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ITINERARY:
NOTE:
Breakfast in Broome is not included with upgrade accommodation.
ATTENTION:
This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike
5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures.
Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days
and very cold during winter nights. Adventure Tours reserves
the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior
to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children. Due
to the remote nature of the Kimberley region we use bush camps
with limited facilities on some nights. There is a STRICT
LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per person (10kg in Kakadu), in a backpack
or soft bag.
Day
1 - Perth to Horrocks
We enter the Nambung National Park to explore the mysterious
Pinnacles Desert and then discover some massive sand dunes.
There's the opportunity to sand board down the slopes, before
continuing on through Geraldton to our accommodation. (LD)
Day
2 - Horrocks to Shark Bay
It's a short drive to the Kalbarri National Park where we
explore Murchison Gorge, Nature's Window and Z-Bend Gorge
(it's a steep descent but well worth the effort). There's
also the option to abseil here (own expense). After lunch
we visit beautiful Shell Beach as we travel towards Denham
and Shark Bay. (BLD)
Day
3 - Shark Bay to Coral Bay
After a short drive across the Peron Peninsula we make our
way down to the beach and the world famous Monkey Mia dolphins
- it's a unique experience with some fantastic photo opportunities.
As we travel towards Carnarvon, we stop to view the fascinating
Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool. After a breaking our journey
at Carnarvon we continue along the highway to Coral Bay, the
Jewel of the North. (BLD)
Day
4 - Coral Bay to Exmouth
Today is yours to explore Coral Bay and the wonders of the
Ningaloo Reef and its fantastic marine life. You can go snorkelling,
cruise on the glass bottom boat, take a quad bike tour or
even a joy flight over the reef (all at additional expense).
Today is a day to relax. Late afternoon and its time for the
short drive into Exmouth. (BLD)
Day
5 - Exmouth
Today we explore Yardie Creek in the Cape Range National Park,
have a swim, snorkel or sunbathe at beautiful Turquoise Bay
and admire the view from historic Vlahming Head Lighthouse.
We return to our hostel late afternoon. (BL)
Day
6 - Exmouth to Karijini National Park
Heading inland through the vast cattle stations of the Pilbara
region, our destination is the oasis of Karijini. This afternoon
we pass through Tom Price, a little town known for its iron
ore mining, before reaching our camp overlooking the magnificent
Hamersley Range. (LD)
Days
7 & 8 - Karijini National Park
Two full days of adventure is the perfect amount of time needed
to explore Karijini National Park and its amazing gorges.
Formed over 2,500 million years ago, the Hamersley Ranges
are some of the most unusual landforms on earth. Deep in the
gorges you'll come across cascading waterfalls and fresh,
still waterholes - perfect for swimming. Dales Gorge, Fortesque
Falls, Fern Pool, Circular Pool, Weano Gorge and Hancock Gorge
are just some of the stunning areas we'll get to. Definitely
a highlight! (BLD)
Day
9 - Karijini National Park to Pardoo Station
We depart Karijini this morning and travel towards the coast
and the iron ore port of Port Hedland. We have time for a
quick town tour and marvel at the sheer size of the iron ore
industry. After lunch we continue on towards Pardoo Station,
where we spend our last night together. (BLD)
Day
10 - Pardoo Station to Broome
En-route to Broome we enjoy a leisurely break and take in
the glory of the stretching sands of the 80 Mile Beach. Enjoy
a stroll along the beach and get some fantastic photos, before
our final leg into Broome. (BL)
Days
11 & 12 - Broome
Two free days to either relax on beautiful Cable Beach or
there is plenty to see and do in Broome. You can organise
a tour out to one of the local pearl farms or view some of
the old pearling luggers. Relax, explore and enjoy Broome!
(Meals on these days are at own expense).
Day
13 - Broome to Windjana Gorge
Out of Broome we stop briefly at Willare Bridge, where a rushing
torrent of water flows in the mighty Fitzroy River (seasonal).
From here we leave the bitumen behind as we head for the Oscar
Range and on to Tunnel Creek, where a 750 metre tunnel passes
under the Napier Range. The area has a rich bushranger history
- ask your guide for the true story! (LD)
Day
14 - Windjana Gorge to Mt Barnett
We explore Windjana Gorge (there's loads of freshwater crocodiles
here!) before we hit the track again to travel along the famous
Gibb River. Depending on the time of year, we may be able
to explore Galvins or Adcock Gorge before setting up camp
at Manning Gorge. (BLD)
Day
15 - Gibb River Road and Gorges
Today it's time for swimming and hiking in the Kimberleys!
Explore the striking Manning Gorge and time permitting, we
head into Barnett Gorge. Your experienced guide will use their
local knowledge to determine the best gorges for you to explore.
We're in for another night under the stars at our bush camp.
(BLD)
Day
16 - Gibb River Road to El Questro Station
We pass through some ancient and spectacular country as we
travel along the Gibb River Road. Crossing the Pentecost River,
we reach the famous El Questro Station. We walk into the beautiful
Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge
before retiring for the night. (BLD)
Day
17 - El Questro to Bungle Bungles
Today sit back and admire
the awesome scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as
we head to Turkey Creek. We take a challenging 4WD trip into
the Bungle Bungles (Purnululu National Park) for sunset over
the Osmond Ranges and our overnight bush camp. (BLD)
Day
18 - Bungle Bungle National Park
It's a full day of exploration today. The rock formations
of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable and we visit breathtaking
Echidna Chasm and magnificent Cathedral Gorge. There's time
to get another perspective of the Bungles by helicopter if
you choose (at own expense) before we head back to our overnight
bush camp. (BLD)
Day
19 - Bungle Bungles to Kununurra Region
It's time for some 4WD action as we wind our way out of the
Bungle Bungles on our way to Kununurra. Time permitting we
will have the opportunity to explore the Hidden Valley, just
a stones throw from Kununurra township. (BLD)
Day
20 - Kununurra Region to Victoria River Region
Today we visit Lake Argyle, created by the Ord River Dam.
Lake Argyle is the biggest man-made lake in Australia and
is eighteen times bigger than Sydney Harbour! We spend some
time here this morning before crossing the state border into
the Northern Territory to reach camp near the Victoria River
region. (BLD)
Day
21 - Victoria River Region to Darwin
We're on the home run now! It's a short hop across to Katherine
where we will stop at either Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge, or
take one last refreshing swim at Edith Falls. We then make
our final journey into Darwin. (BL)
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