15 Day Kimberley Ultimate Camping Tour
Immerse yourself in the true beauty of the Australian outback with Ultimate Outback Horizon’s 15 Day Kimberley Camping Tour. Departing from Broome, you will experience the picturesque Kimberley and infamous Gibb River Rd, hike through beautiful gorges, swim under amazing waterfalls and enjoy a complementary helicopter flight over the world renowned Mitchell Falls.
Our camping tours are all-inclusive. You will receive hotel pickup in Broome, breakfast, lunch, dinner and plenty of fresh fruit and snacks along the way. We offer a wide variety of delicious home-cooked meals prepared fresh. We think of ourselves as foodies and only offer the best possible meals to tempt your palate.
We look forward to welcoming you onto our 15 Day Kimberley Tour and to meeting new friends!
ItineraryDay 1: Broome to Windjana GorgeStop At: Fairfield-Leopold Downs Rd, Windjana Gorge National Park, Western Australia 6728 Australia
Departing Broome we make our way to Derby, visiting the Norval Art Gallery, so you can peruse the exquisite pieces and learn about the traditional art history of this area.
Tunnel Creek is our next destination, which flows through a water worn tunnel beneath the limestone of the Napier Range. Tunnel Creek is part of the 350-375 million year old Devonian Reef, formed when most of the Kimberley was covered by the sea and gradually exposed as the sea level fell to its present level. Our next stop is Windjana Gorge, a stunning gorge cut through the Napier Range. This site holds special significance to the local Aboriginal people. The gorge is 3.5 km long and formed by the Lennard River as it winds its way through the Napier Range.
We will take a walk up the gorge, before setting up camp at the Gorge, our evening destination.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Windjana Gorge
Day 2: Windjana Gorge to Silent Grove (Bell Gorge)Stop At: Bell Gorge, Gibb River Road Kimberley Region, Western Australia Australia
After re-joining the Gibb River Rd we continue north to begin our hike of Bell Gorge. Eroded into the King Leopold Range, Bell Gorge is one of the most impressive gorges in the Kimberley. Bell Creek cascades down through a series of falls and pools. There is plenty of time to enjoy a beautiful swim to cool down before we return to Silent Grove, our evening destination.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Silent Grove (Bell Gorge)
Day 3: Silent Grove to Mt Barnett (Manning Gorge)Stop At: Galvans Gorge, 4WD Galvans Way 300 KM East of Derby, Near Mt Barnett Roadhouse, Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges, Western Australia 6728 Australia
A relaxing day with a hike out to Adcock Gorge. We continue a short drive to Galvans Gorge, where we have lunch and a swim. Our evening destination is Mt Barnett, where we soak in the amazing atmosphere before relaxing around the campfire
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Mt Barnett
Day 4: Manning GorgeStop At: Manning Gorge, 4WD) Manning Rd Via Gibb River Road, Western Australia 6728 Australia
A relaxing day with a hike out to Manning Falls for a swim, returning around lunch time. The afternoon is spent taking it easy along the banks of the Barnett River and camp. Soak in the amazing atmosphere before relaxing around the campfire.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Mt Barnett
Day 5: Mt Barnett to Munurru (King Edward River)Stop At: Munurru King Edward River Crossing Campsite, Port Warrender Rd, Mitchell Plateau WA 6740, Australia
Following breakfast, we continue along the infamous Gibb River Road before turning up the Kalumburu Road to Drysdale River Station for fuel and refreshments. The last leg of the day takes us onto the start of the Port Warrender Rd where we explore two magnificent Aboriginal Rock art sites before arriving at our evening destination, Munurru (King Edward River) where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the river.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Munurru (King Edward River)
Day 6: Mitchell PlateauStop At: Mitchell Falls, Mitchell Plateau, Western Australia Australia
Today’s drive along the Port Warrender Road will be slow and steady to the Mitchell Plateau. The roads are a good example of 4WD terrain. Departing the camp for the day, we arrive at the Mertens carpark mid-morning where we embark on a short scenic helicopter flight over the Mitchell Plateau and the incredible Mitchell Falls. The scenery is remarkable, and it gives us a great perspective before seeing it on the ground. After exploring the top of the falls, and enjoying a swim, we hike 3.5km back to the carpark, stopping in at some Aboriginal Rock Art along the way. Once we arrive back at the vehicle, we make our way back to camp late afternoon.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Munurru (King Edward River)
Day 7: Munurru to El QuestroStop At: El Questro Wilderness Park, 1 Gibb River Road Durack, Western Australia 6743 Australia
Today is one of our biggest drive days (due to limited overnight options). We make our way back to re-join the Gibb River Road. One of our scheduled stops is to Ellenbrae Station to meet the wonderful hosts and indulge in afternoon tea. Along the way we will be presented with fabulous views of the Kimberley and Cockburn Range. Our journey continues along the Gibb River Road to our evening destination, El Questro Wilderness Park.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping El Questro
