10 Day “Kimberley Highlights” Package
For people with limited time and just want to see the highlights.
Package Price:
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A$3575 pp twin share**
Package Includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 9 days Large 4WD rental **with unlimited kilometers**
- WA National Park entry pass.
- El Questro Wilderness Park pass.
- Our Comprehensive Travel pack (refer below).
Features:
- Broome, Cable Beach, Gibb River Road, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Bell Gorge, Mount Elizabeth, El Questro Kununurra, Lake Argyle, Fitzroy Crossing, Geike Gorge.
Holiday Summary
Day 1 Arrive in Broome
Arrive in Broome & spend the rest of the day unwinding and exploring the local highlights Broome has to offer. Marvel at the sweeping white beaches, rich red outcrops and blazing turquoise water of Broome’s spectacular coastline including stunning Cable Beach.
Depending on your interests, spend the afternoon learning about Broome’s rich pearling history or participate in some of the great activities including a sunset camel ride or watch a movie at the famous Outdoor picture theatre (officially the worlds oldest).
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Accommodation (Bali Hai or equivalent), Car Hire - Large 4WD
Day 2: Broome to Bell Gorge (Imintji)
Begin your Kimberley adventure by driving out toward Derby and joining the Gibb River Road. An adventurous day exploring the famous gorges of the West Kimberley. Explore at your own pace and marvel at the natural landforms such as Windjana Gorge (an ancient underwater reef that is now above ground) Tunnel Creek (tunnel with waist high water so bathers and torch required) and Bell Gorge (one of the most spectacular gorges in the Kimberley). You will cap off an adventurous day with a hot shower and three course dinner at Bell Gorge Wilderness Camp with its licenced bar and outdoor dining area.
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Accommodation (Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge - Imintji), Dinner, Car Hire - Large 4WD
Day 3: Bell Gorge (Imintji) to Mount Elizabeth
Depart Imintji and head towards Mount Elizabeth along the Gibb River road at whatever time of the day suits. Your departure time will depend on what time you want to arrive at Mount Elizabeth and which of the stunning attractions you want to explore along the way . Choose to visit, relax and swim at some of the spectacular gorges through this section of the Kimberley. Whether its Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge or Adcock Gorge. You’ll be supplied with all the information you need to make the decision on the day. On arrival into Mount Elizabeth Station relax, unwind and experience true outback hospitality on a real life cattle station.
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Accommodation (Mount Elizabeth), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Car Hire - Large 4WD
Day 4: Mount Elizabeth to El Questro
Day 4 say goodbye to Mount Elizabeth Station and head down the Gibb River Road crossing the mighty Pentecost river (be careful) and turn into El Questro the world famous 1 million acres cattle station that has been made into a wilderness park. Opportunities abound to enjoy spectacular scenery, swim, bushwalk, fish for the mighty barramundi or take a cruise down Chamberlain Gorge.
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Accommodation (Bungalow - El Questro), park entry fee included, Car Hire - Large 4WD
Day 5: Around El Questro
Today is all about exploring the awesome attractions and things to do at El Questro Station. In addition to the picturesque lookouts and gorges on the property, there are all sorts of station activities including flights, heli-fishing, gorge cruises and horseback riding.
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Accommodation (Bungalow - El Questro), park entry fee included, Car Hire - Large 4WD)
Day 6: El Questro to Kununurra
Today has you departing El Questro and heading towards Kununurra at whatever time of the day suits. Sleep in or take the opportunity to explore more of El Questro, before visiting Parry’s Lagoon Nature Reserve with its extraordinary birdlife and cooling off with a refreshing swim at nearby Grotto Swimming hole. Alternatively arrive into Kununurra early giving you the rest of the day to explore the attractions surrounding Kununurra.
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Inclusions: Accommodation (1 Bed Apartment - Lakeview Apartments - Kununurra), Large 4WD
Day 7: Around Kununurra (optional Tour)
A full day to relax and/or explore the stunning attractions around Kununurra. Depending on your interests choose between a number of world class attractions including Lake Argyle & the Ord River or the spectacular scenery and bushwalks of Keep River National Park. Alternatively choose a 2.0hr scenic flight over or guided tour into the World heritage Listed Bungle Bungles. Arguably Australia’s most stunning geological formation (all are extra cost options – for costs refer to summary below).
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Accommodation (1 Bed Apartment - Lakeview Apartments - Kununurra), Large 4WD
Day 8: Kununurra to Fitzroy Crossing
Today is a long stint behind the wheel as you drive the 650km from Kununurra to Fitzroy Crossing on your way back to Broome. While the drive from Kununurra to Fitzroy Crossing has pockets of very scenic countryside there are limited landmarks and attractions along the way. Depending on whether you have taken up any tours on the previous day spend the morning exploring around Kununurra before heading off along the Great Northern Highway. Half way is Halls Creek which provides a perfect spot to stop for lunch and to stretch the legs for a couple of hours exploring the local attractions including China Wall & Old Halls Creek. Back on the road as you will arrive into Fitzroy Crossing mid to late afternoon.
