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Introductory to Moderate

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Activities
  • 8 Days Walking
Accommodation
  • 10 nights camping, 2 nights accommodated
Meals
  • 9 Dinners
  • 12 Lunches
  • 12 Breakfasts

13 Days$5249AUD

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Trip Code: KWT

Trip highlights

  • Enjoy 13 days of short walks through spectacular scenery
  • Watch the spectacular sunset at Purnululu (Bungle Bungles)
  • A unique one-way itinerary that allows maximum time for experiencing the region by minimising driving
  • Abundant opportunities to relax, swim and unwind
  • Be transported back in time at significant indigenous sites
  • Take in the views with an optional cruise or helicopter flight

Why Book With Us

  • 2 professional guides and small group size
  • Walk only with a day pack
  • Comfortable camping with spacious tents (one per person in the group)
  • Transport on an air-conditioned 4WD bus with forward facing seats

Take 13 fun filled days to explore the best that the Kimberley region has to offer. From the Gibb River Road gorges, El Questro Wilderness Park to the Purnululu National Park (the Bungle Bungles) – you will see an abundant array of wildlife, stunning views and historic sites. You will travel for the entire trip in air-conditioned comfort in a well appointed 4WD coach, and enjoy fully guided walks along the way.

Spend a little time each day to walk, swim, relax, and soak up the surrounding beauty – all the while journeying into the untouched unparalleled beauty that is the Kimberley.

Activities:

Itinerary

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We depart Broome early this morning with a pick up at 7.30am from the Broome Time Accommodation or 7:45am from the Broome Visitor Centre (please advise your consultant of your nominated pick-up location in advance). We will then head for Windjana Gorge (Bandilngan), passing Boab trees (including the famous Prison Tree) and vast savannah woodlands interspersed with giant and unusual termite mounds. and head for Mount Hart, passing Boab trees (including the famous Prison Tree) and vast savannah woodlands interspersed with giant and unusual termite mounds. Accommodation: Comfortable camping, Windjana Gorge.

Meals:  L,D

Today we have a full day to explore the Windjana National Park. We will take an easy stroll into Windjana Gorge where we can see the original Great Barrier Reef. The high walls of this gorge were once part of an ancient Devonian reef that surrounded the Kimberley. With its varied bird life, interesting reef walls and its many freshwater crocodiles, Windjana will keep us enthralled for hours. After lunch back at camp, we will drive to Tunnel Creek (Dimalurru) - we will venture into the tunnel and wade through the water to the other side. Accommodation: Comfortable camping, Windjana Gorge. Walking distance: short walk and swim.

Meals:  B,L,D

We head through the Napier Range visiting Bell Creek Gorge with its many rock pools, rapids and a waterfall. This is a spectacular spot for a swim and one of the most photographed waterholes in the Kimberley. After a good amount of time exploring, we will drive on to our next campsite at Mt Barnett Station on the banks of the Manning Creek. Accommodation: Comfortable camping, Manning Gorge campground. Walking distance: short walk and swim.

Meals:  B,L,D

Leaving early from our campsite, we follow an open, beautiful walk trail to Manning Gorge and Falls. Swim, relax and soak in the atmosphere while you enjoy a home made morning tea, carried in by your guides. We will head back to the campsite for lunch. For those looking for a relaxed afternoon, it is time to read a book under a boab tree and perhaps another swim in the creek close to the camp. For those looking for something to explore, there are a few gorges within striking distance, so we can take a drive out to explore one of them. Accommodation: Comfortable camping, Manning Gorge campground. Walking distance: Manning's Gorge: 50m swim and 7km walk, Galvan's Gorge: 2km walk

Meals:  B,L,D

Enjoy the scenery and a true blue 'Gibb River Road massage' today on this mostly driving day. The typical Kimberley scenery includes the Pentecost River Lookout, which overlooks the river floodplain and the tabletop Cockburn Ranges beyond. We'll cross the Durack River and pass the site of the old Durack River Homestead, destroyed by flood in 2002. Dinner is not included tonight so you can enjoy the restaurants of El Questro. Accommodation: Comfortable camping, El Questro. Travel Day.

Meals:  B,L

During these two days there are plenty of walking and swimming options that we can undertake at El Questro. These include Amalia Gorge, Emma Gorge and El Questro walks. Plus, we'll enjoy a luxuriant soak in Zebedee Thermal Springs. Accommodation: Comfortable camping, El Questro. On Day 7 there is an optional cruise on Chamberlain Gorge if you prefer an easy afternoon (must be pre-booked and pre-paid at least 30 days in advance). Walking distance: 4km on Day 6 and 5km on Day 7 (Day 6 at El Questro Gorge: 4km, Day 7 at Emma Gorge: 4km, Zebedee Springs: 1km).

