10 Day Kimberley 4WD Safari, Broome - Darwin - 4th July 2022 only

Day 1- Monday 4th July 2022 (B,L)

You will be collected from your hotel in Broome at 5.30am this morning

for a morning tour to the Horizontal Falls. You will board a seaplane at Broome Airport so you can enjoy low level flying over the amazing islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and Cape Leveque before your seaplane lands safely in the calm waters of Talbot Bay right near the Horizontal Falls.

Then enjoy a thrilling ride on the fastest boat in the Kimberley through the waterfalls, followed by a laid-back island cruise. Return to a luxury houseboat for a freshly prepared breakfast.

Return to Broome on the seaplane to complete your memorable Horizontal Falls seaplane adventure.

Your Sacred Earth Safaris guide will not collect you to begin your 10 day 4WD safari through the Kimberley region.

This afternoon you'll travel to Derby, where you'll visit the Prison Boab Tree, Mowanjum Art Centre as well as taking a look around the wharf.

Overnight accommodation- Derby, motel room with en-suite

Day 2 - Tuesrday 5th July (L,D)

Our destination this morning is Windjana Gorge, where we can take a walk into Windjana gorge, part of an ancient Devonian reef system where the Lennard River has cut through the Napier range.We view the fossilised reef system and freshwater crocodiles can often be seen lazing around on the river banks

The afternoon is spent exploring Tunnel Creek, a 750m long limestone tunnel in the Napier Range, carved into the rock over thousands of years. View stalactites and stalacmites and hear the story of Jandamarra, who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800’s. 

Overnight accommodation- motel rooms with en-suites at Fitzroy River Lodge

Day 3 - Wednesday 6th July (B,L)

This morning you'll take a ranger led boat cruise through Geike Gorge, where flood waters of the Fitzroy River have carved the 30-metre deep gorge through the limestone at the junction of the Oscar and Geike Ranges.

In the dry season, the river transforms itself into a quiet stream strung out beneath the towering cliffs of the Devonian reef. Here, layers of fossils and the limestone strata of an ancient reef are exposed in cross sections, showing glimpses of life in the Devonian period before reptiles or mammals evolved.

We now continue to Kununurra, where we'll base ourselves for the next 5 nights, to explore the surrounding area.

Overnight accommodation- motel rooms with en-suites in Kununurra (5 night stay)

Day 4 -Thursday 7th July (B,L,D)

There's somefree time this morning to relax or have a look around Kununurra, which sits on the banks of the mighty Ord River and is surrounded by 350 million-year-dol sandstone ridges and rocky outcrops.

Later on, we trave lnorth to the beautiful Parrys Lagoon, which offers excellent bird watching in the comfort of the purpose built bird hide or from one of the walkways. We also stop to enjoy the breathtaking views from Telegraph Hill, over the billabong and wetlands.

We have a look around nearby Wyndham, before heading back to Kununurra.

Overnight accommodation- motel rooms with en-suites in Kununurra

Day 5 -Friday 8th July (B,L,D)

Today you have a day tour to Purnululu National park (the Bungle Bungles), famous for the ancient range of unusual beehive-shaped domes, gorges and chasms over 350 million years old.  

Departing from Kununurra, you'll take an amazing scenic flight where you receive a perspective of the Kimberley only seen from the air- all passengers have a window seat !

Overfly Lake Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Kimberley Station Country and the Ormond Ranges before coming into circuit over Purnululu National park to view the ancient beehive domes and magnificent gorges.

On landing at the parks Bellburn Airstrip, jump into the 4WD's and head off on the dirt track that runs alongside the western side of the escarpment as you head for Echidna Chasm. Morning tea is served before you'll walk into the chasm, learning the stories of the cheeky echidna as you go.

After watching the chasm glow gold, you'll jump back in the 4WD and around to Cathedral Gorge for a bush tucker and medicine walk.

Once entering Cathedral Gorge, your guide will enlighten you with stories of the sacred pool and the gate keeper of the gorge. Lunch is provided in the gorge, then head on to the lookout, learning about the cultural and geologiocal history of the area.

On the return flight to Kununurra, you'll fly over the Argyle Diamond Mine, Carr Boyd Ranges and Ivanhoe Crossing.

.Overnight accommodation- motel rooms with en-suites in Kununurra

Day 6 -Saturday 9th July (B,L,D)

Today you have a full day tour to Mitchell Falls, with a scenic flight, 4WD transfers, hiking, helicopter and then a scenic flight back to Kununurra.

With an early morning departure from Kununurra, we head west to the Cockburn Ranges and Pentecost River and then onwards over the heart of the north- central Kimberley to the Mitchell Plateau.

On arrival at the Mitchell Plateau airfield we board the 4WD coach for the 20km bush track to the Ranger base ad the start of the 4.5km Punamii-Unpuu hiking trail to the Mitchell Falls. Along the way you can swim and explore Little Merton's and Big Merton's Falls and be amazed at the ancient rock art sites featuring the mythical Gwion Gwion spirit figures, and listen to some of thee significant dreaming stories of the Wunambal people. You'll arrive at the spectacular Punamii- unpuu (Mitchell Falls) at around midday, for your picnic pack lunch, eat, rest and swim. For the next 2 hours you can explore the escarpment and swim in the upstream (crocodile free) waterholes.

