Kimberley tours, self drive tours, Western Australia
| country: | Australia | ||||
| location: | Western Australia, Kimberley | ||||
| departures: | 2010: 3 Jun | ||||
| price: | From AU $3,670 (16 days) excluding flights
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| more info: | Price includes catering & tax. Hire vehicle, insurance & fuel are additional | ||||
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Discover the rugged beauty of Western Australia’s Kimberley region on this self-drive, 4WD tag-along tour.
We'll visit all the top spots - Broome, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Mitchell Falls, Gibb River Road, Lake Argyle, Bungle Bungles, Geikie Gorge & more. Explore one of the most scenic & rugged parts of Australia in a small convoy of like-minded adventurers led by an expert Tour Guide - independent but not alone!!
Enjoy nights camping under the stars and some of the best bush catering you'll ever experience, swim in the billabongs, admire ancient rock art & soak up the spirituality of this ancient land.
A vehicle-mounted two-way radio & a robust 4WD vehicle are mandatory for this tour. No previous 4WD experience is required – tuition is part of the package. We can arrange hire of a self-contained 4WD to join this tour at special rates. Limited seating is also available for passengers in the escort vehicle. Comprehensive Information Kit & personal phone discussion with participants is provided prior to departure.
Best time to go?
June – August is the best time to visit the Kimberley region.
We'll visit all the top spots - Broome, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Mitchell Falls, Gibb River Road, Lake Argyle, Bungle Bungles, Geikie Gorge & more. Explore one of the most scenic & rugged parts of Australia in a small convoy of like-minded adventurers led by an expert Tour Guide - independent but not alone!!
Enjoy nights camping under the stars and some of the best bush catering you'll ever experience, swim in the billabongs, admire ancient rock art & soak up the spirituality of this ancient land.
A vehicle-mounted two-way radio & a robust 4WD vehicle are mandatory for this tour. No previous 4WD experience is required – tuition is part of the package. We can arrange hire of a self-contained 4WD to join this tour at special rates. Limited seating is also available for passengers in the escort vehicle. Comprehensive Information Kit & personal phone discussion with participants is provided prior to departure. Best time to go?
June – August is the best time to visit the Kimberley region.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Broome – Windjana Gorge |
| Day 2: | Bells Gorge |
| Day 3: | Manning Gorge |
| Day 4: | King Edward River |
| Day 5: | Mitchell Falls |
| Day 6: | Mitchell Falls |
| Day 7: | Drysdale Station |
| Day 8: | Home Valley Station |
| Day 9: | Home Valley |
| Day 10: | Lake Argyle |
| Day 11: | Kununurra |
| Day 12: | Kununurra |
| Day 13: | Bungle Bungles |
| Day 14: | Bungle Bungles |
| Day 14: | Fitzroy Crossing |
| Day 14: | Broome |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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Community
We use local guides wherever possible (Geikie Gorge, Home Valley) and we also encourage clients to participate in optional activities run by local tour operators (flights, cruises etc) & recommend these activities in our itineraries & at our Pre Departure Workshops (which we hold for clients resident in Australia). We conduct ‘fun fines’ & raffles while on tour to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Last year we collected over $1000 for this worthy charity which has been of assistance to us on several occasions. Environment We distribute our Environmental Policy to all clients & encourage them to “tread lightly on the land”. We adhere strictly to this policy while camping & 4WD’ing. We emphasise environmental principles when conducting 4WD training, and take all our rubbish out with us (unless there are specified disposal bins). We only build fires when permitted to do so & then keep them small & provide our own firewood whenever possible. We instruct clients on ‘bush toilet’ procedures. The Director of the company is an Honorary Parks Ranger so is committed to protecting wildlife and looking after the environment. He is also one of the few Tour Guides in the State to be accredited by the Eco Tourism Association of Australia. We were the first tag-along-tour company to ‘partner’ with Carbon Neutral. Under this arrangement we donate a percentage of our profits from each tour to Carbon Neutral in an attempt to offset our carbon emissions & we encourage our clients to do the same. Last year we cumulatively contributed to offsetting an estimated 67.08 tonnes of our carbon emissions by the planting of native trees. |
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