Day 1 Broome to Windjana Gorge
Travel Day
We depart Broome early this morning and head for Windjana Gorge, passing Boab trees (including the famous Prison Tree) and vast savannah woodlands interspersed with giant and unusual termite mounds.
Accommodation: Comfortable camping, Windjana Gorge Campsite
Meals: LD
Day 2 Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek
7km
Today we explore the length of Windjana Gorge with a 7km return walk. The high walls of this gorge were once part of an ancient Devonian reef that surrounded the Kimberley. With its varied bird life, interesting reef walls and its many freshwater crocodiles, Windjana will keep us enthralled for hours. In the afternoon we visit Tunnel Creek, spending time walking through the 750 m long cave system. Tunnel Creek is a significant site for the local Bunaba people.
Accommodation: Comfortable camping, Windjana Gorge Campsite
Meals: B,L,D
Day 3 Windjana Gorge to Mt Barnett Station
Short walk and swim
We head through the Napier Range visiting Bell Creek Gorge with its many rock pools, rapids and a waterfall. This is a spectacular spot for a swim and one of the most photographed waterholes in the Kimberley.
After a good amount of time exploring, we will drive on to our next campsite at Mt Barnett Station on the banks of the Manning Creek.
Accommodation: Comfortable camping, Manning Gorge Campground
Meals: B,L,D
Day 4 Manning Creek and surrounds
Moderate walk
Leaving early from our campsite, we follow an open, beautiful walk trail to Manning Gorge and Falls. Swim, relax and soak in the atmosphere while you enjoy morning tea, carried in by your guides.
We will head back to the campsite for lunch. For those looking for a relaxed afternoon, it is time to read a book under a boab tree and perhaps another swim in the creek nearby to the camp.
For those looking to explore, there are a few gorges within striking distance, so we can take a drive out to explore one of them.
Accommodation: Comfortable camping – Manning Gorge Campground
Meals: B,L,D
Day 5 Manning Creek to El Questro
Travel Day
Enjoy the scenery and a true blue ‘Gibb River Road massage’ today on this mostly driving day. The typical Kimberley scenery includes the Pentecost River Lookout, which overlooks the river floodplain and the tabletop Cockburn Ranges beyond. We’ll cross the Durack River and pass the site of the old Durack River Homestead, destroyed by flood in 2002.
Dinner is not included tonight so you can enjoy the restaurant at El Questro.
Accommodation: Comfortable camping, El Questro
Meals: B,L
Day 6 El Questro Station
Moderate gorge walking and swimming
During these two days there are plenty of walking and swimming options that we can undertake at El Questro. These include Amalia Gorge, Emma Gorge & El Questro Gorge walks. Plus, we’ll enjoy a luxuriant soak in Zebedee Thermal Springs. There is an optional cruise on Chamberlain Gorge if anyone wants an easy afternoon.
Accommodation: Comfortable camping, El Questro
Meals: B,L,D
Day 8 El Questro to Kununurra
Travel Day
This morning we head for Kununurra, visiting the Ramsar wetland Parry Lagoons on the way – a wonderful spot to view masses of waterbirds. There will be time in the afternoon to catch up on washing, postcards or just to relax. The crew will be organising the fresh food for the next section of the trip.
Dinner is not included tonight to give you the opportunity to taste some local delights.
Accommodation: The Cambridge, Kununurra
Meals: BL
Day 9 Kununurra and Lake Argyle
Mirima National Park and visit to Lake Argyle
It won’t take long for us to have a look around the town, however Mirima National Park which is known locally as the “mini Bungles” is well worth a visit.
In the afternoon we will head to Lake Argyle for a look around. For those who would like, there is the option to take a boat trip up the Ord River, which ends at Lake Argyle.
Lunch and Dinner are not included in today’s itinerary.
Accommodation: The Cambridge, Kununurra
Meals: B
Day 10 Kununurra to Purnululu (Bungle Bungle)
Travel Day
This morning we leave Kununurra and head for Purnululu National Park – one of only three natural World Heritage sites in Western Australia. The 53 kilometre 4wd road into the park is our reintroduction to outback tracks with creek crossings, wash aways and rough slow sections. After setting up camp, we can go for a stroll and watch the sun set against the red rock of the Bungle Bungle Range – bring a drink if you like!
Accommodation: Comfortable Camping, Purnululu National Park Campsite
Meals: B,L,D
Day 11 Purnululu (Bungle Bungle)
Short to Moderate Walk
We spend the next two days exploring the natural wonders of the park including Echidna Chasm, Mini Palms Gorge, the spectacular orange and black ‘beehive’ domes, Piccanniny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. There is time during our stay for an optional helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range – a fantastic way to see and appreciate this completely unique and beautiful landscape.
Accommodation: Comfortable Camping, Purnululu National Park campsite
Meals: B,L,D
Day 12 Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) to Larrawa Station
Short to Moderate Walk + Travel
We will spend the morning in Purnululu National Park, and then pack up and head out of the park. It is about a 5 hour drive to Larrawa Station, where we will have our final night of the tour.
Accommodation: Comfortable Camping, Larrawa Station
Meals: B,L,D
Day 13 Larrawa Station to Geikie Gorge to Broome
Short walk and travel day
We will break camp after breakfast and then drive the 2 hours through to Geikie Gorge, where we can do a short walk, and have morning tea.
We will stop briefly in Fitzroy Crossing for lunch and a visit to the visitor’s centre before we make our way back to Broome for an approximately 5pm finish where the tour ends.
Meals: BL
Beautiful walks in the daytime, relax with fellow walkers each evening
As much as this walk is a fantastic outdoor experience, it’s also a social experience, giving you a chance to enjoy the companionship and support of like-minded people. Enjoy a cuppa with a slice of home-made cake for morning tea, and fresh healthy lunches, surrounded by nature. Finish each day with a simple but tasty million star dining experience around the camp fire.