Kimberley to Broome
10 day Pack-Free Guided walk
Explore the best walking trails of the Kimberley from Kununurra to Broome on this fabulous 10 day Pack-Free walk. Our walk starts in the Bungles where we explore these spectacular beehive domes. A highlight of this journey is a once in a lifetime heli-hiking experience dropping you in the centre of the ancient Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park, a place which is only normally accessible on a 3-day hike with a heavy pack. We then head to El Questro, located in the East Kimberley, exploring rugged sandstone ranges, pretty rainforest pockets, stunning gorges and palm-fringed waterholes. From here we head to Halls Gap and Fitzroy Crossing with walks through striking Tunnel Creek, Mimbi Caves, Windjana Gorge and Geikie Gorge. Our tour finishes in Broome where we enjoy a remarkable experience to see mighty Horizontal Falls.
A Pack Free Walking Experience
Carry as little as your water and lunch
We specialise in Pack-Free walks ensuring on all our journeys you aren’t burdened with carrying a heavy pack with your clothes, food or overnight gear. With Life’s An Adventure, walk with a small day pack carrying as little as your water bottle, lunch and camera each day.
Unique Heli Hiking Experience
Explore the remote Bungles
Our journey has the option to include a spectacular heli-hiking experience into the Bungles to explore the upper reaches of Piccaninny Gorge. To experience this area, would normally take 3 days hiking with overnight camping supplies in a heavy pack. (Including one day to reach the mouth of the gorge, then another day to explore the gorge and then another day to retrace your steps and hike back to the start). With OUR journey we will access this area in a day with our helicopter dropping us at the mouth of the gorge, allowing us the day to explore the best areas of this enormous gorge, that cuts through the Bungle Range. The helicopter will then pick us up for a unique return journey.
Horizontal Falls
An experience to remember
After our stay in Derby we will join a scenic flight to stunning Cape Leveque. Our flight takes us over the stunning Horizontal Falls and Buchaneer Archipeligo for spectacular views.
Home Valley Station
2 night stay
Home Valley Station is a 615,000-acre historic cattle station and holiday accommodation in the Kimberley region of Western Australia’s far north east. All visitors seeking a taste of the rugged Kimberley outback can stay at the Station and participate in a variety of activities. Enjoy a relaxing swim in the natural sapphire pool with views of ancient red gorges. Staying in Grandview Villas.
Room bedding configuration:
1 Queen bed and 1 single bed
Halls Creek Motel
Outback experience
Spend one night in the remote outback at Halls Gap Motel. At the end of a day enjoy warm hospitality including a swimming pool, and Russian Jack’s bar and restaurant. Guests will stay in deluxe spa rooms.
Fitzroy Crossing Lodge
Situated on 50 acres of natural bushland and on the remote and tranquil banks of the Fitzroy River lies the character-filled Fitzroy River Lodge. Guests will enjoy their stay here with its refreshing pool and fully licensed bar. In the evenings dine at the Riverside Restaurant featuring fresh cuisine with a focus on locally inspired flavours. Dinner will also be accompanied with Australian wines.
Derby Lodge
In the heart of the Kimberley
In the heart of the Kimberley lies our accommodation at Derby Lodge. Remote and quaint describes this property. Enjoy a lovely 2 -course dinner served with Australian wine at the charming Neap Restaurant
Broome
Accommodation by the sea
During your stay in Broome you will stay at the Mantra Frangipani. Located close to Cable Beach. This hotel offer superb luxury accommodation including two designer swimming pools, one with a waterfall. Guests will stay in a one bedroom apartment.
Fabulous restaurant meals featuring local produce
and Australian wines
Our tours include 2-course a la carte dining at each location. Sample cuisine featuring flavours with a local twist. Each evening your dinner will be included with Australian wines, included in the price of the tour.
Personalised Tours
Make new friends on the trail
Our tours are designed to be personal and intimate. We love the clients we attract on a Life’s An Adventure walking experience. Happy, down to earth people, who are passionate about walking and simply excited to be on holidays. We find our guests often form lifelong friendships on tour as they are travelling with wonderful like-minded people.
