The Great Kimberley Overland
13 day Broome to Broome tour

About this tour: Explore the rugged Kimberley region from Broome to Kununurra
Explore Australia’s rugged Kimberley region on this 13-day adventure through the red heart of the west. Explore the underground caves at Tunnel Creek, the tranquil pools at Bell Gorge and the lily-filled waters at Galvans Gorge. Trek through sandstone ranges at El Questro, spot wildlife in Geikie Gorge and hear stories from a descendant of the traditional owners of the Sunday Islands. Visit pearl farms at Cygnet Bay, admire the iconic Bungle Bungles and camp by a billabong (Banjo Patterson-style) on a cattle station. Get as active as you want or simply enjoy the serenity of this unusual corner of Australia.

Valid: 1 April1 2020 – 31 March 2021
Trip Code: • PKOL-B (Trip Style - Basix accommodation)
or
Trip Code: • PKOL-O (Trip Style - Original accommodation)

Price: • PKOL-B (Basix accommodation) AUD $4095
Price: • PKOL-O (Original accommodation) AUD $4595

• Additional Services: AUD $45 Sleeping Bag Purchase (Basix and Original)
• Additional Services: PKOL (Original) Single Supplement AUD $445
• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person


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Days: 13 Days
Start: Broome, Australia
Finish: Broome, Australia

Destinations: Western Australia, Kimberley, Outback
Theme: Explorer, Overland
Permits for National Park walks & gorge visits • Beagle Bay Pearl Shell Church Visit • One Arm Point Aquaculture Hatchery Visit • Islands of the Giant Tides Cruise • Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community • Traditional sand-cooked damper • Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm • Kooljaman region • Tunnel Creek National Park • Tunnel Creek exploration walk • Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre • Boab Prison Tree • Windjana Gorge • Bell Gorge • Manning Falls • Adcock Gorge • Galvans Gorge • Zebedee Springs • Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle) • Echidna Chasm Walk • Laarri Aboriginal Art Gallery • Fitzroy Crossing • Geikie Gorge Experience

Inclusions - Meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Inclusions - Accommodation: • Basix - Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with facilities) (8 nights), Hostel (1 night)
Inclusions - Accommodation: • Orginal - Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with facilities) (8 nights) Lodge (1 night)
Inclusions - Transport: private 4WD vehicle

Group size: Min 1, Max 20
Ages: Min 8
Physical Rating: 3 out of 5


Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Beagle Bay, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm & Buccaneer Archipelago

The Dampier Peninsula is an extraordinary blend of stunning coastline and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Travelling up the red 4WD track, learn about the region's fascinating history by guided commentary. Your first stop is for morning tea at the Beagle Bay Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Community, home of the Beagle Bay Church and its glimmering pearl shell altar. By mid-morning, arrive at One Arm Point (also known as Ardyaloon) home of the Bardi-Jawi people, a local community perched on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, and visit the Community’s aquaculture hatchery for barramundi, pearl and trochus shell. We’ll also visit Kevin and Donna, traditional owners from One Arm Point who will tell us about their history and life on the peninsula. After lunch arrive at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm to enjoy a pearl appreciation tour and then embark on an extraordinary cruise through the Islands of the Giant Tides.

Accommodation • Basix permanent tents with proper beds. Sheets provided, sleeping bag required. Hot showers and flushing toilets. (1 night)
Included Activities • Beagle Bay Pearl Shell Church Visit • Islands of the Giant Tides Cruise • Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community • One Arm Point Aquaculture Hatchery Visit
Meals Included • Lunch Dinner


Day 2: Kooljaman, Cape Leveque & Broome

Undertake a tour of Australia’s oldest pearl farm. Learn about this fascinating history from local guides descended from the very first pearlers. From here, you'll soon reach Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, where you may like to swim on the Eastern beach, take one of the lovely walks over the Cape itself or alternatively you might choose to go for a wander along the Western beach where famous red sandstone cliffs tower above the white sand providing some of the most famous images of this area. Driving back to Broome through the afternoon, keep an eye out for wildlife before arriving back in town at approximately 6.00 pm.

Accommodation Camping with facilities (1 night)
Included Activities Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Kooljaman region
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner




Day 3: Tunnel Creek

• It's an early start this morning, as you leave Broome when the sun begins to rise. While travelling through the remote Kimberley landscape, your guide shares stories of local history, people and the environment. Enjoy a morning tea break by the Fitzroy River and visit the Derby 'Boab Prison Tree' and Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Cultural Centre, before hitting the Gibb River Road. The afternoon is devoted to exploring Tunnel Creek with your local Bunuba guide. In this 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range, discover stalactites, secret caves and a large variety of wildlife. It's here you'll also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800s. From here you’ll travel to Windjana Gorge in time to set up camp and go for a walk down to the gorge itself where you’ll be able to spot a number of freshwater crocodiles and enjoy the sunset over the Napier Range. Tonight, settle into your first night under the Kimberley night sky.

Included Activities • Tunnel Creek National Park • Tunnel Creek exploration walk • Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre • Boab Prison Tree
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner



Day 4: Bell Gorge and Mt Barnett

• First thing this morning we head off for Bell Gorge, a hidden highlight of the West Kimberleys. This idyllic retreat, considered the most beautiful in the area, boasts cascading waterfalls and crystal clear pools formed over millions of years - an easy place to while away a few hours! We’ll then travel slowly along the Gibb River Road exploring the beautiful and ancient King Leopold Range on the way to our camp by the Manning River.

Included Activities • Windjana Gorge • Bell Gorge
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner




Day 5: Mt Barnett Cattle Station

• Spend today swimming in paradise. Cross the Manning River and hike through the rugged wilderness of the King Leopold Ranges to arrive at the stunning Manning Falls. Amid the rugged beauty of Manning Falls swim in the deep clear pool, discover Aboriginal rock art and look out for wildlife on the edges of the water. Overnight we camp on Mt Barnett Cattle Station.

Included Activities • Manning Falls • Adcock Gorge or Galvans Gorge
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner




Day 6: El Questro Station Wilderness Park

• This morning we drive the back end of the Gibb River Road. An absolutely magical drive out of the King Leopold Ranges and into the Pentecost Range. We’ll stop at a stunning ookout over the high flat mesas of the Cockburn Range with the Pentecost River snaking its way past the mountains out to the sea. We’ll drive down to the Pentecost River for an iconic photograph before driving across the river. Shortly after our river crossing we’ll arrive in the scenic El Questro Wilderness Park where we’ll set up in our permanent camp for two nights.

Meals Included •Breakfast •Dinner



Day7: El Questro Station
• Enjoy a full free day at El Questro today. Take the time for a refreshing dip in the Zebedee Springs and walk into Emma Gorge or join an optional cruise on Chamberlain Gorge. Maybe sample a local bush tucker walk or a bird watching tour. There are plenty of optional activities. Otherwise kick back and choose to simply explore this beautiful wilderness park at your own leisure.

Included Activities • Zebedee Springs • Emma Gorge
Optional Activities
• Bird Watching Tour, El Questro Station - AUD80
• Bush Tucker Tour, El Questro Station - AUD99
• Horse Riding, El Questro - AUD70
• Chamberlain Gorge Cruise - AUD68
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner



Day 8: Purnululu National Park: Bungle Bungles

• After a leisurely morning, head south down the Great Northern Highway to Purnululu National Park, home of the magnificent Bungle Bungle Range. Two nights here, staying overnight in the new private Bungle Bungle Safari Camp in the heart of the Park, the only camp in the national park to overlook the Bungle Bungle Range. This allows a full day to explore the highlights of this extraordinary National Park, the most famous of which, are the ‘beehive domes’.

Optional Activities • Lake Argyle Sunset Cruise - AUD100
Meals Included •Breakfast



Day 9: Kununurra

• Emerge from the Gibb River Road for a few hours free time in Kununurra. In the afternoon, travel onto the shores of the expansive Lake Argyle, the heart of the Ord River Irrigation System which has transformed this dry region into a lush agricultural oasis. Visit the historic Durack Homestead Museum or take on one of the many bush trails to explore the area.

Optional Activities • Durack Homestead Museum - Free
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch

Day 10: Purnululu National Park: Bungle Bungles

• Unbelievably, nobody but the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people knew of the Bungle Bungles until the early 1980s; once discovered by outsiders, the area was made a national park in 1987. Explore Echidna Chasm (2 km), known for its towering Livistonia Palm trees, and take a short walk (2-3 km) into Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre.

There's time in the afternoon to take an optional scenic flight and enjoy an optional birds-eye view of the beehive domes (approximately AUD 379 per person) to put it all into perspective.