You then meet at the Helipad for an exhilarating chopper ride over the falls back to base and return in the 4WD back to the airfield for a cold beer, wine or cup of tea, before boarding your homeward flight. The plae departs the airfield and will track to the Cambridge Gulf, and the pioneer town of Wyndham and come in low over the Lower Ord wetlands.

**Please note that this tour requires a moderate level of fitness and agility. If in doubt, then a 2 way heli transfer is available for an additional cost (approx $160 pp) **

Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite in Kununurra

Day 7 -Sunday 10th July (B,L)

Today we day trip to El Questro Wilderness Park, which is a million acres in size.

We start today with a dip at the Zebedee Springs thermal pools, set amongst palm trees.

Then, after some time to look around the station area, we travel to Emma Gorge and this afternoon, you can take the walk to the beautiful Emma Gorge and waterfall. A cool reward awaits you at the end of the walk in, where you can swim at Emma Gorge pool and the 200ft waterfall that is fed from a series of natural springs high above the plateau of the Cockburn Range.

Overnight accommodation- motel room with en-suite in Kununurra

Day 8 - Monday 11th July (B,L)

After breakfast, we leave Kununurra and head towards Lake Argyle.

Lake Argyle is Australia’s largest man- made lake, covering 1000sq km and built  as part of the Ord River scheme. It offers a great expanse of water from which steep red rocky slopes reach up approximately 150m, in awe-inspiring grandeur. 

After lunch, you'll take the sunset cruise on the lake, where you'll cruise through some of the 90 islands and inlets to search for wildlife and to take in the mangnificentscenery of the Carr Boyd Ranges. The cruise continiues out to Hagen island and "Mount Misery"which towers over the now submerged site of the original Argyle Downs Homestead after which Lake Argyle is named. Heading west into the sunset, we then stop for a refreshing swim in the tranquil waters of the "Bay of Islands" as drinks and nibbles are served.i

Oernight accommodation - Lake Argyle Resort, in en-suite rooms

Day 9- Tuesday 12th July (B,L)

After breakfast, we start our journey towards Darwin, passing through the border into the Northern Territory and travelling through Timber Creek and Gregory National Park.

We stop to view the Victoria River, one of the largest tidal influenced rivers in the Territory with an abundance of saltwater crocodiles.

We reach Katherine and make our way to Top Dij Art Gallery, where you'll take a hands on cultural experience. Activities on offer include sitting down with resident artist, Manual, who will tell you tales of tribal life, language, the hunting and gathering techniques, ceremony, weapons used and aboriginal contemporary life. Experience your own Rarrk painting with Manual and you will also have an opportunity to participate in one of the traditional hunting activities (fire lighting, spear throwing, etc.)

Overnight accommodation- Motel room with en-suite in Katherine

Day 10- Sunday 18th July (B,L)

Our destination this morning is Nitmiluk Gorge, home to 13 spectacular gorges, carved out of the rock by torrential rains, over millions of years.

It's an early start but a lovely way to start the day, on the dawn cruise. The colours of the early morning awaken as you emerge into the first gorge. See the mist rising above the smooth waters surface, hear the wildlife stirring and breathe in the crisp, clean air.

After breakfast, we start heading north to Darwin. En-route we call into Leilyn (Edith Falls), part of Nitmiluk National Park and well known for it's picturesque waterfalls and pools. In particular, the large pool at the base of the escarpment is great for a swim.

We arrive into Darwin at approximately 5pm and you will be dropped off at your Darwin city hotel.

END ITINERARY

B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

This tour departs Broome on 4th July 2022 only

AUD $8695 PER ADULT, TWIN SHARE

$9895 PER PERSON SINGLE

Subject to availability, including GST and valid until 31/10/2022

**solo travellers must have single accommodation, unless twin share of the same sex can be found. Solo travellers can also request single room and pay single supplement**

Maximum 15 passengers

Inclusions:

• Seat in 6WD tour coach, with professional driver guide

• Most meals, as stated

• Accommodation, as listed
• Entry fees and El Questro Wilderness Permit

• Nitmiluk Gorge dawn cuise

• Hands on Aboriginal cultural experience in Katherine
• Lake Argyle cruise

• Geike Gorge cruise

• Half day tour to Horizntal Falls including seaplane flight and jet boat ride through the falls

• Full day tour to Mitchell Falls including scenic flight, 4WD transfers, hiking and helicopter flight

Exclusions:

• Arrival / departure flights
• Travel insurance
• Alcohol
• Pre and post tour accommodation in Broome and Darwin

• Upgrades to alternative accommodation while on tour- extra charge is involved and they're subject to availability

• Optional Bungle Bungles helicopter flight

Itinerary is exclusive to Sacred Earth Safaris and is subject to availability, road, weather and cultural conditions.

Please enquire for private charter prices and details.