Complete Kimberley 4WD Tours from Broome or Darwin with Mitchell Falls, ELQ & Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary & Mt Elizabeth - Rock Art Special

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1 Complete Kimberley 4WD Tours from Broome or Darwin with Mitchell Falls, ELQ & Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary & Mt Elizabeth - Rock Art Special Mitchell Falls from our helicopter flight Mitchell Falls - up close 14 days / 13 nights from Broome or Darwin - to Broome Highlights via Gibb River Road, Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary (2 Nights), Mitchell Falls (2 Nights), Bungle Bungles (2N), El Questro (2N), Kununurra, 5 Rivers Lookout, Manning Gorge (2N), Galvan s, Windjana Gorges & Tunnel Creek, exceptional extra remote Aboriginal Rock Art sites and Art centres Included in 14 day Kimberley Complete tours KBSB14 & KDSB14 * 2-3 cruises - Included are Geike Gorge (at Fitzroy River Crossing) & Chamberlain Gorge at EL Questro. Optional Lake Argyle (extra night required), * 1-4 flights - Mitchell Falls helicopter included, 3 Optional flights are Mitchell Falls / Kings Cascades/St George Basin flight, Bungle Bungles flights, Horizontal Waterfalls flight) * 2 nights Mornington Sanctuary * 2 nights Mitchell Plateau & Mitchell Falls walks * Rock art - Extra exceptional Wandjina, Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion ) rock art sites. Kimberley Complete via Gibb River Rd - 14 Days / 13 nights - Broome to Broome via Gibb River Road with Fitzroy Crossing, Geike Gorge cruise, Bungle Bungles, Kununurra, 5 Rivers Lookout, Parry Lagoon, El Questro, Pentecost River, Cockburn Ranges, Home Valley St Kimberley Complete via Gibb River Rd - 14 Days / 13 nights - Broome to Broome via Gibb River Road with Fitzroy Crossing, Geike Gorge cruise, Bungle Bungles, Kununurra, 5 Rivers Lookout, Parry Lagoon, El Questro, Pentecost River, Cockburn Ranges, Home Valley Station, Drysdale River Station, King Edward River, Mitchell Falls, Mt Elizabeth Station, Manning Gorge, Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, Imitji / Bell Gorge, Galvan s Gorge, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Derby, remote Aboriginal Rock Art sites and Art centres Dates May 19 - June 1, June 2-14, June 16-29, June 30-13, July 14-27, July 28 - August 10, August 11-24, August 25 - September 7, September 22 - October 5, Tour Code KBSB14 Book Tour Kimberley Complete via Gibb River Rd - 14 Days / 13 nights - Darwin to Broome via Gibb River Road with Fitzroy Crossing, Geike Gorge cruise, Bungle Bungles, Kununurra, 5 Rivers Lookout, Parry Lagoon, El Questro, Pentecost River, Cockburn Ranges, Home Valley Station, Drysdale River Station, King Edward River, Mitchell Falls, Mt Elizabeth Station, Manning Gorge, Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, Imitji / Bell Gorge, Galvan s Gorge, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Derby, remote Aboriginal Rock Art sites and Art centres Dates May 19 - June 1, June 2-14, June 16-29, June 30-13, July 14-27, July 28 - August 10, August 11-24, August 25 - September 7, September 22 - October 5, Tour Code KDSB14 Book Tour Page 25 Revised: 12 March 2013