Our CEO Guides
Chief Experience Officers
Our guides are truly exceptional at what they do. We call them our CEOs – Chief Experience Officers and it’s their job to ensure your tour exceeds your expectations. Our guide’s caring attitude and wonderful outgoing nature ensure your tour is relaxing, fun and informative.
Genuinely all-inclusive
Nothing more to pay
We ensure our walks have everything included so you won’t be surprised with any hidden extras. During your evening meals, you will enjoy a la carte dining as well as wine with dinner each evening. Even down to the smallest detail has been taken care of, we won’t ask you to pay additional credit card fees.
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What Life’s An Adventure is renowned for?
Tour Itinerary
This is an all-inclusive tour with no hidden extras:
- Bungle Bungles Heli hiking experience to the mouth of Piccaninny Gorge
- Deluxe 2 nights accommodation at Home Valley Station.
- 1 night at Halls Creek Motel
- 1 night at Fitzroy River Lodge
- 1 night at Derby Lodge
- 2 nights at the Mantra Franjinipani Hotel Broome
- Geikie Gorge cruise
- Scenic Flight from Derby to Cape Leveque over Horizontal Falls and the Buchaneer Archipelago
- 9 x a la carte dining each evening with wine
- 9 x buffet breakfasts
- 10 x lunches
- National Park Fees
TRANSFERS: Transfer by boat to walk and accommodation
TRAIL NOTES: 5.3-kms. Grade: easy. 1 hour walk.
ITINERARY: This morning meet your guides at Kununurra at 7:30am to be transferred to join our cruise to explore the Ord River where we can marvel at the spectacular scenery, wildlife, flora and fauna we’ll see along the way to Lake Argyle! We will stop at a Riverside Camp’s for a sumptuous buffet lunch, before continuing on up to the Ord Top Dam – an incredible sight! In 1971 the Ord River Dam was completed and Lake Argyle was filled by 1974. Lake Argyle is located in the remote Kimberley region in the far north of Western Australia. The vast freshwater lake nestled amongst a rugged billion-year-old landscape is brimming with an abundance of wildlife and breath-taking colourful vistas.
Once we’ve disembark off the cruise we will view the impressive Ord Dam before making our way to historic Durack Homestead. From here we begin our walk to Lake Argyle Bluff a 5.3-kilometre easy trail. Look out for the interesting wildlife you may see along the way. Birds, marsupials, reptiles, insects and maybe even an Echidna! Once we’ve walked out to the lookout we head to our accommodation for the next two nights at Lake Argyle Resort which has been designed and constructed specifically for the stunning Kimberley landscape overlooking the lake. Enjoy the delights of this property including the stunning infinity pool! 35 metres of infinity wet edge, spa, and some of the most breath-taking scenery of the Kimberley’s. Tonight we’ll enjoy a hearty dinner in the restaurant, served with wine.
TRANSFERS: Transfer by private charter boat to walk
TRAIL NOTES: Choice of 8kms or 6kms. Grade: Medium to Hard.
ITINERARY: This morning enjoy a hearty breakfast before we cruise across the lake on a private charter to take us to the start of our walk for the day. The boat will take us past many bays and inlets that make this vast body of water so incredibly unique. We may see wallabies, wallaroos, fish, birdlife and freshwater crocs along the way. We will be dropped off at Pint Pot Bay where our walk begins. This Exploration Walk, covers 6-8km walk depending on which option you choose. This walk is part of the Southern Carr Boyd Ranges which, from afar, seem arid and barren. But once up close reveal their hidden delights with cool gorges, waterfalls, and lovely, fern-lined pools just begging for someone to swim in them! Some of the best bushwalking tracks in the Kimberley can be found here. This walk is trackless and a unique opportunity to walk in the real Kimberley Wilderness. The walk is medium to hard in grade and ranges in terrain with some fairly steep parts onto the plateau, but once on top walking becomes easier and the amazing views on top of the Carr Boyd Ranges make it worthwhile. Optional: An additional 2 km diversion into Little Revolver Creek to a secluded water pool is available to those who want to venture further. After our walk, we’ll head back to Lake Argyle Resort for lunch and an afternoon dip in the stunning infinity pool taking in the beauty that surrounds us. Late this afternoon we’ll enjoy a private sunset cruise taking in all the glory of Lake Argyle at this time of the day. Afterwards, we return to the resort to enjoy dinner in the restaurant, served with wine.
