Seven Day Gibb River Road & Mitchell Plateau Adventure
Tour Code : 7DMP
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Broome to Kununurra or vice versa - 1690km
Day 1. Windjana Gorge & Tunnel Creek National Parks
Departing Broome or Derby, join the Gibb River Road for the start of your Kimberley adventure.
Today's Sightseeing Highlights:
- Commence your journey along the Gibb River Road
- Hike into Windjana Gorge National Park, see Freshwater Crocodiles
- Walk through the eerie 750m long Tunnel Creek
Approximate driving distance: 330km (from Derby)
Overnight: Imintji Wilderness Camp, Imintji Community, Gibb River Road
Day 2. Bell Gorge
Today enjoy a leisurely day swimming and hiking at Bell Gorge, one of the Kimberley's most scenic gorges.
Today's Sightseeing Highlights:
- Hike to Bell Gorge, keeping an eye out for native birdlife
- Enjoy a refreshing swim beneath the tiered waterfall of Bell Gorge
Approximate driving distance: 74km
Overnight: Imintji Wilderness Camp, Imintji Community, Gibb River Road
Day 3. Galvans Gorge, Swimming at Barnett River Gorge
A day full of highlights and dramatic Kimberley landscapes travelling east on the Gibb River Road then north on Kalumburu Road to Marunbabidi
Today's Sightseeing Highlights:
- Swimming and viewing Wandjina Art at spectacular Galvans Gorge
- Enjoy a refreshing dip at Barnett River Gorge
- Ford the Drysdale River
Approximate driving distance: 300km
Overnight: Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp
Day 4. Aboriginal Art, Mitchell Plateau
The adventure continues today as you climb the isolated Mitchell Plateau into one of the most remote and untouched locations on Earth.
Today's Sightseeing Highlights:
- Discover rarely seen Gwion (Bradshaw Paintings) Art galleries near the King Edward River (Ask our camp hosts for directions)
- Enjoy stunning views from the roadside lookouts as you climb the Plateau
- Admire the changing scenery as you continue north and enter forests of Livistona Palms
Approximate driving distance: 160km
Overnight: Ungolan (Mitchell Falls) Wilderness Camp
Day 5. Mitchell Falls Full Day Adventure
Today is one of the highlights of any trip to the Kimberley. Enjoy a full day of exploring the Mitchell Plateau, with a hike through this unforgettable country to the mighty Mitchell Falls.
Today's Sightseeing Highlights:
- Hike through this dramatic landscape keeping an eye out for native wildlife, including the Monjon Rock Wallaby
- Gaze in awe at Little Merten and Big Merten's Falls
- See amazing examples of ancient Wandjina and Gwion rock art
- Swim in the refreshing waters above Mitchell Falls
- Enjoy unparalleled photography opportunities
- Opportunity for helicopter flights over the Mitchell Falls and the dramatic Kimberley Coastline
Approximate driving distance: 50km
Overnight: Ungolan (Mitchell Falls) Wilderness Camp
Day 6. King Edward River, Aboriginal Art
Descending the Mitchell Plateau, enjoy a leisurely drive through Livistona Palm forests back to the King Edward River and Marunbabi.
Today's Sightseeing Highlights:
- Discover an ancient Wandjina Rock Art gallery dating back many thousands of years (Ask our camp hosts for directions)
- Enjoy a swim in the King Edward River
Approximate driving distance: 160km
Overnight: Marunbabidi Wilderness Camp
Day 7. Western Gibb River Road
Rejoining the Gibb River Road and continuing east, your unforgettable journey along the Gibb River Road concludes. Continue to the capital of the East Kimberley, Kununurra, or it time permits perhaps travel to El Questro Station and enjoy some more spectacular Kimberley scenery and hospitality.
Approximate driving distance: 310km to El Questro
395km to Kununurra
Includes:
Toyota Prado with unlimited kilometres, basic insurance and all accommodation
with dinner and breakfast.
Packed lunches are available for $25.00pp per day.
Hire car relocation fees will apply to rentals less than 13 days.
All prices are per person.
Valid for Purchase 26/4/10 - 14/10/10 |
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| Per Person Twin Share | $1861.00 |
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