Adventure Wild
7 Day GIBB RIVER ROAD TOUR: Broome to Kununurra
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Departs Broome |
Cost 2010 |
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Aug 12,26; Sep 9 |
$1,900pp |
Travel the length of the Gibb River Road, explore rugged gorges, mighty waterfalls, El Questro and much more! Highlights include: Broome, Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bells Gorge, Galvins Gorge, Barnett River Gorge, King Edward River, Mitchell Falls, Drysdale Station, El Questro, Kununurra.

DAY 1
We depart Broome and head up Highway One, crossing the mighty Fitzroy River, before morning tea at Willare Bridge roadhouse. We then continue on to see the Prison Boab tree at the start of the Gibb River Road. We continue on to Windjana Gorge before our first night under canvas . (L/D)

DAY 2
We head out early and go and explore Tunnel Creek - a 750 metre cave walk through the ancient Devonian reef system. We then continue along ‘The Gibb', crossing the King Leopold Range and heading into ‘cattle-country'. We take a walk into Bells Gorge where we can have a refreshing swim before we head to Silent Grove bush campsite for the night. (B/L/D)

DAY 3
We depart and after a scenic drive and a stop for a swim at Galvin's Gorge, we end up at Mt Barnett campsite and walk into the Manning Gorge. Take time to explore, view Aboriginal Rock art and swim in the pools near the falls. We camp tonight next to the tranquil pools of the lower Manning. (B/L/D).

DAY 4
We continue East along the Gibb River Road until we veer North up the Kalumburu Road. On our journey today we cross the Gibb River and stop in at Drysdale Cattle Station. You have the opportunity here to do an optional scenic flight that takes you over the Kimberley Coastline and the Mitchell Falls. A few quiet drinks at Annie's bar and another night in this beautiful part of the world.
(B/L/D).
DAY 5
Today we make our way back to Home Valley Station and do some 'croc-spotting' on the banks of the Pentecost River. Home Valley Station has just had a major refurbishment and is an 'oasis' in the middle of this harsh environment. (B/L/D)

DAY 6
We continue the adventure as we make our way back down to the Gibb River Road and into the famous El Questro Station. We cross the Pentecost River and explore the gorges. A relaxing evening under the stars completes another day of this ‘Adventure of a Lifetime'.
DAY 7
After breakfast, we head into the Hot Zebedee Springs for a relaxing ‘spa'! - Relax and enjoy the
scene that nature created. We then explore the El Questro Gorge or Emma Gorge, swim in the crystal clear water of the rock-pools or head to the waterfall for an exhilarating, refreshing swim. We finally leave the Gibb River Road and arrive in Kununurra before evening. (B/L/D).
