5 Day Kimberley Family Tour
- Trip Styles: Budget
Departures in 2024:
26 June
3 July
10 July
25 September
2nd October:
Join our Kimberley Family Tour in 2023.
Kimberley family tours are perfect if you are an energetic and adventurous family looking to visit The Kimberley.
With only 4 departures in 2023 book your Kimberley Family tour early.
Itinerary
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 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 1800’s. Towards sunset, we arrive at our campsite for a delicious campfire dinner under the famous Kimberley night sky. (LD)
The Napier Range is over 350 million years old and home to the geological wonder of Windjana Gorge. Beneath gorge walls rising 90m, we spend the morning searching for freshwater crocodiles, local birdlife and indigenous bush tucker. 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)
Today we explore the remote and spectacular Manning Gorge surrounded by high cliffs. 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)
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 King Leopold Range. This idyllic retreat boasts majestic cascading waterfalls and crystal clear pools formed over millions of years. (BLD)
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 5pm. (BL)
- This tour is designed specifically for families only.
- Departures are subject to weather conditions and road closures: usually only a concern for tours in April.
- This itinerary involves some clambering over rocks, wading in water by torchlight, walking on rocky creek beds and ascending/descending into gorges. A reasonable level of fitness and being sure on your feet is necessary to participate.
- Expect some early morning starts! It is nicer to walk in the cooler morning and travel in the vehicle during the heat of the day.
- It is important that you appreciate the Kimberley experience and the remote, vast nature of the areas through which we travel.
- Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travellers on all tours and details must be presented to tour guide before departure.
- A Tour Assistant is provided on tour for all larger groups of 8 or more travellers.
- Are you over 70 years old? Due to the remote location and challenging nature of our extended camping tours, it is essential for older travellers to review and sign our Medical Form to ensure you can participate fully in the itinerary.
Nights 1 and 4: Camping in National Parks involves dome tents (single/twinshare), swags with fitted sheets & pillows with pillowcases. On site ablutions have hot showers and flush toilets.
Nights 2 and 3: Enjoy two nights in the comfort of our own private safari camp at Manning Gorge. The camp features tourer-style tents on raised platforms with twin stretcher beds, and our own sheltered kitchen area. Nearby shared ablutions have hot showers and flush toilets.