TRAIL NOTES: Amalia Gorge walk: 3.4kms. Grade: moderately difficult.
El Questro Gorge: 7.2 kms. 3 to 5 hours. Medium. Terrain: Some section rocky creek bed requiring good level of fitness & agility. Walking poles suggested.
ITINERARY: This morning after breakfast we’ll drive out to El Questro in the Eastern Kimberley where we’ll walk both Amalia Gorge and El Questro Gorge. The drive will take around 2-hours. The Amalia Gorge walk, a return trek to the waterfall and plunge pool takes over an hour and passes by several small flowing waterfalls and crystal clear pools, including a lovely half-way pool. The beginning of the walk is over a rocky dry river bed, with some tough narrow areas of the trail, but the scenery is worth it. After this walk, we’ll enjoy a sit-down lunch at El Questro Station, before heading to El Questro Gorge for our second walk of the day which takes you through a butterfly-filled rainforest and a boulder-strewn valley before arriving at the most beautiful waterfall. Enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear bathing hole and take in the rainforest’s splendour! After both of these fabulous walks, we’ll head to our accommodation for the next two nights at Home Valley Station (staying in Riverside Suites) located on 615,000-acre historic cattle station which also has holiday accommodation. All visitors seeking a taste of the rugged Kimberley outback can stay at the Station. You may wish to enjoy a relaxing swim in the natural sapphire pool with views of ancient red gorges. Enjoy a delicious meal in The Dusty Bar and Grill tonight served with Australian wine.
TRAIL NOTES: 5kms. Grade: moderately difficult. Sections of the trail lead along a rocky riverbed with creek crossings
ITINERARY: This morning after breakfast we’ll enjoy the first walk of the day with an approximate travel time of 1-hour to Moonshine Gorge Circuit trail which follows Moonshine creek. The circuit is 5km. Along the way, we’ll see tall Livistona Palms and cliff faces on both sides of the gorge providing shade and plenty of areas to rest and swim. From here we return to Kununurra for our overnight accommodation and dinner.
TRAIL NOTES: 10 km return hike. Requires a good level of fitness and mobility.
ITINERARY: This morning enjoy an early breakfast before setting off to explore the Bungle Bungles. We will depart Kununurra for a stunning flight taking in views on Argyle, the Carr Boyd Ranges and the Bungles on a small plane to Purnululu National Park. The luxury of us flying saves us around 4.5hours of rugged road travel and allows us to enjoy a smooth, scenic flight to one of Australia’s World Heritage Sites. We will witness the beauty of the Bungles from above before landing at a nearyby airstrip to meet our helicopter that will fly us near the mouth of the remote Piccaninny Gorge, the largest of all the gorges in the National Park. Our guide will lead the hike into the gorge and share stories of the area’s significance to the Aboriginal people and its unique history, which led to the World Heritage listing of Purnululu National Park. We will enjoy a morning tea and picnic lunch here. To experience this area, would normally take 3 days hiking with overnight camping supplies in a heavy pack. (Including one day to reach the mouth of the gorge, then another day to explore the gorge and then another day to retrace your steps and hike back to the start). With OUR journey we will access this area in a day with our helicopter dropping us at the mouth of the gorge, allowing us the day to explore the best areas of this enormous gorge, that cuts through the Bungle Range. The helicopter will then pick us up for and drop us at Warmun so we can continue our journey to Halls Creek. Tonight we stay at Halls Creek Motel, home of Russian Jacks Bar and Restaurant. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks (own expense) then join the group for a wonderful hearty dinner and chat about the day’s adventures.
WALK GRADE: Mimbi Caves walking tour – 3 hours Easy Grade. Jarrambayah Trail/Geike Gorge Walk & cruise – 2 hours, Easy Grade.
