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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. Join the Darlgunya cultural walk, search for freshwater crocodiles at Windjana Gorge and spend each night camping under the stars.

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 (Kimberley Travellers Lodge), unless you request an alternative pick-up location at least 14 days prior to 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 stretcher beds and a mattress. Please bring your own sleeping bag or hire one from us in advance. A pillow, pillowcase, bottom sheet 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.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
It is very important that you advise us of any dietary requirements and allergies at least 2 weeks prior to departure. We need this information well ahead of time to be able organise catering for the trip. Broome's remote location means that some food items will not be available on short notice, and once the trip has commenced changes to dietary requirements are not possible.

Tour details
Tour Provider Intrepid Travel
Price From
$2,192
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 to 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 to Fitzroy Crossing. When you arrive, join the Darlgunya Cultural Walk, where your local Indigenous guide will take you through the remnants of the old postal settlement and down to the Fitzroy Riverbanks. Learn about the wild Fitzroy River from your knowledgeable guide – its plants, wildlife and the significance to local culture. Tonight, settle into camp and watch the sunset and the stars as they come alive, away from the city lights.
Day 2: Purnululu National Park
This morning, travel to Purnululu National Park (or better known as the Bungle Bungles). On the way, stop at the China Wall near Halls Creek – a natural white limestone wall which looks like a miniature Great Wall of China. Then, continue to Purnululu National Park. When you arrive, take some time to settle into your private permanent tented camp and take in the views of the Bungles Massif and the Kimberley night sky from your door.
Day 3: Purnululu National Park
Spend today exploring the highlights of Purnululu National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its landscape of unique orange and black striped ‘beehive’ geological formations, created by rivers over a period of 20 million years. To protect its unique landscape, the area was made a national park in 1987 and now boasts UNESCO World Heritage status. Visit the Echidna Chasm, known for its towering Livistonia Palm trees, then take a short walk into Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre. Later today, maybe take an optional scenic helicopter flight for a bird’s eye view over the beehive domes.
Day 4: Fitzroy Crossing
Say goodbye to Purnululu and travel to the ancient realm of Mimbi Caves – one of Western Australia's largest cave systems, on Gooniyandi Country. Spiritually significant, these limestone caves are one of the oldest identified sites of human occupation in Australia. Learn about Dreaming with a local Gooniyandi guide and hear the traditional stories and sacred meaning of this area. Then, explore the crystal-clear pools, fossils and ancient rock art before sitting down to some fresh damper and billy tea with the Gooniyandi Traditional Owners before you head back to Fitzroy Crossing.
Day 5: Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) National Park to Broome
This morning, travel to Bunuba country – once a Devonian reef, this terrain is over 350 million years old and home to a diverse array of animals and plants. Along the way, stop at Tunnel Creek. Spend some time exploring the cave system here and learn about the legend of Jandamarra – an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hide-out in the late 1800s. Then, travel to Windjana Gorge where you’ll stop for a picnic lunch. As you walk through the outback oasis and beneath the gorge walls, look out for freshwater crocodiles, local birds and indigenous plants. Then, travel along the Gibb River Road from the Napier Ranges to Broome, passing the Derby ‘Boab Prison Tree’ along the way. Today is a bit of a long travel day, so maybe get stuck into your book or favourite podcast. When you arrive in Broome, your trip will come to an end. If you’d like to stay longer, just talk to your booking agent ahead of time.
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).
  • Fitzroy Crossing - Darlgunya Cultural Walk with Aboriginal Guide.
  • Halls Creek - China Wall Visit.
  • Bungle Bungles - Cathedral Gorge.
  • Bungle Bungles - Echidna Chasm.
  • Mimbi caves - Caves Exploration with Gooniyandi Traditional Owners.
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Exploration of Tunnel Creek (Dimalurru).
  • Derby - Boab Prison Tree.
  • West Kimberley Gorges - Windjana Gorge Walk.
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
12 May 2026 16 May 2026 6 $2,655
09 Jun 2026 13 Jun 2026 8 $2,592
23 Jun 2026 27 Jun 2026 18 $2,192
30 Jun 2026 04 Jul 2026 12 $2,995
07 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 2 $3,225
14 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 11 $2,995
21 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026 14 $2,980
28 Jul 2026 01 Aug 2026 15 $2,830
04 Aug 2026 08 Aug 2026 14 $2,780
11 Aug 2026 15 Aug 2026 11 $2,770
18 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 13 $2,750
25 Aug 2026 29 Aug 2026 17 $2,795
01 Sep 2026 05 Sep 2026 14 $2,760
08 Sep 2026 12 Sep 2026 14 $2,830
15 Sep 2026 19 Sep 2026 19 $2,830
22 Sep 2026 26 Sep 2026 15 $2,760
06 May 2027 10 May 2027 19 $2,580
14 May 2027 18 May 2027 20 $2,580
20 May 2027 24 May 2027 20 $2,580
28 May 2027 01 Jun 2027 20 $2,580
03 Jun 2027 07 Jun 2027 18 $2,580
11 Jun 2027 15 Jun 2027 20 $2,580
17 Jun 2027 21 Jun 2027 20 $2,580
25 Jun 2027 29 Jun 2027 20 $2,580
01 Jul 2027 05 Jul 2027 20 $2,580
09 Jul 2027 13 Jul 2027 20 $2,580
15 Jul 2027 19 Jul 2027 20 $2,580
23 Jul 2027 27 Jul 2027 20 $2,580
29 Jul 2027 02 Aug 2027 20 $2,580
06 Aug 2027 10 Aug 2027 20 $2,580
12 Aug 2027 16 Aug 2027 20 $2,580
20 Aug 2027 24 Aug 2027 20 $2,580
26 Aug 2027 30 Aug 2027 20 $2,580
03 Sep 2027 07 Sep 2027 20 $2,580
09 Sep 2027 13 Sep 2027 20 $2,580