4WD Broome to Darwin Overland
Drive from Darwin to Broome and embark on an epic tour through Western Australia and the Top End

About this tour: Embark on an epic tour through Western Australia and the Top End
Experience the wild and rugged beauty of Australia's northwest tip on this 4WD journey through the Kimberleys. A region of breathtaking natural scenery, rich brooding landscapes and plentiful iconic wildlife, this is a taste of Australia at its most untamed. Explore the narrow rock passages winding through the Bungle Bungles, spot crocodiles sunning on the banks of Windjana Gorge and discover the gorgeous swimming holes of El Questro and Katherine. For a trip that brings you face-to-face with Australia's vast horizons and immense wilderness, you really can't go past this 4WD Broome to Darwin adventure.

Valid: 1 April1 2020 – 31 Oct 2021
Trip Code: • PBD10

Price: AUD $2395 (per adult in a twin share room)
• Additional Services: AUD $45 Sleeping Bag Purchase (Basix)
• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person


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Days: 10 Days
Trip Code: • PBD10
Start: Broome, Australia - Thursdays
Finish: Darwin, Australia
Destinations: Western Australia, Kimberley, Northern Territory, Outback
Theme: Explorer, Overland
Included activities: Tunnel Creek exploration walk • Bell Gorge • Windjana Gorge • Galvans Gorge • Adcock Gorge • Manning Gorge • Gibb River Road • Emma Gorge • Zebedee Springs • Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle) • Echidna Chasm Walk • Lake Argyle • Katherine Gorge
Inclusions - Meals: 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
Inclusions - Accommodation: • Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with facilities) (5 nights), Permanent, furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Inclusions - Transport: All Terrain Vehicle
Group size: Min 1, Max 20
Ages: Min 12
Physical Rating: 4 out of 5 - This trip has a difficulty rating 4 out of 5. Please ensure this trip is suitable for you; we also offer an Original level Kimberley trip. See code PKOW.


Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Broome to Tunnel Creek National Park

• Welcome to Broome, an easy going tourist town with a pretty striking strip of coastline. We set off into the West Australian wilds pretty early today, so consider arriving a day or two early if you fancy getting to know Broome better. After a bit of highway driving we reach the Fitzroy River, then it’s all off-road to the Napier Range. The main attraction here is a guided walk through Tunnel Creek, a vast cave system that extends 750 metres underground.

Note: The total driving time today is around 5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately three kilometres including walking through water in Tunnel Creek.
Accommodation • Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities • Tunnel Creek exploration walk
Meals Included •Lunch •Dinner



Day 2: Windjana Gorge

• Today we head to Windjana Gorge, once an underwater reef just 350 million years ago. During the wet season a river flows all the way through it, but during the dry it’s really more a series of ponds and billabongs. Set out on a bit of an explore, hopefully spotting a freshwater crocodile or two. The western Kimberley region is full of endless stunning gorges that have to be explored and this afternoon is no exception. Bell Gorge is home to a stunning cascade of water flowing from the previous wet season rains that fall in the King Leoplold Ranges. We enjoy an afternoon swim in the large plunge pool before making our way to camp along the Gibb River Road.

Note: The total driving time today is around 4.5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately four to six kilometres including walking through water in Tunnel Creek.
Accommodation • Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Bell Gorge •Windjana Gorge
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner




Day 3: Manning Gorge

• We spend the morning exploring Manning gorge and enjoy a swim in the pools under Manning Falls. After stretching your legs on the hike in you will be rewarded with a swim in a large rock pool at the base of Manning Falls. Spend the afternoon exploring Adcock or Galvins gorge before heading back to camp to relax around the campfire.

Note: The total driving time today is around 1 hour. The total walking distance is approximately six to eight kilometres.
Accommodation • Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Galvans Gorge •Adcock Gorge •Manning Gorge
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner




Day 4: Gibb River Road to El Questro

• Fording rivers and weaving through gorges, travel by 4WD along the wild Gibb River Road – a 600-kilometre stretch that winds right through the heart of the Kimberley. Pass through remote and extraordinary country as you travel through this historic part of Australia. Cross the Pentecost River to reach the famous El Questro Station, where you’ll spend the night camping under the stars.

Note: Total driving time today is around 6 hours. Total walking distance is approximately 2 kilometres.
Accommodation • Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Gibb River Road
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner



Day 5: El Questro Station

• Wake up with the knowledge of not having to pack up camp before spending the day exploring the amazing sights of El Questro Station. Enjoy a relaxing swim at Zebedee Springs before tackling the hike into either Emma Gore or El Questro Gorge where you will be rewarded with a stunning waterfall and a swim. Tonight enjoy another night at the El Questro campsite, where you might choose to enjoy a well-earned drink at the station bar with your travel mates.

Note: Total driving time today is only around 45 minutes. Total walking distance is up to 6 kilometres.
Accommodation • Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Emma Gorge •Zebedee Springs
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner


Day 6: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)

• Say goodbye to El Questro and hello Bungle Bungles. Today we drive through the rugged landscape of Carr Boyd and the Durack Ranges into Purnululu National Park. This park is home-ground of the Bungle Bungles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dominated by massive sandstone karsts that rear hundreds of metres above the surrounding grasslands. We arrive at our bush camp in time to sit back and watch the sun set over the Osmond Ranges. If you’ve had enough of tent camping by now, you might want to spend tonight sleeping out beneath the stars snuggled up in a swag.

Note: Total driving time today is approximately 5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately 5 kilometres.
Accommodation • Camping (with basic facilities - no showers) (1 night)
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner



Day 7: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)

• After breakfast prepare for a full day of activities. Explore the remarkable rock formations of the Bungle Bungle Range. Hike to the constricted, red gap of Echidna Chasm and the immense Cathedral Gorge. You'll also have the opportunity to experience another perspective of the Bungles in a helicopter flight (at your own expense). As the sun goes down, head back to your overnight bush camp.

Note: Total driving time today is around an hour. Total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.
Accommodation • Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle) •Echidna Chasm Walk
Optional Activities •Helicopter Flight - Bungle Bungles - from - AUD350
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner


Day 8: Lake Argyle

• This morning you will once again experience some serious 4WD action as you wind your way out of the Bungle Bungles. Take some time to have a look around the picturesque town of Kununarra. In the late afternoon, travel down beside the Ord River to make camp at Lake Argyle. You have the choice of relaxing in the famous infinity pool overlooking the magnificent Lake Argyle or appreciating it from the water by choosing to do a cruise (own expense). This vast body of water has been forged by the Ord River Dam. The biggest manmade lake in Australia, Lake Argyle is 18 times the size of Sydney Harbour!

Note: Total driving time today is around 5 and a half hours. Total walking distance is one kilometer.
Accommodation • Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Lake Argyle
Optional Activities •Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise - AUD100
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner

Day 9: Lake Argyle to Katherine region

• Not long after breakfast say goodbye to WA as from here we cross the state border into the Northern Territory. The day is spent enjoying the last views of the Boabs you have fallen in love with as we make our way towards our last camp for the night just outside of Nitmiluk National Park in the Katherine Region.

Note: Total driving time today is around 7 hours. Total walking distance is around 1 kilometre.
Accommodation • Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner


Day 10: Darwin

•On the final day of the trip, stop at either the secluded gorge of Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) or take one last plunge for the trip into the cool waters of Edith Falls. In the afternoon, make your way to Darwin, where your adventure comes to an end. Please book any onward travel the following day.

