12 Day Kimberley Loop & Cape Leveque

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Meals

  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 11 Lunches
  • 7 Dinners
  • Allow $150 for meals not included.

Accommodation

  • 5 Nights Camping with facilities
  • 3 Nights Camping with basic facilities
  • 2 Nights Permanent Tented Camp
  • 1 Night Hotel

Luggage

  • Should be kept to a minimum
  • Soft Backpack or Case (20kg limit)
  • Additional Day/Utility Bag Permitted
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$2860
Broome Camping
CodeIP-PKOEC
Duration12 Days
Tour Price
APR 2012 - SEP 2012

Adult: $2860

Apr 2012 - Mar 2013$2860.00
Frequency
APR 12 28
MAY 12 5, 12, 19, 26
JUN 12 2, 19, 16, 23, 30
JUL 12 7, 14, 21, 28
AUG 12 4, 11, 18, 25
SEP 12 1, 8
StyleCamping
Transport4WD All Terrain Vehicle
SuitabilityOpen Age
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Broome @ 7 am
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Broome @ 7 pm

Explore the vast landscapes of the Kimberley on this exciting and enriching journey of discovery. Be immersed in pristine wilderness areas full of cascading waterfalls, abundant wildlife, cool billabongs and refreshing thermal pools. Marvel at strange rock formations, stop in at vibrant outback communities, admire colourful aboriginal art and get to know this land abundant in natural beauty, folklore and history.

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Days 1-2: Broome & Cape Leveque

Depart Broome and head for the Dampier Peninsula along rugged 4x4 tracks. Discover Dreamtime legends on a guided bushwalk through Western Australia's traditional Bardi saltwater country. Camp at Cape Leveque and fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves. Next day, join a snorkelling, fishing or sea kayaking adventure. Or just kick-back on one of the Cape's magnificent beaches and relax. Enjoy a flame-grilled dinner then sleep under the Kimberley sky.

Day 3: One Arm Point & Broome

Journey to the One Arm Point community, perched on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, and witness the Buccaneer Archipelagos huge tidal flows. Saltwater crocodiles, sharks and sea snakes make their home here in waters where humans rarely venture. Visit the aquaculture hatchery then enjoy lunch in the gardens of the Lombadina community. Return to Broome where the adventure ends.

Day 4: Windjana Gorge

Visit the famous Boab Prison Tree then hit the bumpy Gibb River Road to reach towering rocks at Windjana Gorge. Home to freshwater crocodiles, birdlife and native flora, Windjana Gorge is an example of Mother Nature at her rugged best. Tour through Tunnel Creek's secret caves and relax in a cool waterhole.

Day 5: Mt Barnett Cattle Station

Bliss out among cascading waterfalls and fresh pools of clear water at Bell Gorge. Travel to Mt Barnett Cattle Station and enjoy an afternoon trek into Manning Falls. Revel in an explosion of cool water, Australian wildlife and scenic landscapes. Tonight, camp by a billabong and sleep in outback serenity.

Days 6-7: El Questro

Travel to the spectacular El Questro Cattle Station and marvel at the space and diversity of the land. Soaking in thermal pools at Zebedee Springs is the perfect way to recharge for a hike through Emma Gorge. There are also plenty of opportunities for adventure around El Questro including scenic flights and horse riding.

Day 8: Kununurra & Lake Argyle

Spend a few hours exploring Kununurra then camp on the shores of Lake Argyle - Australia's largest body of fresh water. Join an optional sunset boat tour to experience the lake's vast glory. For a glimpse of the past visit the historic Durack Homestead Museum. Alternatively, hike through one of the many bush trails in the area.

Days 9-10: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle Ranges)

Discover a place so remote that outsiders only discovered it in the early 1980s - Purnululu National Park, home of the famous Bungle Bungle Ranges. Marvel at the extraordinary striped 'beehive' domes, explore Echidna Chasm and Cathedral Gorge. Sleep in another rustic Aussie outback camp.

Day 11: Fitzroy Crossing

Admire the remarkable China Wall quartz vein in the town of Halls Creek. After lunch, visit a remote Indigenous art gallery to view a collection of local artists' work. Spend the evening camping by the idyllic Fitzroy River.

Day 12: Geikie Gorge/ Broome

A leisurely morning cruise to spot crocs through majestic Geikie Gorge caps off this Wild Kimberley tour. Carved by nature millions of years ago, Geikie Gorge is a great place to spot wildlife. Travel to Broome with a host of colourful memories.