4 Day Bungle Bungles Insight

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Stay:   Fitzroy River Lodge (1N), Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (2N)

Included Highlights:         Derby, Prison Boab Tree,  Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Geikie Gorge Wildlife Cruise, Bungle Bungles – Cathedral Gorge / Echidna Chasm / Scenic Flight transfer to Kununurra & Optional Scenic Helicopter Flight.

Commence: Broome ~ Conclude: Kununurra                                           

Day 1                                            Derby, Windjana Gorge,Tunnel Creek                                                                                     

Fitzroy River Lodge (L)

Departing Broome at 7.00am with a pick up from your accommodation this morning we’ll travel through the remote and beautiful landscape of the Western Kimberley, learning of local history, people and the environment crossing the Fitzroy River and visiting the famous Prison Boab Tree. We arrive in the township of Derby located on the tidal mud flats on the edge of the King Sound known for having the highest tidal range of any port in Australia prior to beginning our journey on the remote cattle track, the Gibb River Road. A short stop at the wonderful Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Cultural Centre introduces us to the Wandjina & Gwion Gwion spirits, so important in this region. We continue our travels towards the Napier Range, once a Devonian reef these escarpments are over 350 million years old and home to a diverse array of animals and plants. The perfect place to experience the stunning natural beauty of an
outback oasis is the 3.5km geological wonder of Windjana Gorge and then exploring Tunnel Creek, a 750-metre cave system carved through the Range, in which we discover stalactites, secret caves and a variety of wildlife. It is here we also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide out in the late 1800's. As the sun sets we journey through the Oscar Ranges and groves of majestic Boab trees before arriving at our comfortable accommodation on the banks of the Fitzroy River.

Day 2                                            Giekie Gorge Cruise, Halls Creek                                                                   

 Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (B,D)

An early departure takes us via Geikie Gorge National Park where we explore the magnificent Darngku by boat. Nature carved this spectacular 30m deep gorge between the Geikie and Oscar Ranges during the Devonian geological period. The best way to experience the scenery and abundant wildlife of this natural wonder is to join the Geikie Gorge ranger-guided cruise.
Geikie Gorge floods during the wet season, with the swirling water leaving its bleached mark on the colourful gorge walls. Though the water retreats during the dry season, permanent water remains to sustain the wide variety of Kimberley wildlife. This morning we depart Fitzroy Crossing, breaking the journey to the Bungle Bungles with a visit to the gold rush town of Halls Creek. We then leave the main highway to venture into Purnululu National Park by way of the 4WD Spring Creek Track where late afternoon we arrive at the award winning Bungle Bungles Wilderness Lodge, our home for the next 2 nights.

Day 3                                            Cathedral Gorge, Optional Helicopter Flight                                                     

 Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge (B,L,D)

We have ample time to explore this extraordinary World Heritage protected Purnululu National Park, the most famous of which, are the Bungle
Bungle domes. Rivers created this landscape of unique orange and black striped 'beehive' geological formations over a period of 20 million years. Unbelievably, only the locals knew it existed until the early 1980's; once discovered by others, the area was made a national park in 1987. We take a walk 2-3km) along Picanniny Creek to the look out and then into stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre. This afternoon we have the option of an inspiring helicopter scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles (from $395.00 per person own expense) that will surely be a highlight of your trip. This evening view a sensational sunset enjoying drinks & nibbles.

Day 4                                            Echidna Chasm, Scenic Flight                                                                                        

Tour Concludes Kununurra (B,L)

This morning we head to the northern extremity of the park where we explore Echidna Chasm (2km walk), known for its towering Livistonia Palm trees. A walk up the creek bed is rewarded with bird’s eye views of the shaded escarpment where we learnt how the chasm received its name from an Aboriginal dreamtime story. For the energetic there may also be the possibility of an
extended walk through the bloodwoods around the base of the massif. After a picnic lunch we return to the Bungles airstrip where you join your afternoon scenic flight over the Argyle Diamond Mine landing in the vibrant East Kimberley town of Kununurra. Note that luggage weight & size restrictions will occur on this transfer flight with a maximum of 10kg per person in a soft sided bag (eg: duffel bag)

Optional
Tour Add-ons:

We are able
to offer the following additional activities pre and post tour that will fully
compliment your Kimberley adventure. We can co-ordinate the transfer and tour
arrangements to coincide with your InStyle Adventures tour. We are also able to
arrange accommodation in Broome & Kununurra as required. We are pleased to
assist and book these arrangements as part of your InStyle Adventures Kimberley
journey.

1.     
From
Broome: Join one of our 4WD small group (or private) fully guided adventures up
the spectacular Dampier Peninsular. On our 1 day tour visit Aboriginal
communities at Beagle Bay and Ardyaloon, tour Australia’s oldest family owned
pearl farm and swim in pristine coastal waters. On our extended 2 day tour we
venture out on the amazing waters of the Buccaneer Archipelago, whilst on our 3
day tour we also join an Indigenous traditional owner from the area as we learn
the culture, whilst we fish and explore the stunning coast via 4WD. From:
$445.00pp 


2.     
From
Broome: Take a flight in a seaplane where you will land at the truly amazing
Horizontal Falls. The Kimberley boasts the highest tropical tidal range in the
world and this unique natural phenomenon, where you will take an exhilarating
ride through, can only be reached by air or sea, it is must do when in Broome.
From: $850.00pp 


3.     
From
Kununurra: Join a spectacular wildlife cruise where you will visit Lake Argyle,
learn of the Ord irrigation scheme and enjoy a journey on the mighty Ord River,
viewing the bird and animal life as you arrive back into Kununurra to a
spectacular sunset. From $185.00pp 


4.     
From
Kununurra: A full day scenic flight including: A photographic flyover of the
spectacular Mitchell Falls, lunch and a visit at the historic 
coastal
Aboriginal community of Kalumburu, King George Falls and the Timor Sea Coast,
Lower Ord irrigation scheme. From $995.00pp 


5.     
From
Kununurra: A luxury fully inclusive stay at the remote Berkeley River Lodge. In
one of the last true wilderness areas on Earth, between Timor Sea sunrises and
Berkeley River sunsets, the ultimate Kimberley adventure and refined indulgence
awaits. Only accessible by air, getting to the Berkeley is half the adventure.
Leave modern life far behind and relax into the rhythms of nature in your

ocean-view villa floating atop the coastal dunes. Visit
www.berkeleyriver.com.au for more information. 


Notes:

Itinerary
schedule may be amended to suit 3rd party tour times

Subject to
Accommodation Availability & Road Accessibility


Guaranteed
Departure with Minimum 2 Guests Twin Share Max 4 Adults per vehicle

Pick-up
& Drop-off at Accommodation


Friendly
& Experienced Local Driver / Guide with Luxury Air-conditioned 4WD

Reservations
Essential / Single Supplement may Apply


Subject to
InStyle Adventures Booking Terms & Conditions