6-Day Kimberley, Bungles & Beyond Walk

(Alternate Itinerary)

This is an all-inclusive tour with no hidden extras:

WOW-MAZING EXPERIENCES INCLUDED:

• Scenic flight into The Bungles in Purnululu National Park (saving 4 hours driving)
• Optional scenic helicopter flight over the Domes & Picaninny Gorge

SUPERB ACCOMMODATION:

• 1 night at Kimberley Grand Hotel
• 2 nights at El Questro Station
• 2 nights in Deluxe Cabins in the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge

SUPERB MEALS & WINE:

• Complimentary Australian wine served with evening meals
• 5 x superb restaurant dinners
• 5 x packed lunches & 1 x restaurant lunch
• 5 x breakfasts
• Fresh fruit and trail mix to enjoy during your walk

GUIDES, TRANSFERS & WALKS:

• Pack-free walk – only carry your lunch, water and camera
• Fabulous Kimberley walking experience
• Professionally guided – Our CEO’s (Chief Experience Officers) are passionate, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information
• Return transfers from Kununurra
• National Park Fees

ITINERARY 

Day 1: Arrival Day – Kununurra

Your Life’s An Adventure guides will join you and the rest of the group at 7pm at the Kimberley Grande Restaurant for a welcome dinner and to discuss the epic journey ahead!

Day  2: Kununurra to Bungles

TRAIL NOTES: Emma Gorge: 3.5kms. Grade: Medium-hard. El Questro Gorge: 2.5 kms. Approx 2 hours. Medium. Terrain: Some section rocky creek bed requiring good level of fitness & agility. Walking poles suggested.

ITINERARY: This morning we’ll enjoy breakfast at Kimberley Grand Resort before driving out to El Questro where we’ll walk both Emma Gorge and El Questro Gorge. We’ll start by walking Emma Gorge – an medium grade walk to begin, with some trickier rock scrambling sections towards the top, the walk is a partially shaded, three hour return walk, including the very rewarding swim in the large cooling waterhole at the top. After this walk, we’ll head to the Emma Gorge Restaurant for lunch before driving to El Questro Gorge.  The walk at El Questro Gorge takes us along a narrow spring-fed creek through palm and fern clad escarpments to a small, crystal clear swimming hole. Here we can relax and take in the beauty of the rainforest. This walk features cliffs on the western and northern side that rise up to 375m and are mostly made up of ancient sandstone. Take another refreshing swim in the gorgeous clear water before we make way to El Questro Station where we’ll spend the next two nights. Our accommodation is in the Station Glamping Tents that feature a queen bed, air-conditioning, power points and shared bathroom facilities. Tonight we enjoy dinner at the steakhouse, pared with local Western Australian wine.

Day 3: Zebedee Springs & Champagne Springs Walk

TRAIL NOTES: Zebedee Springs. Easy short walk with a relaxing soak in the hot springs / Champagne Springs Walk: 9.6kms, 5-6 hours of walking Terrain: Rocky creek bed requiring good level of fitness & agility. Walking poles suggested. Enjoy a challenging, partially shaded walk. Moderately difficult with some rugged creek crossings.

ITINERARY: This morning enjoy breakfast before we travel 20-minutes to Zebedee Springs, a natural oasis found after a short, easy walk. The trail leads us through dense Livistona Palms to a series of rocky thermal pools. The thermal springs are the perfect place to relax and take in the beauty that surrounds us. Next we’ll walk to the beautiful Champagne Springs. The riverside trail is long and filled with broken terrain, particularly in the second half of the hike. However, it’s true what they say about there being no pain no gain so once you reach the top you’ll be rewarded with cooling pools, lush scenery and a cascading waterfall. We’ll enjoy a swim & lunch at the top before walking back to camp where you can relax around the natural waterhole at the station or grab a drink and watch the live music at the bar. We’ll meet at the restaurant for another great dinner, served with wine.

Day 4: Bungles – Northern Region

TRAIL NOTES: 4kms of walking. Medium Grade

ITINERARY: This morning we’ll enjoy an early breakfast at El Questro Station Resort before driving into the Bungle Bungles. The Bungle Bungle Range is an intricate maze of beehive-shaped peaks, narrow gorges lined with majestic Livistona fan palms and soaring cliffs with seasonal waterfalls and rock pools. After lunch, we enjoy an afternoon walk into the Bungle Bungles exploring the Southern Region of Purnululu National Park. Our walk takes us past banded domes towering majestically around you. We head to stunning Cathedral Gorge a spectacular natural amphitheatre with a pool reflecting the soaring sandstone beehives guarding the entrance.

This afternoon we arrive at our accommodation at the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge where we stay in modern cabins with ensuites. Enjoy time to cool off with a refreshing swim in the pool or relax on the outdoor deck and enjoy pre-dinner drinks (own expense). Tonight join the group for a wonderful hearty dinner and chat about the day’s adventures.

Day 5: Bungle Bungles Scenic Helicopter Experience and Whip Snake Gorge Hike

TRAIL NOTES: 10kms of walking. Medium grade. Rocky creek bed, requires good level of fitness & agility. Walking poles suggested.

This morning we are up early to have breakfast. Today, you have the choice of joining us on a spectacular scenic helicopter flight.

OPTIONAL: Scenic Helicopter Experience
We board our helicopter for a breathtaking flight over the Domes and Piccaninny Gorge. Experience the World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park from above, soaring over the mouth of the spectacular Piccaninny Gorge to marvel at the dramatic Cathedral Gorge and the iconic black and orange striped Bungle Bungle domes.

Whip Snake Gorge walk hike
Our guides will take the group on a 10km walk to pretty Whip Snake Gorge. Follow the Piccaninny Creek sculptured dry track through the striped bungles formations until we reach Whip Snake Gorge, a narrow gorge filled with ferns, with a rock pool at the end.

Afterwards, we return to the Bungles Savannah Lodge for a swim before enjoying our evening meal served with Australian wine.

Day 6: Echidna Gorge & Mini Palms Bungles – Kununurra

TRAIL NOTES: 6.4kms. Medium. Rocky underfoot requiring good fitness and agility. Walking poles suggested.

ITINERARY: This morning we enjoy an early morning start and head to the Northern Region of the Bungles for our morning walk. Our walking tour today takes us to Echidna Gorge and Mini Palms Gorge. We start with a walk into Echidna Gorge a spectacular 200m gorge with varying hues. The Gorge takes its name from echidna found nearby. We head along a dry pebbly creek bed to the entrance of the chasm, passing Livistona palms that grow along the banks. We head through the impressive chasm taking in the dramatic views of the sheer cliff walls. We then head to Mini Palms Gorge over sand and spinifex along the base of the main range. This walk features soaring cliffs, dramatic palms and a natural amphitheatre and cave. A gentle breeze in the cave comes from the hidden opening of an inaccessible gorge upstream. The magnificent contrasts of the red cliffs and green palms make for a dramatic view. After lunch our journey takes us back to Kununurra. We will depart Purnululu National Park for a stunning flight taking in views of Argyle, the Carr Boyd Ranges, and the Bungles on a small plane to Kununurra (flight included in the tour). The luxury of flying saves us around 4 hours of rugged road travel and allows us to enjoy a smooth, scenic flight out of Australia’s World Heritage Sites. Your journey ends here, our guides are happy to drop off at the airport if you wish to fly out on the final day please only book flights after 6pm, otherwise they can drop you to your hotel in Kununurra. (Booked at your own expense)

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