4WD Darwin to Broome Overland
Drive from Darwin to Broome via Lake Argyle, Purnululu National Park and El Questro station.

About this tour: Drive from Darwin to Broome via Lake Argyle, Purnululu National Park and El Questro station.
Get lost in the beauty of the Australian Outback on this intoxicating tour from the Top End to Western Australia. Spot wildlife around enchanting Lake Argyle, explore the soaring walls of Windjana Gorge, hike along narrow paths at Echidna Chasm and cool off in crystal-clear watering holes beneath cavernous gorges. The Outback is a truly magnetic place – experience it in all its rugged beauty on this 4x4 adventure through the red desert Kimberleys under the blazing Australian sky.

Valid: April1 01, 2019 – Oct 31, 2021
Trip Code: • PDB10

Price: AUD $2345 (per adult in a twin share room)
• Additional Services: AUD $35 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: • PDB10
Start: Darwin, Australia - Saturdays
Finish: Broome, Australia
Destinations: Northern Territory, Western Australia, Kimberley, Outback
Theme: Explorer, Overland
Included activities: Lake Argyle • Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle) • Echidna Chasm Walk • Zebedee Springs • Emma Gorge • Gibb River Road • Adcock Gorge • Galvans Gorge • Manning Gorge • Tunnel Creek exploration walk • Windjana Gorge • Bell Gorge
Inclusions - Meals: 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
Inclusions - Accommodation: • Basix - Camping (with basic facilities) (2 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: Darwin to Katherine Region

• Welcome to the tropical city of Darwin, where your overland adventure begins. After meeting up with your group and leader, head south and stop at either Edith Falls for a swim or explore Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. This is where the group will have lunch (seasonal choice). Head to your overnight private campsite on the edge of Nitmiluk National Park, where permanent tents with swags await you. In the evening, settle down for dinner with the group.

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


Day 2: Lake Argyle

• After breakfast this morning, continue on to Lake Argyle, which has been created by the Ord River Dam. Admire the sheer size of this 700 square kilometre man made spectacle. The lake is home to many species of native fish and thousands of freshwater crocodiles. Take an optional sunset cruise before setting up camp nearby for the night.

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


Day 3: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle Ranges)

• Start the morning with some free time for a stroll around the picturesque town of Kununurra. Don’t forget to use this time to stock up on any last minute supplies before heading out into the remote Kimberley region. Once out of town its time for some 4WD action as your experienced guide winds our specially designed truck across the challenging terrain of the entrance to Purnululu National Park, home of the iconic Bungle Bungles. It’s a rugged ride but the scenery is fantastic. Enjoy an amazing Kimberley sunset at your bush camp.

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




Day 4: The Bungles Bungles

• After breakfast prepare for a full day of activities, as the group heads back out to explore the remarkable rock formations of the Bungle Bungles. Hike to the thin, red gap of Echidna Chasm and the enormous Cathedral Gorge. There’s also the opportunity to experience a helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles (at your own expense). As the sun goes down, head back to your overnight bush camp.

Note: Total driving time today is around two hour. Total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.
Accommodation • Camping (with basic facilities - no showers) (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 5: Bungles Bungles and El Questro

• After breakfast today, get back on the road toward El Questro Station. Admire the remarkable scenery of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges, and head along the vast nature trail of Warnum (Turkey Creek). In the late afternoon, head to your campsite in El Questro, a wilderness park since 1991 for dinner and a cool drink at the swinging Arm Bar.

Note: Total driving time today is around five hours. Total walking distance is approximately 1 kilometre.
Accommodation • Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner


Day 6: El Questro Station

• Spend the day exploring El Questro. Start off with a dip at Zebedee Springs before taking on a hike in the Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge. Tonight, enjoy another night at the El Questro campsite.

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


Day 7: Gibb River Road and Mount Barnett

• After breakfast, its time to hit the road again and start travelling along the legendary Gibb River Road, a 600 kilometre dirt track running through the centre of the Kimberley. 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. We’ve got a fair bit of ground to cover today, so there is a fair bit of drive time, but we’ll be breaking the journey up with lunch and at a few stop-offs along the way. Tonight’s destination is at Mt Barnett station located very close to Manning Gorge. This evening we camp at Mount Barnett by the banks of a crystal clear fresh water river, perfect to cool off in after your day hiking.

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


Day 8: Manning Gorge

• We spend the morning exploring the stunning Manning Gorge and enjoying a swim in the pools under Manning Falls. The western Kimberley region is full of endless stunning gorges just waiting to be explored and this morning is no exception. After breakfast, continue along the Gibb River Road visiting either Galvin or Adcock Gorge.

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

Day 9: Bell Gorge and Windjana Gorge

• The western Kimberley region is full of endless stunning gorges that have to be explored and this morning is no exception. After breakfast we adventure to Bell Gorge home to a stunning cascade of water flowing from the previous wet season rains that fall in the King Leopold Ranges. The afternoon sees us head to Windjana Gorge, a segment of 375 million-year-old reef that was once underwater. Cut through by the Lennard River, which runs during the wet season then breaks up into little billabongs during the dry, this gorge attracts many species of bird and bat and is a great spot to see wild freshwater crocodiles.

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




Day 10: Broome

• Begin the day exploring the Napier Range. The major attraction here is a guided walk through Tunnel Creek, an extensive limestone cave system that extends 750 m underground. Inside, shards of sunlight stream in through crevices, little bats flutter about and enormous stalactites rear down from the ceiling. Then make the final drive on to Broome, hopefully arriving in time for a stunning Cable Beach sunset.

Note: Total driving time today is around 4 hours. Total walking distance is approximately 4 kilometres.
Any onward travel must be booked for the following day after the tour finishes.
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 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island and bushranger history. Get excited about a guided walk through the underground passage, 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), 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 • Nitmiluk National Park • Lake Argyle • Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle) • Echidna Chasm Walk • Zebedee Springs • Emma Gorge • Gibb River Road • Adcock Gorge • Galvans Gorge • Manning Gorge • Windjana Gorge • Bell Gorge • Tunnel Creek exploration walk

1. Main Important Notes
• Tour commences in Darwin on day 1 at 6:30am and finishes in Broome day 10 in the afternoon.
• Onward travel needs to be booked for the next day after the tour has finished. 2.
• This trip requires a sleeping bag
• Trip runs in reverse see tour code PBD10
• 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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