9 Day: Broome to Bungle Bungles and Darwin

Broome, Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bell Gorge, Galvins Gorge, Manning Gorge, Drysdale Station, Home Valley Station, El Questro, Bungle Bungles and Darwin.

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 head into 'cattle-country'.  We take a walk into the spectacular Bell 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 stop for a swim at Galvin's Gorge, we end up at Mt Barnett campsite and walk into 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.

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 Station.  You have the opportunity here to do an optional scenic flight (additional cost) 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 to Home Valley Station and do some "croc-spotting" on the banks of the Pentecost River.  Home Valley Station has just had a major reburbishment 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'. (B/L/D)

DAY 7
After breakfast, we head into 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)

DAY 8
Today you fly to the Bungle Bungles with East Kimberley Tours.  Experience Kununurra, 'the eastern gateway to the Kimberley' and surroundings by air with a morning scenic flight over the renowned Ord Irrigation area, mighty Ord River and the enormous man-made Lake Argyle before arriving at the Bungle Bungles where you will transfer to an air-conditioned 4WD.  On your travels to Cathedral Gorge let your guides recount the Bungle Bungles heritage and share nature's hidden secrets.  Be amazed on your walk into Cathedral Gorge, where you will be surrounded by the Beehive Domes for which the park is so famous.  Arrival into the gorge displays a magnificent amphitheatre designed by nature at its best.  Relax in this shaded area and enjoy a memorable picnic lunch before returning on your walk to rejoin the 4WD.  Travel to our Bungle Bungle Bush Camp for afternoon tea then rejoin the aircraft to complete your afternoon scenic flight over the ancient Ragged Ranges and the Argyle Diamond Mine.

Easy to moderate 3km walk into Cathedral Gorge via the Beehive Domes.  This tour will see you picked up from your accommodation at approx. 8.30am, arriving back in Kununurra approx. 5pm to rejoin Adventure Wild for the night.

DAY 9
After an early breakfast you transfer from our 4WD off-road vehicle to a Luxury Greyhound Coach and complete the rest of your journey into the Northern Territory arriving in Darwin at about 10pm local time.

*** The option to fly to Darwin is available at extra cost - approximately $200 extra depending on availability.  Flight departs Kununurra at 1455 and arrives Darwin at 1720 (local time).