14 Day "Guided Self-Drive Package"

"Kimberley Highlights "

Overview

This package is a Guided self drive tour. The following itinerary is designed to take you safely to the main attractions in the Kimberley. You will be travelling in your own vehicle with a group of other like minded travellers. The tour will be led by an experienced guide who will be driving their own lead vehicle with all the necessary experience and equipment to ensure your safety. This package offers the Ultimate Kimberley Experience.

Small Group Self Drive 4WD with Experienced Guide

This package allows you to explore the Kimberley in the safety and comfort of your own hire vehicle. You drive your own 4WD with a professional and licenced guide in a lead vehicle. The group is limited to a maximum of 8 following vehicles. Your guide is professional and knowledgeable and you will explore and stay in stunning wilderness areas camping or upgrade to purpose built safari tents and luxury accommodation.

Choice of "Camping Package" or "Bed & Meals Package"

Camping Package includes

• Hire Vehicle
• 3 nights dinner - Group BBQ
• Camping & self catering

Bed & Meals Package includes

• Hire Vehicle
• 3 nights dinner - Group BBQ
• Accommodation & Meals provided

2/3 Berth Bushcamper 4WD

5 Berth Adventurer 4WD

Large 4WD

Camping Package

Camping Package

Bed & Meals Package

Day 1 Arrive in Broome
Arrive in Broome & pickup your vehicle from the depot. The group will meet up at 1.30pm in their vehicles at Cable Beach. You will be welcomed by your guide where you will be given a debrief of the tour and the chance to meet your fellow travellers.

Mid afternoon you have the option to go with your guide to be given some basic 4WD instructions and practice or alternatively spend some time unwinding and exploring the local highlights in Broome. Everyone will be given time to prepare their vehicles with supplies and top up fuel etc. Later that evening the group will meet again to marvel at the sweeping white beaches, rich red outcrops and blazing turquoise water of cable beach at sunset and participate in a Group BBQ

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Camping Fees, Dinner - Group BBQ
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accommodation (Mangrove Quality Suites), Dinner - Group BBQ

Day 2: Broome to Windjana or Imintji:
The group will meet early to begin the journey you will depart Broome and drive towards Derby where you will tour the town and the Jetty. From there you will head out onto the Gibb River Road and explore Western Australia's famous Devonian "Great Barrier Reef". Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek. These attractions were formed some 350 million years ago when the area was covered by tropical sea. The group will set up camp and in the afternoon you will take a look at the historic ruins and a walk through Tunnel Creek before spend the night at Windjana campground and another Group BBQ . ** Please note guests on the Bed and Meal Package will drive to Accommodation at Imintji**

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Camping & Park Fees, Dinner - Group BBQ
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accommodation (Safari Tent), Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3: Windjana to Charnley River Station
Depart Windjana Gorge and back onto the Gibb River Road as the group is guided into Bell Gorge for Lunch. Bell Gorge is located within the stunning King Leopold Range National Park and is one of the most picturesque gorges in the Kimberley. You will have ample time to swim, take photographs and bushwalk. After lunch its off to Charnley River Station where you will have time to begin exploring this 750,000 acre working cattle Station. You will meet station owners Peter and Cheryl Camp where you will get an insight into remote country living and get to meet the stockmen, jackaroos and jillaroos who work on the station.

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Camping & Park Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle, Accommodation (Safari Tent), Park Fees, Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 4: Around Charnley River Station
A full day to relax and explore this magnificent part of the Kimberley. You will spend the day exploring the gorges & waterfalls on the property. Opportunities abound to enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing and wildlife and birdlfe. With exclusive access areas you will enjoy a truely exceptional and authentic day in the heart of the Kimberley without the crowds . The roads in the property are well maintained and the attractions easy to find so you can join the group or travel independently today.

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Camping & Park Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle, Accommodation (Safari Tent), Park Fees, Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5: Charnley River Station to Mount Elizabeth:
Day 5 the group departs Charnley Station and heads to Mnt Elizabeth along the Gibb River road. A relaxing day visiting more of the stunning attractions along the way. you will visit, relax and swim at Galvans Gorge, Manning Gorge & Adcock Gorge. The group will arrive into Mnt Elizabeth Station mid afternoon where you can relax, unwind and experience true outback hospitality and another one of the Kimberley's great cattle stations.

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Camping & Park Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle, Accommodation (Homestead), Park Fees, Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 6: Mnt Elizabeth to El Questro.
Day 6 say goodbye to Peter and Pat Lacy at Mount Elizabeth Station and head down the Gibb river road into El Questro the world famous 1 million acres cattle station that has been made into a wilderness park. The section of road between Mount Elizabeth and El Questro offers excellent scenery and offers some challenge and adventure as you cross the mighty Pentecost River. At El Questro you will have an opportunity to check into your accommodation or set up camp. A free afternoon to enjoy the spectacular scenery, bushwalk or fish.

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Wilderness Park Entry, Campground Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accommodation in Bungalow, Park Entry, Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 7 Around El Questro
A full day to relax and explore the awesome attractions and things to do at El Questro Station. There are all sorts of station activities including flights, heli-fishing, gorge cruises, horseback, camel-riding, and bushwalks. You will be given a tour of El Questro Gorge - the most spectacular walk in the park making its way through narrow and shear cliff faces, clear rock pools and tropical rainforest. The group will also take in Zebedee Springs - a must do attraction. You will then have a free afternoon to stay with the guide and visit some other great spots or travel independently doing a Chamberlain Gorge Cruise or visit Emma Gorge to name just two.

