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Take a walking adventure across the incredible Kimberley region

Explore the Kimberley region across 12 magical days on this active adventure that’s sure to get your blood pumping. You’ll sleep in campsites under the Outback sky, hit the red dirt feet first on treks across this incredible landscape and learn first-hand about the culture that is interwoven into every aspect of this place. Starting in Broome, you’ll visit Tunnel Creek, spend 2 days in the West Kimberley Gorges, enjoy 3 days in El Questro Wilderness Park, visit Lake Argyle, the Bungle Bungles, and Wolf Creek Crater to name just a few. With extended stays in some of the best spots, you’ll spend less time travelling and have more opportunity to trek, swim and adventure your days away.

Start
Broome, Australia
Finish
Broome, Australia
Destination
Australia
Style
Basix
Theme
Explorer, Walking & Trekking
Code
PKXK
Physical rating
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 4, Max 20

Why you'll love this trip

  • Enjoy dinner by the campfire, sleep under a blanket of Outback stars and trek your way through some of the most magical red dirt landscapes – this is how to see the Kimberley’s, the best way

  • Travel along the famous Gibb River Road, stopping to explore remote gorges, swim in waterholes framed by native boab trees, trek through incredible cave tunnels and wander along rocky riverbeds

  • Explore the famous Wolfe Creek Crater, known as Kandimalal, which is believed to have been created some 120,000 years ago when a meteorite collided with earth during the Pleistocene period

  • Spend extra days camping in El Questro Wilderness Park and the West Kimberly Gorges so you can really immerse yourself in the area with more time to explore and less time on the road

  • Learn from your experienced local Kimberley tour guide and travel in 4WD style that will transport you to even the most remote of locations

Is this trip right for you?

  • This trip is operated and run by our trusted partner, Kimberley Wild Expeditions. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Kimberley Wild Expeditions customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid has worked very closely with Kimberley Wild Expeditions to ensure that all of our customers will enjoy their time away, and experience all that the region has to offer.

  • This is a dedicated walking adventure in remote terrain, therefore while you don’t need to be a superhero, you do need to be fit, active and sure on your feet to participate in this trip. This itinerary involves some clambering over rocks, wading in water by torchlight, walking in hot weather conditions (sometimes with little shade), walking on rocky creek beds and ascending & descending into gorges.

  • Western Australia is a big state, so travelling significant distances is necessary to fully experience the highlights. You will soon discover that they are well worth the journey.

  • Camping really is the best way to experience the Kimberley - connect with nature and leave less of a footprint. Camping in Kimberley National Parks involves dome tents (single/twinshare), swags with fitted sheets & pillows with pillow cases. On site amenities include hot showers and flush toilets.

Galvans Gorge sand
aerial Bungle Bungles Purnululu
Lake Argyle view
Windjana Gorge reflections
Group of travellers swimming at sunset in the Kimberley, Australia
Group looking tiny in comparison to a gorge in the Kimberley, Australia

Itinerary
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Welcome to Broome! Today, we hit the road in search of all kinds of Outback adventure. First on the agenda, we’ll stop to discover the ‘Boab Prison Tree’ - this incredible tree is over 1,500 years old, with a circumference of over 14 metres. You’ll learn about how it got its name after being said to have been used as a holding area for prisoners being transported to Derby in the early 1900’s. From here, we’ll continue on before making our next stop at Tunnel Creek – a cave system carved through the limestone of Napier Range. You’ll learn about this fascinating place, once part of an ocean reef system some 350 million years ago, as you walk through the tunnel that reaches up to 20m high and 15m wide in some parts. Look up in awe as stalactite rock formations cling from the cave walls and rays of light pierce through from above. You’ll also learn the intriguing story of the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800’s. This evening, you’ll settle in for a night camping under the glorious Kimberley starlit sky.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic & shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Tunnel Creek National Park (Dimalurru)
  • Derby - Boab Prison Tree
Meals Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Special Information
Please note that the tour commences early this morning in Broome at our default pick-up location (details can be found in the Essential Trip Information document), unless you or your booking agent requests an alternative pick-up location well ahead of departure. We do not take responsibility for missed tours if we have not been advised of an alternative in advance and you are not at the default location on time. You may want to stay a night in Broome prior to the trip's departure. Today's drive will be approximately 400km / 5 hours. Today's walk at Tunnel Creek will be approx 2km return and includes wading through water by torchlight. the walk at Windjana Gorge is also 2km return.

After breakfast this morning, you’ll pull on your walking shoes and get ready to trek into Windjana Gorge where you’ll spend some time exploring this impressive area. Keep your eyes peeled – you might even catch a glimpse of local wildlife like crocs or kangaroos. After some time traversing the area on foot, we’ll hit the Gibb River Road again and travel to Dalmanyi (Bell Gorge) which is a hidden highlight of this area. Expect the cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear-clear pools (formed millions of years ago) to sweep you up in their beauty. You’ll be lucky to spend two days exploring this area, as we set up camp by a billabong on Mount Barnett Cattle Station.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic & shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Bell Gorge (Dalmanyi)
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Windjana Gorge National Park (Bandilngan)
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Special Information
Activities on days two and three may not follow the exact order outlined in the itinerary. With plenty of time to explore this incredible area, your experienced leader will be flexible with itinerary schedule. Today's drive is approximately 250km / 3 Hours. The walk in Bell Gorge is a Class 4 walk. It is 4km return on rocky terrain.

