Kimberley Traverse

Kimberley Traverse Travel from Kununurra's hinterland to Broome's coastline, exploring the Bungle Bungles, Geikie Gorge and many other unique Kimberley sites. 4-Wheel Drive Touring in The Kimberley 

Tour Code: GKCK6
Tour Duration: 6 Days
Fares per person in Australian Currency
Twin Share  $1,765.00
Single Supplement.  $  345.00

Itinerary

Day 1. Kununurra
Arrive in Kununurra, the Kimberley's eastern gateway.
Two Night Stay: Kununurra, Mercure Hotel or similar.
 

Day 2. Lake Argyle, Ord River, Lake Kununurra
Enjoy the morning at leisure. Tour to Lake Argyle, Australia's largest man-made lake. This afternoon, join a guided cruise on the Upper Ord River to Lake Kununurra. View the spectacular scenery, birdlife and wildlife before admiring the sunset over the lake. (B)
 

Day 3. World Heritage Purnululu National Park
Departing Kununurra, we travel to Purnululu National Park, home to the striped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range and recognised with World Heritage-listing in 2003. Travelling via Warmun (Turkey Creek), we head east down the 4-wheel drive Spring Creek Track. After lunch, we explore the northern part of the park. Hike into Echidna Chasm, a mysterious cleft in the rock. Proceed to our exclusive safari camp for dinner.
Two Night Stay: Purnululu Safari Camp. Enjoy the comfort of our permanent tents. (BLD)
 

Day 4. Bungle Bungle Range, Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek, Sunset Drinks
Today explore the southern side of the Bungle Bungle massif. Discover majestic Cathedral Gorge. Walk along the dry bed of Piccaninny Creek, as your well-informed guide brings the natural history of the range to life. There is time for an optional helicopter flight over the range (own expense). Enjoy drinks as you watch the sunset over the domes, then return to camp for a delicious dinner. (BLD)
 

Day 5. Old Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing
Examine the ruins of Old Halls Creek, the site of the first gold discovered in Western Australia. See China Wall, a curious quartz ridge, before continuing to Fitzroy Crossing, home of the mighty Fitzroy River.
Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge. (BLD)
 

Day 6. Geikie Gorge Hike and Cruise, Broome
Enjoy a morning cruising and hiking Geikie Gorge in the company of Bunuba Traditional Owners. This unique cruise allows you to experience the spectacular area in depth. Tour concludes in Broome, 5.30 p.m. (BL)

 
Departures

Itinerary valid 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005
1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday

 

Highlights

Sightseeing Highlights
• Camp within recently World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park
• Enjoy sunset drinks, Bungle Bungle Range
• Cruise the Ord River and Lake Kununurra
• Visit Old Halls Creek and China Wall
• Cruise Geikie Gorge in the company of Bunuba Traditional Owners
• Explore the township of Kununurra
 
Additional Information
B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner.