DESCRIPTION
This outback family adventure offers an escape to the dramatic gorges, wildlife retreats and ancient cave passages of the rugged western Kimberley. Sharing the experience with other like-minded families, the kids will forget about wifi and be immersed in nature: swimming, wildlife spotting, trekking, campfires, stargazing and more! It doesn’t get much better than this.
Highlights– Gibb River Road, Derby Prison Tree, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bell Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Manning Falls, Adcock Gorge, Norval Art Gallery
Itinerary
Day 1 Tunnel Creek
Departing Broome, we journey to the renowned ‘Boab Prison Tree’ and
the start of the iconic Gibb River Road. Set up camp in Windjana Gorge
National Park and enjoy lunch before we head for the adventure of Tunnel
Creek, a cave system carved through the Napier Range, discover
stalactites and a large variety of wildlife. Also learn the legend of
Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a
hideout in the late 1800’s. Towards sunset, we arrive at our campsite
for a delicious campfire dinner under the famous Kimberley night sky.
(LD)
Day 2 Windjana Gorge & Galvins Gorge
The Napier Range is over 350 million years old and home to the
geological wonder of Windjana Gorge. Beneath gorge walls rising 90m, we
spend the morning searching for freshwater crocodiles, local birdlife
and indigenous bush tucker. An afternoon swim at Galvins Gorge, amongst
water lilies and boab trees, offers the chance to freshen up. That
night, we camp on Mt Barnett Cattle Station at a billabong oasis in the
heart of gorge country. (BLD)
Day 3 Manning Falls
Today we explore the remote and spectacular Manning Gorge surrounded
by high cliffs. Cross the meandering Manning River – either swimming or
by pulley boat! – and take on a bushwalk to the impressive Manning
Falls. The kids will love swimming in deep clear pools surrounded by a
rugged natural landscape. In the afternoon, relax, swim and play games
by the Manning River before we get the camp fire going for dinner and
marshmallow toasting! (BLD)
Day 4 Adcock Gorge & Bell Gorge
Enjoy a morning swim in Adcock Gorge, surrounded by rainforest and
sandstone ranges. Travel to Silent Grove to set up camp and enjoy lunch
before we explore the spectacular Bell Gorge in the ancient King Leopold
Range. This idyllic retreat boasts majestic cascading waterfalls and
crystal clear pools formed over millions of years. (BLD)
Day 5 Derby & Broome
Returning to the Gibb River Road we head for the Norval Art Gallery
in Derby. Here we discover some of the great works produced by local
Aboriginal artists. There is even an opportunity for the kids to have a
go at producing their own! Arrive back in Broome around 5pm. (BL)
