Experience the Kimberley
Travel the Gibb River Road by 4WD coach from Broome to Kununurra, hiking as many gorges along the way as we can. We divert to Mornington Wilderness Camp and also spend 3 nights in the Bungles. Fly into Broome and out of Kununnurra. Book early for this one!The flora of the inland Kimberley is varied and includes pindan, semi-arid desert, eucalypt woodlands, tropical savannah grasslands, vine thicket and some rainforest plants in the wetter protected gorges. The famous boab tree can be found along much of our journey and also the beautiful kurrajong with its dry- season red flowers. Birds are also varied and include those typical of semi-arid desert as well as those associated with tropical areas. The multi-coloured gouldian finch is one that we will search for. [Read more]
Ningaloo and Karijini
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The trip of the year! Enjoy 4 fabulous days kayaking at Ningaloo and then travel by 4WD coach to Karijini followed by the Chichester Ranges. Weíll paddle crystal clear water and hike glorious gorges and challenging peaks on this camping tour.
Fly into Exmouth, out of Karratha. However there is the option to do just the paddle section or just the walking section. Ningaloo Reef is a marine park with outstanding natural features and attractions. Turtles, dugongs, humpback whales , rays, fish galore, dolphins, ospreys all reside there and we have a good chance of seeing many of these animals from our kayaks. The snorkelling is phenomenal. This section of the trip is organized by Capricorn Seakayaking and guided by Hal Paine.
The kayaks will be 2 person sea kayaks and all paddling and safety gear is provided. We conduct this paddle trip from a base camp so each day you return to the same location.
Karijini is the second largest National Park in WA and has around 480 recorded plant species, 133 birds, 30 mammals and 90 reptiles and amphibians. Its rocks originated as fine grained sediment on an ancient sea floor 2.5 million years ago. The sediments were rich in iron and silica and over millions of years were changed into hard rock. Sea level changes resulted in rivers cutting through the rock creating the gorges we see today.
This second section of the trip is operated in conjunction with Coates Wildlife Tours, With their guide Rick Curtis and myself. Walks will be easy to strenuous, but always only carrying a day pack and always with the option to turn back when you wish. All walks are less than 10km in distance, but the peaks are 6-8 hours in duration. The terrain is rocky and there is a lot of ascending and descending.
Date: 12 May 2008 - 25 May 2008
Pricing: AUD$3300 per person
Includes: Transport from Exmouth to Karratha includes all seakayaking, meals, transport, camping gear (except sleeping bags), and guiding. The kayaking section only is $950, while the 4WD and walking section is $2400.
