4 DAY KIMBERLEY TRAVERSE

Tour Code:  GKCK4

Duration:      4 days

2009 Departures:
May 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Jun 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 30
Jul 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31
Aug 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28
Sep 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30
Oct 2, 7, 9, 14, 16

Prices:              Adult                        $2095.00pp twin share

 

 

ITINERARY

 

DAY ONE (L, D) – Purnululu (Bungle Bungle) National Park, Echidna Chasm, Sunset Drinks

Departing Kununurra this morning, we travel to Purnululu National Park, awarded World Heritage status in 2003. This awesome and spectacular wilderness is the home of the Bungle Bungle Range, rising majestically above the surrounding plains. More than 20 million years of erosion and river movements have formed these huge black and orange striped domes. Travelling via Warmun (Turkey Creek), we head east down the 4-wheel drive Spring Creek Track, which leads us into the national park. We make some morning stops before lunch, then spend the afternoon exploring the northern part of the park. Hike into Echidna Chasm, a mysterious cleft in the rock massif. This evening, proceed to our exclusive wilderness camp for dinner.
Overnight accommodation Bungle Bungle Safari Camp

 

DAY TWO (B, L, D) – Bungle Bungle Range, Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek

We rise early this morning and drive to the southern side of the Bungle Bungle massif. Explore majestic Cathedral Gorge and perhaps test out the acoustics within this natural amphitheatre. An easy-paced walk along the dry bed of Piccaninny Creek is the best way to inspect the domes up close. Discover hidden gorges and diverse vegetation. Your well-informed guide will bring the natural history of the Bungle Bungle domes to life — these strange beehive formations will seem even more fascinating once explained. Learn about the Aboriginal people's rich knowledge of the area and the cultural significance of the park. You can even learn bushtucker and bush medicine skills. There is time for an optional helicopter flight over the domes (own expense). Enjoy drinks as you watch the sun set over the domes, then return to camp for a hearty dinner.
Overnight accommodation Bungle Bungle Safari Camp

Day Three (B, L, D) Old Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing
Examine the ruins of Old Halls Creek, the site of the first gold discovered in Western Australia. See China Wall, a curious quartz ridge, before continuing to Fitzroy Crossing. Home of the mighty Fitzroy River, the settlement is surrounded by some of Australia's largest and most productive pastoral properties.
Overnight accommodation Fitzroy River Lodge

Day Four (B, L) Geikie Gorge Hike and Cruise, Broome
Enjoy a delightful morning cruising and hiking Geikie Gorge guided by a traditional Bunuba land owner. This cruise allows you to experience this amazing area from an Aboriginal cultural perspective. Take in the mighty Fitzroy River before our tour concludes in Broome at approximately 5.30 p.m.
Overnight accommodation Fitzroy River Lodge

 

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 entr้e, 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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