8 Days Broome to Darwin - $1600.00 *

Travel to Darwin over the famous Gibb River Road. Experience the mighty Mitchell Falls and awesome gorges carved by nature.
 
Departures 2009

7th May 2009, 21st May 2009
4th June 2009, 18th June 2009
2nd July 2009, 16th July 2009, 30th July 2009
13th August 2009, 27th August 2009
10th September 2009, 24th September 2009
8th October 2009 
 
 
Broome, Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Galvins Gorge, Barnett River Gorge, King Edward River,  Mitchell Falls, Drysdale Station, El Questro,  Kununurra, Darwin*. 

Day 1
We depart Broome and head up Highway One, crossing the mighty Fitzroy River, before morning tea at Willare Bridge roadhouse. We then continue on to see the Prison Boab tree at the start of the Gibb River Road. We head on to the dirt and the afternoons travel takes us to Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge.

Day 2
We explore Windjana Gorge, with its’ fresh water crocodiles and enjoy the early Kimberley freshness. We then continue along ‘The Gibb’, crossing  the King Leopold Range and heading into ‘cattle-country’.  We may take a walk into Bells Gorge where we can have a refreshing swim before a delicious lunch. We depart and after a scenic drive through the Boabs we end up at Galvan’s Gorge for an afternoon dip. We set up camp at either Manning Gorge or Barnett River Gorge and relax with a few drinks as the sun sets.

Day 3
After exploring the gorge and a swim, we continue East along the Gibb River Road until we veer North Up the Kalumburu Road. On our journey today we cross the Gibb River and stop in at Drysdale Station for a snack or a drink. We then continue until King Edward River where we set up camp and enjoy the sun setting over the river.

Day 4
We take the rugged winding road along the plateau and enjoy spectacular scenery as we pass through forests of Livistonia Palms. You are now in one of the most remote and most beautiful place on earth. We take time to explore this wilderness and take a walk in to the Mitchell Falls – You won’t be disappointed – It is spectacular!! On the way in we pass the breath-taking drop of the Mertens Falls and view Bradshaw paintings along the way. You may want to take up the opportunity to enjoy an optional helicopter flight over this pristine country! We end the day relaxing at the campsite with a cold drink and a hearty meal.

Day 5
Today we make our way back towards the Kalumburu Road and Drysdale Cattle Station. Along the way we will see aboriginal Wanjina paintings and more of the Bradshaw rock art. River crossings and rugged terrain continue to keep the pace slow on this leg of our journey. Lunch and a swim in the King Edward River and we head off refreshed. Tonight it’s a few drinks and a yarn at ‘Annie’s Bar’ and an overnight camp at the station or on the banks of the Drysdale River.

Day 6
We continue the adventure as we make our way back down to the Gibb River Road and towards the famous El Questro Station. We cross the Pentecost River and finally end up with a swim at Emma Gorge under the waterfall. A relaxing evening under the stars completes another day of this ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’.

Day 7
After breakfast, we head into the Hot Zebedee Springs for a relaxing ‘spa’! - Relax and enjoy the scene that nature created. We then explore the El Questro Gorge, swim in the crystal clear water of the rock-pools or head to the waterfall for an exhilarating, refreshing swim. We finally leave the Gibb River Road and arrive in Kununurra before evening.

Day 8
After an early breakfast you transfer from our 4 Wheel Drive Off-Road Vehicle to a Luxury Greyhound Coach and complete the rest of your journey into the Northern Territory arriving in Darwin at about 10.00PM local time.

* - All Prices Listed valid only for Direct Bookings  

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