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.
The 665km Gibb River Road was built to transport cattle to the Derby abattoirs in the 1960’s and was gradually extended through to Wyndham. The many scenic gorges along the route make it a popular 4WD destination. The condition of the road adds to the adventure and matches the landscape’s rugged beauty and feeling of isolation.
The Bungle Bungle Range or Purnululu National Park is a World Heritage site. Purnululu is the name given to the sandstone area by the Kija Aboriginal people. Alternatively it may be a corruption of bundle bundle grass. The range, lying fully within the park, has elevations as high as 578 metres above sea level. It is famous for the sandstone domes, unusual and visually striking with their striping in alternating orange and grey bands. We will have 3 nights here to appreciate its grandeur.
This trip is run in conjunction with Coates Wildlife Tours and will be led by Rick Curtis from Coates and Pam Riordan from Inspiration Outdoors. We travel by 4WD coach and camp along the way. Walks will be easy to moderate, but always only carrying a day pack and always with the option to turn back when you wish. All walks are less than 10km. The terrain may be rocky with some ascending and descending.
Date: 18 July 2008 - 30 July 2008
Pricing: UD$3400 per person
Includes: Transport from Broome to Kununurra, meals, camping gear (except sleeping bags) and guiding.
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