18 days—Departing Mount Gambier

21 June 2019

Travel Agent & Group Travel Specialist

Fully Escorted

Group

Departure by

Max & Sue

The Kimberley Complete 4WD

Tour Price Includes: Return Coach Transfers from Mount Gambier

1 Pre Night & Post Night in Melbourne

Flight from Melbourne to Broome & return

15 Day 4WD Tour of the Kimberley in custom-

designed 4WD vehicle

Expert Driver-Guide & additional guides on

selected walks

Small group travel with a maximum of 20 pax

All Transfers as per Itinerary

Meals (45) as listed -

17 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 15 dinners

All Entry Fees and Guides as per Itinerary

2 Nights at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge

2 Nights at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge

2 Nights at Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge

2019 Dates and Prices (A$)

18 Days

The Kimberley Complete 4WD

Departing 21st June 2019

Non Refundable Deposit -

$3000.00 per person

Day 3 - Sunday 23 June 2019 BLD

Your day starts with a visit to the Boab

Prison Tree. Believed to be more than

1500 years old and measuring an

incredible 14m in diameter, this tree

was once used by early police patrols

as a standing point for prisoners as

they were walked to Derby. Today,

the hollow tree is a registered Aborigi-

nal site of great cultural significance.

Continue along the Gibb River Road, a

remote 660km outback highway

stretching between Broome and

Kununurra. The “Gibb” traverses the

wild heart of the Kimberley, passing

landscapes of intensely coloured

ranges, gorges, deep rock pools and

spectacular waterfalls. Turn off to visit

Windjana Gorge, where sheer cliffs

tower above glistening white sands.

Admire the ancient marine fossils

embedded in the gorge walls and

scour the banks for freshwater crocs.

Continue on to explore Tunnel Creek,

a 750m long natural tunnel carved

through the Napier Range. With torch

in hand, wade through the cool

waters that fill the tunnel and emerge

on the other side to the sight of a

tranquil and stunning oasis.

Later, arrive at Fitzroy Crossing.

Stay: Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy River

Day 4 - Monday 24 June 2019 BLD

Travel to Danngu Geikie Gorge NP and

explore Geikie Gorge. Flooding of the

river has bleached the walls white

over time—an intriguing sight that

makes it popular with photographers.

Board a unique cruise along the gorge

and learn more about the flora and

fauna of this spectacular region. Enjoy

a visit to Halls Creek, before travelling

to Purnululu National Park, one of

Australia’s most stunning natural

landscapes. Experience the first of

three APT exclusive Wilderness

Lodges as you settle into the tranquil

ambience of the Bungle Bungle

Wilderness Lodge, located in the

heart of this National Park. Enjoy a

delicious open air dinner tonight.

Stay: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge 2n

Day 5 - Tuesday 25 June 2019 BLD

Explore the magic of Purnululu for

yourself and discover the depth of the

Bungle Bungle Range. The park is

home to the farmed black and orange

striped domes, ascending to 578m

above sea level. Standing over a grass-

covered plain, steep cliffs form the

western face. Created by the constant

erosion of river movements over a

staggering 20 million years, the range

has both geological and indigenous

cultural significance. Walk along

Piccaninny Creek, a winding gorge

within the Bungle Bungle domes. Your

next stop is the natural amphitheatre

of Cathedral Gorge, a spacious cavern

where the acoustics are astounding.

Marvel at the majestic beehive domes

as your guide brings the natural

history of the range to life. You may

like to experience an optional scenic

helicopter flight over the domes (own

expense). This evening, enjoy drinks

as the sun sets over the striking

beehive some formations of the iconic

Bungle Bungle massif.

Day 6 - Wednesday 26 June 2019 BLD

Join a hike with your driver/guide

along a Livistona palm-fringed trail

into Echidna Chasm, a spectacular

natural cleft in the rock. Farewell the

Bungle Bungle Range and travel along

the Apring Creek Track through

rugged red landscapes to Kununurra,

the gateway to the eastern Kimberley

and the home of the Ord River

Scheme, which is one of Australia’s

greatest engineering feats.

Stay: Kununurra Country Club 2n

Day 7 - Thursday 27 June 2019 BLD

Travel to the majestic Lake Argyle, the

largest man-made lake in the South-

ern Hemisphere. Join an wildlife

cruise on the mighty Ord River. From

a modern shaded vessel, discover a

fascinating ecological system that has

developed from the damming of the

Ord River at two locations to create

an area rich in wildlife, flora and

undeniable beauty. Later, enjoy a

mesmerising sunset while cruising on

Lake Kununurra. This evening enjoy

dinner and relax within the surrounds

of your hotel.

Day 1 - Friday 21 June 2019 D

Transfer by coach from Mount Gambier

to Melbourne today.

Stay: Travel Inn, Carlton

Day 2 - Saturday 22 June 2019 BD

This morning you will be transferred to

the airport for your flight to Broome. On

arrival in Broome you will be transferred

to your hotel. You will be able to discover

all that Broome has to offer or relax on

Cable Beach as you enjoy the reminder of

your day at leisure. There are a number of

remarkable and poignant sites to visit in

this historic pearl diving town. Tonight

meet your driver/guide for a Welcome

Dinner.

Stay: Cable Beach, Broome

Day 8 - Friday 28 June 2019 BLD

Visit the serene Parry’s Lagoon, a bird-

watcher’s paradise. Head to Wyndham

and view the breathtaking Cambridge

Gulf from the Five Rivers Lookout. Enjoy

lunch before arriving at El Questro,

which covers a staggering 700,000 acres.

Afterwards, make your way to Emma

Gorge Resort, where you will enjoy

dinner this evening.