2 Enjoy spectacular Kimberley scenery with the opportunity for meeting with Bush University Aboriginal elders on their traditional lands. Visit special Wandjina and Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art sites. Share this unique opportunity to learn ancient wisdom, recreating community and nature. Enriching and fulfilling experiences in the lands of the world s longest surviving culture. Experience incredible rock art galleries - learn about Aboriginal Lore, men and women s business, spirituality, bush medicines and food, language and history, ceremony, song and dance. Cockburn Range at Pentecost River Visit Wandjina Rock Art Boab at Sunset 14 day Complete Kimberley 4WD Tours Details Day 1 Depart 8am to travel via the vast savannah grasslands, majestic Boab trees and powerful mountains of the Western Kimberley crossing the Fitzroy River near Willare, with morning tea under one of the Kimberley's biggest boabs. We are on the Savannah Way heading for Fitzroy Crossing. We take a look around Fitzroy Crossing which is an education and supply centre for surrounding cattle stations and Aboriginal communities, and enjoy lunch here by the Fitzroy River. Our journey continues via Mesa & mountain country and we take a photo stop at the unusual Ngumban Cliffs, and a tea break at the scenic and bird lovers Marys Pool on the Margaret River. Halls Creek is next with its gold mining history including the tale of Russian Jack, before we arrive at our Mabel Downs Station accommodation. Large, ensuites safari tents or comfy camping available. If choosing departure from Darwin departure is 7am to Kununurra via road or fly option to Kununurra available. L,D Day 2 Today we enter the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park to marvel at this high energy amazing orange and black striped beehive landscape formed by giant river systems. Walk the spectacular Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek and after lunch a walk in Echidna Gorge. Optional scenic helicopter flight available. Enjoy a spectacular scenic flight from the Bungle Bungles over the Ragged Ranges, Argyle Diamond Mine, Ord River Scheme, Lake Argyle and on to Kununurra meeting the tour vehicle for overnight in Kununurra. BLD Day 3 - Kununurra is a prosperous productive centre of mining, agriculture, tourism and Aboriginal art. We stock up here and check out the local Aboriginal art galleries before heading to Wyndham and lunch at Five Rivers Lookout. over the spectacular Cambridge Gulf. After lunch its then Parry s Lagoon for the rich wetlands bird life including Jabirus and Brolgas. We travel the Gibb River Rd, to El Questro s Emma Gorge resort. An optional walk to Emma Gorge sacred waterhole and a swim in the refreshing waters is available (time permitting). El Questro is a million acres of spectacular Kimberley scenery, rivers and gorges. Its here that the movie Australia was filmed, nestled under the Cockburn Ranges where we enjoy a relaxing evening and dinner at their fine outdoor restaurant. Overnight El Questro BLD Day 4 - This morning soak up the relaxing Zebedee hot springs, before exploring more of the El Questro treats including El Questro Gorge and Moonshine Gorges, a cruise in the Chamberlain River Gorge and viewing from Pigeon Lookout over the Pentecost River. Overnight at El Questro's Emma Gorge resort. BL. Dinner at restaurant own expense. Day 5 Today we journey the the scenic and spectacular Gibb River Road via Cockburn Range, to cross the mighty Pentecost River and view from a high vantage point. Take a break at Home Valley Station and enjoy the Durack River crossing. We visit Home Valley Station and view Aboriginal rock art including Wandjina and Bradshaw s (Gwion Gwion). Enjoy lunch and optional Devonshire Tea at Ellenbrae Station. We take a right turn at the Kulumburu Road for a another water crossing of the Gibb River before we stop at the famous working cattle station, Drysdale River Station for overnight. BLD Tucker time with Bush University elders Mowanjum Festival rain dance Remote Wandjina Rock Art Page 26 Revised: 12 March 2013

3 Day 6 After breakfast we travel north through spectacular vegetation including cycads, pandanas palms and rainforests and ford the King Edward River before our overnight on Mitchell Plateau. Here we enjoy the waterfalls, swim and visit a vast gallery of Aboriginal rock art including Wandjina & Bradshaw / Gwion Gwion. BLD Day 7 - Today we traverse the Mitchell Plateau to Mitchell Falls and do the easy 2 hour downhill walk via spectacular swimming pools and waterfalls. View several large galleries and rock art sites with Wandjina and Bradshaw / Gwion Gwion rock art sites (including Thylacine / Tasmanian Tiger rock art ) and swim in these beautiful clear fresh waters. This is one of the most remote areas of Australia. At Mitchell Falls base we have a couple of hours to relax and swim in these pristine, energised waters. We take the easy way out with the thrill of a spectacular helicopter flight ride over the Mitchell Falls & Merton Falls for a once in a lifetime view of this vast landscape and coastline. Options also available for extended flights to coastal areas (need to pre book with Spirit Safaris). Overnight on Mitchell Plateau at our King Edward River base (or accommodation if pre arranged). BLD Emma Gorge El Questro Echidna Gorge Bungle Bungles Windjana Guardian Day 8 Travel today is down the Gibb River Rd with morning tea by the Drysdale River - a great opportunity for bird watching or just enjoying the water and pandanas palms. Back on the Gibb River Rd we cross the Hann River visit Barnett River Gorge and Mt Barnett Roadhouse and After lunch take a short and easy walk to the beautiful Galvan's Gorge with an optional swim. We leave the Gibb to detour to Mt Elizabeth station for overnight. BLD Day 9 - More great rock art today in Wunnumurra Gorge with a spectacular waterfall and a deep pool and big Wandjina rock art. We travel on visiting Adcock Gorge (time permitting) to arrive at Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary and in the afternoon visit Cadjeput and Bluebush swimming holes before sunset viewing of the surrounding mountain ranges. In the evening join Mornington s Naturalist Guide for a talk and slideshow for an insight into the work of the owners, Australian Wildlife Conservancy and the unique values of Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary. BLD Day 10 An early morning 1 hour walk allows us to see the most animal and birdlife on Annie Creek, including perhaps the endangered Gouldian Finch before we take the scenic 25 km drive to Dimond Gorge viewing majestic geological formations and the highlight - the view from the lookout at Dimond Gorge. This is a great swimming area, or take a canoe paddle the 2 km through Dimond Gorge. In the afternoon relax in your bungalow or our campsite by Annie Creek before overnight at Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary. BLD Day 11 - We travel through spectacular Kimberley scenery to Imitji Aboriginal community and Imitji store, then enter the King Leopold Conservation Area and head for Bell Gorge for a short walk to this spectacular waterfall and swimming hole. We find a great place to lunch and relax, and nearby is Silent Grove where we settle in for the evening or at the Bell Gorge / Imitji safari camp accommodation (if accommodation upgrade is booked) for overnight. BLD Page 27 Revised: 12 March 2013