Day 8: El QuestroStop At: El Questro Wilderness Park, 1 Gibb River Road Durack, Western Australia 6743 Australia
Today we experience the beauty of El Questro Wilderness Park, firstly with a swim in the magnificent Thermal Pools of Zebedee Springs, followed by a 1.2km hike into Emma Gorge, in the heart of the Cockburn Ranges. Following the hike, we enjoy lunch before making our way to one of the most spectacular sunset views in the Kimberley for drinks and appetizers.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping El Questro
Day 9: El QuestroStop At: El Questro Wilderness Park, 1 Gibb River Road Durack, Western Australia 6743 Australia
After a leisurely start to the day, the group will hike into El Questro Gorge to the halfway pool. If members of the group wish to relax at camp, there is the option for that too. Following lunch, the group will have the afternoon to relax, join an optional Chamberlain Gorge cruise (must be booked at time of booking to avoid disappointment) and catch up on washing.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping El Questro
Day 10: El Questro too KununurraStop At: Kununurra, Kununurra, Kimberley Region, Western Australia
Today we head into the historical town of Wyndham, visit the 5 Rivers lookout and museum before heading to Parry Creek Farm for lunch. Following our lunch stop, we head towards Kununurra, stopping it at Ivanhoe Crossing, The Hoochery and Sandalwood Factory. Our camp for the next two nights is at the Kimberleyland on the banks of Lake Kununurra.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping KimberleyLand Kununurra
Day 11: Ord River, Lake Argyle, KununurraStop At: Ord River, Kununurra, Western Australia Australia
Following breakfast, we walk through town to visit art galleries and check out the Argyle diamonds, before joining a ¾ day boat cruise of the Ord River. The cruise navigates 55km of river between Kununurra and Lake Argyle. You will see an ecological system that has developed from the damming of the Ord River. The tour concludes with a scenic coach tour through ‘Durack Country’ to Lake Argyle before returning to Kununurra.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping KimberleyLand Kununurra
Day 12: Kununurra to Purnululu National ParkStop At: Purnululu National Park, Purnululu National Park, Kimberley Region, Western Australia
Our drive today takes us into the magnificent World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles). The Bungle Bungle Range is renowned for its striking orange and grey horizontal banded domes. The distinctive beehive-shaped landforms have been produced by uplift and erosion over the last 20 million years.
In the evening we will watch the sunset behind the Bungle Bungle Ranges, while enjoying a glass of Champagne before returning to our evening campsite.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Purnululu National Park
Day 13: Purnululu National ParkStop At: Purnululu National Park, Purnululu National Park, Kimberley Region, Western Australia
After breakfast, we spend the day walking and exploring the magnificent beehive formations of this World Heritage Listed region. This will include hikes into Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek Lookout. Up until 1982 the region was largely ‘undiscovered’. Prior to 1982 only local Aboriginal people and a handful of stockmen knew of the area and in 1987 it became a National Park. An unforgettable helicopter flight over the Bungles is highly recommended and available at an extra cost (must be advised at time of booking).
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Purnululu National Park
Day 14: Purnululu National Park to Fitzroy CrossingStop At: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy Crossing, Kimberley Region, Western Australia
Leaving Purnululu we make our way to Halls Creek for morning tea and refreshments. We travel along the Great Northern Highway to Fitzroy Crossing, stopping for lunch and enjoying the views. Our evening destination, the Fitzroy River Lodge, is a beautiful oasis nestled along the banks of the river where you are welcome to take a short evening walk.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Camping Fitzroy River Lodge
Day 15: Fitzroy Crossing to BroomeStop At: Geikie Gorge National Park, King Leopold Ranges, Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia 6765 Australia
The final day takes you on a boat tour down the Fitzroy River through Geikie Gorge, offering marvellous views and photo opportunities.
We return to Broome late afternoon and will say farewell after taking you to your pre arranged accommodation.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Guest Pre Arranged Accommodation Broome
Informacion Adicional
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Minimum drinking age is 18 years"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
06:00 AM
Duración: 15 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Our office will finalise pick up and pre tour arrangements ~30 days pre tour departure.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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