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9 Day 4WD Broome to Darwin Safari Camping Tour
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A 9 day small group
true bush camping on days of the tour to Lake
Argyle, Victoria River, Kununurra, Purnululu -
Bungle Bungles, Kimberley Gorges, Gibb River Road,
Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, Echidna Chasm, Turkey
Creek, El Questro Station, Manning Gorge.
Tour
is operated as a code-share with WesternXposure.
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| Tour
Name: |
9
Day 4WD Broome to Darwin Safari Camping Tour |
| Tour
Code: |
G-BD9 |
| Departs: |
Broome
accommodation |
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Departure
Dates:
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Apr:
25
May: 02 09 16 23
Jun: 06 13 20 27
Jul: 04 07 11 14 18 21 25 28
Aug: 08 22
Sep: 05 12 19 26
Oct: 03 10 17 24 |
| Departure
Time: |
Select Broome Accommodation at 6.30am |
| Finishes: |
Darwin
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| Finish
Time: |
Select
Darwin accommodation early evening day 9 |
| Tour
Prices: Adult |
| 1st
April 2012 - 31st March 2013 |
| Tour
Price (AUD) |
Adult |
Child |
Plus
ParkFees |
Total
Adult |
Total
Child |
Standard
(8 nights camping/ bush camping).
Tour is not suitable for children. |
| Camp
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$2050 |
N/P |
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$2050 |
N/P |
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Note:
N/S = This tour is not available to children
18 years and under.
Tour is not suitable for children. |
| All
prices are in Australian Dollars (includes
10% GST) based on per person |
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| Discounts: |
Specials:
Book here now today and receive a 5% earlybird discount.
based on tour base component. Excludes optional
extras and park fees. |
| Min
Numbers: |
4 |
| Max
Numbers: |
21 |
| Tour
Vehicle: |
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4WD
Toyota Coaster mini-bus -
(max 22 seats) - front facing air-conditioned
vehicle. |
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4WD
Mitsubishi or Isuzu- 20 seats front facing
air-conditioned vehicle.
Our 4WDs
(16 - 20 seaters) have spacious cabs with
ample legroom and forward facing seats for
increased comfort and a better view for greater
appreciation of the scenery. |
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| Suitability: |
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ATTENTION:
This tour is only for fit and active people,
who can hike 5-9kms a day over uneven terrain,
often in high temperatures. Temperatures can
be extreme i.e. very high during summer days
and very cold during winter nights. The operator
reserves the right to assess the fitness capability
of passengers prior to tour departure. Tour
is not suitable for children. Due to the remote
nature of the Kimberley region we use bush
camps with limited facilities on some nights.
There is a STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per
person, in a backpack or soft bag. |
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| Staying: |
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Semi-Permanent
Campsites -
tents must be erected by guide and passengers,
share showers and toilets, no cooking facilities
except those carried on the vehicle.
Due
to the remote nature of the Pilbara region
we use bush camps with limited facilities
on some nights.
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Bush
Camps -
no facilities other than those that are
carried on the vehicle. Passengers sleep
in swags (Aussie bedroll). The tour will
stop along the way at roadhouses for clients
to have a shower etc. Bushcamping
Due
to the remote nature of the Pilbara region
we use bush camps with limited facilities
on some nights.
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| To
Bring: |
Tour
ticket, Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat
& sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear,
warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch,
insect repellent, camera, pillow, sleeping bag
(can be hired for $30 or purchased for $50).
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Included: |
Experienced
tour guide, meals as indicated, National Park fees,
camping fees & equipment |
| Note: |
Tour
is operated as a code-share with WesternXposure.
Should the Gibb River Road and Bungle Bungle National
Park close due to seasonal weather conditions other
attractions will be substituted. |
| Places
Of Interest: |
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A
9 day small group true bush camping on days
of the tour to Lake Argyle, Victoria River,
Kununurra, Purnululu - Bungle Bungles, Kimberley
Gorges, Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana
Gorge, Echidna Chasm, Turkey Creek, El Questro
Station, Manning Gorge. |
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Day
1 -Broome to Windjana Gorge
Departing Broome we stop briefly at Willare Bridge, where
a rushing torrent of water flows in the mighty Fitzroy River
(seasonal). From here we leave the bitumen behind as we head
for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek, where a 750 metre
tunnel passes under the Napier Range. The area has a rich
bushranger history - ask your guide for the true story! (LD)
Day 2 - Windjana Gorge to Mt Barnett
We explore Windjana Gorge (there's loads of freshwater crocodiles
here!) before we hit the track again to travel along the famous
Gibb River. Depending on the time of year, we may be able
to explore Galvins or Adcock Gorge before setting up camp
at Manning Gorge. (BLD)
Day
3 - Gibb River Road and Gorges
Today it's time for swimming and hiking in the Kimberleys!
