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2011 KIMBERLEY DREAMS 4WD TOUR - KUNUNURRA TO BROOME
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DEPARTING
KUNUNURRA ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
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| THURSDAY 24 MAY 2012 |
| THURSDAY 14 JUNE 2012 |
| THURSDAY 05, 26 JULY 2012 |
| THURSDAY 16 AUGUST 2012 |
| THURSDAY 06 - 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
| THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 2012 |
DAY 1 (LD)
Kimberley Dreams will collect you for a 10 day 4 Wheel Drive Safari through out the Kimberley region
via the Gibb River Road, Mitchell Plateau and Kalumburu Aboriginal Community.
At 10.00 depart Kununurra for Emma Gorge and El Questro. Walk/Hike in to the pristine pool that is
'Emma Gorge', a 30-45 minute walk that is considered moderate to difficult. Your guide will assist.
Depart Emma Gorge for El Questro Station Resort.
Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.
Overnight: Camp - EL Questro.
DAY 2 (BLD)
After breakfast travel to Zebedee Springs small thermal pools situated in a pocket of lush and
tropical Livistonia and Pandanus Palms.
15.00 - This afternoon join the Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, where your local guide will point
out Aboriginal art, flora and fauna.
Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.
Overnight: Camp – EL Questro.
DAY 3 (BLD)
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.
Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.
Overnight: Camp – King Edward River.
DAY 4 (BLD)
Spend the whole day exploring the Mitchell Plateau/Falls, a 3km walk, via Merten's Falls from the
car park into the falls.
15.00 - Depart the falls via scenic heli chopper flight. Late afternoon return to vehicle
and drive back to camp.
Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.
Overnight: Camp – King Edward River.
DAY 5 (BLD)
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.
Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.
Overnight: Camp - Kalumburu.
DAY 6 (BLD)
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.
Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.
Overnight: Camp - Kalumburu.
DAY 7 (BLD)
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.
Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.
Overnight: Camp – Manning Gorge.
DAY 8 (BLD)
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.
Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over and open fire.
Overnight: Camp Bell Gorge (Silent Grove).
DAY 9 (BLD)
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.
Dinner tonight will be cooked on the BBQ or over an open fire.
After dinner head down to the gorge for some night croc spotting. The gorge is home to over 100
fresh water crocs.
Overnight: Camp – Windjana Gorge National Park.
DAY 10 (BL)
This morning we spend time exploring the Windjana Gorge area before departing for Broome.
Lunch will be served enroute to Broome.
Mid afternoon arrival into Broome. You will be dropped off at your accommodation for check in.
END ITINERARY
Inclusions
- Private 4WD GXL Landcruiser or similar with professional driver guide.
- Purpose built trailer for luggage, food and equipment.
- Quality camping equipment – tents, swags, sleeping bags, sheets and pillows.
- Meals as stated B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner NM = no meals supplied.
- El Questro Wilderness Pass.
- Chamberlain Gorge Cruise.
- All entry and camping fees.
- Kalumburu permits.
- Aboriginal Guide at Kalumburu.
- Mission, old Pago Ruins and Church Tour at Kalumburu.
- Scenic flight over Mitchell Plateau.
10 Day Kununurra - Broome Cost based on a minimum of 4 passengers is AUD $4500.00 per adult.
Children 8 - 12 years AUD $4200.00 per child.
Not Included
- Pre/post tour accommodation
- Flights Darwin to Kununurra
(The above is valid until 30.11.2012, subject to availability and includes GST.Itinarary is subject to change at any time due to severely poor road conditions, weather and or cultural reasons.)
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Northern Territory, Australia
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