DEPARTS BROOME ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
MONDAY 19 MAY 2008	MONDAY 26 MAY 2008
MONDAY 16 JUNE 2008	MONDAY 23 JUNE 2008
MONDAY 07 JULY 2008	MONDAY 28 JULY 2008
MONDAY 04 AUGUST 2008	MONDAY 25 AUGUST 2008
MONDAY 01 SEPTEMBER 2008	MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2008
MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2008	MONDAY 20 OCTOBER 2008
MONDAY 27 OCTOBER 2008

DAY 1 (LD)
At 07.00 this morning you will be collected from your accommodation for a 10 day tour through the Kimberley region via the Mitchell Plateau, Kalumburu Aboriginal Community and the Gibb River Road.

Travel 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.

Depart and travel to Bell Gorge.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - Bell Gorge / Silent Grove.

DAY 2 (BLD)
This morning is spent exploring Bell Gorge, (off Silent Gorge Station).  Bell Gorge, situated in King Leopold Range National Park, is known as one of the most spectacular gorges in the whole of the Kimberley. The 45 minute walk in to Bell Gorge is well worth it.

Lunch will be served en route today. 

Continue travelling along the Gibb River Road to Galvins Gorge and down to Manning Gorge.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - Manning Gorge.

DAY 3 (BLD)
This morning is spent hiking into and exploring Manning Gorge.  Great opportunities for bird-watching, photography and safe swimming.  

Depart and head north to the Gibb River / Kalumburu Road via Drysdale River Station. 

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight:  Camp - Miners Pool

DAY 4 (BLD)
Travel north via Carson River to Kalumburu.

Kalumburu has a rich history - in 1932 it became a mission station after the failure of nearby 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.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - Kalumburu

DAY 5 (BLD)
This morning we join local Aboriginal guides 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.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - Kalumburu

DAY 6 (BLD)
This morning depart Kalumburu 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.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - King Edward River.

DAY 7 (BLD)
Spend the whole day exploring the Mitchell Plateau/Falls, a 3km walk, via Merten's Falls from the car park into the falls.

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

Dinner will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - King Edward River.

DAY 8 (BLD)
This morning we head south along the Kalumburu/Gibb River Road to El Questro.

Dinner will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - El Questro Station

DAY 9 (BLD)
Visit Zebedee Springs.  Zebedee Springs are small thermal pools situated in a picket of lush and tropical Livistonia and Pandanus palms.

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

15.00 This afternoon join the Chamberlain River Cruise, cruise through this timeless land, your local guide will point out Wandjina Aboriginal rock art, bird and wildlife.

Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.

Overnight: Camp - EL Questro Station.

DAY 10 (BL)
Depart El Questro for Kununurra.

Upon arrival into Kununurra you will be dropped at your accommodation.

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