Kimberley Trail

Day 1 Darwin On arrival at Darwin Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Over a welcome drink, you will get to know your fellow travellers.

Day 2 Nitmiluk Gorge & Katherine Leaving Darwin early in the morning, you head for Edith Falls. After a refreshing swim, the journey continues to the outback town of Katherine, home of the spectacular Nitmiluk Gorges. In the afternoon you explore two of the impressive gorges and, on the Nitnit Dreaming Culture Cruise, learn more about the way of life of the Jawoyn people, whose home this is.

Day 3 Lake Argyle From Katherine you continue on, crossing the border into the state of Western Australia to reach Lake Argyle, a vast man-made lake. You visit the historic Durack Homestead Museum and enjoy an unforgettable sunset boat trip on the lake.

Days 4 - 5 Purnululu National Park The next two days are devoted to exploring Purnululu National Park, home of the imposing Bungle Bungle. These unusual geological formations were shaped by rivers over a period of 20 million years. Discover Echidna Chasm, known for its giant Livistona palms, and take a short walk into Cathedral Gorge, where the rock walls form a natural amphitheatre. On the second afternoon you can take a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungle and Purnululu National Park (at extra cost).

Days 6 - 7 El Questro Wilderness Park During your two nights in El Questro Wilderness Park, you can take part in one or more of the activities on offer. Whether it’s a refreshing dip in Zebedee Springs, a boat trip through Chamberlain Gorge, a ‘bush tucker’ experience, birdwatching or a walk through this beautiful wilderness park – you certainly won’t get bored!

Day 8 Drysdale Station Drysdale Station is the ideal place to experience the beauty and remoteness of the northern Kimberley. The station was built in 1967 and is still a working cattle station today. After arriving in the afternoon, you have time to explore the surroundings before having dinner in the beer garden and relaxing by the campfire as dusk falls.

Days 9 - 10 Mitchell Plateau The detour onto the impressive Mitchell Plateau is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip. In your 4x4 you drive along the Kalumburu Road and the Mitchell Plateau Track, crossing rivers and passing through forests of ancient Livistona palms. During your two nights camping in the national park, you hike to Little and Big Merten Falls, swim in natural pools and learn more about the traditional Bradshaw rock art. Optional helicopter flight (at your own expense).

Day 11 Mt Elizabeth Station Today you get a true taste of outback life at Mt Elizabeth Homestead, a genuine family-run cattle station. Head out on a bushwalk or simply enjoy the glorious landscape of waterholes, bizarre rock formations and wide grasslands.

Day 12 Bell Gorge Explore the lily-covered Galvans Gorge and the tranquil Adcock Gorge, stopping for a swim on the way to Silent Grove. In the afternoon you discover Bell Gorge, one of the most beautiful sights along the Gibb River Road. This idyllic spot offers countless waterfalls and crystal-clear pools – perfect for a few hours of relaxation!

Day 13 Windjana Gorge More than 350 million years old, these ranges were once part of a Devonian reef covered by a tropical sea; today they are home to a great diversity of flora and fauna. Among them is the geological wonder of Windjana Gorge, 3.5 km long. Between the canyon’s 90-metre-high walls you can watch freshwater crocodiles and native birds and find ‘bush tucker’ before returning to your camp.

Day 14 Tunnel Creek, Broome The morning is devoted to a visit to the impressive Tunnel Creek. After lunch you head back onto the Gibb River Road and continue to Broome, the end of your journey!

Day 15 Broome