Tour Code: GKHK8
Tour Duration: 8 Days

Itinerary
Day 1 Wed. Kununurra
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Two Night Stay: Kununurra, Mercure Inn. (BL)
 

Day 2 Thur. Lake Argyle, Ord River Cruise, Lake Kununurra at Sunset
Enjoy some time at leisure this morning before we explore the township of Kununurra. See Lake Argyle, Australia's largest man-made lake with a capacity nine times that of Sydney Harbour. Join a guided cruise on the Ord River to Lake Kununurra. Enjoy spectacular scenery and look out for the freshwater crocodiles, flying foxes, myriad birdlife and other wildlife that inhabit the area. Witness a magical sunset as you cruise Lake Kununurra. (B)

 

Day 3 Fri. Gibb River Road, El Questro Station, Zebedee Springs, Chamberlain Gorge
We depart Kununurra and journey westwards, soon beginning our journey along the Gibb River Road. This famous Outback highway spans 649 kilometres of remote yet stunning Kimberley country, and can only be travelled by 4-wheel drive. This is your chance to explore some of the Kimberley's hidden jewels, from pristine gorges to ancient rock art. Our first stop on the Gibb River Road is El Questro Station and Wilderness Park, 405 000 hectares in the heart of the Kimberley frontier. Visit a fascinating collection of Aboriginal art sites before a walk to beautiful Zebedee Springs. Here, you can enjoy a soak in the natural thermal pools, surrounded by lush ferns and palms. Explore the station headquarters and view Chamberlain Gorge before another rewarding bushwalk. We hike deep into the Cockburn Range to Emma Gorge, where there is time for another dip in the clear pools below a droplet waterfall.Accommodation: El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort, tented safari cabins with private en suite. (BLD)

 

Day 4 Sat. Pentecost River, Cockburn Range, Mt Elizabeth Station, Barnett River Gorge
This morning we farewell El Questro and rejoin the Gibb River Road. We cross the mighty Pentecost River and stop to admire magnificent views of the rich-red Cockburn Range. We also stop at the Durack River, keeping in mind that fearsome saltwater crocodiles inhabit these deceptively calm waters. After lunch, we travel on to Mt Elizabeth Station. An afternoon swim awaits us at pretty Barnett River Gorge. Keep an eye out for the birdlife that inhabits the area.
Two Night Stay: Mt Elizabeth Station. (BLD)
 

Day 5 Sun. Mt Elizabeth Station Guided Tour, Bradshaw and Wandjina Rock Art, Gorges
Today we enjoy a guided station tour, visiting ancient Bradshaw and Wandjina art sites with our guide and host. Explore secluded waterholes and gorges, and enjoy time to soak up the ambience of Outback life. If station activities are available, you can experience a working cattle station in action. (BLD)

 

Day 6 Mon. Manning Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Mt Hart Station
Our journey continues along the Gibb River Road to Mt Barnett Station, where we enjoy a stop at the Roadhouse. From here, we head to delightful Manning Gorge, an idyllic spot for a swim. Later, a short walk leads to Galvans Gorge, a smaller waterhole where you can see rock art and marvel at the boab trees clinging to the escarpment above. Travel towards the King Leopold Ranges and Mt Hart Station, both of which are part of the King Leopold National Park.
Two Night Stay: Mt Hart Station. (BLD)
 

Day 7 Tue. Mt Hart Station, Day at Leisure
The remote Mt Hart Station is a fabulous place to unwind and explore. Today is at your leisure to discover the station's beautiful gorges and botanical walks. Perhaps go birdwatching and test out your photography skills. Or just relax, enjoying Mt Hart's famed hospitality and tropical gardens. (BLD)

 

Day 8 Wed. Windjana Gorge National Park, Derby, Boab Prison Tree, Broome
Journey through the King Leopold and Napier ranges to Windjana Gorge, a tranquil place rich in natural beauty and Aboriginal legend. Take a short walk into the gorge, where the limestone cliffs were actually an underwater reef during the Devonian Age. You can even see marine fossils embedded in the gorge walls. You may also see freshwater crocodiles lazing on the surface of the Lennard River. After lunch, we tour Lilimooloora, a fascinating old police station with an eerie atmosphere. Our guide will explain the legend of Jandamarra, the famous Aboriginal outlaw and freedom fighter of days gone by. Arriving in Derby marks the completion of our Gibb River Road journey. We visit the Boab Prison Tree to learn more of the Kimberley's early history. Continue back to Broome, arriving at approximately 5.30 p.m. (BL)