Kimberley & Cape Leveque: 6-Day Luxury Small-Group Tour from Broome with Bungle Bungle Stay & Helicopter Flight
Immerse yourself in ancient landscapes, towering ochre cliffs, palm-fringed gorges and quintessential Australian scenery on a six-day luxury small-group outback tour (max. eight travellers) through some of Western Australia’s most iconic regions. This exclusive tour takes you from Broome to Kununurra in style, with all meals included, boutique accommodation and a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter flight over Purnululu National Park and the Bungle Bungles.
Travelling in a private vehicle, accompanied by an expert local driver-guide, be charmed by a series of authentic outback towns while hearing Aboriginal Dreamtime tales and admiring beautiful landscapes and geological wonders. Beachcomb the pristine sand on Kooljaman, take a tour of a working pearl farm, drive along the Gibb River Road, walk through the 750-metre Tunnel Creek, explore Geikie Gorge by boat, discover Purnululu National Park and enjoy an unforgettable helicopter flight.
Delve deeper into the wildness as you soar above the iconic Bungle Bungles and sail through the Buccaneer Archipelago as the sun melts into the glistening ocean. There’s nowhere quite like the Kimberley.
Your tour includes:
- Five nights of accommodation – including a night at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm and two nights in Purnululu National Park
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Take to the skies with a helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles
- Learn about the world’s largest and most beautiful pearls during a fascinating Pearl Farm Tour in Broome
- Embark on a Buccaneer Archipelago sunset cruise and discover secluded beaches, incredible rocky formations, ancient gorges and spectacular waterfalls
- View the Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery & Aquaculture Centre and learn about Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, hunting, gathering, history and culture (subject to availability)
- Reflect in the shade of the Boab Prison Tree
- Hike to the geological wonders of Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm
- Enjoy a scenic cruise through the magnificent Geikie Gorge
- Savour a sensational sunset overlooking the Bungle Bungles with drinks and nibbles
- Transportation in a luxury private vehicle throughout the tour
- The services of an expert local driver-guide
Your journey takes you to: Broome — Cape Leveque — Dampier Peninsula — Beagle Bay — Derby — Windjana Gorge — Fitzroy River — Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park — Purnululu National Park — Kununurra.
Private departures available: With private touring available for two to eight people, you can embark on the journey of a lifetime on an alternative date or on your own private tour with friends.
Book with 100% confidence: If you are unable to travel as a result of Government travel restrictions, Luxury Escapes will assist you with a date change, provide you with a credit or process a refund for your booking less any non-recoverable costs. See Fine Print for details.
Covid-19 health and safety practices: Our expert Tours team is working hard to ensure the highest health standards at every point of your journey. Find out more.
The Scenery – Breathtaking natural parks, red ochre cliffs and quintessential Australian outback experiences
Breathtaking sights greet you at every turn of this tour, from rock formations over two billion years old to luxury outback retreats.
At the tip of the Dampier Peninsula is Cape Leveque, famed for its ochre cliffs, white beaches and stunning blue ocean. This rugged and pristine slice of the Kimberley hosts a number of sacred Aboriginal sites, including sand dunes and ancient middens.
There are few sights more jaw-dropping than the Buccaneer Archipelago’s puzzle of around 1,000 rocky islands emerging from the deep blue ocean. Truly fall in love with the region as you board a scenic sunset cruise to reach these otherwise inaccessible areas.
Take in the quintessential Australian baked red earth and boab-studded plains along seemingly endless stretches of ancient land on the Gibb River Road. Learn Dreamtime tales and, if given the chance, tuck into the sweet and crunchy nutritious boab tuber.
Explore the breathtakingly beautiful Bungle Bungle Range in the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park — where towering, tiger-striped 360-million-year-old rock formations have eroded into beehive-like domes emerging from an otherwise flat landscape.
Inside Purnululu National Park, follow the echo of an ancient gorge to discover an astonishing geological formation. A massive amphitheatre of red rock with a pool of water in the middle, the acoustics of Cathedral Gorge are so fantastic, music has been played and recorded here.
From above, Purnululu National Park is an imposing sight. Take to the skies with an unforgettable helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range. Be wowed by dramatically sculpted natural formations, spectacular chasms and gorges and view Western Australia’s majestic baked-red earth landscape from above.
The Accommodation – Unrivalled sophistication in the outback
Soak up the beauty of the Kimberley Coast at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm — a small, family-owned pearl farm turned unique accommodation — staying in an ensuite safari-style tent nestled in a remnant rainforest with views across the mangroves to the bay.
An iconic hotel in the Kimberley Region, the Spinifex Hotel is a jewel in the crown of Derby. Recently rejuvenated, this piece of luxury tucked away in the outback has set the benchmark for regional accommodation and a new standard of sublime hospitality.
On the banks of the Fitzroy River lies the Fitzroy River Lodge, a beautiful oasis set on 50 acres of natural bushland with shady trees and landscaped gardens. A welcome sight for all travellers, the lodge offers a wide range of onsite facilities including a refreshing outdoor pool, fully licensed bar and restaurant and tennis court.
When it comes to accommodation in Purnululu National Park, your Bungle Bungle lodge sets a standard of its own, giving you the best access to the towering beehive domes, Piccaninny Creek, Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm.
Your tour begins in Broome and ends in Kununurra. Pick-up from Broome hotels in the Chinatown/Town Beach area will be around 7.15am on Day 1. Pick-up from Broome hotels in the Cable Beach area will be around 7.30am on Day 1. You will be dropped off in Kununurra around 4.30pm on Day 6.
Flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately.
Please book your flights to arrive into Broome (BME) in advance of Day 1 and depart out of Kununurra (KNX) no earlier than 6.30pm on Day 6. Please do NOT book your flights until your tour is confirmed.
Transfers are included on Days 1 and 6 only, from most central Broome/Cable Beach and Kununurra hotels. Please enquire for more details.
Airport transfers are not included. Please plan accordingly.
You MUST complete your booking form within 48 hours of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.
When travelling within Australia, please check current state/territory border entry requirements to ensure you’re eligible to travel and have completed any required permits or passes.
Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements. Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.
Important Destination Information:
Time zone: AWST GMT +8
Telephone: +61
Currency: AUD
Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas.
Language: English
Climate: Tropical monsoon climate, defined by a distinct wet (November-April) and dry season (May-October).
Day 1: Broome — Cape Leveque — Dampier Peninsula
Your tour begins in Broome early this morning (7.15 am start) with a journey up the spectacular Dampier Peninsula. Largely Aboriginal-owned land, the Dampier Peninsula is a delight for all travellers. Here, a striking contrast of stunning red pindan cliffs, white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters creates the perfect backdrop to a unique cultural and coastal adventure. Along the way, hear of the local Bardi and Nyul Nyul who inhabit this land and discover their ancient traditions. Upon arrival at Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, take a quick dip or beach-comb the pristine sand. After lunch, immerse yourself in Broome’s working pearl farm — recently described as ‘one of the most unique destinations in Australia’. On a fascinating Pearl Farm Tour, learn about the world’s largest and most beautiful pearls, which have been farmed in these waters for generations. This afternoon, take to the water on a sunset cruise along the Buccaneer Archipelago.
Accommodation: Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Dampier Peninsula — Ardyaloon — Beagle Bay — Derby
After breakfast, travel to the remote Aboriginal community of Ardyaloon (One Arm Point) to view the working Ardyaloon Trochus Hatchery & Aquaculture Centre and learn about Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, hunting, gathering, history and culture (subject to access and seasonal). Savour a picnic lunch overlooking the beaches, Trochus shell hatchery, and tidal movements of the King Sound prior to departing. En route, stop at Beagle Bay, an Aboriginal community developed and established by Trappist monks around the 1890s. Here, be sure to see the Sacred Heart Church, built entirely by hand by local Indigenous people and Pallottine monks, with its stunning inlaid mother of pearl shell altar. Leaving the Cape Leveque Road, head north on Highway One, arriving in the small outback town of Derby in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Spinifex Hotel, Derby
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Derby — Fitzroy River
Leave Derby this morning and head to the Boab Prison Tree, believed to be 1,500 years old. Here, learn of the harsh treatment the local Aboriginal people endured during the early colonisation and reflect in the shade. Afterwards, begin your journey on the iconic cattle track, the Gibb River Road, travelling through a series of remote and beautiful landscapes while hearing stories of early settlement. Soon arriving at the Napier Range, an exhumed Devonian reef over 350 million years old, set out on an easy walk to the geological wonder of Windjana Gorge. After a bite to eat, walk through the 750-metre Tunnel Creek, a cave system carved through the Range, which takes you from one side to the other. Be sure to keep an eye out for the bats and freshwater crocodiles that live here, as well as stalactites, secret caves and magical views. It is here we also learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800s. As the sun sets, continue through the Oscar Range, past the groves of majestic boab trees, before arriving at your accommodation on the banks of the Fitzroy River.
Accommodation: Fitzroy River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Danggu Geikie Gorge Cruise — Halls Creek — Purnululu National Park
Rise and shine for breakfast at 6.45am today. An early departure takes you to Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park, where you’ll explore the magnificent gorge and river system by boat. Nature carved this spectacular 30 metre-deep gorge between the ranges during the Devonian geological period. A cruise is the best way to experience the scenery and abundant wildlife of this natural wonder. The gorge floods during the wet season, with the swirling water leaving its bleached mark on the colourful gorge walls. Though the water retreats during the dry season, permanent water remains to sustain the wide variety of Kimberley wildlife. Depart Fitzroy Crossing, breaking the journey to the Bungle Bungles with a visit to the gold rush town of Halls Creek. Leave the main highway to venture into Purnululu National Park by way of the 4WD Spring Creek Track. Late afternoon, arrive at the comfortable Bungle Bungles Lodge, your home for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge/Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Purnululu National Park
Today, you’ll have ample time to explore the extraordinary World Heritage-protected Purnululu National Park, home to the famous 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; once discovered by others, the area was made a National Park in 1987. Take a guided walk (2-3km) along Picanniny Creek to the lookout and then into stunning Cathedral Gorge, where towering rocks create a natural amphitheatre. This afternoon, take an inspiring 18-minute helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungles, sure to be a highlight of your trip. You will have the option to upgrade to a longer flight, should you wish to do so (charges apply). This evening, view a sensational sunset with drinks and nibbles before settling down for dinner.
Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge/Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Purnululu National Park — Kununurra
This morning, set out on a hike to Echidna Chasm, a natural cleft in the rock that reaches a staggering 200 metres in height while only being one metre wide at certain points. A walk up the creek bed is rewarded with bird’s eye views of the shaded escarpment, which you can admire as you learn how the chasm received its name from an Aboriginal Dreamtime story. Drive out of the Bungles, enjoying lunch en route, finally arriving at the vibrant East Kimberley town of Kununurra, where your tour comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
*Please note that timings and order of touring on Days 5 & 6 may be subject to change.
Your comfort and safety are our number one concern. Our expert Tours team is working hard to ensure the highest health standards at every point of your journey. Find out more.
Book with confidence: You can rest easy knowing that should you not be able to travel as a result of Government travel restrictions, even right up to the day of departure Luxury Escapes will assist you with a date change, provide you with a credit or process a refund for your booking less any non-recoverable costs. See below for full terms and conditions.
The ‘7-day change of mind guarantee’ does not apply for Tour bookings. Due to the high demand and limited departures, any cancellation/refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase. Otherwise, the standard Refund Policy applies.
After you have made your booking, please follow the instructions on your confirmation email and ensure you complete your traveller information details within 48 hours.
This tour package is valid for the following departure dates:
- 16 August 2021
- 24 August 2021
- 26 August 2021
- 6 September 2021
- 13 September 2021
- 15 September 2021
- 21 September 2021
- 22 September 2021
IMPORTANT: Please allow for travelling time. Flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Broome (BME) on your chosen tour start date. Please do NOT book your flights until your tour is confirmed.
When travelling within Australia, please check current state/territory border entry requirements to ensure you’re eligible to travel and have completed any required permits or passes.
NONE OF THESE DATES SUIT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS?
If you wish to travel on an alternate date to those listed above, or on your own private tour with friends, private touring for two to eight people is available.
Pricing
- Two to three passengers: A$6,599 per person.
- Four to five passengers: A$5,199 per person.
- Six to eight passengers: A$4,199 per person.
All private departures are on request and will be confirmed within 72 hours.
Booking Process
- Select which package option you would like, taking care to choose the correct season, length of stay and room capacity (Twin Share or Solo Traveller)
- Click on the green “Check Availability” tab
- Using the plus or minus adjust the number of people you would like to book then click the “View Available Dates & Prices” tab
- Click the blue “Select” button then the green “Review & Payment” tab at the bottom right of the screen.
- Fill out your preferred payment method and click the green “Pay Securely Now” tab
- Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
- Your booking is confirmed once your Booking Form is submitted and you can begin the countdown to your Luxury Escape!
