TWO DAY KIMBERLEY GORGES ESCAPE TOUR
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HIGHLIGHTS
Gibb River Road, Derby Prison Tree, Windjana
Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Fitzroy Crossing, Geikie Gorge Darngku Aboriginal
Heritage Cruise
ITINERARY
Day 1 Geikie Gorge
Departing Broome at 7:00am, we begin our journey
into Kimberley gorge country. Passing boab trees, fascinating termite
mounds and roaming cattle, enjoy the local knowledge and interesting
stories our guide has to share. Following morning tea at Willare
Roadhouse on the mighty Fitzroy River we continue east, pausing at a
magnificent boab that is well over a thousand years old, to learn some
of the secrets of this unusual tree.
On reaching the historic town of Fitzroy Crossing,
we discover the ancient Napier Range, home to the famous Geikie Gorge.
Nature carved this spectacular 30m deep gorge between the Geikie and
Oscar Ranges during the Devonian geological period. The best way to
experience the scenery and abundant wildlife of this natural wonder is
to join the 2 hour Aboriginal Heritage Cruise (included). Geikie Gorge
floods during the wet season, with the swirling water leaving its
bleached mark on the colourful gorge walls. Though the water retreats
during the dry season, water holes remain to sustain the wide variety of
Kimberley wildlife.
Towards sunset, settle in for an evening under the
Kimberley night sky - relax as your guide prepares a traditional
campfire barbeque dinner before retiring to your choice* of
accommodation: camping, Safari Cabin (with ensuite) or Motel Room.
*This choice is made at the time of booking.
Day 2 Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek
After breakfast it is a 4WD route to Tunnel Creek,
a 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range, a Devonian reef
system 350 million years old. Here, we explore secret caves and a
variety of unusual wildlife. We also hear of the legend of Jandamarra,
an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the Tunnel as a hideout in the
late 1800's. A refreshing swim in an idyllic waterhole is a highlight of
the day.
Then it's off to Windjana Gorge for a delicious
lunch and to search for freshwater crocodiles, local birdlife and
indigenous bushtucker in the stunning natural beauty of this oasis of
the outback.
Travelling back through Kimberley cattle country,
we pause in Derby to see the infamous 'Boab Prison Tree.' This tree,
believed to be over 1500 years old and measuring almost 15 metres in
girth, is a relic of some cultural sensitivity due to its use as a
prison for local Aboriginals during the era of Kimberley pioneers. Relax
and enjoy a movie en route back to Broome, where we arrive at
approximately 6:30pm.
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