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we head for Kununurra, visiting the Ramsar Wetland Parry Lagoons on the way - a wonderful spot to view masses of waterbirds. There will be time in the afternoon to catch up on washing, postcards or just to relax. The crew will be organising the fresh food for the next section of the trip. Dinner is not included tonight to give you the opportunity to taste some local delights. Accommodation: The Cambridge, or Kununurra Country Club Resort, or Lily Lagoon (or similar). Travel Day.

Meals:  B,L

It won't take long for us to have a look around the town, however Mirima National Park which is known locally as the "mini Bungles" is well worth a visit. In the afternoon we will head to Lake Argyle for a look around. For those who would like, there is the option to take a boat trip up the Ord River (must be pre-booked and pre-paid at least 30 days in advance), which ends at Lake Argyle. Lunch and dinner are not included in today's itinerary. Accommodation: The Cambridge, or Kununurra Country Club Resort, or Lily Lagoon (or similar). Walking distance: 2.5km.

Meals:  B

This morning we leave Kununurra and head for Purnululu National Park - one of only three natural World Heritage sites in Western Australia. The 53 kilometre 4wd road into the park is our reintroduction to outback tracks with creek crossings, wash aways and rough, slow sections. After setting up camp, we can go for a stroll and watch the sun set against the red rock of the Bungle Bungle Range - bring a drink if you like! Accommodation: National Park camp site, Purnululu. Travel Day.

Meals:  B,L,D

We spend the day exploring the natural wonders of the park including Echidna Chasm, Mini Palms Gorge, the spectacular orange and black 'beehive' domes, Piccanniny Creek and Cathedral Gorge. There is time during our stay for an optional helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range (must be pre-booked and pre-paid at least 30 days in advance) - a fantastic way to see and appreciate this completely unique and beautiful landscape. Accommodation: National Park camp site, Purnululu. Over the next two days we will choose walks in Echidna Chasm, Mini Palm Springs Gorge and Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Gorge Lookout. Walking distance: usually approx 2-4km.

Meals:  B,L,D

We will spend the morning in Purnululu National Park. You will be Welcomed to Country by your local guide from Kingfisher Tours and then head off on the walking trail. Heading through the Domes, you will learn about bush tucker and bush medicine. Continuing on into Cathedral Gorge, your guide will tell the tales of how Countrymen would walk the country you are walking. As you enter the majestic gorge, your guide will share the space with you in their cultural way, whether that be through drawing or singing or story telling. Afterwards, it is about a 5 hour drive to Larrawa Station, where we will have our final night of the tour. Accommodation: Comfortable Camping, Larrawa Station. Walking distance: usually approx. 2-4km.

Meals:  B,L,D

We will break camp after breakfast and then head to Fitzroy Crossing for lunch. We then head to Tunnel Creek, spending time walking through the 750m long cave system. Tunnel Creek is a significant site for the local Bunaba people. We continue on our way back towards Broome, arriving around 5:30pm where the tour ends. The return time is an estimate only and cannot be guaranteed due to the upredictability and remoteness of Gibb River Road.

Meals:  B,L

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

Inclusions

What's included

  • 12 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 9 dinners
  • 13 morning teas and 9 pre-dinner nibbles
  • 10 nights accommodation at campsites, 2 nights in twin share cabin accommodation
  • Transport in air-conditioned 4WD tour coach
  • 2 professional wilderness guides
  • All group camping equipment
  • All park entry fees
  • Emergency support satellite phones and first aid kit

  • Flights to and from departure points
  • Pre or post tour accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Sleeping bag (can be hired)
  • Pillow
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Day packs
  • Optional activities as offered in the itinerary

Accommodation

Camping

This is a camping tour with lots of comfort – "camping for non-campers!" You will have access to your own tent, or you can choose to share with one other person. We provide a knee-high stretcher bed and self-inflating mattress. You will need to bring a pillow and sleeping bag, or you can hire the sleeping bag from us (please contact us to pre-book and pre-pay hire at least 30 days in advance).

There are toilets and showers at all campsites, except for Bungle Bungles where we rig up a rudimentary shower.

Spend the evenings relaxing on comfortable armchairs enjoying the sights and sounds as you relax around the campfire, recapping the highlights of the day with your fellow travel companions.

Windjana Campground has good facilities including flush toilets, showers, and picnic tables.

Mt Barnett Station is a well-equipped roadhouse with good service and a basic campground. The shop has a pretty good range of groceries and snacks. Bear in mind that you are in a remote area, and everything is priced accordingly. There is a public telephone at the roadhouse for phone calls.

G’Day Group – El Questro Wilderness Park is a campground in the heart of El Questro Station and located close to Steakhouse Restaurant, Swinging Arm Bar, and the store.