- You will then be contacted by one of our Dedicated Support Agent’s (within 48 hours) who will support you right up until you return from your journey
IMPORTANT: Twin-Share Package: The package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin share). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise please purchase a solo traveller package.
Please note that packages cannot be split.
Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:
- Broome — Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (En-suited Eco Tent)
- Derby — Spinifex Hotel (Motel Room)
- Fitzroy Crossing — Fitzroy River Lodge (Motel Room or En-suited Safari Tent)
- Kununurra — Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge or Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge (En-suited Eco Tent or En-suited Eco Cabin)
IMPORTANT:
- Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
- Rooms will be made available after 3pm on day of arrival. Checkout is required by 10am. Early check-in and late checkout are available at an additional fee. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
- Maximum room capacity is two adults.
Pre & Post-Tour Accommodation
Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
Inclusions
- Accommodation as specified
- Daily breakfast and additional dining experiences as specified in the itinerary
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- The services of expert English-speaking local guides
- Air-conditioned transportation throughout
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
- Scenic helicopter flight
Exclusions
- Pre-tour (Broome) and post-tour (Kununurra) accommodation
- Flights
- Visas
- Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary
- Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Tips and gratuities
- Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
Age Restrictions
- This tour is restricted to guests aged 18 years or older.
- If you wish to travel with children aged under 18 years, or on your own private tour together with friends, please enquire for further information. Please note that surcharges may apply.
Group Size
- Minimum number for this tour to operate is six people.
- Maximum tour capacity is eight people.
Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is compulsory. Luxury Escapes recommends purchasing travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package.
- Luxury Escapes can assist you in purchasing travel insurance through our preferred provider. Please enquire for further information and to see if our policy is suitable for you.
Passports
- A valid passport or government-issued photo identification is required for all passengers. A current Medicare card can be used for guests under 18 years of age and must be presented upon embarkation.
Health & Vaccinations
- Travellers are advised to check the vaccine requirements for their trip with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccines require 30 days or more to be effective. Please check with your health professional that you hold the appropriate vaccination entry requirements for your destination.
- By purchasing this tour, you acknowledge the COVID 19 Health & Safety advice as shown here.
Tour Baggage Restrictions:
- Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 12kg and an additional, smaller personal day bag.
- Soft-sided bags will only be accepted on tour. Large hard suitcases cannot be accommodated and luggage limits are not able to be increased.
Helicopter Flight
- Passengers must weigh 136kg or less to participate.
- Flights are subject to weather conditions.
Porterage
On occasion, porterage is not included, therefore at times you may expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available. Please refer to inclusions if porterage is included.
Tipping
Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approx. A$15 – A$20 per person, per day is the industry standard.
Fitness Requirements
Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities in this tour. Further, travellers acknowledge and agree that neither Luxury Escapes nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor is Luxury Escapes liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).
Dietary Requirements
In most cases Luxury Escapes can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you.
Any dietary requirements must be received by Luxury Escapes at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements.
Valued Up To
The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving.
Itinerary Amendments & Changes
Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time.
Surcharges
Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. Luxury Escapes will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by Luxury Escapes to the guest.
AMENDMENTS & CHANGES
Name Change or Corrections
- Name corrections may incur a fee.
- Name changes are not permitted.
Date Changes
- Date changes permitted within the 48-hour Change of Mind Guarantee
- After 48 hours from booking, strictly no date changes are permitted for this package.
- Free date changes are not applicable to Luxury Escapes Tours packages.
Refunds
- Refunds permitted within 48 hours from booking
- After 48 hours, strictly no refunds or credits are permitted for this package
Change of Mind Guarantee
- All tours bookings have a 48-hour “Change of Mind Guarantee” where any monies paid within 48 hours of the initial purchase date will be refunded – no questions asked.
- Bookings outside the 48-hour “Change of Mind” window will be non-refundable.
- The ‘7-day change of mind guarantee’ does not apply for Tour bookings.
Book with 100% Confidence: COVID-19-related cancellations
For all new bookings made from 13 October 2020, if you can’t travel as a direct result of border closures or Government-imposed travel restrictions that directly impact your booking, Luxury Escapes will:
- allow you to change the dates of your tour,
- offer you a credit for another tour, cruise or accommodation offer, less any third-party costs that Luxury Escapes can’t recover (including from airlines and tour providers), or
- refund the full value of your tour, less any third-party costs that Luxury Escapes can’t recover (including from airlines and tour providers)
PLEASE NOTE:
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