4 Day 12 - We travel through the spectacular scenery of the King Leopold Ranges and pass through the Napier Range, with the rock face likeness of Queen Victoria's Head before morning tea, then Windjana Gorge National Park and a walk in Windjana Gorge with the abundant wildlife and numerous freshwater crocodiles in this eerie, ancient seabed environment. We then follow the Devonian Reef / Napier Range road to Tunnel Creek National Park with its many boab trees and picturesque complex shapes to Tunnel Creek. Here we don our torches and shorts to wade through this incredible underground river system full of stalagmites and stalactites and even an underground spring. This is where the Aboriginal freedom fighter Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance was centred in the 1890, depicted in 2 novels and a recent stage production. After our walk in the shady and refreshing underground system, we follow the ranges and cross through them again, to arrive Fitzroy Crossing where we visit the local Aboriginal art centre before overnight. BLD Day 13 After breakfast enjoy a relaxing Geike Gorge Fitzroy River cruise and marvel at the high cliffs, annual flood records, stunning wildlife and river tales from our knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy a morning cuppa by the river, and comfortable highway cruising toward Derby, to visit the famous prison Boab tree, and then Derby highlights including the Derby wharf (30 ft tides!) on King Sound, the worlds longest cattle drinking trough, the new Mowanjum Aboriginal Art Centre (meet the artists, learn and buy from source) at Mowanjum Aboriginal Community. Time permitting we visit the Derby wetlands for last looks at Jabiru & Brolgas. Depart Derby for Broome to arrive late afternoon to enjoy sunset at Cable Beach over the Indian Ocean, and possibly an optional camel ride. After tasty treats on Cable Beach, we enjoy a meal at a local restaurant before overnight in Broome. BLD Cathedral at Purnululu National Park Kimberley WA Cathedral Reflections Kimberley WA Day 14 - Celebrate with a morning swim and breakfast at Cable Beach before flights home, or Options include a scenic flight to the Horizontal Waterfalls or visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm, or simply shop or relax in Broome's balmy climate. Tour ends after breakfast at 10 am. You can store your gear with us to enjoy the day, before flights home or alternate destinations. Consider travelling with us to Alice Springs via the Tanami Track, Wolfe Creek Crater and remote Aboriginal art centres. B Inclusions Small group in modern 4 wheel drive vehicles Professional and experienced driver / guides Long established relationships with local Aboriginal people enriches experiences Access to remote areas and rock art sites unreachable by most tour vehicles All accommodation, including first and last nights in Broome Special time with elders for women's business / men's business and kids business. Delicious meals, including vegetarian, unless noted in itinerary. Celebration completion meal. All camping gear which is modern and easy to use Comfortable sleeping options (self inflating mattress or stretcher). Bring your bedding or available from us. Guided cruises of Geike Gorge and Fitzroy River, and Chamberlain River Gorge All World Heritage and National Park entry and accommodation fees Page 28 Revised: 12 March 2013

5 Aboriginal Art community visits for "direct from artist" purchases Contributions of tour price supports Outback Kids and nature care programs. A knowing that you are co-creating Australia's past, present and future. You - and Your involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine Exclusions Helicopter flight at Mitchell Falls - $100 approximately for taxi from falls to car park. Longer flights available over coast. Scenic helicopter flights at Bungle Bungles - Approximately $200 for an 18 minute flight or longer options. 1 Dinner at El Questro (1 included) & 1 at Kununurra restaurant. Alcohol Accommodation upgrades if required. Available at El Questro, Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, Drysdale Station, Imitji, Fitzroy Crossing Flights to and from departure points. Kimberley Complete with Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary 14 Days / 13 Nights from Broome (or Darwin option) via Gibb River Road with Fitzroy Crossing, Geike Gorge cruise, Bungle Bungles, Kununurra, 5 Rivers Lookout, Parry Lagoon, El Questro, Pentecost River, Cockburn Ranges, Home Valley Station, Drysdale River Station, King Edward River, Mitchell Falls, Mt Elizabeth Station, Manning Gorge, Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary, Imitji / Bell Gorge, Galvan s Gorge, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Derby, remote Aboriginal Rock Art sites and Art centres Departs Broome, Returns to Broome - Tour Code KBB14 OR Depart Darwin, Ends Broome - Tour Code KDB14 $ 7,995 Comfy Camping or part Accommodated for 9 nights, camping 5 nights add $995 per person twin or double. Single supplement $890 - Other options available - Please ASK Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary SAVE Up to $1000 per couple if Booked by February 28. You can travel overland via the Tanami Track with us, or be met at Broome WA, for Kimberley programs. Page 29 Revised: 12 March 2013