Walardi Campground is within the Purnululu National Park World Heritage Area, also known as the Bungle Bungles, and close to Cathedral Gorge, and provides toilets. Picnic tables are provided at some sites and fire-rings are present, mainly in group areas.

Larrawa Station is smack bang in the middle of Broome and Kununurra. The campground is a round area, with a couple of fire pits spread around the place. There are quite a few reasonable-sized trees, with a little undercover area, two picnic tables and BBQ’s, offering a very relaxing atmosphere. There are flushing toilets and hot showers.

Accommodation in Kununurra

In Kununurra, we will spend 2 nights in resort-style accommodation with ensuite facilities – this will be at The Cambridge, Kununurra Country Club Resort, or Lily Lagoon (or similar). You will have the option to share with one other person or pay a single supplement for your own room (subject to availability - must be booked in advance).

Suitability

Introductory to Moderate

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This trip is for almost anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and competent swimming ability. This adventure is designed for the enthusiastic and adventurous in search of something different. This trip has been graded at an introductory to moderate level. Most of the walks in the Kimberley are not particularly long (between 1-8km) but there is some challenging terrain. The Kimberley is basically made of rocks. Many of the walks that we will do are along gorges which are, or once were, creek beds. The surface is often made up of rocks and pebbles which can move around under your feet a bit. Other times you may have to scramble to get up or down a large rocky section. The main thing to work on for the Kimberley therefore is not so much endurance but balance and agility. Suggested preparation: We recommend regular exercise 3 or 4 times per week (this can be cycling, jogging or walking) in the months leading up to your trip. At least once a week, you should walk with a weighted day pack (5–7kg) for several hours for leg strengthening and aerobic fitness. The best way to train for an active holiday is to simulate the activity you will be undertaking on the trip. Train for uneven terrain by finding a hilly, rough and rocky bush track, and go for a lovely long walk in your trekking boots.

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Notes

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In addition to the World Expeditions deposit, you will also be required to pay an additional deposit of AUD$350 (paid in your local currency at the current rate of exchange).

Priceper person from

$5249AUD

Options & Supplements*
  • Sleeping Bag HireAUD$45
  • Chamberlain Gorge Tour - ppAUD$95
  • Single Supplement 2025 - 2 nights in KununurraAUD$210
  • Ord River Explorer Sunset Cruise - pp (senior/concession)AUD$240
  • Ord River Explorer Sunset Cruise - pp (adult)AUD$250
  • Single Supplement 2024 - 2 nights in KununurraAUD$270
  • Purnululu Helicopter Flight 8am - 18 min flight - pp (min 2 people)AUD$350
  • Purnululu Helicopter Flight 8am - 30 min flight - pp (min 2 people)AUD$540
  • Purnululu Helicopter Flight 8am - 42 min flight - pp (min 2 people)AUD$630
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Kimberley Explorer trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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You can bring as much as you like if it can fit into your main luggage. The guides will be able to chill a bit each day for you to drink in the evening if required. You can purchase your drinks/alcohol in Broome before the start of the tour or there is also a stop to refuel on Day 1 where there is a BWS liquor store. During the trip, you will also have an opportunity to purchase alcohol in Kununurra. Cardboard wine casks are preferred and beer must be in cans rather than stubbies.

We use a custom-built Isuzu 20+ seater 4WD coach with trailer. It is air-conditioned.

Most of the walks in the Kimberley are not particularly long but there is some challenging terrain. The Kimberley is basically made of rocks. Many of the walks that we will do are along gorges which are, or once were, creek beds. The surface is often made up of rocks and pebbles which can move around under your feet a bit. Other times you may have to scramble to get up or down a large rocky section. The main thing to work on for the Kimberley therefore is not so much endurance but balance and agility.

No. We have a three person tent for each person. The tents are large enough for most people to stand fully erect and there is room enough to put a stretcher bed (which we provide) as well as all of your gear. If you are travelling as a couple, the tents are still big enough for two.

Apart from when we stop over in Kununurra on days 8 and 9 before we head to the Bungles, there is no phone reception. We carry satellite phones for emergencies only.

We have the ability to charge cameras/phones/ipads/kindles in the vehicle. However, we can only charge two or three at a time. Bring your own USB charging cables. Please ensure your cameras are fully charged at the start of the tour.

Days are usually dry with average max temps of 30C and average minimum temps of 15C. Keep in mind it can get can get below 10 Deg during the night at some of the campsites, incl Bungles and Bell Gorge so make sure you come prepared with warm clothing and sleeping gear.

There will be opportunities to hand wash clothing during the tour as well as washing machines at El Questro and Kununurra.

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By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.