After breakfast today, you’ll get a chance to continue exploring the West Kimberley Gorges – discover the cool waters of lily-laden Galvans Gorge and Adcock Gorge. Take a refreshing dip and swim across the Manning River before embarking on a short trek into Manning Gorge. The calming sound of cascading water and a cool pool to dip your toes in will be a welcomed reward after your walk. Today, just as yesterday, will be filled with swims in natural streams, boab trees that over-hang the waters edge, perhaps native wildlife that catches your eye in the distance and plenty of time to relax and soak up the serenity of this ancient landscape.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic & shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Manning Gorge & Falls
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Galvans Gorge
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Adcock Gorge
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Special Information
Today's drive is approximately 40km / 1 Hour. The walks at Adcock Gorge and Galvans Gorge are easy 1km return hikes.

After breakfast today, we pack up our waterfront campsite and make our way to El Questro Station – an icon of the Kimberley. A private campsite nestled amongst 700,000 acres of Outback wilderness, boab trees and rugged landscapes is where we’ll call home for the next three nights. The next three days will consist of plenty of adventure. You’ll walk to the Zebedee Hot Springs, naturally heated pools framed by rocks and towering palm trees – like an outback oasis to unwind in. You’ll also get a chance to take a walk into Emma Gorge, where you can enjoy a cool dip in the refreshing waterhole surrounded by greenery and striking red rocks. The Emma Gorge waterfall features a small trickle of geothermally heated water which can be found in some places while swimming amongst the rocks. You’ll also take on more challenging treks to the rewarding El Questro Gorge and Champagne Springs.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic & shared facilities) (3 nights)
Included Activities
  • El Questro - Emma Gorge
  • El Questro - El Questro Gorge
  • El Questro - Zebedee Hot Springs
  • El Questro - Champagne Springs
Meals Included
  • Breakfast (3)
  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (2)
Special Information
The drive on day 4 is approximately 250km / 5 Hours, with shorter drives on days 5 and 6. The hikes over the next few days are at Manning Gorge (Class 4 - 6km return; river crossing with swimming, full hot sun, climbing up and down rocks), Emma Gorge (Class 4 - 3.5 km return), Champagne Springs (9km return; rocky terrain, full hot sun), Zebedee Springs (500m return; easy) and El Questro Gorge (7.2km return; rocky terrain, steep ascents and descents).

After breakfast today, kiss your campsite goodbye as we travel to Kununurra. On the way, explore the Savannah Woodland in Mirima National Park, often known as the ‘mini Bungle Bungles’, on the Gerliwany-gerring Banan Trail. After lunch, travel on to the shores of the expansive Lake Argyle, the heart of the Ord River Irrigation System which has transformed this dry region into a lush agricultural oasis. You might like to enjoy a refreshing afternoon swim in the Infinity Pool, with a magnificent view across the lake. If there is time, a sunset boat cruise on the lake is highly recommended (approx AU$100pp, own expense), or alternatively you can take a late afternoon walk along one of the idyllic trails in the area.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic & shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Lake Argyle - Infinity Pool Swim
  • Kununurra - Mirima National Park
Optional Activities
  • Lake Argyle - Sunset Cruise - AUD100
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Special Information
Today's drive is approximately 200km / 3 Hours. There are various easy walks today at Mirima National Park, ranging from 500m, to 2km return. The walk at Lake Argyle is 5km return.

Today journey south down the Great Northern Highway to Purnululu National Park, home to the curious Bungle Bungles. Spending two nights here, you’ll get the chance to walk the creek bed into Echidna Chasm and trek through to the incredible Bungle Bungle domes which were created by rivers some 20 million years ago. Notice the unique orange and black sandstone stripes in the beehive-like formations. A long-held secret of the Kimberley region, only the locals knew of this fascinating location until the 1980’s when it was then declared a national park in 1987. Discover Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre. Explore Whipsnake Gorge, a small shady gorge framed by ferns, figs and brittle gums. Over the next two days you’ll have plenty of time to explore this captivating region. There’s even time to take an optional scenic helicopter flight, to enjoy a birds-eye view of the beehive domed area.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic & shared facilities) (2 nights)
Included Activities
  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) - Mini Palms
  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) - Echidna Chasm
  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) - Whipsnake Gorge
  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) - Cathedral Gorge
Optional Activities
  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) - Scenic Helicopter Flight - AUD500
Meals Included
  • Breakfast (2)
  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner (2)
Special Information
Today's drive is approximately 450km / 8 Hours, with a shorter drive tomorrow. Tomorrow's hikes are at Echidna Chasm (2km return; rocky creek bed underfoot) and at Whipsnake Gorge & Cathedral Gorge (10km return, full hot sun). The optional helicopter tour can be arranged with your local leader. The cost is approximately $500 per person.

