Kimberley & Dampier Peninsula: Luxury Small-Group Tour with Bungle Bungle Helicopter Flight, Pearl Farm Stay & Sunset Cruise
Immerse yourself in ancient landscapes of towering ochre cliffs, palm-fringed gorges and sapphire seas on a six-day luxury small-group outback tour (max. eight travellers) through some of Western Australia’s most iconic regions. Beachcomb the pristine sand on the Dampier Peninsula, take a tour of a working pearl farm, drive along the Gibb River Road and walk through the 750-metre Tunnel Creek. Then, explore Geikie Gorge by boat, sail through the Buccaneer Archipelago as the sun melts into the glistening ocean and discover the striped ‘beehive’ domes of Purnululu National Park with a Bungle Bungle Range helicopter flight.
Travelling in a private vehicle from Broome to Kununurra (or reverse), accompanied by an expert local driver-guide, enjoy all meals and boutique accommodation as you’re charmed by authentic outback towns while hearing Aboriginal Dreamtime tales and admiring beautiful landscapes and geological wonders.
Your journey takes you to: Broome — Dampier Peninsula – Ardyaloon – Derby — Windjana Gorge — Tunnel Creek — Fitzroy River — Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park — Purnululu National Park — Fitzroy Crossing – Kununurra.
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The Scenery – Ochre earth, bulbous boabs, hidden gorges & startling sapphire seas
Breathtaking sights greet you at every turn of this tour. Begin your journey with a visit to the Dampier Peninsula, famed for its dark red cliffs, white beaches and stunning blue ocean. This rugged and pristine slice of the Kimberley hosts a number of sacred Aboriginal sites. There are few sights more jaw-dropping than the Buccaneer Archipelago’s puzzle of around 1,000 rocky islands. Truly fall in love with the region as you board a scenic sunset cruise to reach these otherwise inaccessible areas.
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. From the air, Purnululu National Park is an imposing sight. Take to the skies with an unforgettable scenic helicopter flight over the Bungle Bungle Range and witness the dramatically sculpted natural formations, spectacular chasms and gorges and baked-red earth landscape from above.
The Accommodation – Unique outback experiences
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.
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, Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm.
Your tour begins in Broome and ends in Kununurra. Hotel pick-up in Broome on Day 1 and drop-off at a hotel in Kununurra on Day 6 are included in your package. Please note that the tour is also available departing from Kununurra and travelling to Broome. Tours departing from Kununurra follow the same itinerary but in reverse order.
Pick-up from Broome hotels in the Chinatown/Town Beach area will be at around 7.15am on Day 1. Pick-up from Broome hotels in the Cable Beach area will be at around 7.30am on Day 1. You will be dropped off in Kununurra around 4.30pm on Day 6. It is recommended you book pre- and post-tour accommodation to allow for the early tour departure and unpredictable return time on Day 6.
On the reverse trip, hotel pick-up in Kununurra will be at 8am on Day 1 and arrival time into Broome is approximately 3.30pm on Day 6.
Roundtrip flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. Please do NOT book your flights until your tour is confirmed.
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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).
Please note the tour is also available departing from Kununurra and travelling to Broome. Tours departing from Kununurra follow the same itinerary but in reverse order.
Day 1: Broome — Dampier Peninsula
Your tour begins in Broome early this morning. You will be collected from your Broome accommodation and set off on 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, learn about the local Bardi and Nyul Nyul peoples who inhabit this land and discover their ancient traditions. Upon arrival at your accommodation, take a quick dip or beachcomb the pristine sand. After lunch, immerse yourself in the life of a working pearl farm at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm — described as ‘one of the most unique destinations in Australia’. On a fascinating 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 (subject to weather conditions).
Accommodation: Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Dampier Peninsula — Ardyaloon — Derby
After breakfast, travel to the remote Aboriginal community of Ardyaloon (One Arm Point) to enjoy stunning views across the coastline (seasonal and subject to access). Leaving the Cape Leveque Road, head north on Highway One, stopping for lunch at a roadhouse before arriving in the small outback town of Derby in the afternoon. Venture down to the unique wharf district and learn the history of the early pioneers as the sun sets over King Sound.
Accommodation: Spinifex Hotel, Derby
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Derby — Fitzroy River
Leave Derby early 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 colonisation and reflect in the shade. Afterwards, begin your journey on the iconic cattle track, the Gibb River Road, travelling through 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 Bandilgnan (Windjana Gorge). Be sure to keep an eye out for the incredible concentration of freshwater crocodiles that live here, as well as bats and other wildlife. After a bite to eat, head to Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek), a 750-metre cave system carved through the range, in which you will find stalactites, secret caves and magical views. It is here we learn the legend of Jandamarra, an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800s. Guests will have the opportunity to walk through the tunnel from one side of the range to the other (please note that this will involve wading through water; guests should bring a set of shoes that can get wet). 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: Fitzroy River — Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park — Purnululu National Park
Early this morning, travel to Danggu Geikie Gorge National Park and explore the magnificent gorge and river system by boat. Famed for its towering walls bleached white by the river when it floods, nature carved this spectacular gorge during the Devonian geological period. Though the water retreats during the dry season, enough remains to sustain the wide variety of Kimberley wildlife that you may spy today on this scenic cruise. Afterward, head to the gold rush town of Halls Creek, before venturing into Purnululu National Park by way of the 4WD Spring Creek Track, arriving at your lodge in the late afternoon before an open-air dinner.
Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Purnululu National Park
A full day has been set aside for you to explore the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage-protected Purnululu National Park, starting with a walk along Piccaninny Creek. This winding gorge is set deep within the Bungle Bungle Range, offering unparalleled views of the unique orange and black-striped ‘beehive’ domes, formed over a period of 20 million years. Your next stop is Cathedral Gorge (2—3km walk), a natural red rock amphitheatre created by millions of years of water erosion. This spacious cavern is renowned for its acoustics, and you will see why as you wander through. This afternoon, set out on a 2km 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 creekbed 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. For the energetic, an extended walk through the bloodwoods may be offered. Tonight, savour a sensational sunset overlooking the Bungle Bungle Range, with drinks and nibbles.
Accommodation: Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Purnululu National Park — Kununurra
This morning you’ll experience spectacular aerial views of the Bungle Bungle Range and admire the hidden and inaccessible valleys of Purnululu National Park on a once-in-a-lifetime scenic helicopter flight. After a picnic lunch, share stories of your travels as you unwind before transferring to your Kununurra accommodation, as your Western Australian adventure comes to a close.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch