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ITINERARY
Day
1 - Perth to Kalbarri
We depart Perth and head north through market gardens and
vineyards to join up with Highway 1 on our way to Nambung
National Park and the fascinating Pinnacles Desert.
After exploring these unique formations we travel through
Geraldton and continue on to Kalbarri and our
overnight accommodation. (LD) (H)
Day
2 - Kalbarri to to Denham
After an early rise we have a short drive to Murchison
Gorge in Kalbarri National Park. This afternoon
it's time to make our way toward Monkey Mia, stopping at the
beautiful Shell Beach and then onto Denham for
our overnight stop. (BLD) (H)
Day
3 - Denham to Warroora
After a short drive across the Peron Peninsula we make
our way down to the beach and the world famous Monkey Mia
dolphins. Heading further north we visit the stromatolites
and then on past Carnarvon. We finish the day by driving
off the highway and out to Warroora sheep station.
Tonight
we enjoy dinner around an open fire before heading of to bed
in the shearers quarters. (BLD) (SS)
Day 4 - Warroora to Coral Bay & Exmouth
Today is yours to explore Coral Bay and the wonders
of the Ningaloo Reef and its fantastic marine life.
You can go snorkeling; swim with manta rays or whale sharks
(seasonal); cruise on a glass bottom boat; take a quad
bike tour or even a joy flight over the reef (all
optional activities at own expense). Alternatively
just chill out on the beach as today is a day to relax! Late
afternoon we drive the short distance to Exmouth. (BLD)
(H)
Day
5 - Exmouth
A full day to explore Exmouth. After breakfast it's time to
jump on the bus and head out to Turquoise Bay and Yardie
Creek in the Cape Range National Park. We return
to our hostel late afternoon. (BL) (H)
Day
6 - Exmouth to Karijini National Park
We
head inland today towards the oasis that is Karijini.
We will take on extra provisions in the iron ore mining town
of Tom Price this afternoon before setting up our camp
overlooking the magnificent Hamersley Range in time
for a spectacular sunset. (BLD) (BC)
Day 7 & 8 - Karijini National Park
The Hamersley Ranges were formed over 2,500 million
years ago and are some of the most unusual landforms on earth.
From cascading waterfalls found deep in the gorges to fresh
still pools ideal for swimming, we experience it all. Some
of the gorges are so narrow that you can touch both sides
at once. (BLD) (C)
Day
9 - Karijini National Park to Eighty Mile Beach
We leave the oasis of Karijini behind and today we will pass
through the mining port of Port Hedland on the way
to Eighty Mile Beach. A town tour of Port Hedland will
have you marveling at the way the iron ore industry works.
(BLD) (BC)
Day 10 - Eighty Mile Beach to Broome
Relax and enjoy a leisurely morning. You may prefer to swim
or take a stroll along this massive expanse of virgin beach
before we head into Broome. (BL) (H)
*Three nights multi-share accommodation is included. Passengers
may prefer to upgrade to ensuite twin/double/single (at extra
cost).
Day
11 & 12 - Broome
Two days
of leisure in this historic northern pearling town. There
is plenty to see and do in Broome, time to just relax or laze
on the beach in idyllic weather conditions on the famous
Cable Beach or view some of the old Pearling Luggers.
We start our time here with a town tour to show you the sights.
(B) (H)
Day
13 - Broome to Windjana Gorge
After
leaving Broome we stop briefly at Willare Bridge to
gaze in awe at the size of this river and the amount of water
that flows in the mighty Fitzroy River during the wet
season, continuing on we leave the bitumen behind as we head
for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek,
a 750 metre tunnel that passes under the Napier range
rich in bush-ranger history: just ask your guide for the true
story. (LD) (BC)
Day 14 - Gibb River Rd and gorges
After
spending a few pleasant hours exploring Windjana Gorge
with its abundance of freshwater crocodiles it's time to hit
the track again as we travel along the famous Gibb River
road to Bells Gorge where we have the chance for
a refreshing swim. We then set up camp for the night. (BLD)
(C)
Day 15 - Gibb River Road & gorges
A great
day of swimming and hiking as we explore some of the Kimberley's
striking gorges - maybe Barnett, Manning, Adcock or Galvans
depending on the time of year. Overnight bush camp. (BLD)
(C)
Day 16 - Gibb River Road to Parry Farm
We continue
along the rugged Gibb River Road, travelling through some
ancient and spectacular country before crossing the Pentecost
River and heading to the famous El Questro Station.
We walk into the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a swim
under the waterfall at Emma Gorge. We call in at
Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout before heading
to our overnight camp at Diggers Rest Cattle Station or Parry
Farm. (BLD) (C)
Day 17 - Parry Farm to Bungle Bungles National Park
We start
the day visiting the bird watchers paradise of Marlgu Billabong,
then sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr
Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey
Creek. We take a challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle
Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond
Ranges and our overnight bush camp. (BLD) (C)
Day 18 - Bungle Bungle National Park
We spend
a full day exploring the unusual rock formations of the Bungle
Bungles mastiff, visiting the unique Frog Hole, the
breathtaking Echidna Chasm and the magnificent Cathedral
Gorge. We have time for an optional scenic helicopter
flight (at own expense) over
the Bungles before heading to our overnight bush camp. (BLD)
(C)
Day 19 - Bungle-Bungles to Kununurra
This
morning we engage 4WD to wind our way out of the Bungle-Bungles
before heading to the capital of the North - Kununurra.
This afternoon we explore Hidden Valley - just
a stones throw from Kununurra township. Tonight you may have
the luxury of a shower!! (BLD) (CP)
Day 20 - Kununurra to Victoria River
This
morning we drive out to Lake Argyle and the Ord
River Dam. Time to take in the magnificent expanse of
the largest man made lake in Australia. This afternoon we
cross the border into the Northern Territory. Time permitting
we may have a look in at the Keep River National Park before
heading to our camp on the Victoria River. (BLD) (BC)
Day 21 - Victoria River to Darwin
We begin
our final leg this morning with the short leg to Katherine
where we have a brief visit to Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge.
Heading north now we stop at Edith Falls for a final
refreshing and relaxing swim before heading into Darwin.
(BL)
Accommodation:
BC Bush Camp
C Campground
CP Caravan Park
H Hostel - Shared Facility
SS Sheep Station
Note:
* Tour is operated on a code-share basis with Western Xposure
*This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike
5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures.
Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days
and very cold during winter nights.
* Adventure Tours Australia reserves the right to assess the
fitness capability of passengers prior to tour departure.
* Tour is not suitable for children.
* Due to the remote nature of the Pilbara region we use bush
camps with limited facilities on some nights.
* A STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT APPLIES -
15kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag.
* Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to
seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements.
* Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel.
Conditions:
Attention:
General
Information and conditions of travel
* This tour is only for fit and active
people, who can hike 5-9kms a day over uneven terrain,
often in high temperatures. Temperatures can be extreme, i.e.
very high during summer days and very cold during winter nights.
It is NOT SUITABLE for children.
*Adventure Tours reserves the right to assess the fitness
capability of passengers prior to tour departure.
*Due to the remote nature of the Kimberley region we use
bush camps with limited facilities on several
nights.
*This tour operates in some of the most isolated areas in
Australia. Travel in these areas can, at times, be very unpredictable
due to weather, vehicle, road conditions, local conditions
etc. and it may therefore be necessary to change the itinerary
from time to time. Camping is a combination of bush camping,
caravan park and campground camping.
*The itinerary may change during November and April with the
closure of the Gibb River Road & the Bungle Bungle NP.
Attractions will be substituted with others of interest.
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