Explore the striking Manning Gorge and time permitting, we
head into Barnett Gorge. Your experienced guide will use their
local knowledge to determine the best gorges for you to explore.
We're in for another night under the stars at our bush camp.
(BLD)
Day
4 - Gibb River Road to El Questro Station
We pass through some ancient and spectacular country as we
travel along the Gibb River Road. Crossing the Pentecost River,
we reach the famous El Questro Station. We walk into the beautiful
Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall at Emma Gorge
before retiring for the night. (BLD)
Day
5 - El Questro to Bungle Bungles
Today sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr
Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. We take
a challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu)
National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our overnight
bush camp. (BLD)
Day
6 - Bungle Bungle National Park
It's a full day of exploration today. The rock formations
of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable and we visit breathtaking
Echidna Chasm and magnificent Cathedral Gorge. There's time
to get another perspective of the Bungles by helicopter if
you choose (at own expense) before we head back to our overnight
bush camp. (BLD)
Day
7 - Bungle Bungles to Kununurra Region
It's time for some 4WD action as we wind our way out of the
Bungle Bungles on our way to Kununurra. Time permitting we
will have the opportunity to explore the Hidden Valley, just
a stones throw from Kununurra township. (BLD)
Day
8 - Kununurra Region to Victoria River
Region Today we visit Lake Argyle, created by the Ord River
Dam. Lake Argyle is the biggest man-made lake in Australia
and is eighteen times bigger than Sydney Harbour! We spend
some time here this morning before crossing the state border
into the Northern Territory to reach camp near the Victoria
River. (BLD)
Day
9 - Victoria River Region to Darwin
We're on the home run now! It's a short hop across to Katherine
where we will stop at either Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge, or
take one last refreshing swim at Edith Falls. We then make
our final journey into Darwin. (BL)
Note:
B
= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Tour is not suitable for children.
Tour is operated by WesternXposure who reserve the right to
assess the fitness capability of passengers prior to tour
departure
Due
to the remote nature of the Pilbara region we use bush camps
with limited facilities on some nights
This tour is only for fit and active people, who can hike
5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in high temperatures.
Temperatures can be extreme i.e. very high during summer days
and very cold during winter nights.
Tour is operated by ATAG who reserve the right to assess the
fitness capability of passengers prior to tour departure.
Itinerary may vary and/or attractions be substituted due
to seasonal conditions, weather extremes particularly in November
and April when the Gibb River Road and Bungle Bungle NP may
be closed. Tradtional owner and national park requirements.
The above program should only be used as a guideline and
tour guides may change programs at their discretion to suit
the specific interests of their group.
Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel
direct with the tour operator.
Luggage limit of 15kg in a soft bag or backpack.
Safari is operated as a code share with Western Xposure.
A large 4WD may be used (max 21 seats).
CHILD
POLICY*/ AGE RESTRICTIONS: Season 2012-2013
Note: Children 7 years
and under are not recommended to travel on any tour. Individual
requests may be considered on a case by case basis by ATAG
Pty Ltd.
Note: Children aged
8-12 years receive a discount on some tours,
Note:
Children 13 years or older pay full adult fare;
Note:
Children 12 years and under:
Are not permitted to travel on Kimberley Safaris and Kakadu
Unleashed (N/P = not permitted); P
Are not recommended to travel on the 2 Day Red Centre Highlights,
2 day 4WD Kakadu Safari or Western Australian touring other
than the Pinnacles Day Tour. (N/S=not suitable).
Requests however, may be considered on a case by case basis.
Note:
Children
under 14 years are not permitted to travel on day tours ex
Melbourne (N/P);
Note:
Children under 18 years of age are not permitted to travel
unless accompanied by an adult excluding ADL<>MEL<>SYD<>CNS,
where under 18's are not permitted to travel with or without
an accompanying adult.
Note:
Our touring partner Topdeck recommends the above tours are
suitable for passengers between the age of 18 - 39 years old.
Requests however, may be considered on a case by case basis.
Child prices for accommodated tours are based on one child
sharing an ensuite room with two adults. If one child travels
with one adult the adult rate for accommodation applies and
will be provided upon request;
Requests for child travel and pricing should be directed toinfo@australia4tours.com
Note:
The policies for children travelling on code-share tours may
vary from the above and are available on request.
Note:
Depending on age, children on tour may be required to be seated
in booster seats or other child safety accredited seating.
At all times, ATAG Pty Ltd reserves the right to not accept
children on tours due to safety concerns.
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