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Adventure Tours 4WD Darwin to Broome

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Explore the rugged landscapes of the North West of Australia. This region includes an area known as 'the Kimberley' and is rich with beauty, hidden gorges, rivers and stunning landscapes. This tour suits those who are active and wish to stay in campsites with limited facilities to well and truly get off the beaten track.

Itinerary

Day 1
Darwin to Victoria River

We begin our adventure travelling south down ¡°The Track¡° (Stuart Hwy) to Edith Falls where we break for a refreshing swim and some time to get to know each other. Travelling further south we have a short stop at Katherine Gorge before heading west towards the Western Australian wilderness. We set up camp beside the Victoria River for our first night together. Overnight bush camp. (LD)

Day 2:
Victoria River to Kununurra

Up early this morning as we cross the border into Western Australia. We visit the largest man made lake in Australia - Lake Argyle and explore the area before heading for the capital of the north Kununurra and our overnight campsite. (BLD)

Day 3
Kununurra to the Bungle Bungles

Explore Kununurra, the town of the Ord River Scheme and the scenic Hidden Valley National Park. Then sit back and admire the awesome views of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. Next it's time to buckle up and hold on for the challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our campsite. (BLD)

Day 4
Bungle Bungle National Park

We spend the full day exploring the unusual rock formations of the Bungle Bungle Ranges, visiting the unique Frog Hole, the breathtaking Echidna Chasm, and the magnificent Cathedral Gorge. There's also time for an optional scenic helicopter flight (at own expense) over the Bungles. We complete our day with another amazing sunset. (BLD)

Day 5
Bungle Bungle National Park to Parry Farm

Leaving the Bungle Bungle NP we take a short break at Turkey Creek before travelling onto Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout. Overnight camp at Diggers Rest Cattle Station or Parry Farm. (BLD).

Day 6
Gibb River Road and Gorges

We tackle the punishing Gibb River Road stopping to visit the famous El Questro Station, take a walk in the beautiful Cockburn Range and swim under the waterfall in Emma Gorge. We cross the Pentecost River and travel through the spectacular ranges before heading to our overnight bush camp. (BLD)

Day 7
Gibb River Road and Gorges

A day of swimming and hiking as we explore some of these striking gorges: Barnett, Manning, Galvins, or Adcock, depending on the time of year. Overnight bush camp. (BLD)

Day 8
King Leopold Range - Windjana Gorge

We enjoy an early hike and swim at Bell or Leonard Gorge before experiencing the splendour of the King Leopold Range travelling to Windjana Gorge. After lunch, we wade through the icy waters of the mysterious Tunnel Creek to explore the incredible limestone formations. We camp overnight at Windjana Gorge National Park. (BLD)

Day 9
Windjana Gorge to Broome

We view the abundant wildlife of Windjana Gorge including freshwater crocodiles and explore the 350 million year old fossilised reef wall rising 90 metres above the riverbed. Then we head for Derby, visiting the famous Boab Prison Tree before continuing on to Broome for sunset on beautiful Cable Beach. (BL)

Tour DB9

Price: $1745
Departs: 6.30am
26 April to 25 Oct 2009: Sundays