Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour

This trip explores the highlights of the Kimberley in depth. Experience the land of the saltwater people on the Dampier Peninsula; get a taste of the Kimberley Coast in the Buccaneer Archipelago. In addition, you can take an iconic journey up the famous Gibb River Road and explore El Questro Wilderness Park, Lake Argyle and the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungles.

Highlights

Giant Tides Cruise (or Kimberley Island Explorer), Cape Leveque, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Tour, Beagle Bay Pearl Shell Church Altar, One Arm Point Aquaculture Hatchery, Bardi-Jawa Cultural Experience, Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bell Gorge, Manning Falls, El Questro Wilderness Park, Zebedee Springs, Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Bungle Bungles, Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge, Geikie Gorge Cruise.

Tour Details

Tour Route Broome-Broome

Accommodation 13DKE CAMPING:

Private Camp – shared facilities (5nts), Camping – shared facilities (3nts), Bungle Bungles Safari Camp – shared facilities (2nts), Private Room – shared facilities (2nts)*,

13DKE1 CAMPING PLUS:

Private Camp – shared facilities(3nts), Camping – shared facilities (1nt), Bungle Bungles Safari Camp – shared facilities (2nts), Safari Tent – shared facilities (2nts), Safari Tent – with ensuite (2nts), Private Room – shared facilities (2nts)*

*A Broome Stay Upgrade to a Private Room – with an ensuite is available for a surcharge. See below.

Vehicles: 4WD Vehicle

Fitness: Moderate

Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights

Tour Style: Kimberley Expedition

Maximum Passengers: 20 (Minimum 2)

Price

• Adult $4095, Child (4-12yo) $3995 *Optional Single Supplement on Request $100
• 13DKE1 CAMPING PLUS:
• Adult $4595, Child (4-12yo) $4495 *Optional Single Supplement on Request $445
• 13DKE2 CAMPING with Broome Stay Upgrade:
• Adult $4390, Child (4-12yo) $4290 *Optional Single Supplement on Request $295
• 13DKE3 CAMPING PLUS with Broome Stay Upgrade:
• Adult $4890, Child (4-12yo) $4790 *Optional Single Supplement on Request $740

Departs: MAY-OCT: Saturdays & Thursdays

Meals: 12 x Breakfasts, 12 x Lunches, 10 x Dinners

Luggage: Max 15kg in Soft Bag/Backpack & Day Bag (No Suitcases)

Validity: 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

Day 1 Beagle Bay, One Arm Point & Buccaneer Archipelago

The Dampier Peninsula is an extraordinary blend of pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines, rich in traditional Aboriginal culture. Travelling up the red 4WD track, learn about the region’s fascinating history from our guided commentary. The first stop is the Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, home of the Beagle Bay Church with its glimmering pearl shell altar, for morning tea.

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Aquaculture Hatchery

Soon, we arrive at the One Arm Point Community, perched on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, to visit the Community’s aquaculture hatchery, complete with barramundi, pearl and trochus shells. After a hatchery, we join an indigenous Bardi guide for a picnic lunch while we learn about local traditions, lifestyle and culture. After lunch, we head for the remote Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. 

Hidden Paradise

In 1946, Dean Brown skippered a rickety wooden lugger into an unknown frontier to discover this hidden paradise: his descendants continue to operate what is now the oldest Pearl Farm in Australia. Embaron is an extraordinary cruise through the Islands of the Giant Tides to experience the remarkable tidal flows of King Sound.  In the evening, we relax around a fire in our private camp. (LD)

Day 2 Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, Kooljaman, Cape Leveque & Broome

This morning, a knowledgeable local guide will demonstrate a pearl harvest, providing a glimpse into this fully operational pearl farm. Discover how they cultivate some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world and enjoy an in-depth pearl grading and appreciation session that will leave you feeling like a pearl expert.

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Wildlife

Mid-morning, we depart for beautiful Kooljaman at Cape Leveque. You may like to head off for a swim or take one of the lovely walks in the area to explore the rugged red coastline for which Cape Leveque is famous. Driving back through the dusk, keep an eye out for wildlife before arriving in Broome at approximately 6.30 pm. (BLD)

Day 3 Tunnel Creek

As we travel through the remote and beautiful Kimberley landscape, our guide shares stories of local history, people and the environment. Enjoy a morning tea break by the Fitzroy River and visit the Derby ‘Boab Prison Tree’ before we hit the Gibb River Road. Visit the fascinating Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre for an insight into the culture of the Worrorra, Ngarinyin and Wunumbal and their supreme spirit, the Wandjina. 

