Gibb River Road Mitchell Falls And Bungles Tour
 

DAY 1 Broome - Windjana Gorge

Head east from Broome along the highway before branching off along dirt roads. Explore by torchlight Tunnel Creek, hideout of the outlaw Pigeon, and then through Windjana Gorge looking for some freshwater crocodiles.

Overnight: Overnight Windjana Gorge National park, bush camp

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DAY 2 Windjana Gorge - Galvans Gorge

Trek along the famous Gibb River Road with the first stop to swim and explore at Bells, one of the Kimberley's most spectacular gorges.

Continue on via delightful Galvans Gorge arriving at Barnett River gorge this evening.

Overnight: Overnight Barnett River Gorge National Park, bush camp - no facilities

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DAY 3 Galvans Gorge - King Edward River

Leaving the Gibb travel via the Kalumbura Road, heading for the remote Mitchell Plateau.

Tonight camp on the banks of the King Edward River where you can swim in the refreshing pools and wash off the dust.

Later, look for the eyes" in the river!"

Overnight: Overnight King Edward River, bush camp - no facilities

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DAY 4 Explore Mitchell Plateau

A full day to spend exploring this spectacular area.

4WD over the rugged terrain and though forests of palms before a trek to Merten Falls and the stunning Mitchell Falls (optional helicopter flight available). Plenty of time to swim and photograph these famous attractions.

Overnight: Overnight Mitchell Falls, bush camp - no facilities

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DAY 5 King Edward River - Drysdale River

Leave Mitchell Falls, stopping to view Aboriginal rock art, including Wandjana art and the mysterious Bradshaw paintings, before arriving at the King Edward River in time for a swim and lunch.

Trek on to Drysdale River station, with time for a cold beer at a traditional Kimberley cattle station. Camp tonight by the Drysdale River.

Overnight: Overnight Miners Pool, bush camp - no facilities

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DAY 6 Drysdale River - Pentecost Ranges

This morning relax for a while or try your hand at fishing, before joining the Gibb River Road (one of the roughest roads in the world).

Tonight share the experience of a Kimberley sunset over the Pentecost Ranges and camp overnight at a local cattle station.

Overnight: Overnight Home Valley Camping

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DAY 7 Pentecost Ranges - Kununurra

A short drive today, crossing the Pentecost River to the award winning El Questro station. Enjoy a walk through, and a soak in, the palm-fringed Zebedee Hot Springs.

The next visit is to the magnificent El Questro gorge, where you can hike through to the halfway point for a refreshing swim; or, for the more energetic, a trek to the end to the pristine waterfall.

This afternoon, head to Kununurra, ending your trek on the Gibb River Road.

Overnight: Overnight Kununurra camping park

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DAY 8 Explore Kununurra

A free day in Kununurra to explore this unique Kimberley town, with many optional tours available - early this morning you can take an optional plane flight over Lake Argyle, the diamond mine, and the Bungle Bungle Ranges.

Later you can spend time fishing, canoeing or relaxing around the pool.

Overnight: Overnight Kununurra camping park

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DAY 9 Kununurra - Bungles

Your first stop after Kununurra is at a secluded swimming hole, before visiting the Gija Visitor Information / Warmun Art Centre to view artwork from leading Aboriginal artists.

Continue your journey to Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, driving for several hours via rugged 4WD-only access tracks. After setting up camp, experience a magnificent Bungle Bungle sunset.

Overnight: Overnight Bungle Bungles Bush Camp - no facilities

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DAY 10 Explore Bungles

There is a lot more to the Bungles than the beehive-shaped domes, and today you will discover the delights of this wilderness paradise at Frog Hole, Mini-Palms gorge and Echidna Chasm.

Walk through the tiger-striped sandstone domes at Piccanniny Creek to the spacious cavern of Cathedral Gorge, with an optional helcopter flight also available.

Overnight: Overnight Bungle Bungles Bush Camp - no facilities

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DAY 11 Bungles - Fitzroy River

After a bumpy start to the day along 4WD tracks, hit the bitumen again and stop at the old gold mining town of Halls Creek en route to Fitzroy Crossing, camping on the banks of the Fitzroy River.

Optional boat trip this afternoon past the colourful cliffs of Geikie Gorge, part of the Devonian Reef system, with the chance to view some of the local wildlife.

Overnight: Overnight Fitzroy Camping

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Day 12 Fitzroy River - Broome

Today head for the pearl town of Broome, stopping for photos at one of the many stands of boab trees that dominate the landscape.

Arrive in Broome early afternoon.


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