You’ll enjoy a scenic walk through Mini Palms this morning, before we make our way to Halls Creek and the rugged Tanami Track. From here, you’ll head to the famous Wolfe Creek Crater, known as Kandimalal. It’s believed this natural wonder was created some 120,000 years ago when a meteorite collided with earth during the Pleistocene period. In the afternoon, you’ll hike to the crater rim to soak up a magical sunset and watch as the surrounding landscapes turn a fierce red before retiring to our campsite underneath a blanket of desert stars.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic & shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Wolfe Creek Crater (Kandimalal) - Crater Rim Hike & Sunset
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Special Information
Today's drive is approximately 450km / 6 Hours. The walk to Mini Palms is 4.5km return on a flat track, with some creek bed and climbing over boulders.

Rise bright and early today to experience sunrise over the crater and then hit the Tanami Track, northbound. Keep an eye out for native wildlife like kangaroos and wallabies on the journey today. After lunch explore the Mimbi Caves, one of the largest cave systems, in the heart of Gooniyandi Country. Learn about how these are one of the oldest sites of human occupation and delve into Dreamtime with a local Gooniyandi guide who shares traditional stories and reveals the secrets of Mimbi Caves, a sanctuary of crystal clear pools, rare fossils and ancient rock art. Tonight, you’ll set up camp nearby but not without enjoying some fresh damper and billy tea with the Gooniyandi traditional owners first.
Accommodation
  • Camping (with basic & shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Mimbi Caves - Walking Tour with Local Gooniyandi Guide
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Special Information
Today's drive is approximately 450km / 6 Hours. The walk at Wolfe Creek Crater is a 4km loop in the full sun. The walk at Mimbi Caves is 1.5km return and includes a cave walk.

This morning, you’ll join a local Darlgunya guide for a walk from the old river crossing through to the Old Fitzroy Crossing and the old Pioneer’s Cemetery. Listen carefully and you’ll gain an expansive local insight into the history of this area. And keep an eye out for local crocs on your walk. From here, it’s time to rest your legs and watch on as the savannah passes by your window as we journey back to Broome where your Kimberley walking adventure will come to an end.
Included Activities
  • Fitzroy Crossing - Walking Tour with Local Darlgunya Guide
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Special Information
Today's drive is approximately 400km / 5 Hours. Today's walk at Fitzroy Crossing is a 2km loop in the full sun.
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Meals

11 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 9 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Camping (with basic shared facilities) (11 Nights)

Included activities

  • West Kimberley Gorges - Tunnel Creek National Park (Dimalurru)
  • Derby - Boab Prison Tree
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Bell Gorge (Dalmanyi)
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Windjana Gorge National Park (Bandilngan)
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Manning Gorge & Falls
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Galvans Gorge
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Adcock Gorge
  • El Questro - Emma Gorge
  • El Questro - El Questro Gorge
  • El Questro - Zebedee Hot Springs
  • El Questro - Champagne Springs
  • Lake Argyle - Infinity Pool Swim
  • Kununurra - Mirima National Park
  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) - Mini Palms
  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) - Echidna Chasm
  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) - Whipsnake Gorge
  • Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) - Cathedral Gorge
  • Wolfe Creek Crater (Kandimalal) - Crater Rim Hike & Sunset
  • Mimbi Caves - Walking Tour with Local Gooniyandi Guide
  • Fitzroy Crossing - Walking Tour with Local Darlgunya Guide

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Important notes

START & END TIME
This trip starts in Broome with an early pick-up at 7:00am on day 1 at our default pick-up location, unless you request an alternative pick-up location well ahead of departure. The trip finishes at around 6:30pm on the last day. We recommend you arrive a day prior to the trip's departure date and onward travel should not be booked until the following day.

SLEEPING BAG
This trip requires you to bring a sleeping bag.

SINGLE TRAVELLERS
A Single Supplement is not available on this trip. As a single traveller you will have a tent to yourself on camping nights.

OPERATOR
This trip is operated and run by our trusted partner, Kimberley Wild Expeditions. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Kimberley Wild Expeditions customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid has worked very closely with Kimberley Wild Expeditions to ensure that all of our customers will enjoy their time away, and experience all that the region has to offer.

PRE-DEPARTURE TESTING
The remote Kimberley region is an extraordinary part of Australia, but also home to some of our nation’s most vulnerable people. In order to protect our Indigenous communities, fellow travellers and staff, we require all travellers on this trip to be fully vaccinated and to complete a rapid antigen test prior to boarding the vehicle on day 1, to be presented to the leader.

MINIMUM NUMBERS
Please note this trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 56 days out from departure (prior to full payment due). We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided of monies paid.

Essential trip information

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