Highlights
- Kimberley Off-Road Adventure Tours offers the ultimate off-road experience in the Australian outback
- 10-day small group Kimberley tour from Broome to Darwin
- Activities include hiking, swimming, exploring, and bush camping
- Visit iconic locations such as Katherine Gorge, the Bungle Bungles, El Questro, Manning Gorge, and Tunnel Creek
- Spot native wildlife, discover ancient rock art, and hike to pristine waterfalls
- Tours are suited for fit and active individuals, not luxury-focused
- Wild camping with limited facilities to embrace the adventure
- Guide Adam has 10 years of experience and an excellent reputation, his passion, knowledge, and expertise ensure an unforgettable adventure
- The 10-day tour has a slightly slower pace and offers multiple nights at each campsite compared to the 9-day tour
Inclusions
- Camping fees
- Air-conditioned truck
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced guide
- National Park permits
- Entry to all locations
- Water
- Exclusive private island camping experience on Lake Argyle
Day 1: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
Your Kimberley off-road tour will start when we pick you up from your accommodation at 6 am and we’ll start making our way to the Gibb River Road. The first stop will be at the impressive Derby Prison Tree before continuing on to Tunnel Creek, a spectacular 750-metre-long limestone cave system where your guide will tell you stories of Jandamarra and the Bunuba resistance. Our final stop for the day is Windjana Gorge; we will set up camp and walk into the gorge for sunset and hopefully see the abundance of Freshwater crocodiles that live here.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
Today our Kimberley off-road adventure will start with a visit to the remarkable teared waterfall known as Bell Gorge in King Leopold Conservation Park where you will have the opportunity to swim. In the afternoon we will swim at Adcock Gorge; a great place to spot the Magnificent Tree frogs. Our last stop for the day will be our campsite at Manning Gorge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
Today is all about the hike into Manning Gorge where you can swim as well as see the ancient Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art and spot the Northern Red-Faced turtle. There is also time to appreciate the birdlife and native fauna and flora. When we are ready we will return to our campsite. In the afternoon we go for a short drive to Galvans Gorge to take a swim in the picture-perfect swimming hole and observe some Wandjina rock art, and then we’ll head back to our campsite at Manning Gorge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
Today we will cross the Kimberley's Pentacost River as we make our way to El Questro station to set up camp for the next two nights. You’ll be able to explore the swimming holes around camp and spot colourful Gouldian finches and other birdlife. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a meal at the restaurant* and if you choose, you can quench your thirst at the Swinging Arm Bar and rub shoulders with the locals and fellow travellers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
This morning we make a stop at a series of crystal-clear hot springs known as Zebedee Springs. Here, we will take a moment to admire the scenery and relax in the spring-fed pools. Afterwards, we will embark on an adventurous hike up El Questro Gorge* where you will be rewarded with a refreshing swim. *This gorge is difficult, for those who don’t want to go all the way there is the option to wait at the halfway pool before it gets tricky
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
This morning we hike into the stunning Cockburn Ranges to Emma Gorge where you will be able to take a swim surrounded by the impressive, dominating rockface. Once back at the truck, we will make our way to the Bungle Bungles. Tonight, we will set up camp in the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) where we will stay for two nights.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
This morning we will watch the sunrise over the Bungle Bungle domes before hiking to Cathedral Gorge, Piccaninny Creek lookout and the Window. After exploring the Bungles you’ll have the opportunity to take a scenic helicopter flight from around $320 for an 18-minute scenic flight (at your own expense). After lunch, we will visit Echidna Chasm, where you’ll stand in the centre surrounded by the impressive 200-metre-high cliffs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
This morning we make a stop in Kununurra before heading to Lake Argyle, Australia’s largest man-made lake, where we will embark on our Lake Argyle island adventure. Our island adventure will begin when we board the cruise vessel with our camping gear and head out onto the lake. We’ll explore the islands and bays in search of wildlife including the Short-eared rock wallaby, wallaroo, Freshwater crocodile, and numerous fish species and bird life. We’ll also have the opportunity to plunge into the cool waters and take a refreshing swim before we head to the island to set up camp. We will enjoy the welcomed solitude and sunset with a campfire meal, before resting for the night ready to be woken by the sound of water, wildlife and an unmissable sunrise. When we are ready, we'll pack up and head back to the mainland for breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
Today we cross the border into the Northern Territory to visit Keep River National Park and learn about some of the local Aboriginal histories at Gingers Hill. We then make our way to the Goorrandalng walk to admire the sandstone escarpment and masses of Livistonia palms. Our next stop will be in Jubarra (Gregory) National Park, where you will see Gregory’s tree. The tree is a sacred site to the Ngarinyman people and is named after the explorer Augustus Gregory and his party, who camped near it in 1855. Tonight we will camp in the Victoria River region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10: Kimberley Off-road Adventure Tour
On the final day of the Kimberley off-road adventure tour, we will take a dip in Edith Falls for a refreshing swim before making our way to the capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin. On route, we will stop at the intriguing Magnetic termite mounds before dropping you off at your accommodation in or near the city.
Meals: Lunch
Departs: Departure days vary, check with one of our agents Departs between 6 -7 am from Broome
Pickups: Pick up from accommodation in Broome CBD or Cable Beach from 6 am
Extras
- Optional activity: A helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle starting at approx. $269 for an 18-minute flight
- Whilst at El Questro passengers will need to pay for their own meal at the restaurant/bar
