|
DEPARTING
KUNUNURRA ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
|
| THURSDAY 29 APRIL 2010 |
THURSDAY 06 MAY 2010 |
| THURSDAY 27 MAY 2010 |
THURSDAY 03 JUNE 2010 |
| THURSDAY 24 JUNE 2010 |
THURSDAY 01 JULY 2010 |
| THURSDAY 22 JULY 2010 |
THURSDAY 29 JULY 2010 |
| THURSDAY 19 AUGUST 2010 |
THURSDAY 26 AUGUST 2010 |
| THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2010 |
THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2010 |
| THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER 2010 |
THURSDAY 21 OCTOBER 2010 |
DAY 1 (LD)
Kimberley Dreams will collect you for a 10 day 4-Wheel Drive Safari
throughout the Kimberely region via the Gibb River Road, Mitchell Plateau and Kalumburu Aboriginal Community.
At 12.00 depart Kununurra for Emma Gorge and 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.
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. Zebedee
Springs are small thermal pools
situated in a pocket of lush and tropical Livistonia and Pandanus Palms.
15.00 This afternoon join the Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, 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.
15.30 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 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 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 an 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. The 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 en route to Broome.
Mid afternoon arrival into Broome. You will be dropped
off at your accommodation for check-in.
END ITINERARY
Inclusions: