Kimberley Complete with Lake Argyle

Trip Type: Remote Journey , Other
Kimberley | 15 D
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NZD 16,545.00 /Person

Be captivated by the Kimberley on this 15-day Broome return journey. Follow the Gibb River...
Kimberley Complete with Lake Argyle

Be captivated by the Kimberley on this 15-day Broome return journey. Follow the Gibb River Road deep into the vast Western Australian wilderness, visiting natural wonders like the Bungle Bungle Range, Cathedral Gorge, Lake Argyle and Mitchell Falls. See ancient Indigenous rock art and enjoy outback stays at APT's exclusive wilderness lodges and El Questro, plus the luxurious Cable Beach Resort & Spa.

Arrive in Broome, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. This evening, a relaxed dinner gives you the chance to meet your fellow travellers.

Accommodation
Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Meals Included
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Leave Broome this morning and head to the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be 1,500 years old. Continue along the Gibb River Road to Windjana Gorge, where ancient marine fossils lay embedded in the gorge walls. Next it's on to Tunnel Creek, Western Australia's oldest cave system. Wade through the cool waters that fill the tunnel and emerge on the other side to discover a serene oasis.

Accommodation
Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Travel to Yiyili for a Signature Experience today. Afterwards, head to Halls Creek, before arriving at Purnululu National Park. Settle in to your lodge before an open-air dinner tonight.

Accommodation
Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

A full day has been set aside for you to explore Purnululu National Park today, starting with a walk along Piccaninny Creek. This winding gorge is set deep within the Bungle Bungle Range, offering unparalleled views of the beehive domes. Your next stop is Cathedral Gorge, a natural red rock amphitheatre created by millions of years of water erosion. This spacious cavern is renowned for its acoustics, and you'll see why as you wander through it. You may like to experience an optional scenic helicopter flight over the domes (own expense). 

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Set out on a hike to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock that reaches a staggering 200 metres in height while only being one metre wide at certain points. Later, travel along the Spring Creek Track to Lake Argyle Resort.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Lake Argyle Resort

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

This morning, visit the Argyle Homestead Museum to discover fascinating insights into the lives of early settlers in the Kimberley, including the pioneering Durack family, to whom the museum is dedicated. Embark on a relaxing lunch cruise on Lake Argyle to explore the Main Ord Dam site and Ord River Gorge, stop for a remote island swim and savour a grazing-style lunch. Hear informative commentary from your experienced skipper before returning to the resort for a swim Lake Argyle’s stunning infinity pool.

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Visit Parry’s Lagoon this morning, home to an array of birdlife. Next, it's on to Wyndham, where you'll soak up sweeping views across Cambridge Gulf and the five rivers that flow into it from Five Rivers Lookout. After lunch, head to Kununurra, known as the eastern gateway to the Kimberley. Enjoy dinner overlooking the river this evening.

Accommodation
Kununurra Country Club Resort

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

This morning, head to El Questro, a sprawling wilderness area which covers 700,000 acres. Enjoy lunch and a swim at the station before visiting the outback oasis that is Zebedee Springs. Settle into your tented cabin at Emma Gorge Resort this evening.

Accommodation
El Questro, Emma Gorge Resort

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Follow the Gibb River Road through some of the most remote and rugged landscapes in Australia this morning. After crossing the mighty Durack River, turn north onto Kalumburu Road, a 267-kilometre stretch of unsealed road which runs all the way to Western Australia's northernmost settlement, Kalumburu. Stop for lunch at Drysdale River Station, about 60 kilometres after the turnoff. Following lunch, continue through spectacular terrain to the isolated Mitchell Plateau, a remote world of Livistona palm forests, beautiful lookouts, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes.

Accommodation
Two Nights, APT's exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Today you have a full day to discover the beauty of Mitchell Falls, with its tiered waterfalls and Indigenous rock art. When available, local Indigenous guides will join the adventure. Begin with a guided hike along the Punamii-Uunpuu walking trail, stopping at Little Mertens Falls to view rarely seen rock art then Big Mertens Falls and, finally, the incredible Mitchell Falls. Take a moment to admire the rugged grandeur of your surrounds, and perhaps cool off in the pools above the crest. Later, experience the majesty of the falls from high above on an included helicopter flight which takes you back to your 4WD vehicle.

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Visit Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art galleries and swim in the clear waters at King Edward River. Cross Drysdale River and arrive at Drysdale River Station.

Accommodation
Drysdale River Station

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

At Manning Creek, you’ll enjoy lunch in the shade of boab trees. Look out for the region’s bird life and enjoy a refreshing swim in the pristine water under paperbarks. Continue to Galvans Gorge, where a short walk leads to a picturesque waterhole, the ideal spot for a refreshing swim.

Accommodation
Two Nights, APT's exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to Bell Gorge, where spectacular cliffs surround a series of tiered waterholes. Should you be feeling particularly energetic, you may take the opportunity to hike to the lower pool of the gorge and enjoy a relaxing dip below the cascading waterfall.

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Back on the Gibb River Road, travel through the Wunaamin Conservation Park to Derby, where you will visit the Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre. Later this evening, perhaps enjoy a drink before a farewell dinner at your resort.

Accommodation
Broome, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa

Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinners

Location
Broome , Australia

Your journey ends today with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals Included
  • Breakfast

Location
Broome , Australia

  • Experiences in 17 destinations
  • Locally inspired dining - a total of 41 meals
  • The services of an expert APT Driver-Guide
  • Stay at APT's exclusive network of Wilderness Lodges
  • Toast the day with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the Bungle Bungle Range
  • Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art
  • Soar over Mitchell Falls on an included helicopter flight
  • Relax as you soak in Zebedee Springs and leave feeling revitalised
  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Price includes airport transfers and park fees
  • Weather may cause disruptions to itinerary, especially in remote locations
  • Tours at the start of the season are more susceptible to itinerary changes due to late seasonal rain
  • APT highly recommends travel insurance
  • Tour Activity Level – Active. This tour includes some longer, more challenging hikes over uneven terrain
  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified

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Destination Details
Kimberley | 15 D
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Broome , Australia
Trip Finishes:
Broome , Australia
Countries Visited:
Australia
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