Note: Total driving today is around 4.5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.
Included Activities •Katherine Gorge
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch

Why you'll love this trip
•Experience the beautiful Kimberleys in rugged style with a local guide. Our passionate leaders love this trip as much as you will •Enjoy plenty of time to discover the untamed natural beauty of El Questro Station. Paddle around in waterfalls, hike through gorges and access remote parts of this huge park on adventurous 4WD expeditions •The red domes of the Bungle Bungle Ranges in Purnululu National Park form one of the most iconic Australian landscapes in existence. You'll have a whole day to explore the gorges and valleys of the park, not to mention soak up a few fiery sunsets •Tunnell Creek has a rich First Nations and bushranger history. Walk through the underground passage with your Guide learning about the culture and traditions of the first Australians

Is this trip right for you?
•You'll spend most nights of the trip sleeping in outback camping grounds. While it's all a part of the adventure, facilities can be extremely basic •This trip requires a HIGH level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to truly enjoy the surrounding nature. Some long hikes will really get the blood pumping, and involve wading through water and clambering over rocks. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing. •On some days of the trip, you will spend several hours driving, often through very sparse areas of desert. Some drives along off-road tracks can be bumpy as you really get 'amongst it'. Get to know your fellow travellers and sit back to enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel. •Temperatures in Western Australia are extreme. During the day the weather can be hot (and the Australian sun is strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop, so ensure you have base layers and warm clothing. •We don't recommend this trip for older passengers who are perhaps less fit or agile

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Basix Accommodation
Inclusions - Accommodation: • Basix - Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights), Camping (with facilities) (5 nights), Permanent, furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
• Basix Accommodation - Depending on the region you’re travelling in, Basix trips stay in either shared permanent tents at established campsites –some powered, some not – or in dorm-share accommodation.
• Sleeping bags are required on Basix trips – ou will need to bring your own sleeping bag or pre-purchase one from us – and some regions also feature the option of sleeping under the stars in a swag (a waterproof canvas bedroll, with a built in mattress).
• Please also provide your own pillow if you wish.
• Basix accommodation consists of simple permanent twin share tents with single sleeping platforms. Each sleeping platform has a rubber sleeping mat, we also have swags (Aussie bed rolls) available at our campsites if you would like to experience sleeping in a swag.
• This trip is available in Original and Basix styles.This trip is Original

What to bring on tour:
Booked and paid E-Ticket, Sturdy walking shoes, a spare pair of shoes that can get wet, swimming gear (2 towels recommended as can swim multiple times in one day), hat and sunscreen, towel and toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle (1.5L), torch, insect repellent, camera, travel pillow, and sleeping bag (can be purchased at the time of booking), Second pair of shoes that can get wet, extra towel for swimming, Power pack for charging without electricity.

What's Included in tour:
Meals 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport All Terrain vehicle
Accommodation Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with facilities), (5 nights), Permanent, furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Activities:
Included activities • Tunnel Creek exploration walk • Bell Gorge • Windjana Gorge • Galvans Gorge • Adcock Gorge • Manning Gorge • Gibb River Road • Emma Gorge • Zebedee Springs • Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle) • Echidna Chasm Walk • Lake Argyle • Katherine Gorge

1. Main Important Notes
• Tour commences in Broome on day 1 at 6:30am. Please arrive the night before.
• Trip finishes in Darwin day 10 at approx 6pm please. Onward travel should be booked for the following day
• Please pack lightly, a strict maximum luggage weight of 15 kg packed in a soft sided bag is required
• This trip requires a sleeping bag
• Trip runs in reverse. Please see tour code PDB10
• This trip has a difficulty rating 4 out of 5. Please ensure this trip is suitable for you; we also offer an Original level Kimberley trip. See code PKOW.

2. Joining point instructions:
• Pick up times and locations will be advised by our customer service team when booking.
• The default pick up point is where we will meet you for your tour, unless you or your travel agent requests an alternative location (contact our Reservations team for more information). It is your responsibility to contact us with your preferred pick up point well ahead of departure. We do not take responsibility for missed tours if we have not been advised of an alternative in advance and you are not at the default location on time.

3. Safaris must be reconfirmed by you 48 hours prior to departure with the tour operator.

4. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes, and traditional owner/national park requirements. Please see terms and conditions of travel for full details.

5. Luggage:
A STRICT luggage limit of 15kg applies. Please limit to one small to medium sized soft bag or backpack and a small daypack, which can be carried inside the vehicle.

