Broome
to Broome - via Gibb River Rd
6
Days and 5 Nights
Day
1 Broome to Fitzroy Crossing
Today’s
destination is Fitzroy so make sure you take the turn just
past the Willare Roadhouse. Carry on through the community
of Fitzroy River. Fitzroy is steeped in history and a drive
out to the old townsite and the Crossing Inn, built in 1897
will transport you back to harsher times. Suggested overnight
stay - Fitzroy River Lodge.
Day
2 Fitzroy Crossing to Halls Creek
You
will find that the days start early in the Kimberley so after
a hearty breakfast (own expense), drive the 20 kms out to
Geike Gorge National Park and take the cruise through the
gorge. The Lodge will gladly make the necessary reservation
so you don’t miss the boat. Now backtrack to Fitzroy Crossing
and head deeper into the Kimberley, heading for the old gold
mining town of Halls Creek, gateway to the Bungle Bungle National
Park. On arrival in Halls Creek, before going to the Kimberley
Hotel, stop at the Tourist Center and book your time for tomorrow’s
helicopter flight to the Bungle Bungles (included). Suggested
overnight stay - Kimberley Hotel, Hall’s Creek.
 Day
3 Halls Creek, Bungle Bungle to El-Questro
The
drive to Turkey Creek where the helicopters are based is approximately
1.5 hours from Halls Creek. Under NO circumstances should
you attempt to drive into the Bungles, there are no facilities,
fuel and although the sign says it is only 53kms, it is the
roughest and most treacherous road imaginable. The flight
around and over these eerie domes will be something that will
stay with you forever. Continue north into the heart of the
Carr Boyd Range and follow the signs for the Gibb River Road.
Once you have reached the dirt road you are now officially
on the famous Gibb River Road. Tonight’s destination is the
Emma Gorge complex of the award winning El Questro Wilderness
Park. Suggested overnight stay - El Questro, Emma Gorge.
Day
4 El-Questro to Charnley River Station
Today’s
journey is 4WD at its best. There are river crossings, most
notable the Pentecost and Gibb. All are clearly marked and
the simple rule is take your time. There are several roadhouses
such as Jack’s Waterhole, Ellenbrae and Mt Barnett to get
morning tea, lunch as well as stock up on snacks. Charnley
River Station Station is a fully operational cattle station
running 15,000 head of cattle and is an ideal base to visit
the numerous gorges in the area. You will enjoy the shady
verandah of the historic old homestead after the day’s drive.
Suggested overnight stay - Charnley River Station.
 Day
5 Charnley River Station to Derby
Deep in
the heart of the Kimberley, the region is blessed with numerous
other spectacular gorges. From the Gibb River Road make sure
you visit at least Adcock Gorge, Silent Grove and Bell Gorge,
all housed in the King Leopold Range National Park. Another
must-do is to visit Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek.You will
see freshwater crocodiles sunning themselves on the riverbank.
Before you know it, you are back on sealed road and into civilization.
A long hot shower may wash off the dust but it won’t erase
the memory or sense of accomplishment as you have now completed
what others only dream about. Overnight - King Sound Resort,
Derby.
Day
6 Derby to Broome
The luxury
of a sleep-in this morning! Have a walk around Derby and soak
up some of the local history. Derby is also home to the world
famous Royal Flying Doctor Service and which welcomes visitors
at specific times.The infamous Prison Boab Tree is located
on the outskirts of Derby towards Broome and worth a stop
to appreciate how lucky we are today.
Recommended
Accommodation Links:
Mt
Hart Wilderness Lodge
Charnley
River Station
Home Valley
Station
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