We join the Fairfield Leopold Road tracking through a stunning landscape of boab trees and limestone escarpments arriving at Tunnel Creek, a 750-metre cave system carved through the Napier Range, in which we discover stalactites, secret caves and a variety of wildlife on our guided tour. It is here we also hear of the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide out in the late 1800’s. Our journey continues to the stunning natural beauty of Windjana Gorge with spectacular cliffs and an opportunity to get up close (but not too close!) with the endemic freshwater crocodile.

After a picnic lunch inside the gorge we hit the Gibb River Road, the legendary track completed in the 1960’s to expedite the movement of cattle from remote pastoral leases. We visit Mowanjum Arts Centre for an insight into the local community of Indigenous artists and learn the story of the local aboriginal spirit, the Wandjina, known by many for it’s spectacular appearance at the Sydney Olympics prior to arriving at the township of historic Derby, sight of some of the highest tidal movements in the world. Our next stop is the famous Boab Prison Tree, believed to be more than 1,500 years old and measuring an incredible 14 metres in diameter, this remarkable tree was once used by early police patrols as a standing point for prisoners as they were walked to Derby. After departing we cross the Fitzroy River returning to Broome for a transfer to your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 2 Sun 24th Jul Aboriginal Culture & History Tour, Derby Spinifex Hotel, Derby (B)
After a relaxing breakfast we join a Cultural Tour with a local Indigenous guide prior to travelling back along the Cape Leveque Road, stopping at an outback roadhouse to enjoy a freshly made lunch. Head north on Highway One, arriving in the small outback town of Derby which is home to some of the highest tidal movement in the world. No trip to the town would be complete without a walk on their horseshoe shaped wharf to view the sun setting over King Sound. Our accommodation is in comfortable motel style accommodation.

Day 4 Tue 26th Jul Dimalurru Tunnel Creek, Bandilngan Windjana Gorge Mt Hart Station (B,L,D)
An early morning start sees your journey continuing along boab lined outback roads arriving at the impressive Dimalurru Tuunnel Creek where we learn the story of the Kimberley Aboriginal warrior, Jandamarra. It’s time to head into the tunnel, as we wade through water and marvel at the natural wonder, carved through the 360 million year old Devonian Reef limestone. We continue our journey reaching the stunning natural beauty of Bandilnagan Windjana Gorge with spectacular cliffs and an opportunity to get up close (but not too close!) with the endemic freshwater crocodile. After a picnic lunch inside the gorge, hit the Gibb River Road, the legendary track completed in the 1960’s to expedite the movement of cattle from remote pastoral leases. Today it has been upgraded and maintained, however still presents a challenge to the intrepid traveller. It is closed by numerous water crossings during much of the seasonal wet. Along the Gibb we traverse through the scenic Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges before arriving at our station stay, our comfortable home for the night.

Day 5 Wed 27th Jul Gibb River Road, Dalmanyi Bell Gorge Conclude Broome (B,L)
Today we travel to one of the Kimberley’s most beautiful gorges. After an early morning start we arrive at Dalmanyi Bell Gorge and we have ample time to enjoy the stunning vistas, swim in the pristine river and explore the gorge area. It really is an iconic Kimberley moment It’s time to head back along the Gibb and enjoy the stunning landscape as we arrive in Broome late afternoon.

Day 2 Fri 1st Jul Aboriginal Culture & History Tour, Derby Spinifex Hotel, Derby (B)
After a relaxing breakfast we join a Cultural Tour with a local Indigenous guide prior to travelling back along the Cape Leveque Road, stopping at an outback roadhouse to enjoy lunch. Head north on Highway One, visit the famous Boab Prison Tree and learn of the harsh treatment the local Aboriginal people endured during early colonisation prior to arriving in the small outback town of Derby which is home to some of the highest tidal movement in the world. No trip to the town would be complete without a walk on their horseshoe shaped wharf to view the sun setting over King Sound. Our accommodation is in comfortable motel style accommodation.

Day 4 Sun 3rd Jul Danguu Geikie Gorge Cruise Conclude Broome (B)
This morning, join a cruise through the majestic Danggu Gorge. Nature carved this wonder between the ranges during the Devonian period over 350 million years ago and we will learn of the fascinating geology of this natural wonder and discover the huge array of wildlife including freshwater crocodiles, birds and fish. We then head back along the highway, once again crossing the Fitzroy River. We arrive back in Broome this afternoon where you will be dropped off at your accommodation,

We journey off the beaten track this morning as we visit the beautiful surrounds of Millstream-Chichester National Park. Covering an area of approximately 200,000 hectares around the Fortescue River – the heartland of the Yindjibarndi people – this lush oasis of deep gorges and palm-fringed rock pools provides a stark contrast to the surrounding landscape of rocky escarpments and rolling spinifex-covered hills. After a picnic lunch we join the privately owned railway road where we may pass some of the worlds longest trains carrying riches of iron ore, destined for export. Late afternoon brings us to mesmerising Hamersley Gorge, with its stark beauty and the rich colours of iron, contrasting with the aqua blue deep pools. We reach our comfortable wilderness retreat home for the next two nights in time for a spectacular sunset.

Accommodation: Karijini Eco Retreat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Set off after breakfast and enjoy a full day to discover beautiful Karijini National Park. Here, spectacular gorges, crystal-clear waterfalls and leafy verdure contrast delightfully with the arid red landscapes of the Pilbara. Admire the rich red colours from Oxer and Junction Pool lookouts and visit the stunning Fortescue Falls, a rare year-round waterfall that tumbles 20 metres over red rock benches, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a dip in the crystal clear waters of Fern Pool. Returning to our retreat you may chose to walk to nearby Joffre Falls and enjoy an evening stargazing.

Accommodation: Karijini Eco Retreat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We depart Karijini this morning and re-join our journey through the remote Pilbara landscape. We stop off at Tom Price, one of Australia’s first company mining towns, for a fascinating tour of one of Australia’s most important iron ore mines, before heading towards the coast. A short journey takes us to Cheela Plains Station, a family owned and managed cattle station located in the semi-arid pastoral rangelands of the Pilbara. The pastoral lease now known as Cheela Plains was part of Wyloo Station, owned by the Pensini Family until 2001 when Evan and Robin Pensini established it as its own individual station with a vision to be industry leaders in sustainable and renewable pastoral practices, keeping the rangeland in excellent condition for future generations. (Note: shared facilities at Cheela Plains Station)

Accommodation: Cheela Plains Station
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Our adventure continues as we explore Cheela Plains Station on a 4WD Tag-along tour. With a winding tree-lined drive through Horseshoe Creekwe discover the magnificent South Vivash and Beasley Gorges as well as learning about station life in this remote region. Departing after lunch we arrive at the coastal town of Exmouth, located on the eastern side of WA’s North West Cape, in Australia’s Ningaloo Reef region where we arrive at our comfortable resort style accommodation.

Accommodation: Novotel Ningaloo Resort, Exmouth
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast we travel to the remote One Arm Point Community, the perfect place to view the spectacular Buccaneer Archipelago and witness the huge tidal flows of the Kimberley we visit the Community’s aquaculture hatchery, complete with reef fish and trochus shell. After a relaxing morning and lunch we journey back along the Cape Leveque Road arriving back in Broome late this afternoon.

*Note this is Day 3 of the 3 Day Tour with the 4WD Tag-along tour on Day 2.

Accommodation: Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm or Kooljaman Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch