Our most sought-after itinerary, and it is not hard to imagine why. You’ll take in some of Australia’s most remote and magical
landscapes, including the Bungle Bungle National Park and the Gibb River Road, in this journey through the Kimberley. Cycling, swimming, bush walking and four-wheel-driving from one magnificent gorge to the next… Perfect.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
>> Swimming in lakes, gorges and swimming holes
>> Bungle Bungle National Park - cycling, bushwalking and 4WDriving
>> One of Australia’s most famous outback tracks, the Gibb River Road
>> Barnett, Galvins and Bell Gorges
>> King Leopold Ranges
>> Windjana Gorge
>> Tunnel Creek
>> Perfect white sands of Cable Beach, Broome
Tour Details:
Departures Dates 2008: 15-25 June (Broome > Darwin), 5-15 Oct (Darwin > Broome)
Ex: Darwin < > Broome;
Durations: 11 days/10 nights;
Highlights: Bungle Bungle National Park, the Kimberley Gorges, the Gibb River Road, King Leopold Ranges, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Cable Beach, Broome.
Your Itinerary
Day 1
We leave Darwin early to spend the day making our way across the Northern Territory /Western Australian border to Lake Argyle. En route we pass through the town of Katherine and the scenic Victoria River region. (L)
Day 2
Today we ride from camp through beautiful hills toward the township of Kununurra with its vast irrigation scheme, then unload the bikes for a ride around the local area, before heading off to our bush camp amongst the spectacular Kimberley ranges. (B, L, D)
Days 3 & 4
Riding from near the entrance of the Bungle Bungle National Park, we spend these two days cycling, bush walking and four wheel driving in and around the amazing Bungle Bungle National Park. The riding becomes more adventurous and the scenery is just stunning. The rounded tiger stripped domes stretching into the wilderness are magical... especially viewed from a helicopter! (optional) (B, L, D)
Days 5 & 6
After a night in the old port town of Wyndham, we drive to the beginning of one of Australia's famous outback tracks, The Gibb River Road. We unload the bikes here and set off for the famous Kimberley gorges, well known for their crystal clear swimming holes and magnificent flora and fauna. In the afternoon we travel on to Durack River to camp. DAY 5 – (B, L) DAY 6 – (B, L, D)
Days 7, 8, 9 & 10
On each of these mornings you have the opportunity to cycle and to really experience for yourself the beauty and magic of the GIBB RIVER ROAD... These rides travel along the most well maintained, and most scenic parts of this old, sandstone cattle track. Highlights of these four days include, Barnett, Galvins and Bell Gorges, the King Leopold Ranges, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek... Cycling and driving from one magnificent gorge to another for swimming, bush walking and relaxing! (B, L, D)
Day 11
Sadly we leave the Gibb River Road, and travel towards the beautiful beaches of Broome. We visit DERBY on the way, and it's historical wharf precinct. We arrive in Broome in the late afternoon to be part of a scene that never changes... the spectacular CABLE BEACH. (B) Need to get back to Perth? Join this trip with RT8 Western Central & Coastal Explorer for a 5 day/4 night trip of four-wheel driving through WA. Highlights include Marble Bar, Karijini NP, swimming, walking and snorkeling at Coral Bay and more. Departs Broome 17 October 2008
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
All prices in Australian dollars.
Accommodation: Campground & bushcamps
Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 8 Dinners.
Additional costs/optional extras: Please note that not all meals are provided for on this tour, however the tour will always stop at a convenient place for your to purchase a meal not listed as part of the tour’s cost. On this particular tour the national park entry fee is approximately $16.00 per person into Purnululu (Bungle Bungles). The optional helicopter flight (highly recommended for fantastic views) over the Bungle Bungle massif (1/2 hour) is approximately $160.00.
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