Kimberley Expedition 10 Day Tour
 

DAY 1 Kununurra - El Questro

Walk / hike into the pristine pool that is 'Emma Gorge', a 30-45 minute walk that is considered moderate to difficult. Your guide will assist.

Overnight: Overnight camp - El Questro

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DAY 2 El Questro - Ellenbrae Station

After breakfast travel to Zebedee Springs small thermal pools situated in a pocket of lush and tropical Livistonia and Pandanus Palms.

This afternoon join the Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, your local guide will point out Aboriginal Art, flora and fauna.

Overnight: Overnight camp - EL Questro

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DAY 3 Ellenbrae Station - King Edward River

This morning we depart camp for the King Edward River area.

The King Edward River and Mitchell Plateau areas are of extreme importance from a biological viewpoint with ancient endemic Livistonia Palms dotting the landscape. Both regions are home to Windjana and Bradshaw Art Sites.

Overnight: Overnight camp - King Edward River

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DAY 4 Explore King Edward River

Spend the whole day exploring the Mitchell Plateau / Falls, a 3km walk, via Mertens Falls from the car park into the falls.

Depart the falls via Scenic heli chopper flight. Late afternoon return to vehicle and drive back to camp.

Overnight: Overnight camp – King Edward River

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DAY 5 King Edward River - Honeymoon Bay

Depart camp for Kalumburu Aboriginal Community.

Kalumburu has a rich history – in 1932 it became a mission station after the failure of near by Pago, played a significant role during World War II, and the land was being taken for sheep and cattle stations and the cultivation of crops.

Today, the local Aboriginal people who operate an extensive cattle cooperation and cater for visitors to the area run the Community.

Surrounded by giant mango trees and coconut palms, close to King Edward River and Gorge Kalumburu is well worth a visit and will be a great part of your Kimberley Dreams safari.

Overnight: Overnight camp - Kalumburu

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DAY 6 Explore Honeymoon Bay

This morning we join our Aboriginal guide who will take you on a rock art tour, and a bush tucker walk. Visit World War II wrecks, several Art Sites and Old Pago Mission Ruins.

Return to the Kalumburu Community where you will have the opportunity to meet with members of the Community. You may wish to purchase authentic Aboriginal art direct from the artists and visit the Parish Museum and Church.

Overnight: Overnight camp - Kalumburu

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DAY 7 Honeymoon Bay - Manning Gorge

This morning depart Kalumburu and travel south back out to the Gibb River Road.

Upon arrival set up camp and relax with a swim in the lower end of Manning Gorge.

Overnight: Overnight camp – Manning Gorge

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DAY 8 Manning Gorge - Bell Gorge

After breakfast hike into Manning Gorge. Manning Gorge is an approximate 45 minute walk from the camp ground. Swim in delightful waterfalls and pools, also a great spot for bird watching. Your guide will also point out Aboriginal art in the region.

Continue West along the Gibb River Road, stop for another swim in the water hole at Galvans Gorge before heading to Bell Gorge. Bell Gorge is situated in the King Leopold Range National Park.

Overnight: Overnight camp - Bell Gorge (Silent Grove)

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DAY 9 Bell Gorge - Windjana

This morning is spent exploring Bell Gorge, (off Silent Gorge Station). Bell is known as one of the most spectacular gorges in the whole of the Kimberley. A 45 minute walk in to Bell Gorge is well worth it.

Continue to Windjana Gorge. Windjana Gorge is a National Park, regarded by geologists as one of the classic examples of world geology.The gorge is a picturesque, narrow canyon cut by the Lennard River through the Napier Range, which was once a coral reef.

Trees in the gorge are mostly cadjeputs (tropical paperbarks) and river gums. Also common are native figs and fresh water mangrove.

Overnight: Overnight camp – Windjana Gorge National Park

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DAY 10 Windjana Gorge - Broome

This morning we spend time exploring the Windjana Gorge area before departing for Broome.

Lunch will be served enroute to Broome.


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