6 DAY BUNGLE BUNGLE & EL QUESTRO

Tour Code:  GBUP6

Duration:      6 days

2009 Departures: Daily April - October

Standard Twin
Prices:              Adult per person        $2245.00pp twin share

Single Traveller option an additional $635.00 per person subject to availability

Superior Double/Twin
Prices:              Adult per person        $2295.00pp twin share

Single Traveller option an additional $755.00 per person subject to availability

 

 

ITINERARY

 

DAY ONE Kununurra

Arrive in Kununurra. The day has been left free to allow you to explore town at your own pace.
Overnight accommodation All Seasons Hotel

 

DAY TWO Lake Argyle, Ord River Cruise

Travel to Lake Argyle. Visit Durack Homestead and take a wildlife cruise along the beautiful Ord River. Watch for wildlife.
Overnight accommodation All Seasons Hotel


DAY THREE (L,D) Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, Cathedral Gorge
Board a flight into Purnululu, home to the Bungle Bungle Range. Travel by 4WD into Cathedral Gorge, then walk up the riverbed to its sun-bathed waterhole. Walk along Piccaninny Creek for a close-up inspection of the domes. Later this afternoon, settle into KWA's award-winning Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. Enjoy a three course dinner under the brilliant Kimberley night sky.
Overnight accommodation Bungle Bungle Safari Camp


DAY FOUR (B,L,D) Bungle Bungle Range, Northern Gorges
Travel by small group 4WD to the Northern Gorges. Join your knowledgeable guide for the walk to Mini Palms Gorge. Walk through Echidna Chasm, a break in the rock massif.
Overnight accommodation Bungle Bungle Safari Camp

DAY FIVE (B) Scenic flight to Kununurra, El Questro Station
Today fly to Kununurra then travel to El Questro Station. Take part in optional activities at El Questro. Perhaps go horse riding, walking or swim at one of the local gorges. If activities allow, experience the cattle station in full working action.
Overnight accommodation El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort

DAY SIX Transfer to Kununurra
Transfer to Kununurra where your tour concludes upon arrival.

Please note: Order of touring may vary.

 

IMPORTANT PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION

 

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

 

Please note all timing for the above programmes are approximate and subject to the remoteness of the Kimberley region.

 

How to get to and from Kununurra

From Broome                              Airnorth flies daily

From Darwin                               Airnorth flies daily

 

Health and Fitness

It is expected that all participants enjoy good health and fitness levels, as the tour is reasonably active.

 

What we provide

All accommodation listed in the itineraries, all entry fees, all camping fees, all flights as listed, an experienced tour guide.

 

Meals on Tour

B = Breakfast                cereal, toast, tea and coffee (sometimes a cooked breakfast)

L = Lunch                     cold meat, salads, bread, tea and coffee

D = Dinner                     A three course meal consisting of entrée, main course and dessert

 

All meals are provided as listed on the detailed itineraries. We try and vary the meals at various camps to ensure variety.

When booking your tour, please advise any special dietary requirements.

 

Permanent Safari Camps

Our Bungle Bungle safari camp is fully serviced and permanently staffed offering unique safari style tented accommodation. Twin-share, with permanent lighting, conventional beds offering crisp linen and doonas. Full equipped insect proof kitchen and dining areas. All our camps have hot and cold showers, self composting environmentally friendly toilets and are operated utilising strict environmentally aware principals.

 

Climate

MAY/ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER              Fine and hot with mild/warm nights.

JUNE – AUGUST                                   Fine and warm days with cool/cold nights.

Can get down to zero degrees of a night so please pack a few warm clothes.

Communication

Please note, all of our vehicles are fitted with Satellite Telephones. These are not available for use by our passengers due to the high operating costs of these facilities. Massages can be given to our office to be passed on to our passengers. It is recommended that passengers carry with them phone cards that can be used at phone boxes and other private telephones along the way.

 

What you need to bring

Please no suitcases – soft bags only with a maximum of 8 kilos as restrictions apply on the light aircraft on the way back to Kununurra

Storage for any additional luggage should be available at your Hotel

 

Spending Money

Spending money is required for alcohol, snacks, stops along the way for refreshments and souvenirs. Helicopter flights are available at the Bungle Bungle – major credit cards are accepted.

Please remember to reconfirm your trip and pick up accommodation details 24 hours prior to departure

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