Stay: El Questro Wilderness Park, Emma

Gorge Resort

Day 9 - Saturday 29 June 2019 BLD

After breakfast, continue to explore El

Questro. Soak in the hot pools of

Zebedee Springs and leave feeling

revitalised. Hike to the picturesque

Emma Gorge and be rewarded with a

swim beneath a towering droplet water-

fall. Later, cross the mighty Pentecost

River into iconic Home Valley station, an

immense cattle property. Discover the

spellbinding scenery that captivated

audiences in Baz Luhrmann’s movie

’Australia’, including the imposing yet

striking Cockburn Range. Head to a

viewing area as you savour this inspira-

tional setting with sunset drinks, as you

gaze out to the ever-changing colours of

the Cockburn Range as the sun retreats.

Stay: Home Valley Station

Day 10 - Sunday 30 June 2019 BLD

Back on the Gibb River Road, ford the

mighty Durack River, then turn off and

travel north on the Kalumburu Road

towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau.

Along the way, stop at Drysdale River

Station for lunch. Afterwards, enter a

remote world of Livistona palm forests,

lookouts, waterfalls and isolated swim-

ming holes. For the next 2 nights, experi-

ence APT’s Mitchell Falls Wilderness

Lodge, with its Ungolan Pavilion, where

you can relax in the lounge, treat your-

self to a drink or read up on the local

culture. In the heart of the Mitchell

Plateau, your accommodation is

perfectly positioned beside the

Pandanus palm-fringed Camp Creek,

where you can enjoy a refreshing dip.

Perhaps unwind with a drink as the sun

sets, then later this evening be treated

to a tantalising dinner that showcases

the region’s finest local produce. For the

perfect accompaniment to your meal, a

selection of flavoursome beers and

wines are available for purchase.

Stay: Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge 2n

Day 11 - Monday 1 July 2019 BLD

Today you have a full day to discover

Mitchell Falls, with its magnificent tiered

waterfalls and indigenous art. When

available, local aboriginal guides will join

the adventure, imparting their

knowledge of the area and sharing their

cultural beliefs. Begin with a guided hike

to Little Mertens Falls to view rarely seen

indigenous rock art. Continue to Big

Mertens Falls before arriving at Mitchell

Falls. With superb scenery and rich

culture, you can swim in the pools above

the falls and spot the region’s abundant

wildlife. We have also included a helicop-

ter flight over Mitchell Falls and the

surrounding wilderness back to the

vehicle or, if you prefer, hike back with

your guide. Longer helicopter flights over

this captivating and remote coastline are

available at an additional expenses.

Later, it’s time to return to your Wilder-

ness Lodge to relax, knowing you have

just experienced a day most people can

only dream of. Perhaps spend some time

in front of the camp fire recounting

today’s tales.

Day 12 - Tuesday 2 July 2019 BLD

The Kimberley’s rock art is arguably

some of the world’s oldest, with

evidence suggesting the earliest occupa-

tion in the region dates back 50,000 plus

years ago. Visit Wandjina and Bradshaw

Art (Gwion Gwion) galleries and swim in

the clear waters at King Edward River,

Cross the beautiful Drysdale river and

arrive at Drysdale River Station, where

you will enjoy a unique stay at this

historic cattle property, including a

delicious dinner.

Stay: Drysdale River Station

Day 13 - Wednesday 3 July 2019 BLD

Travel through the heart of Kimberley

cattle country to discover some of the

region’s most secluded gorges. At Man-

ning Gorge, you’ll enjoy lunch in the

shade of paperbark trees. Look out for

the regions bird life and enjoy a refresh-

ing swim in the pristine water. Continue

to Galvans Gorge, where a short walk

leads to a waterhole where boab trees

cling to the escarpment above and you

can take a leisurely swim. Later, arrive at

Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge in time for

dinner. The remarkable lodge is situated

in an enviable position, with a sprawling

lawn to relax and unwind, while offering

stunning views of the King Leopold

Range.

Stay: Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge 2n

Day 14 - Thursday 4 July 2019 BLD

Back on the Gibb River Road, travel to

Bell Gorge, where stunning cliffs

surround a series of tiered waterholes.

Sitting approx. 300m above sea level,

Bell Gorge is an idyllic natural spot for

swimming and photography. Here you

can also enjoy a spot of bird-watching.

Should you be feeling particularly

energetic, you may take the opportunity

to hike to the lower pool of the gorge

and enjoy a relaxing dip below the

cascading waterfall.

Day 15 - Friday 5 July 2019 BLD

Today, travel through the Wilinggin King

Leopold Range Conservation Park to

Derby, where you will visit the

Mowanjum Art and culture centre.

Return to Broome and later this evening,

perhaps enjoy a drink overlooking Cable

Beach before enjoying a special Farewell

Dinner at your resort. There is no better

way to bid farewell to your driver/guide

as you recount the amazing 4WD adven-

ture you have all shared.

Stay: Cable Beach, Broome 2n

Day 16 - Saturday 6 July 2019 B

Today you will have the day to explore

Broome at leisure. Perhaps relax on the

beach, enjoy a free art and history tour

or take an early morning yoga session.

Day 17 - Sunday 7 July 2019 B

You will be transferred to the Broome

Airport for your flight to Melbourne.

On arrival you be transferred to our

accommodation for the night.

Stay: Travel Inn, Carlton

Day 18 - Monday 8 July 2019 B

Depart Melbourne this morning for your

transfer back to Mount Gambier.

Tour Details

Bookings or Enquiries

please contact:

Gambier Coachlines

312 Commercial Street West,

PO Box 2469

Mount Gambier SA 5290

Phone: 08 87236000

Email: max@gambiercoachlines.com

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