Explore Tunnel Creek

The afternoon is devoted to exploring Tunnel Creek with our local Bunuba guide. In this 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range, we discover stalactites, secret caves and a large variety of wildlife. It is here we also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800s. Don’t miss a refreshing swim in an idyllic waterhole. That night, we settle into our first night under the Kimberley night sky. (BLD)

Days 4-5 West Kimberley Gorges

The Napier Range is over 350 million years old and home to the geological wonder of Windjana Gorge. Beneath gorge walls rising 90 m, we spend the morning searching for freshwater crocodiles, local birdlife and indigenous bush tucker. In the afternoon, we head off for Bell Gorge, a hidden highlight of the West Kimberley. This idyllic retreat, considered amongst the most beautiful in the area, boasts cascading waterfalls and crystal clear pools formed over millions of years – an easy place to spend a few hours.

Swim in Paradise

Spend the next day swimming in paradise: further up the Gibb River Road, we discover the cool waters of water lillie-laden Galvins Gorge and stunning Adcock Gorge. Amid the rugged beauty of Manning Fall, we swim in de, ep clear waters, relax, explore wandering streams, uncover local wildlife and take a dip in the waterfall pools. Overnight night, we camp by a billabong on Mt Barnett Cattle Station. (BLD/BLD)

Days 6-7 El Questro Wilderness Park

Our journey up the Gibb River Road continues to the iconic El Questro Wilderness Park. Two nights in our private campsite here allows free time to join one or more of the many activities on offer. We include a refreshing dip in the Zebedee Springs and walk into Emma Gorge during a cruise on Chamberlain Gorge. In addition, enjoy a bush tucker walk or bird-watching tour, which are amongst the many optional activities. You may choose to simply explore this beautiful wilderness park at your leisure. (BLD/BL)

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Day 8 Kununurra & Lake Argyle

We emerge from the Gibb River Road for a few hours of free time in Kununurra. In the afternoon, you travel onto the shores of the expansive Lake Argyle, the heart of the Ord River Irrigation System. It has transformed this dry region into a lush agricultural oasis. There is free time to join a sunset boat cruise on the lake (approx AU$100pp), visit the historic Durack Homestead Museum or take on one of the many bush trails to explore the area. (B)

Days 9-10 Purnululu National Park: Bungle Bungles

After a leisurely morning, go south down the Great Northern Highway to Purnululu National Park, home of the magnificent Bungle Bungles. You can stay two nights in our new private Bungle Bungle Safari Camp in the heart of the Park. It allows a full day to explore the highlights of this extraordinary National Park. The most famous of these are the Bungle Bungle domes. Rivers created this landscape of unique orange and black striped ‘beehive’ geological formations oover20 millions of years. 

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour National Park

Unbelievably, only the locals knew it existed until the early 11980s once discovered by others, the area was made a national park in 1987. We explore Echidna Chasm (2km), known for its towering Livistonia Palm trees. Take a short walk (2-3km) into the stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre. There is time in the afternoon to take an optional scenic flight and enjoy a birds-eye view of the beehive domes (approx $400pp, own expense) to put it all into perspective. (BLD/BLD)

Day 11 China Wall & Fitzroy Crossing

En route to Fitzroy Crossing, we break the long journey with a visit to the gold rush town of Halls Creek to see the remarkable China Wall. Enjoy lunch at Mary Pool and visit the remote Laarri Aboriginal Art Gallery before an evening by the Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing. (BLD)

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Day 12 Geikie Gorge

A morning cruise through the majestic Geikie Gorge is a great start to our last day. Nature carved this wonder through the Geikie and Oscar Ranges during the Devonian geological period. Learn of the fascinating geology of this natural wonder and discover the huge array of wildlife, including freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish. Explore Old Fitzroy Crossing and enjoy lunch by the river before we return to Broome in time to enjoy the sunset on Cable Beach. (BLD)

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Day 13 Broome

As the adventure draws to an end, it is time to bid farewell to the Kimberley. If you are departing on a flight today, an airport transfer is included. Alternatively, you may have booked into one of Broome’s many resorts for a little luxury following your intrepid experience in the Kimberley wilderness – there is plenty more of Broome to explore and experience! (B)

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Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Overland

Embark on an unforgettable Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Overland, exploring rugged landscapes, ancient gorges, and stunning waterfalls. Journey through the heart of Western Australia, discovering hidden gems like Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, and the breathtaking Bungle Bungles. Experience epic outback camping, wildlife encounters, and rich Aboriginal culture on this thrilling adventure.

