Broome to Darwin Overland Adventure

Day 1: Broome / Tunnel Creek

Welcome to Broome, an easy going tourist town with a pretty striking strip of coastline. We set off into the West Australian wilds pretty early today, so consider arriving a day or two early if you fancy getting to know Broome better. After a bit of highway driving we reach the Fitzroy River, then it’s all off-road to the Napier Range. The main attraction here is a guided walk through Tunnel Creek, a vast cave system that extends 750 metres underground.

Accommodation

• Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) National Park – Tunnel Creek Walking Tour

Meals Included

• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is around 5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately three kilometres including walking through water in Tunnel Creek. Please note that the tour commences early this morning in Broome at our default pick-up location (details can be found in the Essential Trip Information document), unless you or your booking agent requests an alternative pick-up location well ahead of departure. We do not take responsibility for missed tours if we have not been advised of an alternative in advance and you are not at the default location on time.

Day 2: Windjana Gorge / Bell Gorge / Mt Barnett

Today head to Windjana Gorge, once an underwater reef just 350 million years ago. During the wet season a river flows all the way through it, but during the dry it’s really more a series of ponds and billabongs. Set out on a bit of an explore, hopefully spotting a freshwater crocodile or two. The western Kimberley region is full of endless stunning gorges that have to be explored and this afternoon is no exception. Bell Gorge is home to a stunning cascade of water flowing from the previous wet season rains that fall in the King Leoplold Ranges. We enjoy an afternoon swim in the large plunge pool before making our way to camp along the Gibb River Road near Mt Barnett

Accommodation

• Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• West Kimberley Gorges – Windjana Gorge National Park (Bandilngan)
• Bell Gorge – Gorge Exploration

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is around 4.5 hours. Total walking distance is approximately four to six kilometres.

Day 3: Manning Gorge / Mt Barnett

We spend the morning exploring Manning gorge and enjoy a swim in the pools under Manning Falls. After stretching your legs on the hike in you will be rewarded with a swim in a large rock pool at the base of Manning Falls. Spend the afternoon exploring Galvans gorge before heading back to camp near Mt Barnett to relax around the campfire.

Accommodation

• Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Galvans Gorge – Exploring Galvans Gorge
• Manning Gorge – Gorge Exploration & Waterfalls Visit

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is around 1 hour. Total walking distance is approximately six to eight kilometres.

Day 4: Gibb River Road / El Questro Station

Fording rivers and weaving through gorges, travel by 4WD along the wild and famous Gibb River Road – a 600-kilometre stretch of corrugated gravel road that winds right through the heart of the Kimberley. Pass through remote and extraordinary country as you travel through this historic part of Australia. Cross the Pentecost River to reach the famous El Questro Station, where you’ll spend the night camping under the stars.

Accommodation

• Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Gibb River Road – 4WD Experience on the Gibb River Road
• El Questro – El Questro Wilderness Park

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is around 6 hours and approximately 350km. The total walking distance is approximately two kilometres.

Day 5: El Questro Station

Wake up with the knowledge of not having to pack up camp before spending the day exploring the amazing sights of El Questro Station. Enjoy a relaxing swim at Zebedee Springs before tackling the hike into either Emma Gore or El Questro Gorge where you will be rewarded with a stunning waterfall and a swim. Tonight enjoy another night at the El Questro campsite, where you might choose to enjoy a well-earned drink at the station bar with your travel mates.

Accommodation

• Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• El Questro – Emma Gorge
• El Questro – Zebedee Hot Springs
• El Questro – El Questro Wilderness Park

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is only around 45 minutes. The total walking distance is up to six kilometres.

Day 6: Purnululu National Park

Say goodbye to El Questro and hello Bungle Bungles. Today we drive through the rugged landscape of Carr Boyd and the Durack Ranges into Purnululu National Park. This park is home-ground of the Bungle Bungles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dominated by massive sandstone karsts that rear hundreds of metres above the surrounding grasslands. We arrive at our bush camp in time to sit back and watch the sun set over the Osmond Ranges. If you’ve had enough of tent camping by now, you might want to spend tonight sleeping out beneath the stars snuggled up in a swag.

Accommodation

• Camping or swag (with limited facilities – no showers) (1 night)

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is approximately 5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.

Day 7: Bungle Bungles / Purnululu National Park

After breakfast prepare for a full day of activities. Explore the remarkable rock formations of the Bungle Bungle Range. Hike to the constricted, red gap of Echidna Chasm and the immense Cathedral Gorge. As the sun goes down, head back to your overnight bush camp.

Accommodation

• Camping or swag (with limited facilities – no showers) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) – Cathedral Gorge
• Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) – Echidna Chasm

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is around 1 hour. The total walking distance is approximately five kilometres.

Day 8: Kununurra / Lake Argyle

This morning you will once again experience some serious 4WD action as you wind your way out of the Bungle Bungles. Take some time to have a look around the picturesque town of Kununarra. In the late afternoon, travel down beside the Ord River to make camp at Lake Argyle. You have the choice of relaxing in the famous infinity pool overlooking the magnificent Lake Argyle or appreciating it from the water by choosing to do a cruise (own expense). This vast body of water has been forged by the Ord River Dam. The biggest manmade lake in Australia, Lake Argyle is 18 times the size of Sydney Harbour!

Accommodation

• Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)

Included Activities

• Lake Argyle – Camping at Lake Argyle

Optional Activities

• Lake Argyle – Sunset Cruise – AUD100

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is around 5.5 hours. Total walking distance is one kilometre.

Day 9: Lake Argyle / Katherine

Not long after breakfast say goodbye to WA as from here we cross the state border into the Northern Territory. The day is spent enjoying the last views of the Boabs you have fallen in love with as we make our way towards our last camp for the night just outside of Nitmiluk National Park in the Katherine Region.

Accommodation

• Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Special Information

The total driving time today is around 7 hours. The total walking distance is around one kilometre.

Day 10: Katherine Gorge / Darwin

On the final day of the trip, stop at either the secluded gorge of Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) or take one last plunge for the trip into the cool waters of Edith Falls. In the afternoon, make your way to Darwin (Gulumerrdgen in the language of the local Larrakia people, who are the traditional owners of the land on which Darwin is now located), where your adventure comes to an end.

Included Activities

• Katherine – Katherine Gorge

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Special Information

The total driving today is around 4.5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately two kilometres. Your trip comes to an end upon arrival in Darwin at around 6pm. Please consider this when booking onward transport. We recommend you spend an additional night in Darwin.