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Cruise down the spectacular Ord River from Lake Argyle with a local guide, to be greeted by the setting sun over the water in Kununurra. Support local Aboriginal artists with a visit to a Kimberley Indigenous art gallery and discover why art is so important to maintaining culture. Inside Mimbi Caves, hear fascinating stories as your Gooniyandi guide takes you to a time when Aboriginal people inhabited these caves, carved out of an ancient fossilised reef system. Learn about the Jawoyn people, traditional landowners of Nitmiluk National Park, their stories of how the gorge was formed, and about how they live and work today. Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Extreme temperatures can be experienced in this remote region of Australia. Guests should be made aware that this trip is recommended to guests with a moderate level of fitness. In addition, the walk to Emma Gorge considered “Difficult” and not all guests will be able to complete the walk. Some sections of Mimbi Caves have very low light and are rocky in parts. A torch is recommended.

Guide

Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Hygieneprotocol

As of December 1st 2021, you must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson.  You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Accommodation

Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: Mantra on the Esplanade Paraway Motel Kununurra Country Club Resort Emma Gorge Resort, Tented Cabin with private facilities Kimberley Hotel Fitzroy River Lodge Cable Beach Club Resort

Meals

Sandalwood Factory BMG Dinner

Transport

Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide UNESCO World Heritage Site – Purnululu National Park (optional Bungle Bungles tours) Hidden Valley, Nitmiluk National Parks and El Questro Wilderness Park entrance fees Centrally located premium hotels Arrival and departure private airport transfers Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 2.00pm into Darwin AirportDay 11 – flights to depart anytime from Broome Airport Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included. • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide • UNESCO World Heritage Site – Purnululu National Park (optional Bungle Bungles tours) • Hidden Valley, Nitmiluk National Parks and El Questro Wilderness Park entrance fees • Centrally located premium hotels • Arrival and departure private airport transfers

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Darwin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Darwin

The balmy Darwin climate sets the pace for your city tour: relaxed. Things don’t happen in a hurry here. Even the fiery sunsets seem to linger. You’ll catch one later, but first an orientation tour to meet locals, discover the city’s architecture and learn about the events that have shaped life, from Cyclone Tracy to WWII when the Northern Territory capital was bombed. Now it’s time to watch the day disappear and meet your fellow adventure seekers for a Welcome Dinner.
Day 2 Day 2: Darwin - Katherine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Darwin - Katherine

As you begin your travels south, yet more reminders of the impact of WWII line the banks of the Adelaide River, where the headquarters of a military base once stood. Then nature takes over at Nitmiluk National Park bordering Kakadu. This is Jawoyn land, and a place where you’ll feel your spirit soar. Particularly when you’re cruising through dramatic Nitmiluk Gorge, your boat the only sound in this enormous chasm. There’s no time to catch your breath – you’re off to the Katherine Outback Experience, where you’ll be entertained with songs, stories, and a Be My Guest dinner under the stars.
Day 3 Day 3: Katherine - Kununurra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Katherine - Kununurra

Say goodbye to the NT and hello to WA, your introduction to the state the unexpected delights of Kununurra. It’s in the middle of nowhere, and only exists because of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Before it was a twinkle on the map, farming pioneers came here to establish vast cattle stations. The life of one family is chronicled at the Durack Homestead Museum, which you’ll visit before enjoying yet another sunset, this time cruising the Ord River and Lake Argyle. Some experiences burn into your memory.
Day 4 Day 4: Kununurra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kununurra

How active and adventurous do you want today to be? Rise early to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the beehive-like rock formations of the Bungle Bungles on a scenic flight or stay grounded on a 4WD tour through the national park (both own expense). Otherwise, lace up your walking shoes and wander with your Travel Director through Mirima National Park, known as the ‘mini-Bungles’ for its rocky resemblance.
Day 5 Day 5: Kununurra - Emma Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kununurra - Emma Gorge