Web Link: https://kimberleywild.com.au/

TP number: 1300 73 88 70

Email address: [email protected]

13-Day Kimberley Explorer

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour: The best 4WD adventure tour in the Kimberley and is the most popular Kimberley Expedition. No Kimberley experience is complete without discovering both gorge country and the Kimberley coast. Immerse yourself in one of Australia’s more remote, pristine wildernesses – from the savannah to the sea. 

Explores Kimberley in Depth

This trip explores the highlights of the Kimberley in depth. Experience the land of the saltwater people on the Dampier Peninsula; get a taste of the Kimberley Coast in the Buccaneer Archipelago. In addition, you can take an iconic journey up the famous Gibb River Road and explore El Questro Wilderness Park, Lake Argyle and the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungles.

Highlights

Giant Tides Cruise (or Kimberley Island Explorer), Cape Leveque, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm Tour, Beagle Bay Pearl Shell Church Altar, One Arm Point Aquaculture Hatchery, Bardi-Jawa Cultural Experience, Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bell Gorge, Manning Falls, El Questro Wilderness Park, Zebedee Springs, Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Bungle Bungles, Echidna Chasm, Cathedral Gorge, Geikie Gorge Cruise.

Tour Details

Tour Route Broome-Broome

Accommodation 13DKE CAMPING:

Private Camp – shared facilities (5nts), Camping – shared facilities (3nts), Bungle Bungles Safari Camp – shared facilities (2nts), Private Room – shared facilities (2nts)*,

13DKE1 CAMPING PLUS:

Private Camp – shared facilities(3nts), Camping – shared facilities (1nt), Bungle Bungles Safari Camp – shared facilities (2nts), Safari Tent – shared facilities (2nts), Safari Tent – with ensuite (2nts), Private Room – shared facilities (2nts)*

*A Broome Stay Upgrade to a Private Room – with an ensuite is available for a surcharge. See below.

Vehicles: 4WD Vehicle

Fitness: Moderate

Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights

Tour Style: Kimberley Expedition

Maximum Passengers: 20 (Minimum 2)

Price

• Adult $4095, Child (4-12yo) $3995 *Optional Single Supplement on Request $100
• 13DKE1 CAMPING PLUS:
• Adult $4595, Child (4-12yo) $4495 *Optional Single Supplement on Request $445
• 13DKE2 CAMPING with Broome Stay Upgrade:
• Adult $4390, Child (4-12yo) $4290 *Optional Single Supplement on Request $295
• 13DKE3 CAMPING PLUS with Broome Stay Upgrade:
• Adult $4890, Child (4-12yo) $4790 *Optional Single Supplement on Request $740

Departs: MAY-OCT: Saturdays & Thursdays

Meals: 12 x Breakfasts, 12 x Lunches, 10 x Dinners

Luggage: Max 15kg in Soft Bag/Backpack & Day Bag (No Suitcases)

Validity: 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021

Day 1 Beagle Bay, One Arm Point & Buccaneer Archipelago

The Dampier Peninsula is an extraordinary blend of pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines, rich in traditional Aboriginal culture. Travelling up the red 4WD track, learn about the region’s fascinating history from our guided commentary. The first stop is the Beagle Bay Aboriginal Community, home of the Beagle Bay Church with its glimmering pearl shell altar, for morning tea.

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Aquaculture Hatchery

Soon, we arrive at the One Arm Point Community, perched on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, to visit the Community’s aquaculture hatchery, complete with barramundi, pearl and trochus shells. After a hatchery, we join an indigenous Bardi guide for a picnic lunch while we learn about local traditions, lifestyle and culture. After lunch, we head for the remote Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm. 

Hidden Paradise

In 1946, Dean Brown skippered a rickety wooden lugger into an unknown frontier to discover this hidden paradise: his descendants continue to operate what is now the oldest Pearl Farm in Australia. Embaron is an extraordinary cruise through the Islands of the Giant Tides to experience the remarkable tidal flows of King Sound.  In the evening, we relax around a fire in our private camp. (LD)

Day 2 Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm, Kooljaman, Cape Leveque & Broome

This morning, a knowledgeable local guide will demonstrate a pearl harvest, providing a glimpse into this fully operational pearl farm. Discover how they cultivate some of the most sought-after and beautiful pearls in the world and enjoy an in-depth pearl grading and appreciation session that will leave you feeling like a pearl expert.

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Wildlife

Mid-morning, we depart for beautiful Kooljaman at Cape Leveque. You may like to head off for a swim or take one of the lovely walks in the area to explore the rugged red coastline for which Cape Leveque is famous. Driving back through the dusk, keep an eye out for wildlife before arriving in Broome at approximately 6.30 pm. (BLD)

Day 3 Tunnel Creek

As we travel through the remote and beautiful Kimberley landscape, our guide shares stories of local history, people and the environment. Enjoy a morning tea break by the Fitzroy River and visit the Derby ‘Boab Prison Tree’ before we hit the Gibb River Road. Visit the fascinating Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre for an insight into the culture of the Worrorra, Ngarinyin and Wunumbal and their supreme spirit, the Wandjina. 

