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Trip Style
4WD Tour
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
20
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
GTKK9
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Travelmarvel's 9 Day Kimberley Icons by 4WD. Discover the best of the remote Kimberley, visiting Cathedral Gorge, Emma Gorge and the Mitchell Falls. See ancient rock art and stay at wilderness lodges in the heart of the bush.
Itinerary
Today you can take an optional cruise of the Ord River (additional charge), exploring the river's unique ecosystem on the lookout for freshwater crocodiles and an abundance of unique birdlife. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers for dinner. Stay: The Cambridge Kununurra (D)
Travel on the iconic Gibb River Road on the way to Drysdale River Station, soaking in the unique landscapes of the beautiful Kimberley region. Stay: Drysdale River Station, non-en suite rooms (B/L/D)
Get back on the Gibb River Road before turning off and travelling towards the isolated Mitchell Plateau, stopping en route at Drysdale River Station for lunch. Later, enter a remote world of Livistona palm forests, beautiful lookouts, magnificent waterfalls and isolated swimming holes. Stay Two Nights: Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge (B/L/D)
Walk throughout the Mitchell Plateau today to experience the power and beauty of its waterfalls and marvel at its collection of Indigenous rock art. Begin with a guided hike to Little Mertens Falls to view rarely seen rock art before continuing to the impressive Big Mertens Falls. Next up is the tiered Mitchell Falls, where you can cool down with a swim in the refreshing natural pools above the falls. Alternatively, you can see the waterfalls from a unique perspective on a scenic helicopter flight (additional charge). (B/L/D)
Visit more amazing rock art galleries at the Mitchell Plateau for an Insider Experience before enjoying a swim in the clear waters of the King Edward River. Later, journey to your new accommodation. Stay Two Nights: Home Valley Station (B/D)
Insider Experience: Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art created by the Wunambal people.
Insider Experience: Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art created by the Wunambal people.
Set off on a walk to Emma Gorge today. A spectacular oasis awaits, where you can take a refreshing dip beneath the gorge's tumbling waterfall while shaded by its towering cliffs. You can also choose to take a Chamberlain Gorge cruise (additional charge), admiring the beautiful scenery and local wildlife while enjoying sparkling wine and local fruit from the Ord Valley. (B)
Travel to Purnululu National Park before settling in at your wilderness lodge, which is nestled in the heart of the Bungle Bungle Range. Stay Two Nights: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, Standard Tents (B/L/D)
Enjoy a full day to explore some of Purnululu National Park's most beautiful locations. Experience the incredible natural acoustics of Cathedral Gorge, a vast amphitheatre of vibrant rock created by erosion over millions of years. Later, stroll along Piccaninny Creek winding your way through the park's unique landscapes. Alternatively, you can take to the skies on an optional helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range, soaring over the range's beehive-like domes and seeing Cathedral Gorge and Piccaninny Creek from a birds-eye view (additional charge). (B/L/D)
Treat yourself to another magical day in Purnululu today with a hike to Echidna Chasm. Wander through the otherworldly cleft, gazing up at the narrow cliffs as they reach up to 200 metres towards the sky. Later, return to Kununurra where your holiday concludes. (B/L)
Trip Inclusions
- Admire ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art at the Mitchell Plateau
- Hike to the tiered Mitchell Falls and cool down with a swim in the refreshing natural pools above the falls
- Set off on a walk to Emma Gorge, a spectacular oasis where you can take a refreshing dip beneath the gorge's tumbling waterfall
- Experience the incredible natural acoustics of Purnululu National Park's Cathedral Gorge, a vast amphitheatre of vibrant rock
- Stay at the Bungle Bungle, Mitchell Falls and Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodges
- 8 nights in premium accommodation
- The services of an expert Travelmarvel Driver Guide
- Prices include airport transfers
- 21 meals – 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Itinerary, hotels and inclusions are subject to change
- Prices are land only. Flights not included (unless specified)
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Travelmarvel. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Travelmarvel. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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