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Broome to the Bungle Bungles

A place of astounding natural beauty and great spiritual significance, Western Australia's Kimberley region is Australia untamed. While the roads here can be rough, this five-day inland adventure takes in several of the Kimberley's highlight attractions, plus a whole host of lesser-known favourites. Weave through the boulders and chasms of the Bungle Bungles, encounter Dreaming stories in the Mimbi Caves and learn the legend of Jandamarra on a tour of Tunnel Creek.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

START & END TIME
This trip starts in Broome with an early pick-up at 7:30am on day 1 at our default pick-up location, unless you request an alternative pick-up location well ahead of departure. The trip finishes at around 7:00pm on the last day. We recommend you arrive a day prior to the trip's departure date and onward travel should not be booked until the following day.

TRIP STYLE & SLEEPING BAG
Accommodation on this trip is twin share and is a combination of pop-up tents and permanent tents with basic beds. Each traveller will also get a swag (Australian bedroll), so you can opt to sleep under stars, a true Australian experience. Please bring your own sleeping bag or purchase one from us in advance. A pillow, pillowcase, bottom sheet and a swag/canvas bed roll are always provided.

SINGLE TRAVELLERS & ACCOMMODATION UPGRADE
A Single Supplement is not available on the default version of this trip. As a single traveller you will share a tent with another single traveller of the same gender, or you can use your swag. An accommodation upgrade (Camping Plus) is available upon request and subject to availability, at an additional cost. Camping Plus can also be booked with the option for a single supplement. Please see the accommodation section of your trip notes or speak to your travel agent for more details.

WEATHER
Departures are all subject to regional weather conditions and road closures – usually only a concern in Apr & Oct / Nov.

LUGGAGE
Space in our vehicles is limited so please keep luggage light – bring only essentials in a small soft bag, MAXIMUM 15kg. Suitcases are NOT suitable. Excess luggage must be left in Broome or sent to a forward destination.

PARTICIPATORY CAMPING
It is important that travellers participate in setting up camp each night, though the leader can assist where necessary. The leader also appreciates the assistance or one or two group members in preparing/clearing meals. It is essential that all our groups leave the camp they stay in as they found them for the next travellers - the Kimberley is a pristine wilderness and it is our responsibility to ensure it stays this way.

Tour details

Tour Provider	Intrepid Travel
Price From	$1,778
Number of Days	5
Start Location	Broome, Australia
End Location	Broome, Australia
Age Range	Avg. 30+
Group Size	1 to 20
Tour Style	Basic
Tour Themes	Adventure
Physical Rating	Moderate to Challenging

Itinerary Open all

Day 1: Broome / Fitzroy Crossing

Welcome to Broome! Or Rubibi, in the language of the Yawuru people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Broome is now located. Start your adventure straight away, setting off early this morning as you travel east towards Fitzroy Crossing. Upon arrival you'll join the Darlgunya Cultural Walk, where your local Indigenous guide greets you with a Smoking Ceremony and some billy tea. Then, stroll through the remnants of the old postal settlement. Learn about the wild Fitzroy River from your guide – its plants, wildlife and the significance to local culture. Tonight, watch the sunset and the stars as they come alive, away from the city lights.

Day 2: China Wall / Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)

Today, you’ll visit the gold rush town of Halls Creek to see the remarkable China Wall on the way to Purnululu National Park – home of the magnificent Bungle Bungles. When you arrive in Purnululu, take some time to settle into your safari camp, then sit back, relax and enjoy the bush sunset. Relax with a delicious meal and an evening under the stars.

Day 3: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles)

Spend the next day exploring the highlights of Purnululu National Park, the most famous of which are the Bungle Bungle domes. Rivers created this landscape of unique orange and black striped ‘beehive’ geological formations over a period of 20 million years. Unbelievably, only the locals knew it existed until the early 1980s. To protect its unique landscape, the area was made a national park in 1987 and now boasts UNESCO World Heritage status. You’ll explore the Echidna Chasm today, known for its towering Livistonia Palm trees. Take the short walk into the gorgeous Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre. There is time today to take an optional scenic helicopter flight and enjoy a birds-eye view of the beehive domes to put it all into perspective. Your leader will present the various options to you at the start of the trip.

Day 4: Mimbi Caves / Fitzroy Crossing

Say goodbye to Purnululu and travel to the ancient realm of Mimbi Caves – one of Western Australia's largest cave systems, in the heart of Gooniyandi Country. Spiritually significant, these limestone caves are one of the oldest identified sites of human occupation in Australia. Delve into Dreamtime with a local Gooniyandi guide who will share traditional stories and reveal the secrets of Mimbi Caves – a sanctuary of crystal-clear pools, rare fossils and ancient rock art. Share fresh damper and billy tea with the Gooniyandi traditional owners before you head back to Fitzroy Crossing.