Explore Tunnel Creek

The afternoon is devoted to exploring Tunnel Creek with our local Bunuba guide. In this 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range, we discover stalactites, secret caves and a large variety of wildlife. It is here we also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800s. Don’t miss a refreshing swim in an idyllic waterhole. That night, we settle into our first night under the Kimberley night sky. (BLD)

Days 4-5 West Kimberley Gorges

The Napier Range is over 350 million years old and home to the geological wonder of Windjana Gorge. Beneath gorge walls rising 90 m, we spend the morning searching for freshwater crocodiles, local birdlife and indigenous bush tucker. In the afternoon, we head off for Bell Gorge, a hidden highlight of the West Kimberley. This idyllic retreat, considered amongst the most beautiful in the area, boasts cascading waterfalls and crystal clear pools formed over millions of years – an easy place to spend a few hours.

Swim in Paradise

Spend the next day swimming in paradise: further up the Gibb River Road, we discover the cool waters of water lillie-laden Galvins Gorge and stunning Adcock Gorge. Amid the rugged beauty of Manning Fall, we swim in de, ep clear waters, relax, explore wandering streams, uncover local wildlife and take a dip in the waterfall pools. Overnight night, we camp by a billabong on Mt Barnett Cattle Station. (BLD/BLD)

Days 6-7 El Questro Wilderness Park

Our journey up the Gibb River Road continues to the iconic El Questro Wilderness Park. Two nights in our private campsite here allows free time to join one or more of the many activities on offer. We include a refreshing dip in the Zebedee Springs and walk into Emma Gorge during a cruise on Chamberlain Gorge. In addition, enjoy a bush tucker walk or bird-watching tour, which are amongst the many optional activities. You may choose to simply explore this beautiful wilderness park at your leisure. (BLD/BL)

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Day 8 Kununurra & Lake Argyle

We emerge from the Gibb River Road for a few hours of free time in Kununurra. In the afternoon, you travel onto the shores of the expansive Lake Argyle, the heart of the Ord River Irrigation System. It has transformed this dry region into a lush agricultural oasis. There is free time to join a sunset boat cruise on the lake (approx AU$100pp), visit the historic Durack Homestead Museum or take on one of the many bush trails to explore the area. (B)

Days 9-10 Purnululu National Park: Bungle Bungles

After a leisurely morning, go south down the Great Northern Highway to Purnululu National Park, home of the magnificent Bungle Bungles. You can stay two nights in our new private Bungle Bungle Safari Camp in the heart of the Park. It allows a full day to explore the highlights of this extraordinary National Park. The most famous of these are the Bungle Bungle domes. Rivers created this landscape of unique orange and black striped ‘beehive’ geological formations oover20 millions of years. 

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour National Park

Unbelievably, only the locals knew it existed until the early 11980s once discovered by others, the area was made a national park in 1987. We explore Echidna Chasm (2km), known for its towering Livistonia Palm trees. Take a short walk (2-3km) into the stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre. There is time in the afternoon to take an optional scenic flight and enjoy a birds-eye view of the beehive domes (approx $400pp, own expense) to put it all into perspective. (BLD/BLD)

Day 11 China Wall & Fitzroy Crossing

En route to Fitzroy Crossing, we break the long journey with a visit to the gold rush town of Halls Creek to see the remarkable China Wall. Enjoy lunch at Mary Pool and visit the remote Laarri Aboriginal Art Gallery before an evening by the Fitzroy River at Fitzroy Crossing. (BLD)

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Day 12 Geikie Gorge

A morning cruise through the majestic Geikie Gorge is a great start to our last day. Nature carved this wonder through the Geikie and Oscar Ranges during the Devonian geological period. Learn of the fascinating geology of this natural wonder and discover the huge array of wildlife, including freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish. Explore Old Fitzroy Crossing and enjoy lunch by the river before we return to Broome in time to enjoy the sunset on Cable Beach. (BLD)

Broome to Kimberley Backpacker Adventure Tour Day 13 Broome

As the adventure draws to an end, it is time to bid farewell to the Kimberley. If you are departing on a flight today, an airport transfer is included. Alternatively, you may have booked into one of Broome’s many resorts for a little luxury following your intrepid experience in the Kimberley wilderness – there is plenty more of Broome to explore and experience! (B)

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