8 Day Premium Kimberley and Gibb River Road Adventure

Ziua 1 · Broome to Windjana Gorge

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   Derby

   Trecere fără oprire

   Pass through the small coastal town of Derby as you leave Broome behind and head into the Kimberley.

2. 2

   Boab Prison Tree

   20 min

   Stand beside the famous Boab Prison Tree, a giant hollow boab near Derby, and hear the story behind its name.

3. 3

   Oprirea 3

   Trecere fără oprire

   Watch the ancient Napier Range rise from the plains as you head to camp for your first night under the Kimberley stars.

Camping near Windjana Gorge

Ziua 2 · Windjana Gorge to Bell Gorge

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   Windjana Gorge National Park

   1 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

   Start early with a walk beneath the towering limestone walls of Windjana Gorge, carved through the ancient Napier Range and a great place to spot freshwater crocodiles and birdlife.

2. 2

   Gibb River Road

   Trecere fără oprire

   Travel the legendary Gibb River Road, one of Australia's great outback drives, through wide open cattle country.

3. 3

   Bell Gorge

   3 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Walk down to Bell Gorge (Dalmanyi), where a waterfall spills into beautiful natural pools, and cool off with a swim in one of the West Kimberley's best spots.

Camping at a Gibb River Road station

Ziua 3 · Manning Gorge and Galvans Gorge

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   Manning Gorge

   3 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Spend time exploring Manning Gorge, with its rugged cliffs, sandy banks and refreshing waterholes, perfect for a swim.

2. 2

   Galvans Gorge

   1 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

   Take a short walk to Galvans Gorge, a secluded oasis framed by rocky cliffs and bushland, and enjoy a dip in its peaceful waterhole.

Camping at a Gibb River Road station

Ziua 4 · Gibb River Road to Kununurra

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   Gibb River Road

   Trecere fără oprire

   Continue along the Gibb River Road past vast cattle stations and rugged ranges, taking in classic Kimberley scenery.

2. 2

   Emma Gorge

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Follow a rewarding trail through the dramatic Cockburn Ranges to Emma Gorge, where a waterfall drops into a natural swimming hole.

Kununurra Country Club Resort

Ziua 5 · Mirima National Park and Lake Argyle

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   Mirima National Park

   1 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

   Enjoy a leisurely morning stroll through Mirima National Park (Hidden Valley), a place often described as a mini Bungle Bungles.

2. 2

   Lake Argyle

   3 ore

   Cruise the vast, island-dotted waters of Lake Argyle at sunset. Look out for rock wallabies, freshwater crocodiles and birdlife, then watch the sun sink behind the Carr Boyd Ranges with a drink in hand.

Kununurra Country Club Resort

Ziua 6 · Bungle Bungles scenic flight

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   Lake Argyle

   Trecere fără oprire

   Soar over the Ord Irrigation Area, Lake Kununurra and the full expanse of Lake Argyle, with views of the Carr Boyd and Osmand Ranges on your way into Purnululu.

2. 2

   Purnululu National Park

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Land at a remote airstrip deep in the park and join a guided Domes Walk, weaving between the striped, beehive-shaped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range.

3. 3

   Cathedral Gorge

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Walk the sandy bed of Piccaninny Creek into Cathedral Gorge, a huge natural amphitheatre with amazing acoustics, and enjoy lunch while learning about the traditional custodians and the Kimberley's six seasons.

4. 4

   Oprirea 4

   Trecere fără oprire

   Spot the former Argyle Diamond Mine from above on your scenic flight back to Kununurra.

Kununurra Country Club Resort

Ziua 7 · Kununurra to Fitzroy Crossing

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   Oprirea 1

   Trecere fără oprire

   Travel west along the Great Northern Highway and watch the landscape shift as you leave the east Kimberley behind.

2. 2

   Geikie Gorge National Park

   1 h 30 min

   Take a short walk along the Fitzroy River beneath the towering limestone cliffs of Geikie Gorge, or join an optional boat cruise (extra cost) to spot freshwater crocodiles.

Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing

Ziua 8 · Fitzroy Crossing to Broome

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   Broome

   Trecere fără oprire

   Stretch your legs with a short walk along the way, a last chance to soak up the Kimberley landscape. Arrive back in Broome at the end of your eight-day Kimberley adventure.