6 Day Deluxe Kimberley Traverse

Day 1: Broome, Geikie Gorge Cruise

Departing Broome, travel along the Great Northern Highway on the way to Fitzroy Crossing. This afternoon cruise Geikie Gorge and learn more about the flora and fauna surrounding this stunning waterway, hemmed by limestone walls bleached by annual flooding.

Accommodation: Fitzroy Crossing, Fitzroy River Lodge

Meals: L, D

Day 2: Halls Creek, Purnululu National Park

Departing Fitzroy Crossing, head for Halls Creek, where you'll view China Wall. Continue to World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park, home of the Bungle Bungle Range. Tonight enjoy the wilderness experience of staying in the national park at our award-winning wilderness lodge.

Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge Ensuite, Tented Cabins

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Cathedral Gorge, Beehive Domes

Discover the magic of Purnululu for yourself. Hike into Piccaninny Creek and spectacular Cathedral Gorge. Walk among the beehive domes, as your guide brings the natural history of the range to life. Learn about bushtucker, bush medicine and the area's significance to local Aboriginals. There's time for an optional helicopter flight (own expense). Enjoy drinks and watch the sun set over the Bungle Bungle Range.

Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge Ensuite, Tented Cabins

Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Echidna Chasm, Kununurra

Explore this wilderness region that was awarded World Heritage status in 2003. Hike into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular cleft in the rock massif, before continuing to Kununurra.

Accommodation: Kununurra, Country Club Resort

Meals: B, L

Day 5: Ord River Cruise, Lake Kununurra

This morning enjoy free time to explore Kununurra. Then travel to Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the southern hemisphere. This afternoon join a wildlife cruise on the mighty Ord River. Watch the sunset while cruising Lake Kununurra.

Accommodation: Kununurra, Country Club Resort

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Day 6: Kununurra

This morning your tour concludes after breakfast in Kununurra.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is 'too old'?
On an Kimberley Wilderness Adventure there's no such thing as too old, as our tours put the spring back into your step. It doesn't matter what age you are as long as you are in good health, and have a spirit of adventure.

Fit for adventure?
Join us and swim in remote waterholes and below striking waterfalls. Enjoy guided bushwalks (sometimes over uneven terrain) on all our tours. And yes, a good general level of fitness is required. Click here for hiking notes for Purnululu National Park issued by the Department on Environment and Conservation.

Wilderness Camps & Lodges? Tented Cabins? You call this a holiday?
Absolutely! Our network of Wilderness Camps and lodges feature permanent and sturdy tented cabins. Cabin comforts include a raised wooden floor, comfortable twin beds with thick mattresses, doonas, pillows, a side table, and even interior lighting. And fresh bed linen provides that extra touch.

Our wilderness camps also feature shared ablutions, offering hot and cold showers (privacy assured), low-impact permanent toilet facilities and low voltage night lighting throughout the camp. We are proud to have been able to establish our wilderness camps on Aboriginal land, with the welcome of traditional owners.

At Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, all tented cabins contain private en suite facilities, a first for Purnululu National Park. Enjoy staying in the heart of the Bungle Bungle with a touch of luxury!

Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge on the Mitchell Plateau has minimal environmental impact whilst giving guests the unique opportunity to be surrounded by untouched habitat. Enjoy tented cabins which feature ensuites, fresh linen and solar powered hot water.

All of our wilderness camps and lodges are operated to the most stingent environmental standards, and we recently received Advanced Ecotourism Certification in recognition of our environmentally sustainable practices.

What's a standard camping meal?
There's nothing standard about our meals; they are praised as being plentiful, well balanced, and healthy. Breakfasts include cereal, toast with condiments, and often with cooked options. Lunches are fresh with a variety of cold meats, salads and breads, served picnic style. Dinners are delicious home-style three-course meals, served in unique dining areas. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your evening meal, and reflect on another great Kimberley day.

When is the Kimberley at its best?
April through to October are the most pleasant months to travel through the remote Kimberley region. In April/May and September/October the weather is fine and hot with mild nights (average maximum 33 degrees Celsius). From June to August the days are fine and warm with cool nights (average maximum 29 degrees Celsius). Rainfall is rare.

What about the 4WD vehicles?
The vehicle  fleet consists of Isuzu and Landcruiser 4-wheel drive vehicles that have air conditioning, comfortable coach-style seating, and are seat belt equipped. These vehicles are fitted with satellite telephones ensuring uninterrupted communications with our Broome base, in case of an emergency. All vehicles have been specifically designed for the rugged Kimberley terrain.

Can clothes be washed along the way?
Hand washing facilities are available at each of our Wilderness Camps (hand washing is not encouraged at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge due to water conservation principles). In larger centres such as Kununurra and Broome, hotels feature coin-operated washing machines and dryers.

Are the Wilderness Camps & Lodges licenced to sell alcohol?
Our Wilderness Camps are not licenced to sell alcohol, with the exception of Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge. A complimentary glass of wine is available with dinner when staying at our Wilderness Camps (to guests over 18 years-of-age). Should you wish to bring your own alcohol, you are most welcome to do so. Alcohol can be purchased in Broome, Kununurra or Darwin. For environmental reasons we ask that you purchase alcohol in aluminium cans for recycling. Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge is a licenced premises and stocks a small range of alcoholic beverages for purchase.

Which airlines fly to the Kimberley?
Qantas and Virgin Blue both fly to Darwin and Broome from all major Australian centres. Air North, the Kimberley's regional airline operates daily services between Darwin, Kununurra and Broome. Skywest operate flights from Perth to Broome and Kununurra.

Are there scenic helicopter flights over Mitchell Falls and the Bungle Bungle?
The uniqueness of the Kimberley region can be fully appreciated from the seat of a nimble helicopter.