17 Day Kimberley & Tanami Desert 4WD Camping Safari Tour

Itinerary

DAY 1 FRIDAY (LD) - Alice Springs, Devils Marbles, Banka Banka.
Early departure from Alice Springs this morning as we travel north along the Stuart Highway to the Devil’s Marbles (Karlwe Karlwe) We continue north to Tennant Creek then onto our overnight camp at Banka Banka Station the first operational pastoral lease in this area. Campground, full facilities.

DAY 2 SATURDAY (BLD) - Daly Waters, Top Springs.
We make our way to Renner Springs; renowned for its historic hotel it offers true NT outback hospitality. We visit the historic township of Newcastle Waters, then onto Daly Waters where we call in at the famous Daly Waters Pub, built in the 1930’s then on the road again to our next camp at Top Springs. Campground, full facilities

DAY 3 SUNDAY (BLD) - Victoria River, Timber Creek, Lake Argyle, Kununurra.
Today we travel the Buntine and the Victoria Highway to Victoria River, through what was once Australia’s largest cattle station, Victoria River Downs. After a brief stop at NT/WA Boarder we take a picturesque drive to Lake Argyle and the Durack Homestead before setting up camp at Kimberlyland Tourist Park at Kununurra. Campground with full facilities.

DAY 4 MONDAY (BLD) - Wyndham, El Questro.
This morning we take in the sites of Kununurra. We travel through this vast irrigation area. Our journey then takes to Wyndham We visit the five rivers lookout overlooking the King, Durack, Pentecost, Ord and Forrest Rivers, this afternoon we travel via the Gibb River Road to our overnight camp El Questro. Campground full facilities

DAY 5 TUESDAY (BLD) - Gibb River Road, King Edward River.
We depart El Questro Wilderness Park & visit Zebedee Springs before travelling through the spectacular Cockburn Ranges, we cross the Pentecost River. Continuing our journey west past the Gibb Range and turning north on the Kalumburu road to our camp at King Edward River. Bush Camp with bush facilities.

DAY 6 WEDNESDAY (BLD) - King Edward River, Mitchell Falls.
Today we travel through a variety of landscapes and Aboriginal rock art sites on our way to the Mitchell Falls, with time to explore this fascinating area. We recommend (optional) a Helicopter flight for an even better view of the falls and surrounding area before setting up camp at Mitchell Falls. Bush camp with bush facilities.

DAY 7 THURSDAY (BLD) - Drysdale Station.
This afternoon we explore the fascinating rock art sites of the Wandjina and the Bradshaw, on our way to Drysdale Station. This afternoon time relax, or explore this Station with its top class ablution facilities, laundry and homestead accommodation with a bar and beer garden. Campground full facilities.

DAY 8 FRIDAY (BLD) - Mt Barnett Roadhouse, Manning Gorge.
Gibb River Road and further into the heart of the Kimberly. We travel to today’s camp on the picturesque Manning River with its ancient boab trees, time to swim or take a walk to Upper Manning Gorge a delightful area with a waterfall and natural swimming pool surrounded by high ancient cliffs. Campground with basic facilities

DAY 9 SATURDAY (BLD) - Galvins Gorge, King Leopold Ranges, Windjana Gorge.
Heading south west we climb the Philips Range to the lookout for a scenic view over the Packhorse and King Leopold Ranges. Then onto tonight’s camp at Windjana Gorge. With a walk through this fascinating gorge in the late afternoon or early in the morning. Bush camp with bush facilities.

DAY 10 SUNDAY (BLD) - Derby, Prison Tree. Broome.
We rejoin the Gibb River Road to Derby. With the Gibb River Road behind us we travel on the Great Northern Hwy to Broome. Camp for two nights at Broome Vacation Village - with laundry facilities.

DAY 11 MONDAY (B) - Broome.
A day at leisure or take in the sites of this tropical seaside town. Broome was originally founded as a pearling port and now boasts a multicultural population of many nationalities lured here by the promise of finding there fortunes. Koepanger, Malay, Chinese, European and Aboriginal cultures have all blended to create a friendly and flamboyant personality that is the heart and soul of Broome.

DAY 12 TUESDAY (BLD) - Fitzroy Crossing, Geikie Gorge.
We travel east on the Great Northern Hwy towards Fitzroy Crossing. We visit Geikie Gorge then past the old township on our way to Fitzroy River Lodge and Camp Ground with Full Facilities.

DAY 13 WEDNESDAY (BLD) - Halls Creek, Bungle Bungles.
Today we travel on the northern edge of the Great Sandy Dessert through vast cattle stations and remote Aboriginal settlements to Halls Creek, a brief refuelling stop before we continue onto our overnight Camp at the Bungle Bungles. Bush camp with bush facilities.

DAY 14 THURSDAY (BLD) - Bungle Bungles.
We explore the wondrous attractions of Purnululu "Bungle Bungles" National Park, including Walanginjdji Lookout with panoramic views of the western side of the Bungle Bungle Range, Echidna Chasm, & Cathedral Gorge, with an easy paced walk through the Domes and Piccaninny Creek into this Majestic Gorge. This afternoon there is time for an optional scenic flight over this spectacular landscape. Bush camp with bush facilities.

DAY15 FRIDAY (BLD) - Halls Creek.
We retrace our way back to Old Halls Creek, we visit the Old Post Office and wander through the pioneer cemetery, a few kilometres away is The China Wall a white Quarts vein that has been pushed up vertically 6m out of the ground. Our overnight stay is at Halls Creek Motel.

DAY16 SATURDAY (BLD) - Tanami Track, Wolfe Creek Crater.
Today starts our crossing of the vast untamed wilderness of the Tanami Desert. On the Tanami Track we visit Wolfe Creek Crater an amazing site in its arid flat surroundings. It’s only when you climb up onto the rim that its secret is revealed. Overnight bush camp with bush facilities.

DAY 17 SUNDAY (BL) - Alice Springs.
Travelling east along the majestic northern slopes of the MacDonnell Ranges we pass isolated Aboriginal settlements and mining leases on our way to Tilmouth Well Road House for a chance to purchase local souvenirs and art. We make our return journey to Alice Springs.