Kimberley Family Holiday
Price- $1,335
5 Days | Wildlife, waterholes and First Nations culture deep in gorge country
Head straight into the wilds of the Kimberley region on this five-day family-friendly Top End adventure. This often overlooked and untouched part of Australia’s outback is thriving with unique wildlife, rugged cliffs, gigantic gorges and clear waterholes for young – and old – kids to explore. Learn of the area’s myths and legends, stake out your next pristine swimming spot, try your hand at some local artwork and relax beside the campfire to watch the Kimberley night sky come alive in swathes of stars above. And what’s more, you won’t need to worry about directions or most meals as our local team has got all of that covered. All you need is to be ready for an incredible Aussie adventure!
Trip overview
StartBroome, Australia
EndBroome, Australia
DestinationsAustralia
StyleBasix
AgesMin 5
Group SizeMin 6 - Max 24
ThemeFamily, Overland
Trip CodePKFK
Itinerary
Welcome to Broome! After meeting your leader and fellow families at a central location in town this morning, Departing Broome, we journey to the renowned ‘Boab Prison Tree’ and the start of the iconic Gibb River Road. Set up camp in Windjana Gorge National Park and enjoy lunch before we head for the adventure of Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek), a cave system carved through the Napier Range, discover stalactites and a large variety of wildlife. Also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800s. Towards sunset, we arrive at our campsite for a delicious campfire dinner under the famous Kimberley night sky. (LD)
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Spend the morning exploring the famous Windjana Gorge, a majestic oasis in the outback where we search for freshwater crocodiles, bird life and bushtucker. An afternoon swim at Galvans Gorge, amongst water lilies and boab trees, offers the chance to freshen up. That night, we camp on Mt Barnett Cattle Station at a billabong oasis in the heart of Gorge country. (BLD)
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Today we explore the remote and spectacular Manning Gorge surrounded by high cliff. Cross the meandering Manning River - either swimming or by pulley boat! - and take on a bushwalk to the impressive Manning Falls. The kids will love swimming in deep clear pools surrounded by a rugged natural landscape. In the afternoon, relax, swim and play games by the Manning River before we get the camp fire going for dinner and marshmallow toasting! (BLD)
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Enjoy a morning swim in Adcock Gorge, surrounded by rainforest and sandstone ranges. Travel to Silent Grove to set up camp and enjoy lunch before we explore the spectacular Bell Gorge in the ancient Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges. This idyllic retreat boasts majestic cascading waterfalls and crystal clear pools formed over millions of years. (BLD)
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Returning to the Gibb River Road we head for the Norval Art Gallery in Derby. Here we discover some of the great works produced by local Aboriginal artists. There is even an opportunity for the kids to have a go at producing their own! Arrive back in Broome around 5.00pm. (BL)
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Meals 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinnersTransport
Transport Private 4WD vehicleAccommodation
Accommodation Camping (2nts), Bungle Bungle Safari Camp - shared facilities (2nts)
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