10 day Gibb River Road Adventure
PO Box 2617 Malaga WA 6944
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Contact Person: Mimma
Telephone: 0892482355
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Email: info@safaris.net.au
Website: www.safaris.net.au
Windjana Gorge
10% discount for direct bookings only for all tours departing Broome during 2010 season (subject to availability and no further discounts apply).
10 DAY GIBB RIVER ROAD LOOP
(Broome to Broome)
DAY 1: Broome – Windjana Gorge
We depart Broome and travel via the Derby Prison Tree for a short visit. We now leave the bitumen behind us as we enter the Gibb River Road, almost instantly we can feel the remoteness. A walk up Windjana Gorge this afternoon is sure to impress. The area is rich in aboriginal culture and your guide will tell you about the “outlaw” Jandamurra, the Bunaba people and the battle of Devils Pass. Overnight Windjana National Park. (L.D)
DAY 2: Windjana – Bells Gorge
This morning we’re off to Tunnel Creek, have your bathers and torches ready. This amazing tunnel cuts through the Napier Range and is rich in history, ask your guide. Afternoon sees us off to Bells Gorge. Overnight Silent Grove. (B.L.D)
DAY 3: Bells Gorge -Manning
Leaving Bells Gorge this morning, we travel through the beautiful scenery of the Kimberley’s highest mountain range, King Leopold Ranges, on our way to Galvans Gorge. This gorge will tempt you to don the bathers. For those feeling like a walk, a visit to Manning Gorge this afternoon is recommended. Overnight Mt Barnett Station. (B.L.D)
DAY 4: Manning Gorge – El Questro
Our journey today takes us through the majestic Cockburn Ranges, have your cameras ready for the spectacular scenery and panoramic views of the Cockburn Ranges, Cambridge Gulf and the twin rivers of the Durack and Pentecost. Overnight El Questro. (B.L.D)
DAY 5: El Questro - Kununurra
The morning sees us soaking in the thermal pools of Zebedee Springs, before a walk to stunning Emma Gorge on El Questro Station, with a rewarding swim in the crystal clear waters, before we head to the Kimberley town of Kununurra. Overnight Kununurra. (B.L)
Day 6: Kunnunurra - Bungles
Depart Kununurra and drive via the scenic Ragged Range onto Turkey Creek, where we have short stop. We head to the Bungle Bungle turne off and 53 kms along a very scenic, winding dirt road via the magnificent Osmand Range. We arrive in time for lunch, an afternoon walk in Echidna Chasm and Mini Palms (time permitting) before arriving at our overnight camp on sunset. Overnight Purnululu National Park. (B.L.D)
Day 7: Bungles - Kununurra
This mornig we head to the Southern end for a walk through the Bee Hive area of Piccaninny Creek and Cathedral Gorge, optional helicopter flight available today, gives the advantage to view these magnificent formations close up from the air. Overnight Kununurra. (B.L.D)
Day 8: Kununurra
Free day today to enjoy the many attractions and sights Kununurra has to offer. Overnight Kimberleyland Caravan Park. (B)