Included Activities • Echidna Chasm Walk • Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle)
Optional Activities • Bungle Bungle Scenic Flight - AUD379
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner




Day 11: Fitzroy Crossing

• En route to Fitzroy Crossing, break the long journey with a visit to the gold rush town of Halls Creek to see the remarkable China Wall. You'll also enjoy lunch at Mary Pool and visit the remote Laarri Aboriginal Art Gallery, before an evening by the Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing.

Included Activities • Laarri Aboriginal Art Gallery • Fitzroy Crossing
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner


Day 12: Geikie Gorge - Broome

• A morning cruise through the majestic Geikie Gorge is a great start to your last day. Nature carved this wonder through the Napier Range during the Devonian geological period. Learn of the fascinating geology and discover the huge array of wildlife, including freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish. Explore Old Fitzroy Crossing and enjoy lunch by the river before returning to Broome.

Included Activities Geikie Gorge Experience
Meals Included Breakfast Lunch Dinner



Day 13: Broome

• As the adventure draws to an end, it is time to bid farewell to the Kimberley. If you are departing on a flight today, an airport transfer is included. Alternatively, you may have booked into one of Broome’s many resorts for a little luxury following your intrepid experience in the Kimberley wilderness – there is plenty more of Broome to explore and experience!

Meals Included Breakfast

Why you'll love this trip
Original and Basix •A Guide and a host will accompany you on this trip •Enjoy an experience in Tunnell Creek, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm tour, Island of the Giant Tides and Geikie Gorge cruise •Spend two nights staying in the iconic El Questro Wilderness Park, with plenty of free time to take part in activities such as swimming in the gorges, trekking through the bush and bird watching •This itinerary covers all of the highlights across the Great Kimberley and accommodates for a more relaxed style of travelling •Cape Leveque is one of Australia's most beautiful, spiritual and remote places. Not many people visit this part of the world, but you will.

Is this trip right for you?
Original and Basix • •This trip is a bit more comfortable than a rustic camping experience, as there are a few more added home comforts. There's nothing wrong with being comfortable though, right? •The weather conditions can be challenging in the Kimberley, please ensure you are aware of the heat encountered in this region •Expect some early morning starts! It is nicer to walk in the cooler morning and travel in the vehicle during the heat of the day.

Important trips notes for the following tours and safaris
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Other important trips notes for the following tour and safari

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

Original Accommodation
Inclusions - Accommodation: • Original Accommodation Original-style camping is in shared permanent twin-share tents that feature cosy beds, wooden floors, full linen, lighting, power points, a bedside table and fans. In some places, twin-share hostel/motel rooms are the go. Those travelling solo aren’t charged any extra if they’re happy to room-share with someone of the same gender. For those who’d prefer their own room, single supplements are sometimes available.

• The first and final night accommodation in Broome is included at the Kimberley Travellers Inn. The room style used for both Basix and Original level passengers is twin share with shared facilities.
• Trip becomes 12 Day/11 Nights with pre/post accommodation included at the Kimberley Travellers Lodge (formerly known as Last Resort).
• This trip is available in Basix and Original styles. Basix camping involves a combination of swags with pop-up tents, to permanent tents with basic beds. Original accommodation uses permanent tents with proper beds, and cabins with shared facilities. A sleeping bag is required for both Basix and Original style accommodation.

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).

What's Included in tour:
• Meals: Per itinerary
• Transport: private 4WD vehicle
• PKOL-B Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), camping (with facilities) (8 nights), Hostel (1 night)
• PKOL-O Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), camping (with facilities) (8 nights), Hostel (1 night)

Activities:
Included activities • Beagle Bay Pearl Shell Church Visit • Islands of the Giant Tides Cruise • Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community • One Arm Point Aquaculture Hatchery Visit • Tunnel Creek National Park • Tunnel Creek exploration walk • Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre • Boab Prison Tree • Windjana Gorge • Bell Gorge • Manning Falls • Adcock Gorge or Galvans Gorge • Zebedee Springs • Emma Gorge • Echidna Chasm Walk • Cathedral Gorge Walk (Bungle Bungle) • Laarri Aboriginal Art Gallery • Fitzroy Crossing • Geikie Gorge Experience

1. Main Important Notes
• Tour commences in Broome on day 1 at 6:30am and finishes in Broome day 13 after breakfast.Onward travel can be booked any time.
• This trip finishes in Broome after breakfast on day 12. You are free to depart any time.
• This trip requires a sleeping bag
• This trip is available as an Original and Basix style trip.

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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