TERRAIN: Flat walking on dirt and sandy tracks, with some sections of uneven, rocky and unmodified terrain.
WALK ITINERARY: This morning after breakfast, we enjoy an early start and head to the ancient limestone country around Fitzroy Crossing with its hidden caves and spectacular gorge. You will start with an enlightening tour of the hidden Mimbi Caves guided by the traditional owners, the Gooniyandi people, who share a strong connection with Mimbi Caves and the surrounding country. On the walk, your local guides will share ancient Dreaming stories as well as traditional knowledge of local bush tucker, bush medicine and the native flora and fauna found around the cave system. Enjoy traditional Billie Tea and damper, made the traditional way using native seeds and cooked on a campfire while listening to the Gooniyandi Dreaming story of the Blue Tongue Lizard and the Mud Lark. From here we depart Mimbi and continue to Fitzroy Crossing for lunch then it is on to the spectacular Geike Gorge, famed for its sheer white and grey walls and abundant wildlife. At the gorge we enjoy a cruise through the gorge, followed by a 4.4km return hike through this scenic and rare limestone-walled gorge before we make our way to Fitzroy River Lodge for our accommodation. Tonight we dine in the lodge restaurant, renowned for its focus on fresh, locally-inspired cuisines in conjunction with classic Australian favourites served with Australian wines.
WALK GRADE: Tunnel Creek Walk – 2km, 1.5 hours easy to Moderate Grade. Windjana Gorge Walk – 7km, 3 hours Easy to Moderate Grade.
TERRAIN: Flat walking. Tunnel Creek Walk can be wet, rocky and uneven underfoot, torches are essential. Windjana Gorge varies between sections of uneven, rocky and unmodified terrain and sandy riverbed walking.
WALK ITINERARY: After breakfast, we set out on our day’s adventure. Today we explore Western Australia’s oldest cave system in Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) National Park. This landmark feature is famous as the hideout used by Aboriginal warrior, freedom-fighter and leader Jandamarra, who was labelled an outlaw and killed outside its entrance in 1897. At Dimalurru you walk through an underground tunnel, formed by the flowing creek, and out the other side of the Napier Range. The track runs underground for 750 metres. You then continue travelling further north to walk in the gorgeous, shady reaches of Windjana Gorge. This is one of the Kimberley’s most stunning gorges, with water-streaked walls that rise majestically to heights of 100 metres. The Lennard River runs through Windjana Gorge in wet weather, but in the dry season it forms calm pools surrounded by shady trees. Here you can see fossilised marine life within the limestone of the gorge walls. It is then time to enjoy the remote scenery of the Kimberley, dotted with the dramatic silhouettes of huge boab trees, as you experience the renowned Gibb River Road heading west to Derby. Enjoy a night’s rest at the Derby Lodge with a sumptuous meal at Neaps Restaurant served with wine, where the staff produce amazing food in this small outback town.
TRAIL NOTES: Lurujarri Walk to Gantheume Point Walk, 8km, 3hours. Easy Grade
WALK ITINERARY: After breakfast this morning we walk part of the Lurujarri Heritage Trail. This 90km coastal trail follows a traditional songline through the land of the Goolarabooloo community. It was developed in 1987, by young indigenous leader Paddy Roe as a way to encourage members of the Goolarabooloo community to be walking the Country again, but also as a means of waking up non-Aboriginal people to a relationship with the land; to foster trust; friendship and empathy between the indigenous community and the wider Australian and International community. You will walk the section of trail that starts amongst the fascinating sculpted rocks of Gantheume Point before finishing your walk at your accommodation in time for sunset drinks. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or explore Broome on your own. Tonight come to dinner with the group and enjoy a superb two-course dinner accompanied with wine.
Your next two nights are spent at Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa with its chic accommodation nestled amongst lush gardens with a fusion of colonial charm and Asian influence, including a dedicated meditation area. Tonight we also enjoy the true taste of Broome. It’s said that 57 languages are spoken in the Shire of Broome. The result? A melting pot of local and international cuisine.
