Intrepid Travel: Kimberley Family Holiday
Set off on a five-day, family-friendly journey through the untouched beauty of Australia’s Kimberley region. Discover dramatic gorges, sparkling waterholes, and fascinating wildlife as you connect with the land and its rich First Nations culture. Try your hand at traditional Indigenous art, hear stories passed down through generations, and relax by the campfire under a sky full of stars. With meals and logistics taken care of by your local team, all you have to do is enjoy the adventure.
Aboriginal cultureAdventureWildlife & natureSee what's included
- Enjoy a Swim in Adcock Gorge
- Explore Bell Gorge in the Ancient Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges
- Travel on the Iconic Gibb River Road
- Visit Boab Prision Tree
- Walk through the Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) Cave System
- Windjana Gorge National Park
- Meals included: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Small Group Escorted Tours
This suggested tour costs from AUD$1,795 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Brisbane, finishes in Broome
5 days/4 nights
Camping
Pre and post tour options? YES
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Welcome to Broome! Or Rubibi, in the language of the Yawuru people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Broome is now located. Start your adventure straight away, setting off early this morning as you travel to the renowned ‘Boab Prison Tree’ and the start of the iconic Gibb River Road. Set up camp in Windjana Gorge National Park and enjoy lunch before heading to Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) – a cave system carved through the Napier Range – to discover stalactites and a large variety of wildlife. Learn the legend of Jandamarra – an Aboriginal freedom fighter who used the tunnel as a hideout in the late 1800s. Towards sunset, you’ll arrive at your campsite for a delicious campfire dinner under the famous Kimberley night sky.
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours. Your trip commences early this morning in Broome – for details about your pickup location, please check the Joining Point Instructions in the Essential Trip Information document, unless you or your booking agent has requested an alternative pick-up location well ahead of departure. You may want to stay a night in Broome prior to the trip's departure.
Staying in:
- Windjana Gorge National Park (camping with facilities) (1 night)
Spend the morning exploring the famous Windjana Gorge – a natural oasis in the outback where you’ll search for freshwater crocodiles, bird life and bushtucker. Cool off with an afternoon swim at Galvans Gorge among water lilies and boab trees and soak up the beautiful landscape. Tonight, you’ll be camping in Mt Barnett Cattle Station at a billabong oasis in the heart of Gorge country.
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Staying in:
- Mt Barnett (camping with facilities) (1 night)
Today, explore the remote and spectacular Manning Gorge, surrounded by high cliffs. Cross the meandering Manning River, either by swimming or by pulley boat (the kids might want to hop into the boat!), then take on a bushwalk to the impressive Manning Falls. The kids will love swimming in deep clear pools surrounded by a rugged natural landscape. In the afternoon, relax, swim and play games by the Manning River before your group gets the campfire going for dinner and marshmallow toasting.
Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour.
Staying in:
- Mt Barnett (camping with facilities) (1 night)
Enjoy a morning swim in Adcock Gorge today, surrounded by rainforest and sandstone ranges. You’ll then travel to Silent Grove to set up camp and enjoy lunch before exploring the spectacular Bell Gorge in the ancient Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges. This idyllic retreat is home to cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear pools that were formed over millions of years ago. Enjoy dinner together before spending one last night under the stars.
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Staying in:
- Silent Grove Campsite (camping with facilities) (1 night)
Today you’ll return to the Gibb River Road as you head for the Norval Art Gallery in Derby. Here, you and the family can discover some of the great works produced by local Aboriginal artists. There is even an opportunity for the kids to have a go at producing their own! Later, you’ll arrive back in Broome where your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent.
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours. You’ll arrive back in Broome at around 5 pm tonight.
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