About The Tour
Discover the incredible landscape between Broome and Darwin on this eight-day adventure that takes in rugged mountain scenery, ancient gorges, and picturesque camping grounds. You’ll get a glimpse into local farming life and you’ll explore the stunning natural beauty that characterises this area.
Tour Details
Operates: Wednesday May 2nd – September 26th
Departs: 6:00am
Arrives: approx. 6:00pm
Additional Information
- This tour is only suitable for those aged 18 – 45 years old with a high level of fitness. This tour includes hikes of up to 8 kilometres, often in high temperatures and humidity. We recommend you bring hiking boots and a day pack for hikes.
- Please include your date of birth in the notes when you book.
- Teenagers aged 13-17 may participate in Kimberley tours accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver form on their behalf and be fully aware of all aspects of our tour. If you do book a teenager under 18 please ensure you contact our office for the appropriate paperwork.
- Please make us aware of any dietary requirements when you book. Part of the enjoyment of this tour is the active hands-on participation of everyone and you will be required to assist with light duties such as preparing meals and cleaning dishes.
- Luggage is restricted to a maximum of one 15kg backpack/soft travel bag and one hand luggage size bag. Strictly no suitcases.
What to Bring
Sleeping bag, 2 towels, sturdy walking shoes, warm clothing, rain jacket, hat, sunglasses, large water bottle (1L), small torch, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera with lots of memory and battery.
Itinerary
Join our 8 Day Broome to Darwin Tour to explore Western Australia and the Top End, traveling through the rugged Kimberly region. The region is filled with breathtaking scenery with abundance of native Australian wildlife. Enjoy the scenic flight over Lake Kununurra, the Ord and Bow Rivers and Lake Argle and be amazed by the maze of orange sandstone formations of the Bungle Bungles!
Tour Highlights
- Fly over the famous Bungle Bungles Domes
- Be amazed by the Termite Mounds in Litchfield National Park
- Splash about in the clear waters of Buley Rochole and Florence Falls
- See the amazing Mt Elizabeth Homestead
- Windjana Gorge, Silent Grove and Tunnel Creek
- Free time to explore El Questro with optional activities to choose from
Day 1: Broome to Silent Grove
We depart early on this Broome to Darwin Tour and venture to the Windjana Gorge, located in the Napier Ranges. Following lunch, we will have the chance to go native bird watching whilst making our way through the gorge. Exploring the gorge, we will endeavour to meet the resident freshwater crocodiles. During the afternoon, we journey to Tunnel Creek, listening to legendary stories of Jandamarra, the Indigenous freedom fighter. We will spend our first night under the stars at our campsite located at Silent Grove.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Silent Grove to Mt Elizabeth
On this day we get a chance to visit some of the gorges throughout the area, including trips to Manning, Galvans and Bell Gorges. Each gorge is unique and beautiful, however gorge visits will solely depend on water levels at the time of the trip. To conclude a day of walking and swimming amongst the beauty of these gorges, we make our way to our 2nd overnight location, Mount Elizabeth Station.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Mt Elizabeth to Questro
On day 3, we will venture further east through Western Australia, stopping along the way for a swim and a hike. A drive across the vast Pentecost River will take us to El Questro, where we will spend two nights. Arriving in the afternoon, you will have the time to take advantage of the optional activities available at El Questro (own expense).
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: El Questro
On day 4, the group will explore some of the one million acres of land that make up the EL Questro Wilderness Park. Take a dip in the Zebedee Hot Springs and discover the beauty of El Questro Gorge with a hike. In the evening, relax by the river or grab a drink at the bar and enjoy your last night at El Questro.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: El Questro to Lake Argyle
We will start the day early with breakfast, while getting ready for a short drive to Emma Gorge for a refreshing hike! Back on the road, to drive to the Hoochery distillery, one of the oldest operating distilleries in Western Australia. Prepare your taste buds to taste the distillery’s famous Ord River Rum and other local produce (optional extra!). After a pit stop for lunch in Kununurra, we continue our journey to Lake Argyle. Known for being one of the largest freshwater man-made reservoirs in Australia, here to set up camp for the night. Once we have set up camp, enjoy the optional sunset cruise on the lake or relax by the campfire as you take in the spectacular scenery!
Accommodation: Camping
Optional activity: Sunset Cruise on Lake Argle
(Please note: this activity will need to be booked on the day of the tour and cannot be pre-booked)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Lake Argle to Purnululu National Park
Wake up on day six ready for our scenic flight to the spectacular Bungle Bungles. We drive from Lake Argyle into Kununurra, where we meet our flight partner for this awesome once in a life time adventure. We rise up into the air to soar over Lake Argyle, Lake Kununurra, the Ord and Bow Rivers and the Car Boyd and Osmand Ranges, before catching our first glimpse of the Bungle Bungles from above. We touch down at the Purnululu National Park airfield, ready to explore the region from the ground with a walk amongst these incredible rock formations. Learn about the cultural significance of the area and visit the breathtaking Cathedral Gorge, before jumping back in the plane for the return scenic flight. We finish up the day at the Hidden Valley Caravan Park in Kununurra.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Kunnurra to Katherine
We spend our last morning in Western Australia and cross the border into the Northern Territory as we make our way to the Victoria River Roadhouse. We will stop for lunch here and do the escarpment walk before heading to Katherine to relax in the crystal clear hot springs. Late in the afternoon we will arrive at our accommodation Knotts Crossing Resort, ready for dinner and a swim in the resort pool.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Katherine to Darwin
To conclude your Broome to Darwin Tour, we venture to one of the most beautiful parks in the Northern Territory, Litchfield National Park. We have a lunch stop at the Butterfly Farm, then journey deeper into the park to discover the fascinating Magnetic Termite Mounds, Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole. We arrive in Darwin in the early evening, where it’s time to say goodbye to your new tour friends!
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
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