Western Australia Kimberley Spectacular and Bungle Escape
DAY 1 - KUNUNURRA
Welcome to Kununurra. Transfer from airport to your accommodation.
Overnight: Kununurra
DAY 2 - PURNULULU NATIONAL PARK
Today depart Kununurra with a scenic flight over the Ord River, Lake Argyle on to the Bungle Bungle Range in the Purnululu National Park. Purnululu is a spectacular World Heritage Area and wilderness region. On landing, travel in an air-conditioned four wheel drive vehicle with your experienced local guide and transfer to you your new home; a well appointed and comfortable camp; your convenient gateway to experience the amazing Bungle Bungle Range. Your tour begins with four wheel drive adventure to Northern Gorges. Spend the day walking into Echidna Chasm and Mini-Palms, one of Australia's best walking destination. Towering red walls and jagged outcrops give excellent photo opportunities. Return to your camp and relax with refreshments as you watch the magnificent sunset before you evening meal.
Two Night Stay: Bellburn Bush Camp, in the heart of Purnunlulu (Bungle Bungle) National Park.
DAY 3 - PURNULULU - BUNGLE BUNGLE RANGE
You will explore this most fascinating geological landmarks in Western Australia by four wheel drive today as you explore the majestic Cathedral Gorge with wonderful natural acoustics. Then an easy walk along the dry bed of Piccaninny Creek for a close up inspection of the famous Beehive domes. These tiger-striped, beehive-shaped sandstone domes rise 300m out of the arid landscape in a 320,000ha protected area that is Bungle Bungle National Park. Your well informed local guide will bring the natural history of the Bungles to life and explain the bush tucker, bush medicine as well as passing on the rich knowledge of Aboriginal significance this enthralling area offers.
DAY 4 - ORD RIVER IRRIGATION SCHEME - 5 RIVERS LOOK OUT - BUNGLE BUNGLE DAY TOUR OPPORTUNITY
Board an early morning flight to meet up with your Scenic Tours coach crew. Tour the enormous Ord River irrigation scheme and farmland. Continue to Wyndham and stand in awe at the 5 Rivers Lookout. Travel to the acclaimed El Questro Wilderness Park, a million acre Wilderness Park set in the stunning outback Kimberley landscape.
Next 2 nights: Emma Gorge Resort, El Questro in unique deluxe safari cabins with ensuites.
Upgrade to the El Questro Homestead. See Tour Inclusions for more information. Surcharge applies.
DAY 5 - EL QUESTRO - SCENIC FREECHOICE
Scenic FreeChoice morning: Choose from (1) Chamberlain Gorge Cruise, Join your guide for a magnificent cruise through the towering walls of the Chamberlain Gorge, or (2) Barramundi Fishing, Join a fishing trip for a chance to land the legendary fighting fish, the Barramundi, or (3) Picnic Hamper, Relax with a gourmet picnic hamper and enjoy the ambience of this amazing wilderness park. Included in your tour at no extra cost!
Opportunity for a scenic flight over El Questro Wilderness Park (own expense).
DAY 6 - EL QUESTRO - ARGYLE DIAMOND MINE TOUR - HALLS CREEK
Admire the striking colours of the massive Carr Boyd Ranges as we travel to the world's largest single producer of diamonds - the Argyle Diamond Mine for a guided private tour. See the huge open cut pit (subject to being open to the public-closed in shoes required) and the massive machinery required to operate this mine.
Overnight: Halls Creek
DAY 7 - FITZROY CROSSING - GEIKIE GORGE CRUISE
Continue to the Fitzroy River where you will cruise through the exquisite Geikie Gorge with its unusual white banded walls.
Overnight: Fitzroy Crossing.
DAY 8 - BOAB PRISON TREE - DERBY - BROOME
Travel to Windjana Gorge National Park (subject to road conditions) renown for its ancient landscape and aboriginal significance. Visit Derby's enormous Boab Prison Tree. Opportunity for a scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago (own expense). Journey to tropical Broome.
Next 2 nights: Broome
You may also have the opportunity to view the spectacular Stairway to the Moon on specific nights between March and October (subject to tide and moon conditions).
DAY 9 - BROOME - SCENIC FREECHOICE
Scenic FreeChoice: Today choose from: (1) Broome and its Pearl History, Join your guide for an informative tour of Broome to discover its rich pearling history, or (2) Willie Creek pearling farm, enjoy a half day tour discovering the world of cultured pearls onboard the Willie Wanderer, or (3) Cable Beach Camel Ride or (4) Join an Aboriginal Culture Tour. Included in your tour at no extra cost!
DAY 10 - BROOME
Your tour concludes after breakfast today. We trust you enjoyed your GoWalkabout Tours experience.
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