It’s not every day that you get to go behind the scenes of a rum distillery with the family that owns it. Discover how Hoochery Distillery makes its lip-smacking, award-winning rums and whiskys. Try a tasting paddle to get your heart started (own expense) and then sit down to morning tea. Get a taste of the Gibb River Road before arriving at El Questro Wilderness Park. Your safari-style tents for the night are surrounded by an oasis of pandanus palms.
Day 6 Day 6: El Questro Wilderness Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: El Questro Wilderness Park

The best way to wake up? With the sun streaming through your tent, wildlife all around. The Kimberley’s sounds follow you across the mighty Pentecost River, a mecca for those who love a spot of barramundi fishing. Arriving at Chamberlain Gorge, an enormous fresh waterhole, your cruise chariot awaits. Jump aboard to feel very small indeed, your boat dwarfed by soaring 65-metre escarpments. When it’s time to cool down, take an afternoon dip in the resort pool.
Day 7 Day 7: Emma Gorge - Halls Creek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Emma Gorge - Halls Creek

When the Argyle Diamond Mine was in operation, it produced more than 95% of the world’s pink diamonds. Oh, the carats that have come out of here! It stopped mining these rare (and dazzling) gems at the end of 2020, but you can still visit the immense site with an Aboriginal guide. Which means you not only go behind the scenes of operations, but also learn about the significance of the land – the traditional Barramundi Dreaming site – to First Nations communities. Your destination for the night, Halls Creek is small in population, but big in personality. Like your last destination, Aboriginal Songlines are strong, with communities living here, on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert, for millennia. European influence is more recent, thanks to a brief gold rush which revealed the potential of the land for cattle stations.
Day 8 Day 8: Halls Creek - Fitzroy Crossing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Halls Creek - Fitzroy Crossing

The Kimberley boasts a geological history that is nothing short of spectacular. Explore the Mimbi Caves with an Indigenous guide to observe the delicate limestone formations, brilliantly vivid colours and crystal-clear freshwater pools that remain from the Devonian Great Barrier Reef that formed over 350 million years ago. Discover ancient rock paintings before listening to songs and hearing the Gooniyandi Dreaming story, while enjoying billy tea and damper. Travel through the Kimberley towards the remote township of Fitzroy Crossing.
Day 9 Day 9: Fitzroy Crossing - Broome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Fitzroy Crossing - Broome

Among the most multicultural cities in Australia, Broome became a base for fortune-seekers the world over during its ‘pearl rush’. The pristine waters here grow great oysters, and the resulting pearls are prized by lovers of all things that gleam. A city tour will give you your bearings. Then it’s time to settle in for Broome’s other attraction: its sunsets. Follow locals to the sand or find a perch in a beachside bar to salute the end of another spectacular day in WA.
Day 10 Day 10: Broome Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Broome Free Time

A day of decisions. Head north to feel the full force of nature on a scenic flight over the magical Horizontal Falls (own expense). Or simply enjoy Broome’s tropical climes, strolling along 22-kilometre Cable Beach, and browsing the pearl boutiques in town. It’s hard to resist a purchase; even harder when you go straight to the source at a pearl farm, to see how they’re harvested (own expense). This evening, join your Travel Director for dinner.
Day 11 Day 11: Farewell From Broome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Farewell From Broome

Eleven days, countless memories, a bunch of new friends… you’ll leave Broome with your travel wanderlust ignited.

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Itinerary of your trip Untamed Kimberley (11 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Darwin

Day 2: Darwin - Katherine

Day 3: Katherine - Kununurra

Day 4: Kununurra

Day 5: Kununurra - Emma Gorge

Day 6: El Questro Wilderness Park

Day 7: Emma Gorge - Halls Creek

Day 8: Halls Creek - Fitzroy Crossing

Day 9: Fitzroy Crossing - Broome

Day 10: Broome Free Time

Day 11: Farewell From Broome

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