Day 5: Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) / Windjana Gorge / Derby / Broome

Following another night by the Fitzroy River, you’ll head for Bunuba country – once a Devonian reef, this terrain is over 350 million years old and home to a diverse array of animals and plants. Stop at Tunnel Creek – a 750-m cave system where you can explore secret caves and a large variety of wildlife. Here, you’ll also learn the legend of Jandamarra – an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800s. Travel to the geological wonder of Windjana Gorge – a delightful oasis in the outback. Beneath gorge walls rising 90 m, enjoy a picnic lunch as you search for freshwater crocodiles, local birdlife and Indigenous bushtucker. The Gibb River Road then leads you from the Napier Ranges to Broome via the Derby ‘Boab Prison Tree’. When you arrive, your trip will come to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, just reach out to your booking agent.

Inclusions

Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners.
Transport: Private 4WD vehicle.
Accommodation: Camping (2 nights), Bungle Bungle Safari Camp (with shared facilities) (2 nights).

Departure dates

All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
20 May 2025	24 May 2025	10	$1,938
27 May 2025	31 May 2025	8	$2,052
03 Jun 2025	07 Jun 2025	8	$2,133
10 Jun 2025	14 Jun 2025	3	$2,370
17 Jun 2025	21 Jun 2025	6	$2,370
24 Jun 2025	28 Jun 2025	14	$1,778
01 Jul 2025	05 Jul 2025	4	$2,370
15 Jul 2025	19 Jul 2025	8	$2,465
22 Jul 2025	26 Jul 2025	18	$2,465
29 Jul 2025	02 Aug 2025	5	$2,465
05 Aug 2025	09 Aug 2025	7	$2,465
12 Aug 2025	16 Aug 2025	16	$2,465
19 Aug 2025	23 Aug 2025	19	$2,465
02 Sep 2025	06 Sep 2025	12	$2,370
09 Sep 2025	13 Sep 2025	17	$2,252
16 Sep 2025	20 Sep 2025	14	$2,370
23 Sep 2025	27 Sep 2025	15	$2,370
05 May 2026	09 May 2026	20	$2,490
12 May 2026	16 May 2026	20	$2,490
02 Jun 2026	06 Jun 2026	20	$2,615
09 Jun 2026	13 Jun 2026	20	$2,615
16 Jun 2026	20 Jun 2026	20	$2,735
23 Jun 2026	27 Jun 2026	20	$2,735
30 Jun 2026	04 Jul 2026	20	$2,735
07 Jul 2026	11 Jul 2026	20	$2,735
14 Jul 2026	18 Jul 2026	19	$2,735
21 Jul 2026	25 Jul 2026	20	$2,735
28 Jul 2026	01 Aug 2026	20	$2,735
04 Aug 2026	08 Aug 2026	20	$2,615
11 Aug 2026	15 Aug 2026	20	$2,615
18 Aug 2026	22 Aug 2026	20	$2,615
25 Aug 2026	29 Aug 2026	20	$2,615
01 Sep 2026	05 Sep 2026	20	$2,490
08 Sep 2026	12 Sep 2026	20	$2,490
15 Sep 2026	19 Sep 2026	20	$2,490
22 Sep 2026	26 Sep 2026	20	$2,490
04 May 2027	08 May 2027	20	$2,370
11 May 2027	15 May 2027	20	$2,370
01 Jun 2027	05 Jun 2027	20	$2,465
08 Jun 2027	12 Jun 2027	20	$2,465
15 Jun 2027	19 Jun 2027	20	$2,560
22 Jun 2027	26 Jun 2027	20	$2,560
29 Jun 2027	03 Jul 2027	20	$2,560
06 Jul 2027	10 Jul 2027	20	$2,560
13 Jul 2027	17 Jul 2027	20	$2,560
20 Jul 2027	24 Jul 2027	20	$2,560
27 Jul 2027	31 Jul 2027	20	$2,465
03 Aug 2027	07 Aug 2027	20	$2,465
10 Aug 2027	14 Aug 2027	20	$2,465
17 Aug 2027	21 Aug 2027	20	$2,465
24 Aug 2027	28 Aug 2027	20	$2,370
31 Aug 2027	04 Sep 2027	20	$2,370
07 Sep 2027	11 Sep 2027	20	$2,370
14 Sep 2027	18 Sep 2027	20	$2,370
21 Sep 2027	25 Sep 2027	20	$2,370