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Accommodation (Motel Room - Fitzroy River Lodge), Car Hire - Large 4WD
Day 9: Fitzroy Crossing to Broome
Spend the morning exploring around Fitzroy Crossing before continuing your journey along the Great Northern Highway to Broome. A highly recommended detour is to travel up to Geikie Gorge and explore another example of the wonders of the Devonian reef. After arriving into Broome late afternoon return your vehicle and check into your accommodation. Package assumes you will return the vehicle at the same time as pick up on day 1.
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Accommodation (Bali Hai or equivalent), Car Hire - Large 4WD
Day 10: Depart Broome
A free day to relax and swim at Cable Beach or explore more of Broome’s highlights depending on what time and how you are leaving Broome..
Refer to the Travel Pack for highlights and recommendations
Inclusions: Car Hire - Large 4WD
Package Includes:
Kimberley National Park & El Questro Wilderness Park Entry!
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WA National Park Pass & El Questro Wilderness Park Pass
The passes provided entitle you to unlimited entry to all the National Parks and Wildlife reserves in the Kimberley
as well the cost of entry into El Questro.
Comprehensive Travel Pack
Package comes with a comprehensive travel pack with detailed maps, photos and recommendations including which attractions, what time of day, distances and how long it takes.
The pack includes your vouchers and other useful information such as supplier details,food supplies, where and how to get permits and availability of fuel.
Created by us based on our extensive knowledge of the outback. Carefully written and road tested so easy to read and invaluable info you will use every day.
You receive this travel pack well before travel so you have time to read it and ask us any questions.
Accommodation Summary
Broome
2 nights accommodation at Bali Hai Villa or equivalent 4.5+ star hotel near cable beach.
Imintji
1 night Luxury ensuited Safari Tent at APT's Bell Gorge Camp with linen provided. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Mount Elizabeth
1 night Dinner Bed & Breakfast with true outback hospitality at Mount Elizabeth a real life cattle station
El Questro
2 nights Bungalow located near the river at the El Questro station township with ensuite and nearby bar & restaurant.
Kununurra
2 nights in a spacious 1 bedroom self contained apartment at Lakeview Apartments
Fitzroy Crossing
1 night in motel room at Fitzroy River Lodge with ensuite, pool bar and restaurant
Accommodation Upgrade Options
Home Valley Station
Ask us to upgrade your accommodation to Home Valley Station Grass Castle instead of El Questro Bungalow no extra cost
Fitzroy Crossing
Ask us to upgrade your accommodation at Fitzroy Crossing to a Riverview room extra $60pp
Car Hire Summary
Large 4WD
9 days hire Large 4WD (Mitsubishi Triton or equivalent) with standard insurance unlimited kilometers Assumes drop off on day 10 at the same time as pick up on Day 1.
Premium 4WD
We can upgrade to a Premium 4WD for an additional cost (Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero or equivalent)
Package Extras: Option to prebook these popular tours (extra cost)
Argyle Diamond Mine Tour
NB: Due to the mine operation closing in 2021 the tour schedule may change. Day tour to the Argyle Diamond Mine ex Kununurra where you land for a ground tour of the worlds largest producer of diamonds. Reboard your plane back to Kununurra via Bungle Bungles. Cost: A$TBA (Child <12 not allowed).
Mitchell Falls
Fly over the magestic waterfalls and wilderness to the Mitchell Plateau. Then a 4km walk to the falls where you will enjoy a picnic lunch, returning to the airstrip by helicopter. Then reboard your aircraft to return. Cost: A$1549 C$1549
Bungles Flight or Day Tour
2.5hr flight ex Kununurra over the Bungles. Cost: A$425 C$405 (3-12yrs). Full day trip fly in land and be taken around in a 4WD to the best walks. Cost: A$810 C$690 (3-12yrs)
Lake Argyle Ord River Cruise
Journey to Lake Argyle for a stunning cruise to experience the best of this magnificent lake. Cost: Luncheon Cruise: A$125 C$70 Sunset: A$130 C$90 Ord River Cruise: A$205 C$130 Lake & Ord River Combination: A$330 C$225.
Package Summary
A$3575 pp twin share** ( does not include any tours)
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- Add any of the tours listed.
- Modify the itinerary to drive into the Bungle Bungles rather than do a flight in
- Find out the price for more than just 2 adults travelling.
- or any other questions or changes you may have. (Our goal is to give you the perfect outback experience!).
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