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9 Day Darwin to Broome via the Bungle Bungles & the Gibb River Rd - Darwin to Broome Tour
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The 9 Day Darwin to Broome via the Bungle Bungles & the Gibb River Rd tour has plently of adventure and it is a perfect backpacker tour departing from Darwin in Northern Territory. This tour enables you to experience some of Northern Territory, Australia and just some of the wonderful features which our country has to offer.
An an option, you can also choose to join another tour to participate in, when this tour finishes in Broome. You are then offered additional discounted tours which not only expands your backpacking adventure in Australia, but also saves you more money to explore more.
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| Tour Package Cost : | View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 View or Download 2010 / 2011 Tour Price List 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 AU$1745 Discounts available when making a tour reservation online |
| Payment Types : |  Credit Card & Direct Deposit (EFT) available |
| Tour Departs: | Darwin Departs 6:30am 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 April, November to March Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday May to October Every Wednesday and Saturday |
| Tour Finishes: | Broome Once you have arrived in Broome, you may want to go on a tour to another destination. Simply select the option below to view tours which depart from Broome. |
| Max People: | persons on this tour. |
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| Hikes Involved:: | Hikes up to 5kms per day - basic fitness required |
| Tour Accommodation: | Note: You will need to arrange your accommodation for when this tour completes in Broome. |
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| Meals Included: | All meals included in this tour are indicated at the end of each day B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner |
| Places of Interest: | During this tour, you will visit the following areas: - Bell Gorge & King Leopold Ranges - Bungle Bungle Ranges - Echidna Chasm & Cathedral Gorge - El Questro Wilderness Park - Gibb River Road - Travel the full length of the Gibb River Road - Tunnel Creek & Windjana Gorge - Windjana Gorge |
| Notes: | This tour also operates in reverse from Broome to Darwin. |
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Note: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Day 1: Darwin to Victoria River (L, D)
We begin our adventure travelling south down "The Track" (Stuart Hwy) to Edith Falls where we break for a refreshing swim and some time to get to know each other. Travelling further south we have a short stop at Katherine Gorge before heading west towards the Western Australian wilderness. We set up camp beside the Victoria River for our first night together. Overnight bush camp.Accommodation: Campground
Day 2: Victoria River to Kununurra (B, L, D)
Up early this morning as we cross the border into Western Australia. We visit the largest man made lake in Australia - Lake Argyle and explore the area before heading for the capital of the north - Kununurra and our overnight campsite.Accommodation: Caravan Park
Day 3: Kununurra to the Bungle Bungles (B, L, D)
Explore Kununurra, the town of the Ord River Scheme and the scenic Hidden Valley National Park. Then sit back and admire the awesome views of the Carr Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. Next it’s time to buckle up and hold on for the challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu) National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our camp.Accommodation: Campground
Day 4: Bungle Bungles (B, L, D)
We spend a full day exploring the unusual rock formations of the Bungle Bungles mastiff, visiting the unique Frog Hole, the breathtaking Echidna Chasm and the magnificent Cathedral Gorge. We have time for an optional scenic helicopter flight (at own expense) over the Bungles before heading to our overnight bush camp.Accommodation: Campground
Day 5: Bungle Bungles to El Questro (B, L, D)
Leaving the Bungle Bungle we take a short break at Turkey Creek before travelling onto Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout. Overnight camp at El Questro.Accommodation: Caravan Park
Day 6: Gibb River Rd and Gorges (B, L, D)
We tackle the punishing Gibb River Road stopping to take a walk in the beautiful Cockburn Range and swim under the waterfall in Emma Gorge. We cross the Pentecost River and travel through the spectacular ranges before heading to our overnight bush camp.Accommodation: Bush Camp
Day 7: Gibb River Rd and Gorges (B, L, D)
A great day of swimming and hiking as we explore some of the Kimberley’s striking gorges - maybe Barnett, Manning, Adcock or Galvans depending on the time of year. Overnight bush camp.Accommodation: Campground
Day 8: King Leopold Range to Windjana (B, L, D)
We enjoy an early hike and swim at Bell or Leonard Gorge before experiencing the splendour of the King Leopold Range travelling to Windjana Gorge. After lunch, we wade through the icy waters of the mysterious Tunnel Creek to explore the incredible limestone formations. We camp overnight at Windjana Gorge National Park.Accommodation: Campground
Day 9: Windjana Gorge to Broome (B, L)
We view the abundant wildlife of Windjana Gorge including freshwater crocodiles and explore the 350 million year old fossilised reef wall rising 90 metres above the riverbed. Then we head for Derby, visiting the famous Boab Prison Tree before continuing on to Broome for sunset on beautiful Cable Beach.Travel Insurance in Australia:
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