EIGHT DAY KIMBERLEY ADVENTURE
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Explore the Kimberley wilderness, from the sea to the savannah. Roam
remote pristine beaches, visit local indigenous communities, witness the
tidal flows of King Sound and learn the secrets of the Bardi saltwater
people before heading inland to immerse yourself in gorge country: walk
to rugged gorges, bathe in waterfalls and lillie-laden pools, wade
through the watery caverns of Tunnel Creek, encounter unusual wildlife
and sleep under a canopy of Kimberley stars. This trip offers the chance
to get close to nature in one of Australia's last wild frontiers.
HIGHLIGHTS
Cape Leveque, Bardi Bushtucker Walk, Snorkelling, Beagle Bay
Pearl Shell Church Altar, One Arm Point Aquaculture Hatchery, Windjana
Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bungle Bungles, Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge,
Geikie Gorge Cruise
ITINERARY
Day 1 Kelk
Creek & Cape Leveque
The Dampier Peninsula is an extraordinary blend of
pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines, rich in traditional Aboriginal
culture. Travelling up the red 4WD track, learn about the region's
fascinating history from our guided commentary and documentary DVDs. Our
first stop is the Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, home of the Beagle
Bay Church with its glimmering pearl shell altar, for morning tea.
Further north, we visit the Kelk Creek Bush Retreat, where our
Aboriginal guide and her family introduce us to their traditional Bardi
‘saltwater country’. A leisurely guided bushwalk offers an in-depth
insight into their indigenous lifestyle and culture while the freshly
made damper and billy tea at the end of the walk is well worth the wait!
Later, after a delicious lunch, we travel to beautiful Cape Leveque to
set up camp right on the edge of the Indian Ocean. A spectacular
Kimberley sunset is a great way to end the day before our famous
Kimberley BBQ under the stars.
Day 2 Cape
Leveque
The day at Cape Leveque is yours to enjoy as you
please. You may like to join our guide on a snorkelling or fishing
adventure (included), or take up one of the many optional extras on
offer including embarking on an Indigenous sea kayaking adventure,
hiring a dinghy or splurging on a scenic flight across the archipelago
and horizontal falls. Alternatively you may prefer to spend your time
simply enjoying the pristine beaches and rugged red coastline for which
Cape Leveque is famous. Whether you like swimming, snorkelling,
sunbathing or long walks along the beach, Cape Leveque is a great way to
relax away a day.
Day 3 One
Arm Point & Lombadina
After breakfast we journey to the One Arm Point
Community perched on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula. From here we can
view the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago and witness the huge tidal
flows of the Kimberley, the second biggest in the world. We visit the
Community’s aquaculture hatchery, complete with barramundi, pearl and
trochus shell. Travelling on, we enjoy lunch in the laid-back Lombadina
Community, a beautiful and welcoming community, which is home to a local
craft shop and interesting bush timber church. Driving back through the
dusk, keep an eye out for wildlife, before arriving back in Broome at
approximately 6.30pm to check into your hotel for a free evening.
Day 4 Broome
The day is free to explore Broome at your leisure. You may wish to
join A Taste of Broome foodie adventure, head off sea kayaking, check
out a pearl farm or just kick back on beautiful Cable Beach. We throw in
a bonus $50 voucher for lunch or dinner at Matsos Broome Brewery, which
will give you a taste of local history and a great meal or perhaps a
brewery souvenir.
Day 5 Tunnel Creek
Departing Broome, our experience in the Kimberley
Gorges begins with a visit to the renowned 'Boab Prison Tree' in Derby,
before travelling along the famous Gibb River Road to the ancient Napier
Ranges. Tunnel Creek is a dramatic cave system carved through a 350
million year old Devonian reef system. Here, we discover secret caves
and a large variety of wildlife before enjoying a swim in an idyllic
waterhole. We also hear of the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal
freedom fighter who used the Tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800's.
Towards sunset, we head to our Windjana camp as the guide prepares a
delicious BBQ dinner under a canopy of Kimberley stars.
Day 6 Windjana Gorge & Mt Barnett
After breakfast we walk deep into the heart of
majestic Windjana Gorge. In this oasis of the outback we search for
freshwater crocodiles, bird life and Indigenous bushtucker. Travelling
further up the Gibb River Road, we pause at Imintji Aboriginal Community
for lunch. Freshen up with an afternoon swim amongst the water lilies at
Galvans Gorge, a large pool surrounded by lush remnant rainforest.
Tonight we camp and enjoy another great meal by a shady Kimberley
billabong on Mount Barnett Cattle Station.
Day 7 Manning Falls & Silent Grove
A morning trek into Manning Falls offers the chance
to swim in deep clear pools amid a stunning natural landscape. Relax,
explore wandering streams, uncover local wildlife and take a dip in the
waterfall pools. In the afternoon, we travel west to the tranquil
waterhole of Adcock Gorge before a night spent at the Silent Grove
campsite in the shadows of the King Leopold Ranges.
Day 8 Bell Gorge & Broome
Our last morning is devoted to exploring Bell Gorge, a hidden
highlight of the West Kimberley. This idyllic retreat, considered
amongst 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! Returning through Kimberley cattle country, we
arrive back in Broome at approximately 6:30pm.
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