8 Day Gibb River Road & Bungle Bungles Tour

Overview

A great adventure through the Kimberley, take in most of the regions key attractions as you learn how it has been shaped by Aboriginal spirit, the stamina of stockmen and forces of nature. This is our most popular adventure.

Highlights and Inclusions

• Bungle Bungle Ranges
• El Questro Wilderness Park
• Geike Gorge Cruise
• Ord River Cruise
• Outback Station accommodation
• Travel the full length of the Gibb River Road
• Tunnel Creek & Windjana Gorge
• Entry fees and meals as indicated
• FREE Broome Airport Transfers
• FREE Half Day Broome Town Tour (Except Sunday’s)
• Luxury 4WD Travel & Expert Local Commentary

 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Broome to Fitzroy Crossing

This morning we set off on our journey heading north to Willare Bridge, we cross the mighty Fitzroy River, before arriving at Fitzroy Crossing. We travel out to Geikie Gorge to enjoy a picnic lunch before joining the National Park Ranger for a fascinating cruise through Geikie Gorge down the Fitzroy River, spot geological sea fossils, crocodiles, exotic birds and other native animals. From here it's only a short drive to the Fitzroy River Lodge for our overnight stay. Tonight get to know your fellow travellers while enjoying a campfire barbecue dinner.

Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge, furnished safari cabins, ensuite.
18 August departure may stay in Budget rooms
Meals: Lunch, BBQ Dinner

 

Day 2 - Fitzroy Crossing To Bungle Bungle Ranges

Today we set off along the Great Northern Highway passing through Halls Creek; we make a brief stop at the unusual geological formation, China Wall. It’s time now to tackle the rugged road into the Purnululu National Park, recently listed as a World Heritage site; this spectacular wilderness park is the home of the Bungle Bungle Ranges. More than 20 million years of erosion and river movements have formed these huge black and orange striped domes. This afternoon enjoy an easy paced walk into the stunning Echidna Chasm, known for its towering Livistonia Palms. Settle into our safari camp for the night, located in the heart of this World Heritage wilderness.

Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Bush camp, safari tents, share bathroom facilities.
Note: 20 July departure will stay at Kununurra Country Club and itinerary is in alternative format.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 3 - Bungle Bungles To Kununurra

This morning time is allowed for an optional scenic helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles (approx. $265 pp, own expense). Experience the thrill of taking off in a helicopter and flying over the Bungles with views into incredible ravines and gorges below. Continue back along the Bungles track to Kununurra.

Bungle Bungles UPGRADE:
Upgrade to a scenic flight from the Bungle Bungles to Kununurra. For those who do not want to travel back over the rugged road from the Bungles to Kununurra can take the opportunity to further explore and add-on a scenic flight. Be met by a light aircraft at the Bungle Bungles airstrip for aerial sightseeing of the Bungle Bungles, Argyle Diamond Mine, Ord River and massive Lake Argyle before you land in Kununurra. A transfer to the hotel to meet up with your tour group is included. Minimum 2 passenger, $270 per person.

Accommodation: Kununurra Country Club, or similar.
20 July departure will stay at Bungle Bungle Bush camp and itinerary is in alternative format, there is an option to fly Kununurra to the Bungles at approximately 8.30am and we strongly recommend you take this option (additional cost) otherwise you will need to depart Kununurra at approximately 4.30am.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 4 - Kununurra To El Questro Wilderness Park

Join a cruise this morning from Kununurra up the Ord River to Lake Argyle, afterwards visit Ord River Irrigation Scheme plantations and Ivanhoe Crossing. We set off down the famous Kimberley stock route the “Gibb River Road” to Voyages El Questro Wilderness Park. This afternoon enjoy optional activities (arranged by your guide) such as hike to Emma Gorge (strenuous) or Chamberlain Gorge Cruise.

Accommodation: El Questro Wilderness Park, Emma Gorge (Deluxe tented cabin, ensuite)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5 - Questro To Home Valley Station

Enjoy an early morning walk (easy) to Zebedee Hot Springs, bring your bathers and soak in the thermal springs, surrounded by lush ferns and palms. We briefly rejoin the Gibb River Road passing through the Pentecost Ranges, arriving at Home Valley Station (cattle station/farm) for lunch and our overnight stay in the Grass Castles. Home Valley is ideally located at the foot of the spectacular Cockburn Range and is bordered by the mighty Pentecost and Durack Rivers. This afternoon is free to relax or explore the some 700,000 acres of natural wilderness found on Home Valley Station, including a swim at Bindoola Falls, discover New York Valley or canoe on Bindoola Creek. Otherwise you may like to join one of the stations activities including fishing, horse riding, twitchers tour or the stargazers experience after dinner (own expense, reservations are accepted while on tour). We finish the day with champagne and cheese as you watch the sun set over the Pentecost River and Cockburn Range. Tonight enjoy dinner and some Kimberley hospitality and live music in the legendary Dusty Bar and Grill.

Accommodation: Home Valley Station, Guesthouse with ensuite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 6 - Home Valley To Mount Elizabeth Station

This morning we have arranged a very special Indigenous art experience and we join one of the Home Valley Rangers who will show us some of the station’s Aboriginal art sites. There is time for morning tea at the Station before continuing southwest along the Gibb River Road to Mount Elizabeth Station (cattle station/farm) for our overnight stay. Arriving after lunch we have the opportunity to join a tour of the station settlement and learn about remote cattle station life in the Kimberley. Tonight enjoy some more Kimberley hospitality and a home cooked meal in the station homestead.

Accommodation: Mount Elizabeth Station, share bathroom facilities.
3 August departure will stay at Home Valley Station instead of Mount Elizabeth Station.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7 - Mount Elizabeth To Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge

Today we travel through some of the most stunning scenery found on the Gibb River Road, breaking en route for a hike and swim at Galvan’s Gorge (20 min easy walk). We then stop at Imintji for lunch and the opportunity to enjoy a scenic helicopter flight to discover Bell Gorge and the ancient King Leopold Ranges (own expense). This flight is sure to impress and bookings are accepted while on tour. Now its time to start our journey into the King Leopold Conservation Park to Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge for our overnight stay. Settle into the beautiful surroundings of what was once a cattle station, we then take a short drive to a vantage point and enjoy champagne and cheese as you watch the sun set over the King Leopold Ranges.

Accommodation: Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge (share bathroom facilities)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 8 - Mount Hart To Broome

Today travel via the Napier Ranges to Tunnel Creek, an amazing 750 metre flooded tube tunnel. Take an exciting walk wading through the tunnel in knee to thigh high water and hear of the story of the renowned Aboriginal ‘Jandamarra’. Then to pre-historic Windjana Gorge, regarded as one of the classic features of world geology and a great freshwater crocodile-spotting site. En route back to Broome we stop at the Prison Boab Tree, arriving approximately 7.30 pm.

 

Further Information

Accessing Tunnel Creek walk involves 20 metres of clambering over boulders and 700 metres of wading through knee to thigh high water (shorts are ideal). Strap on sandals or old sand shoes must be worn through the water to protect from the rocky creek bed. To safely navigate the Tunnel passengers must be able to walk and balance themselves independently on uneven ground. Flashlights and limited footwear is provided.

Distance Travelled: 2,730 km