Kimberley Dreaming (Broome to Kununurra)

Arrive in Broome where you are met by your Aussie Redback Tours crew.  We have a town tour before you explore this pearling town. Shop for pearls in Chinatown; see dinosaur footprints and birdwatch in Roebuck Bay or you can stroll through the famous Broome streets, whatever you fancy, Broome will captivate you. Later we catch the amazing Broome sunset at Cable Beach. (D)

We head towards Derby today and visit the Famous Prison Tree and town centre. Derby’s claim to fame is having the highest tides of any Australian port. 11 m (36 feet) of tidal difference means there is an enormous amount of water rushing in and out every 6 hours. Derby calls itself the “Home of the Boab Tree”.  Boabs are used as street trees and give the town a special character. We check out the jetty before making our way to our accommodation(B,D)

We make our way to the Gibb River Road; our first stop will be at Windjana Gorge.  Windjana Gorge is a 3.5 km gorge, carved out of the Napier Range by the Lennard River. The walls on both sides of Windjana Gorge are 30 to 100 metres high, and the gorge is over 100 metres wide. We then travel to Tunnel Creek National Park which covers 91 hectares in the Napier Range. The main feature of the park is of course the 750-metre tunnel that a creek has worn through the Napier Range. The tunnel is the oldest cave system in Western Australia and although it can be explored, please note that it can be quite difficult climbing over the cave rocks, and water levels can be dangerously high at times. It is often closed due to weather conditions. Later we make our way to Fitzroy Crossing, after a wonderful day in the rugged Kimberley. (B,L,D)

We start the day travelling to Halls Creek, a very significant place. It is the site of the first gold discovery in Western Australia and where the WA gold rushes began. In 1885 Charles Hall found a 28-ounce nugget. Men (very few women) soon streamed into the interior in search of their fortune. We stop on the way at Mary River for morning tea before arriving at this Iconic town in the Kimberley. (B,D)

Onto Warmun for a morning tea stop and then we travel to the town of Kununurra,  through spectacular scenery, situated in the heart of the Kimberley. Here you have some free time in town before making our way to our accommodation. (B,D)

After a delicious breakfast , we head to the wilderness park – El Questro, which is one of the world’s most unique holiday destinations, with stunning views of ancient landscapes and the mystical boab trees. We stop at Zebedee Springs on the way, for a revitalising dip in the warm thermal springs, surrounded by palm trees and cliffs. Later in the afternoon we return to Kununurra. (B) Motel

We start the day with a fantastic cruise up the Ord River to Lake Argyle. Along the way, we can spot crocodiles and birdlife, before reaching the dam wall which holds back the equivalent of 21 Sydney Harbour waters. You’ll be met by your driver and taken to the lookout for a stunning view over the lake and Ord River. We visit the resort for lunch, followed by a visit to the iconic Durack Homestead Museum, before heading back to our accommodation. (Cruise included in fare). (B,D) Motel

Early this morning you’ll have an opportunity to fly over the Bungle Bungles (own expense), returning in time for our drive to Wyndham, one of Western Australia’s oldest towns. We will visit Five Rivers Lookout at the Bastions, followed by a tour of the old town. Later in the day we visit Parry’s Lagoon, an oasis for birdlife and crocodiles, and The Grotto, soaking up the natural beauty of the Kimberley wilderness and what is a small, natural amphitheatre! (B,D)

After breakfast this morning you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home, taking with you some lovely memories of the Kimberley region. (B)