guided walk into Emma Gorge. There is time to
swim in the crystal clear water at the base of the waterfall, before
continuing along the Gibb River Road to the Victoria Highway and onto the
town of Kununurra.
Camp: Kununurra, 2 nights. (BLD)
Day 8: Wed Kununurra
This morning we explore Mirima (Hidden Valley) National Park and admire the
views from Kelly's Knob Lookout. Later, visit the historic Durack Homestead
and enjoy a cruise on mighty Lake Argyle, Australia's largest man-made lake.
Enjoy the majestic scenery and see a fantastic array of wildlife in this
unique ecosystem. (BD)
Day 9: Nitmiluk National Park
Depart Kununurra and cross the border into the Northern Territory. Heading
east we travel via Timber Creek and Victoria River, traversing large cattle
stations to the township of Katherine. Tonight we set up camp in the
tranquil surroundings of Nitmiluk National Park, home to spectacular
Katherine Gorge.
Camp: Nitmiluk National Park. (BLD)
Day 10: Kakadu National Park
Enjoy an early morning cruise through spectacular Katherine Gorge, with a
chance to see freshwater crocodiles sunning themselves on the riverbanks and
many species of birds. We stop at beautiful Edith Falls where there is time
for a swim, before travelling via the gold mining town of Pine Creek into
Kakadu National Park.
Camp: Kakadu National Park. (BLD)
Day 11: Kakadu - Darwin
This morning we join a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Search
for saltwater crocodiles and the amazing range of bird life for which this
region is renowned. At Nourlangie Rock take a short walk to view ancient
Aboriginal rock art. We stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre, before continuing
on to Darwin for an orientation tour. Accommodation: Mirambeena Resort,
Darwin, 2 nights. (BL)
Day 12: Litchfield National Park
We follow the Stuart Highway via the township of Batchelor to the tropical
haven of Litchfield National Park. View beautiful Florence Falls and stop at
Wangi Falls where there is the opportunity for a swim. Return to Darwin
where the evening is at leisure for you to explore this tropical city. (B)
Day 13: Depart Darwin
Your tour concludes today after breakfast. You will be transferred to Darwin
Airport to connect with your onward flight. (B)
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