Iconic Kimberley
Explore the Mitchell Plateau and Purnululu National Park on this epic 4WD adventure. Stay at APT’s exclusive wilderness lodges and discover natural wonders including the iconic Bungle Bungle Range and Mitchell Falls.
Broome to Kununurra | 24 August 2021 Departure
12 Days $8,495 pp
Supplier ATP | Trip Code: GKBK12
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IncludedExperiences in 11 destinationsThe services of an expert APT driver-guideAdmire ancient Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock artRelax as you soak in Zebedee Springs and leave feeling revitalisedLocally inspired dining - a total of 32 mealsStay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness LodgesSoar over Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flightToast the day with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range
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Not IncludedPrices are for land tour only, flights not included (Price includes airport transfers and park fees)Itinerary and inclusions subject to change
Day 1 Broome (D)
Arrive in Broome, where we meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel, Broome's iconic Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa. Settle in and enjoy the evening at leisure. Head to the Sunset Bar and Grill and soak up the views of Broome's incredible sunset as you enjoy a welcome dinner.
Stay: Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort and SpaDay 2 Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek (BLD)
Journey on the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge, where sheer cliffs tower above pristine white sands and fossils lay embedded in the gorge walls. Next it's on to Tunnel Creek, a 750-metre-long natural tunnel carved through the Napier Range. Wade through the cool waters that fill the tunnel and emerge on the other side to a serene oasis.
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness LodgeDay 3 Bell Gorge (BLD)
Day 4 Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge, Drysdale River Station (BLD)
Travel through the heart of Kimberley cattle country to Galvans Gorge, where a refreshing swim awaits. Then, continue to the beautiful Manning Gorge, where you'll enjoy lunch before arriving at the historic cattle station of Drysdale River Station.
Stay: Drysdale River StationDay 5 Mitchell Plateau, King Edward River (BLD)
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Admire ancient Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art.Explore the Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art galleries of the Mitchell Plateau before a swim in the clear waters of the King Edward River.
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness LodgeDay 6 Mitchell Falls (BLD)
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Soar over incredible Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight.A world of waterfalls awaits your discovery today. Begin with a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls and view rarely seen rock art. See Big Mertens Falls, then enjoy an included helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls, or you can hike back to the vehicle with your guide.
Day 7 Gibb River Road, El Questro (BLD)
Bidding the Mitchell Plateau goodbye, rejoin the Gibb River Road and ford the Durack and Pentecost rivers on the way to El Questro, an incredible cattle station come nature reserve that covers a staggering 700,000 acres.
Stay: Two Nights, El Questro, Emma Gorge ResortDay 8 El Questro (BLD)
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Head to Zebedee Springs, a permanent natural thermal spring tucked away in a secluded pocket of rainforest. Relax as you soak in the hot springs and leave feeling revitalised.Hike to Emma Gorge where you'll be rewarded with a swim beneath a towering droplet waterfall. Afterwards, enjoy a Signature Experience.
Day 9 Purnululu National Park, Echidna Chasm (BLD)
Journey into Purnululu National Park, home to the famed black and orange striped domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. Travel the Spring Creek Track before hiking to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock. Later, arrive at your lodge in the heart of the national park.
Stay: Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness LodgeDay 10 Purnululu National Park, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge (BLD)
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Toast the day with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range.Explore the magic of Purnululu for yourself and discover the depth of the Bungle Bungle Range. Created by the constant erosion of river movements over 20 million years, the range has both geological and Indigenous cultural significance. Start with a walk along Piccaninny Creek, before stopping at Cathedral Gorge. You might like to take a helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range (own expense).
Day 11 Ord River, Kununurra (BLD)
Travel to Lake Argyle today, the largest man-made lake in the Southern Hemisphere. From here, set out on a wildlife cruise along the mighty Ord River. Explore this ecological system that has developed from the damming of the river to create an area rich in native wildlife and flora.
Stay: Kununurra Country Club ResortDay 12 Depart Kununurra (B)
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