International flight (as per your own arrangements).

Discover Western Australia as you travel by a 4WD rental vehicle for eight days.

Your self-drive in Western Australia will truly be an experience of a lifetime. Many of the Kimberley’s highlights can be reached by taking sealed Highway 1 from Broome to Kununurra. Along the way, you’ll meet some friendly Aboriginal locals keen to share their culture and country, from Geikie Gorge to the Bungle Bungle Range in World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park.

Best time: May to October

Base rate only paid by About Australia. Insurance, Premium Location Surcharge, Fuel and Fees to driver’s credit card..

Please bring a valid American drivers license with you and be aware that the Australians drive on the left hand side of the road.

Please note that there is a one way rental fee payable direct at time of travel.

Travel to your accommodation in Broome, Western Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

Your 3.5 Star vacation accommodation is located in an the ideal location to explore Broome and it’s surrounds. It is set between a vast red desert and azure blue sea just a short walking distance from the heart of the city, and only 10 minute drive from the spectacular pristine white sands of Cable Beach. Here you can experience the regional charm and warmth with the friendly hospitality at it’s best. Spend some time away relaxing by the magnificent sparkling blue swimming pool and at the end of the day be sure to take in another glorious sunset.

Experience a breathtaking Indian Ocean Sunset the Western Australia way – on a camel!

The sunset camel ride is a relaxing and informative one hour experience along the beautiful white sands of Cable Beach in Broome. Whilst enjoying the sun setting over the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, dolphins and other marine life are often viewed from atop your camel.

The configuration is two people to a camel. There is a 209 lbs. per person maximum weight restriction and a combined weight limit of 363 lbs. per couple. Any couples exceeding the combined weight limit of 363 lbs. will each be required to ride on their own camel and as such will be charged an additional fee for a second seat.

While at your luxury eco lodge accommodation, scheduled tours are included. Please take advantage of some of these amazing experiences.

Might we suggest a sea kayaking guided adventure?

Please let your travel specialist know what activities you are interested in so we may book these in advance for you.

Guided forays to the coral reef that lie literally metres offshore reveal an array of corals and colourful fish, sea turtles, reef sharks and manta rays. Kayaks are the perfect vessel for exploring the reef with minimal interference to the ecosystem.

The guided kayak-snorkels on the reef take you further off shore where we drop an anchor in the sand to snorkel some of the deeper lagoons. The Blue Lagoon is one of the best snorkelling spots on the reef, showcasing the lifecycle of the reef as well as marine life interaction. Look out for soft corals, sponges, wobbegong sharks and hundreds of marine fish and between August and October, you’ll see humpback whales migrating along the coast.

Photo Credit: Tourism Western Australia

A trip out to see the majestic Horizontal Falls is truly a bucket list experience that is not to be missed during your stay in Broome!

Western Australia’s Horizontal Waterfalls are a remarkable natural phenomenon created by one of the world’s highest tides that causes an amazing white-water tidal shift through two narrow rock cliffs.

On your adventure today you’ll fly in a seaplane directly out to the Horizontal Falls. You’ll then board a 900hp fast boat, the fastest boat in the Kimberley. Experience an exhilarating thrill ride through the falls with a highly experienced skipper. You’ll then cruise through the spectacular untouched surrounding bays and creeks.

Depending on tour time you’ve chosen, you’ll either be treated to a cooked breakfast or a Barramundi BBQ lunch while you take in the scenery from the luxury vehicle.

Have your camera ready for the return scenic flight. You’ll get one of a kind ariel views of Talbot Bay, flying low across the Buccaneer Archipelago, Cape Leveque, Lombadina, Beagle Bay, Willie Creek Pearl Farm, Cable Beach and Broome township prior to landing.

Located at the Southern gateway to the Kimberley, Broome is a small town where bush meets the brush. Despite being a small town, it is full of history and character.

Go back 130 million years when you visit Gantheaume Point, home of dinosaur footprints visible during low tide. Nearby is Anastasia’s Pool; a hand built round pool made by a former lighthouse keeper for his wife who found relief for her arthritis in this pool. During negative times (A negative tide height indicates the water level will be below the average low water line) the Dutch Flying Boat wrecks are visible. These wrecks are evidence of the flying boats sunk by a Japanese air raid on Broome during WWII. If you are interested in bush walking, Minyirr Park has self guided walks that will take you through the bush and onto the beach, allowing you stunning panoramic views of Broome.

Learn of Broome’s influence on the pearl industry.

Broome was once the centre of the world’s pearling industry. Homage is paid to those involved in establishing Broome in the pearl industry in the grassed area on Carnarvon Street with The Cultured Pearl and Hard Hat Diver statues. Visit the final resting place of over 900 pearl divers in the Japanese Cemetery. Learn about pearling by visiting a pearl farm or one of the numerous pearl showrooms throughout Broome. Or sail aboard a pearl lugger for a sunset cruise as you look for sea creatures and enjoy BBQ and drinks from a fully licensed bar (Beachloading requires passengers to get wet feet).

Photo Credit: Western Australia

Discover the best of Broome at the Courthouse Markets!

Every Saturday morning the Broome Courthouse is transformed into a local arts, crafts and produce market. Meet Broome’s colourful characters in this cultural setting and purchase a taste of Broome – Kimberley art, creative fashion and delicious treats.

Saturdays Only, 8am-1pm

Between March and October each year, when conditions are just right, visitors to the North West region are treated to a natural spectacle – the Staircase to the Moon.

In Roebuck Bay in the cooler months, you can experience the incredible Staircase to the Moon. This naturally occurring phenomenon is created by a rising full moon reflecting off the tidal flats of the bay – a once in a lifetime experience.

On your adventure today you will drive from Broome to Fitzroy Crossing. Drive time is approximately 4.5 hours (246 miles).