5. Children
• Tour is not suitable for children. The minimum age for this trip is 12.

6. Kimberley - Water Bottle:
Consider bringing your own water bottle to refill along the way. We recommend at least a 1.5litre capacity. The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 litre plastic bottle takes 2 litres of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion end up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments.

7. Kimberley - Batteries/Power:
Most of our trips have access to power to recharge batteries for phones and cameras every couple of days. We always recommend that you carry an extra battery for your camera just in case. Your vehicle will be equipped with a 12 volt “cigarette lighter” socket which may be used at the crew’s discretion, however, do bear in mind that only one piece of equipment can be charged at a time and it will not be allowed if there is a risk of running the vehicle’s batteries low. Batteries may also be recharged from hotel room wall sockets. Hotels and many campsites have electricity and charging of batteries is advised before checking out the following day.

8. Kimberley - Head lamp or Torch:
A headlamp or torch is recommended for around your accommodation at night. Some properties have limited lighting and are powered by generators that switch off at a certain time. It’s a good idea to bring a headlamp or torch, particularly as there are some nights spent camping. KARIJINI and THE KIMBERLIES Please ensure you pack two towels, as you may swim frequently on these trips. You will also need to pack at least 2 pairs of walking shoes/trainers as you will be walking through water in Karijini National Park, and also Tunnel Creek. It is also useful to have a pair of slip on shoes/sandals that you can carry in your day pack for riding the bus and casual wear.

9. Fitness Level:
• 4 out of 5: Fairly basic camping on most nights, limited amenities and some long (and challenging) walks. A high level of fitness required.
• Adventure Tours Australia/Intrepid Travel reserves the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior to tour departure.
• Our tours are activity and participation based. During your travels with us you will have the opportunity to assist with daily activities such as setting up camp, collecting firewood, helping prepare meals and clearing dishes. Many hands make light work and any assistance provided to crew is always much appreciated. Most people agree that this type of activity helps you feel like less of a tourist and more of an explorer.
• On this tour it is likely that you will experience temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius. Be prepared to endure extra physical stress due to the heat at these times, especially while on walks. These extreme temperatures can also place stress on the air-conditioning units within our vehicles which can make travelling uncomfortable. Your tour guide will assist with regular breaks and information to assist keeping hydrated. In July and August, very cold temperatures can be experienced in the outback, especially overnight. Please come prepared for all extremes.

10. Dietary Requirements:
• Passengers with special meal requirements or food allergies MUST ensure they or their travel agent inform Intrepid/ATA of this at the time of booking. Food for the trip is purchased prior to commencement and special requirements cannot be catered for after departing. If you have not notified us prior to departure, you may be asked to pay for any additional food yourself. Due to the nature of our trips food is basic but plentiful.
•We provide the below substitutes, please bring your own staples if you require specific foods not listed below: • No Pork (Alternative to Ham provided) • No Dairy (soy milk provided) • Vegetarian (additional veg and vegie burgers provided) • Vegan (supply of additional fruit and veg provided) • Gluten Free (cereal, bread, wraps, pasta, snack bars, sweet and savoury biscuits provided) • *Religious dietary requirements and specifically prepared/sourced produce is not able to be catered for.


11. All Terrain Vehicles
They are fully air conditioned with reclining seats, footrests, luggage storage area and with a removal water barrel often near the front door. There are no toilets on board but ample stops and breaks along the road.
Red Centre
• Rosa • Isuzu 600 • Mitsubishi Canter o Isuzu NPS300 • BCI Cruiser • Isuzu FRD500 • Mitsubishi Fuso Bus
Top End/West Coast
• Isuzu 600 (West Coast) • Isuzu 800 (Top End) • Isuzu 750 (Top End) • Isuzu 550 (Top End) • Isuzu 500 (Top End).
All NT trips are scheduled to run in the all-terrain vehicles. The only times in the Red Centre we would us a Rosa is as a backup option or for private charters if requested.

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