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Wilderness Park Entry, Campground Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accommodation in Bungalow, Park Entry, Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 8: El Questro to Kununurra.
Day 8 the group departs El Questro and heads towards Kununurra with a detour to Wyndham and the spectacular Five Rivers Lookout. Along the way to stop at Parry's Lagoon Nature Reserve with its incredible display of birdlife. The Grotto and a visit to the huge Boab Prison Tree cap off a great morning. Arrive in Kununurra and check into your accommodation or your camp site. Late afternoon the group will tour some of Kunnurras great attractions around town including nearby Mirima (Hidden Valley) National Park known as the mini Bungle Bungles. Late afternoon the group will visit Kelly's Knob Lookout for one the truely great sunsets. *** Please note if your are planning a day trip on day 9 and want to visit lake argyle this afternoon you will be able to do so ***

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Wilderness Park Entry, Campground Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accomm (Deluxe Room), Park Entry, Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 9 Around Kununurra
A free day to relax and/or explore the stunning attractions around Kununurra at your own pace. 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 back over the Border. Alternatively choose a guided tour into the Mitchell Falls or the Argyle Diamond Mine. (spectacular - please note extra Cost)

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Wilderness Park Entry, Campground Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accomm (Deluxe Room), Park Entry, Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 10 Kununurra to Bungle Bungles
The group departs Kununurra and heads down the Great Northern Highway to the Bungle Bungle National Park. The drive into the Park is an attraction in itself. Several open creek and river crossings and inspiring scenery make this slow track but a great 4WD trek. On arrival into the Bungles your guide will check you all into the National Park at the ranger station and take you to the Walardi Public Camping Area and nearby Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (for people who have chosen the Bed & Meals Package). This afternoon your guide will take you to begin exploring some of the stunning attractions in the south of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles). Late evening you will be in awe of the stunning sunset and the effect it has on the surround landscape

Camping Package Includes: Campervan Rental, National Park Entry, Campground Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accomm (Safari Tent), Park Entry, Breakfast Dinner

Day 11 Around Bungle Bungles
A full day to relax and explore the simply awesome Bungle Bungles. A short drive to the start of the walk to Cathedral Gorge gets you up close to the widely photographed beehive domes. Cathedral Gorge is incredibly stunning with its towering beehive cliff faces and cold pool of water fringed by a sandy beach. Later in the day you will drive the full length of the Bungles to Echidna Chasm, Frog Hole Gorge & Mini Palms Gorge where you will experience a very different aspect on the Bungles.

Camping Package Includes: Campervan Rental, National Park Entry, Campground Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accomm (Safari Tent), Park Entry, Breakfast Dinner

Day 12: Bungles to Fitzroy Crossing
Day 12 the group will depart the Bungles and drive to Fitzroy Crossing. Along the way the group will have the chance to explore Halls Creek and its nearby attractions including China Wall & Old Halls Creek. Further along the group will stop for Lunch. After lunch at Mary Pool the group will continue the journey along the Great Northern Highway to Fitzroy Crossing. On arrival in Fitzroy Crossing you will check into your accommodation or your camp site before relaxing and spending whats left of the day or evening. If you prefer you have the option to take a drive and explore the original crossing and old town site north of the current township.

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Wilderness Park Entry, Campground Fees
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accomm (Motel Room), Park Entry, Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 13: Fitzroy Crossing to Broome
Day 13 the group will spend the morning exploring around Fitzroy Crossing by travelling up to Geikie Gorge and explore an amazing example of the wonders of the Devonian reef. Explore the gorge by foot or alternatively you can take a 2 hr cruise (extra cost). After exploring Geike Gorge the group with jump in their vehicles and make the journey to Broome. On arrival into Broome feel you will have ample opportuntiy to check into your accommodation or your camping site before relaxing and spending whats left of the day around. Late afternoon the group will meet for the last night of the tour together with a BBQ Dinner.

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental, Camping Fees, Dinner - Group BBQ
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Accomm (Choice of Blue Seas, Sea Shells or Frangipanni), Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Group BBQ

Day 14: Depart Broome
A free day to relax, play golf, shop for pearls or explore more of Broome's highlights depending on what time and how you are leaving Broome. (Package price assumes campervan will be returned to the depot before 4pm).

Camping Package Includes: Vehicle Rental
Bed & Meals Package: Vehicle Rental, Breakfast

Accommodation included in package is based on camping in picturesque camping spots and caravan parks as follows:

• 1 Night Caravan Park Broome
• 1 night Windjana National Park
• 2 nights Charnley Station

• 2 nights King Edward River
• 1 night Mitchell Plataeu
• 2 nights El Questro Station
• 1 Night Caravan Park Kununurra
• 2 nights Bungles Bungles NP
• 1 Night Caravan Park Fitzroy Crossing

Broome

2 nights accommodation Mangrove Quality Suites Apartments fully self contained apartment.

Imintji

1 night Safari Tent with linen provided. facilities include nearby dining room showers & toilets.

Charnley Station

2 night Safari Tent with double bed linen provided. Facilities include nearby showers & toilets.

Mount Elizabeth

1 night in a room at the Homestead. Designed to be a B&B

.El Questro

2 nights Bungalow at Station township with ensuite and nearby bar & restaurant

Kununurra

2 night at the Country Club in a Standard Room

Bungle Bungles

2 nights Deluxe Safari Tent with wooden timber floor & own ensuite.

Fitzroy Crossing

1 night standard room with ensuite pool bar and restaraunt

22 May 09 - 4 June 2009
9 June 09 - 22 June 2009
27 June 09 - 10 July 2009
19 July 09 - 1 Aug 2009
6 Aug 09 - 19 Aug 2009
25 Aug 09 - 7 Sept 2009

2/3 Berth Bushcamper 4WD

5 Berth Adventurer 4WD

Large 4WD

Camping Package

Camping Package

Bed & Meals Package

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