8 Day Gibb River Road & Bungle Bungles Adventure (8DBB)

Day 1: Broome to Fitzroy Crossing (L, D)

Head north to Willare Bridge and cross the mighty Fitzroy River, before arriving at Fitzroy Crossing.
Travel out to Geikie Gorge to enjoy a picnic lunch before embarking on a fascinating cruise through Geikie Gorge. Spot geological sea fossils, crocodiles, exotic birds and other native animals.
Get to know your fellow travellers while enjoying a campfire barbecue dinner prepared by your driver.

Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge, includes en suite furnished safari cabins
Note: August 18 departures may stay in budget rooms

Day 2: Fitzroy Crossing to Bungle Bungle Range (B, L, D)

Make a brief stop at China Wall, an unusual geological formation.
Tackle the rugged road into World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park, home of the Bungle Bungle Range.
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 Bungles Bushcamp. Includes safari tents and shared bathroom facilities. There will be no powerpoints available for charging electrical equipment.
Note: July 20 departures stay at the Bungle Bungles Wilderness Lodge with private bathroom facilities.

Day 3: Bungle Bungles to Kununurra (B, L)

Travel to the southern side of the Bungle Bungles Massif to take a moderate 3km walk into the natural amphitheatre setting of Cathedral Gorge
Enjoy the short domes walk to inspect the Bungle Bungle domes up close.
Complete your Bungles experience and see it from air*.
Accommodation: Kununurra Country Club, or similar.
*Bungle Bungle Upgrade: Upgrade to a scenic flight from the Bungle Bungles to Kununurra. 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 landing in Kununurra. Transfer to hotel to meet tour group is included.
Cost: $270 per person, minimum 2 passengers

Day 4: Kununurra to Voyages El Questro Wilderness Park (B, L, D)

Join a fascinating cruise from Kununurra up the Ord River to Lake Argyle; discover the thriving eco-systems and postcard perfect scenery.
Visit Ord River Irrigation Scheme plantations & Ivanhoe Crossing.
Set off down the famous Gibb River Road to Voyages El Questro Wilderness Park.
Enjoy optional activities like a hike to Emma Gorge (strenous) or a cruise down Chamberlain Gorge.
Accommodation: El Questro Wilderness Park, Emma Gorge in deluxe tented cabins. Swimming pool available.

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Geikie Gorge

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Cathedral Gorge

Echidna Chasms

Lake Arqyle

Day 5: El Questro to Home Valley Station (B, L, D)

For keen hikers, enjoy an early morning 45 minute walk into Emma Gorge, followed by a swim at Droplet Falls.
Enjoy an easy morning walk to Zebedee Hot Springs and soak in the thermal springs, surrounded by lush ferns and palms.
Pass through the Pentecost Range, arriving at Home Valley Station (cattle station/farm) for lunch & our overnight stay in the Grass Castles.
Relax and explore 700,000 acres of natural wilderness found on Home Valley Station, located at the foot of the spectacular Cockburn Range, bordered by the mighty Pentecost and Durack Rivers.
Have the afternoon free to relax before taking a short drive down to the Pentecost River, where some scenes from the epic Baz Luhrmann movie, "Australia," were filmed.
Finish the day with champagne and cheese as you watch the sun set over the Pentecost River & Cockburn Range.
Enjoy dinner, Kimberley hospitality, and live music at the legendary Dusty Bar & Grill.
Accommodation: Home Valley Station, guesthouse with en suite

Day 6: Home Valley Station activities (B, L, D)

After a hearty station breakfast, wander down to the stables for an informative talk and demonstration on horse training and horsemanship from Home Valley's resident horseman.
After morning tea, have an afternoon of leisure, or choose one of the optional Station activities: Barra fishing, Bird Watching Day Spa or Aboriginal Cultural Talk (own expense).
Enjoy dinner and more Kimberley hospitality and live music at the Dusty Bar & Grill.
Accommodation: Home Valley Station, guesthouse with en suite

Day 7: Home Valley to Mount Hart Wilderness Lodge (B, L, D)

Travel through some of the most stunning scenery found on the Gibb River Road and visit the spectacular Bindoola Falls. Enjoy a special indigenious art experience as we visit one of the Station's Aboriginal art sites.
Break en route for a hike and swim at Galvans Gorge.
Journey into the King Leopold Conservation Park to Mt. Hart Wilderness Lodge for our overnight stay.
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, shared bathroom facilities

Day 8: Mt. Hart to Broome (B, L)

Travel via the Napier Ranges to Tunnel Creek, an amazing 750 metre flooded tube tunnel, once used by the Aboriginal "Jandamarra" as a hide-out.
Head down to pre-historic Windjana Gorge, regarded as a classic in world geology and a great crocodile-spotting site.
Stop at Prison Boab Tree en route back to Broome, arriving at approximately 7.30 pm.

8 Day Gibb River Road & Bungle Bungles Adventure

Cost: (1 April '10 - 31 March '11): $3885 onwards (adult)

Includes free Cable Beach sunset nibbles, airport transfers and a 1/2 day Broome Town Tour with Cable Beach Sunset valued at $172 pp!