Take the Great North Eastern Highway (Route 1) east of Broome, for the four-and-a-half-hour journey across the Roebuck Plains to Fitzroy Crossing.

Explore one of the oldest occupied locations in Australia and discover a major centre of Aboriginal art and culture.

A must see while visiting Fitzroy Crossing is Geikie Gorge National Park. Geikie Gorge is situated at the junction of the Oscar and the Geikie Ranges. The mighty Fitzroy River has carved a 30 metre deep gorge into the remains of the ancient limestone barrier reef that existed here in the Devonian period.

When the Fitzroy is in full flood during the wet season it covers the whole national park. Those floods rise over 16 metres up the gorge walls and the continuous rise and fall of the water has left the bottom of the walls bleached white, an intriguing sight which makes Geikie Gorge very popular with photographers.

Geikie Gorge National Park is easily accessible by car and is a short half hour drive from Fitzroy crossing. Before you head out to see the gorge, stop in the Fitzroy Crossing Tourist Information Centre. They’ll give you a map, directions, and other interesting information on the area.

Travel to your accommodation in Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

Your lodge style accommodation is located in the heart of the Kimberley situated on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River. Surrounded by fifty acres of natural bush with shady trees and landscaped gardens, you will be amazed at just how easy it is to enjoy life in the Kimberley.

Enjoy a refreshing drink in your spa or cook on the balcony using a private barbeque.

Facilities include:

Onsite Bar & Restaurant
Wifi – charges apply
Laundry Facilities
Swimming Pool
BBQ Area

Explore Tunnel Creek National Park on foot today with your knowledgable aboriginal guide.

Join your Bunuba guide on a 2 hour tour through Tunnel Creek, a water worn tunnel beneath the limestone of the Napier Range, part of the 350 million year old Devonian Reef system.

Be inspired by this landscape of immense enviornmental and cultural heritage. Explore the creek system, learn about its natural history and relive the life of Jandamarra, a moving and tragic story of a man between two cultures.

Take part in a traditional aboriginal smoking ceremony and feel Tunnel Creek’s spiritual significance.

At times you may be wading through water up to your thigh, so please wear appropriate clothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.

Tour Operates Monday, Wednesday, & Friday only.

Continuing on your Kimberley expedition today you will drive from Fitzroy Crossing to Halls Creek. Drive time is approximately 3 hours (180 miles).

As you travel to Halls Creek today, you may want to stop at one of the many significant cultural sites of the surrounding area, including the Gooniyandi rock art of Mimbi Caves just about an hour outside of Fitzroy Crossing.

Your onward journey east to Halls Creek will take around two hours and brings you to the gateway to two extraordinary natural wonders – Wolfe Creek Crater and the Bungle Bungle Range.

Travel to your accommodation in Halls Creek, Western Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 1 night.

Your accommodation is conveniently located near the center of town. Set amongst maintained gardens, with wide verandah’s and pathways that connect the accommodation buildings to the reception complex, your accommodation is truly an oasis in an otherwise rugged outback landscape.

Facilities include:

Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
On-site Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Room Service
Guest Lounge

Today’s drive from Halls Creek into Punululu National Park will truly be an adventure. Drive time will depend on road conditions – please take your time.

Purnululu National Park is very much a remote wilderness experience. The park attracts visitors for a whole range of reasons; the sheer grandeur of the sandstone Bungle Bungle range, watching it change to a golden colour late in the day, walking through some of the marvellous gorges, glimpsing rare wildlife, and stunning landscapes It’s been around for 350 million years and revered by its Aboriginal custodians for 40,000 years. But the striking Bungle Bungle Range in World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park was a secret from the outside world until 1983.

Before you leave Halls Creek, make sure you have plenty of water, snacks, and fuel in your vehicle.

Drive time from Halls Creek to the Bungle Bungles Turn Off is just a little over 1 hour (67 miles). From the turn off you’ll continue on a rough, narrow track to the park’s entrance and on to your bushcamp accommodation. This unsealed road requires that you go slowly and cautiously. There will be low water crossings to be navigated. Allow yourself plenty of time to make this drive and take in the unique and majestic landscape as you enjoy the road less travelled.

Travel to your accommodation in Purnululu National Parkwhere you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

Enjoy a superb adventure and see the Bungle Bungle from your own 4WD vehicle. Your bushcamp is an oasis in the Purnululu National Park. Allow yourself a couple of days to explore the park with the freedom to do so at your own pace. At the end of the day, you can enjoy a hot shower and a comfortable night, hot shower, and a home cooked meal.

Facilities include:

Swimming Pool
Onsite Restaurant with a Fully Licesnsed Bar

Today you’ll make the trek out of Purnululu National Park and head north to Kununurra. Drive time from the Bungle Bungles Turn off is approximately 2.75 hours (156 miles). Allow plenty of time to drive out of the park to the turn off.

You’ll rejoin Highway 1 at the Bungle Bungles cut off and head north on your adventure.

Break the last stretch of your journey with a visit to the Gija Visitor Centre in Warmun, which displays the traditional and contemporary art and craft work of local Aboriginal artists.

Your destination is the east Kimberley hub of Kununurra, meaning ‘big water.’ You’ll soon see how earned it’s Aboriginal name when you glimpse the Ord River and Lake Argyle – the largest man-made lake in the southern hemisphere. From sparkling diamonds to barramundi fishing, Kununurra has it all.

Travel to your accommodation in Kununurra, Western Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 1 night.

Your Kununurra accommodation is located 1km from the town centre and 4km from the airport. The hotel room rate includes free continental breakfast and 15 minutes free Internet access. Enjoy a swim in the pool and have a lovely bite to eat at the on-site restaurant and bar.

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