WALK ITINERARY: After breakfast, we make a short drive to the stunning Kimberley coast and the thriving, vibrant township of Broome. Internationally renowned for its pearls and its gorgeous Cable Beach, where visitors and locals gather each evening to watch the sunset into the Indian Ocean.
Today our clients have a choice of experiences (price varies depending on choice)
CHOICE 1: Horizontal Falls Experience.
For the ultimate Kimberley adventure, enjoy a half-day trip to view the amazing Horizontal Falls. The Horizontal Falls are a fast-moving tidal flow through two narrow, closely aligned gorges of the McLarty Range, located in Talbot Bay north of Broome. The direction of the flow reverses with each change of tide. As tides in the Kimberley can reach 10 metres, a peak tide gives rise to a significant difference in the sea level on either side of each gorge. Depending on the tides your experience will either be a scenic flight travelling over the entire peninsula including the falls or an up-close journey by land, air and sea to witness this remarkable natural event.
CHOICE 2: Pearl Tour Farm:
Clients will enjoy a tour to discover the process of culturing pearls from the ‘seeding’ process to harvesting the magnificent gems. This experience will include a fascinating cruise to see the farming operations.
The remainder of the day is at leisure in Broome. Tonight enjoy dinner featuring the true taste of Broome accompanied by Australian wines. It’s said that 57 languages are spoken in the Shire of Broome. The result… a melting pot of local and international cuisine.
Tour Availability
We run regular weekly departures during the months of late May to August. Dates are listed below however availability changes by the hour – to see real-time availability click on the monthly calendar at the bottom of the page and select the month you require. We will also consider opening up a new departure date if we have enough demand. Email us at walks@lifesanadventure.com.au
SPECIALS
Check below to see if your preferred departure has a special saving. Conditions apply see pricing page.
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PRIVATE GROUPS:
Date of your choice is available for groups of 10 -12 people. Subject to availability.
Please contact us for more details on (02) 9975 4553 or email: groups@lifesanadventure.com.au
Tour Prices
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DEPARTURES TOUR WITH HELI-HIKE & HORIZONTALS FALLS FLIGHT TOUR NO HELI-HIKE & PEARL FARM TOUR * Super Earlybirds available only when you book and pay in full at time of booking. Normal Price requires $300 deposit only, with final payments due 8 weeks prior. |
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PRIVATE GROUPS DEPARTURES TOUR WITH HELI-HIKE & HORIZONTALS FALLS FLIGHT TOUR NO HELI-HIKE & PEARL FARM TOUR * Super Earlybirds available only when you book and pay in full at time of booking. Normal Price requires $300 deposit only, with final payments due 8 weeks prior. Additional past passengers discount not available for groups. |
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Discount Information:
PAST PASSENGER DISCOUNT: Those who have travelled with Life’s An Adventure previously, receive a past passenger discount of $100. In order to receive this discount please email us for your special “promo code” to use when booking. In your email, you should outline what Life’s An Adventure tour you have done with us in the past so we can cross-check.
EARLYBIRD & SPOT SPECIAL CANCELLATIONS: Refunds or cancellations are not permitted for Earlybird Deals or Spot Specials, however, transfers to another date are permitted 8 weeks or more prior to departure. We advise taking out travel insurance, in case unexpected circumstances prior to the trip, prevent you from joining this tour. Early bird or Spot Special discounts cannot be used in conjunction with another offer. To receive these special discounts, full payment must be made at the time of initial booking. Flexiwalk Add-On option not available on these tickets.
Travel Insurance
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Additional Information
- Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.
- A deposit of $300 per person is required to secure your booking. (unless taking advantage of Earlybird or Spot Specials in which full payment is required at time of booking).
- Note: If you are booking within 90 days of your departure date – we will require full payment at the time of booking
- Prices are based on twin share of rooms. If you are travelling solo you may be required to share with someone of the same gender. If this is not suitable you can request to pay a single supplement, however, limited single rooms are available per trip so are on a request basis.
- Payments must be made online via our NAB (National Australia Bank) secure payment page via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or over the phone.
- NO Credit Card fee applies.
- We advise taking our Travel Insurance to cover items such as cancellation of tour due to minimum numbers not met, or adverse weather conditions, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc.
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